Equipment
Tech Talk: Cobra BiO Cell + Driver
Magnesium, aluminum, zinc, copper and zirconium.
Those are the five materials that were used to make the “Venollum” crown on Cobra’s new BiO Cell Plus driver, which is 4.1 grams lighter than the 6-4 titanium crown used on the company’s BiO Cell driver.
The lighter crown gives the BiO Cell Plus a 28 percent lower center of gravity than the BiO Cell, causing it to launch 0.8-degrees higher with more than 200 rpms less spin than BiO Cell on average. That will help golfers, particularly those who have trouble with excess spin, create the high-launch, low-spin conditions necessary for longer-flying drives.
The BiO Cell Plus drivers measure 440-cubic centimeters (20 cc’s smaller than the Bio Cell), and are available in five different colors that highlight the use of their Venollum crowns. The crown inserts are painted either blue, orange, silver, black or red, while the surrounding areas of the driver head are painted white. That gives the drivers a perpendicular line near the front of the crown that may help some golfers with their alignment. But it’s a major change to Cobra’s driver aesthetics that will surely elicit polarizing responses from golfers.
Like the BiO Cell drivers, the BiO Cell Plus drivers have Cobra’s new MyFly8 adjustable hosels, but the loft range is 1-degree lower. That’s more in line with the lofts played better golfers, the target audience for the Bio Cell Plus driver.
The MyFly8 hosel adjusts to loft 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 11 degrees, and have three draw settings that make the driver more upright: 8.5D, 9.5D and 10.5D. Last year’s AMP Cell Pro driver also measured 440 cubic centimeters, but it had two fade settings, which gave the driver a flatter lie angle to help right-handed golfers move the ball from left to right. According to Jose Miraflor, director of product marketing for Cobra-Puma, Cobra decided to scrap the fade setting after a study showed that only 7 percent of AMP Cell Pro driver users preferred it, and none of the them were Cobra-Puma’s PGA Tour players.
What’s in the Bio Cell name? Like the Bio Cell drivers, the Bio Cell Plus drivers use light, strong patterns found in nature like this spider web-looking structure to move weight on a cellular level from higher, more frontward parts of the driver head to lower, more rearward areas.
The Bio Cell Plus driver has Cobra’s Smart Pad, a 1.5-centimeter strip on the sole of the driver that helps keep the face angle neutral when the loft is adjusted. In its lowest loft of 8 degrees, the driver will rest about 1 degree open, while in its highest loft, 11 degrees, the driver is designed to rest exactly square.
The driver comes stock with an aftermarket version of Matrix’s Red Tie 6Q3 (painted white), and will hit stores Jan.15 with a price tag of $399.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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dave
Jan 9, 2015 at 1:51 pm
it broke on the first ball i hit
Marcus
Nov 20, 2013 at 6:08 am
I had a hit with one today, so sweet 🙂
Bio Cell Driver $380 AUS
dave
Jan 9, 2015 at 1:50 pm
its a piece a junk
Toms1090
Nov 16, 2013 at 8:19 pm
I must be weared because I like the looke of these. Maybe I’m just “different”.
Chuck
Nov 21, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Well, you can’t spell for one thing.
Brand Me Silly
Nov 14, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Of all the drivers the Bio + is the only that has my interest. Not that I’m lusting to buy one, but I do want to hit one. As far as TM and Cally’s new stuff I don’t care if I ever even see one.
joro
Nov 14, 2013 at 10:09 am
You mean my Amp Cell Pro Driver, FW, hy, and Pro Tour irons are no good now. Even my extra set of Amp Cell irons? WOW, what a bummer. How about me Orange Staff Bag, that still okay?
Unbelievable!
Nov 13, 2013 at 11:55 pm
If it performs it’s worth a trip to Continental.
Problem solved.
snowman0157
Nov 13, 2013 at 10:36 pm
I just surprised myself…. I think I like the white/color crown. I must be mellowing in my old age; I plan to start drinking heavily now.
Lawrence Williams
Nov 13, 2013 at 9:17 pm
Color me intrigued…….higher launch but lower spin in a smaller package? Sign me up! Was looking at sldr 430 but this has jumped to the top…..still waiting for Callaway to introduce it’s sliding option though.
The two tone is no more distracting than the ft series seam or a multitude of graphics over the years.
Lawrence Williams
Nov 13, 2013 at 10:21 pm
Also the plus model looks like the Cleveland hi bore xl with a trunk lid! Me really likey!
Mark
Nov 13, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Remember when the gutta-percha was replaced?….then the first metalwoods, hideous…..then cavity back irons, reprehensible…..and a cavity back putter, disgusting…..graphite shafts, repulsive…..the 2-Ball putter, horrible…..460cc drivers, frightening…..a white driver, Heavens NOOOO!!!! Whatever will the Golf Gods do now? These clubs from Cobra appear to be ahead of the times.
R
Nov 13, 2013 at 7:24 pm
sounds like it’ll perform. thank god they decided to put an actual shaft instead of the nonsense they put in the amp cell pro.
markb
Nov 14, 2013 at 4:57 pm
Gotta agree with you on the shafts. That old Mitsu Kuro Kage was awful both on the Amp and the Nike.
LorenRobertsFan
Nov 13, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Having a Red Tie painted white? Are they trying to confuse people??? Stupid
butchhenderson
Nov 13, 2013 at 7:49 am
I see a huge price drop coming about a year after these hit the shelves.
Milton
Nov 13, 2013 at 10:57 am
Gianormis price drop ButchHenderson you are spot in with that call.
Dolph Lundgrenade
Nov 13, 2013 at 12:30 am
I’d be interested in comparing the numbers versus the other big boys in the driver game… Just based on the article however I am actually interested. That’s almost 1″ of extra loft with lower spin- this is how to get distance and run-out for your drives.
And who knows, maybe the playhouse paint scheme is distracting enough that I won’t be thinking about my swing when I take on the a par 5!
Joshua
Nov 12, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Wow, talk about hideous. Who is the idiot that thought that looks good? Amazing how you go from a great looking club in the AMP cell pro to this. Looks like cobra might be in serious need of a common sense division.
Leon
Nov 12, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Oh…I will probably loss a few pounds by starring these paintings everyday…
Tyler
Nov 12, 2013 at 11:33 am
I wish they would post pics of the regular ones. These look like toys.
BILL
Nov 12, 2013 at 7:25 am
Bio cell will be available in plain coulors, like black, and you guys might actually be able the hit them since they are bigger too!
EM
Nov 12, 2013 at 1:22 am
Club Crown wants their business back lol
Paul
Nov 12, 2013 at 1:14 am
dont like the crown at all. weird colors distracting.
Nick
Nov 12, 2013 at 1:56 am
The regular Bio Cell drivers look awesome imo, but the + model white/color crown is terrible.