Need a new coil for my Explorer SE - Any recommendations?

[Silver Tree Chaser]

I need to buy a replacement coil for my Explorer SE. Which is the better coil - the Explorer Pro 11” DD factory coil from Minelab or the 12” X 10” SEF butterfly coil by EXcelerator? I wonder if I can continue to get coil covers for the 11” DD from Minelab? I couldn’t get a new coil cover for my current slimline coil, and it’s now splitting along the bottom inside edge. Thank you so much Minelab for discontinuing needed accessories! Depth and accuracy is my biggest concern. I've heard that the new DD factory coil will upgrade my machine to an SE Pro. I appreciate any replies.

 

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[Anthony15620]

I bought a pro coil last fall as an upgrade from the stock coil. It turned my explorer into a whole new machine. It truly blows the stock coil away...I highly recommend it.

I dont have any experience with the 12" SEF , but I just recently got 6x8 SEF and its pretty great too. Better trash separation than the pro and you don't lose much depth. I found a barber at 8" and the signal was clear as day. Its also lighter, but due to size you wont cover a lot of ground fast. The explorers are fine machines with either coil.

 

[Longhair]

IMO, the Slimline coil is about the worst coil for the Explorer.
Most anything is an upgrade, and the SEF is a good one, even better than the 11" Pro coil.