Nike vr tour velvet golfpride str8fit how we tested. The fastest way to a better game is having your clubs custom fit to your swing. This is quite normal for a tour driver and certainly if you like this style of driver then the covert will be in your ball park. The stock kuro kage shaft in the tour was whippier compared to my 910d2 kaili shaft, both of which are stiff shafts, but i think the slight extra flex in the kuro kage is giving me the extra distance. Flybrace technology uniquely ties the sole to the crown, which stiffens the rear portion of the club, transferring even more energy to the face at impact. More important than the right clubhead is the right shaft flex, length and grip size. After working with the winningest driver staff on the pga tour for the past three years, nike reshaped their driver to reshape your game. Framed in that context, the accuracy results for the nike vr pro driver were a bit of a mixed bag. I started hitting this thing down the center all day long. Replacement shaft mpf code 2002 275 forged titanium driver nike graphite graphite design r,s,x 66. Previously, the standard length for a womans driver was 43 inches. Nike vr pro limited edition driver the nike vr pro limited edition driver provides unlimited control for the experienced player. Designed with the best player in the game, the nike vr tour driver with.
Looking to keep the ball in the air longer, nike tour reps tipped the shaft a halfinch. The lie is the angle you must hold the club to allow the club head to rest flat on the ground. We did have some discussions about including it, but ultimately we just didnt think there was enough buzz to warrant adding it to. Weight of these shafts varies based on stiffness from 53. Drivers have gone through a 3 plus increase in length over the past three decades simply as a way for golf companies to sell more drivers via the marketing promise of longer distance. Or, and this is probably the best path, you could find the shaft that fits you best, pick the club face and loft that work best, and forget about it. Nike victory red vr str8fit tour drivers new for 2010 32 face angle options to shape your shot, compression channel for uniform ball speeds across the entire face, aldila shaft mens clubs equipment.
If its a 10 degree driver, it will always be 10 degrees, no matter how you twist it. Nike vr forged iron set 5pw in very good condition, light play marks and forging marks, faces are clean. At pga national jamie lovemark changed driver shafts, putting a 53gram miyazaki c. We couldnt do a roundup of the best driver shafts for distance without ensuring that the graphite design tour ad vr 5 made the list. The nike performance driver features the slightly lighter shaft, which definitely helped me deliver the club to the ball with more speed. Our highest cor face in a forged iron, and a design that moves weight off the face, combined tooptimize launch. Koop, verkoop en ruil oude nike drivers in en krijg korting op een nieuwe aankoop. Buy new and used nike vrs x iron set from the best golf shop. New 460cc pearshaped head with highspeed cavity back design for longer and straighter shots and 11% higher moi. From the concept to the course, it is the driver made with and for the games very best. Connect the shaft and head to set the face in position that works best for your game a red led light and sound indicator on the torque wrench will. Set it to the lowest loft and the face will be open. Nike golf has gained much ground in just a few short years in the golf equipment and apparel business.
You will see some smaller players on the lpga tour using 48inch drivers that come up to their chin, but the average woman amateur wont be able to control such a club. Nike victory red str8fit tour driver 2nd swing golf. Because, like most drivers on the market, with the right shaft adjusted for their launch conditions, anyone will hit them the same distance. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour. Check out the selection of nike drivers below and find the one that is right for you. The 6 golfers for whom we collected detailed performance data were asked to hit a series of shots on our 3track equipped simulators from aboutgolf. Dec 10, 20 equipment is accurate as of the farmers insurance open 12314 driver. Nike drivers use advanced and innovative designs to deliver maximum performance. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46.
The nike vr pro le tweaks a few designs of the vr tour and creates a much. Softstepping kbs stiff shafts toronto golf nuts greater. One club we actually left off our initial list was the 2011 nike vr pro hybrid. Equipment is accurate as of the farmers insurance open 12314 driver. Get the best deals on nike tour golf clubs when you shop the largest. Nike golf delivers forgiving distance with the vrs covert 2.
The club looks fantastic and is primarily aimed at the more competent and capable lower handicap golfer, and also features nikes innovative str8fit face angle technology. The tour inspired nike vr s driver features a bigger club head, a deeper face and exclusive nexcor technology, which all combine to produce more speed at impact for greater distance. The new balance minimus spikeless golf shoes have a running shoe like traction numbs on the sole. From drivers to fairway woods, the club heads decrease in size and nike golf followed that same strategy with the new range of vrs covert 2. Nike vr drivers, str8fit and vr tour features youtube. Mitsubishi rayon kuro kage silver 60 graphite shaft. The 10 best nike golf clubs ever made golf monthly. About the manufacturer headquartered in beaverton, oregon, nike has been in business for over 30 years and employs 23,000 people worldwide.
Wilson right handed velocity hdx mens graphite shaft driver golf club, black. Imagine more options for more distance on more shots. The short numbs are soft so these shoes are really comfortable walking on any surface. Get a great deal on your new or used nike driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. Unique player insights and demanding standards have helped produce a club that delivers tour level distance with maximum. But the ability to judge the lessened spin with the newer wedges is better for most situations. Since their introduction of the str8fit hosel, nike golf pushed adjustable club technology forward, allowing. The tour model features the kuro kage tini which is as solid a stock shaft as youre likely to see and a major reason why i think that the covert 2.
Sep 14, 2011 the nike vr pro limited edition driver was designed for golfers who prefer a more traditional 430cc pearshape head, and who demand tour level performance. You still have the big cavity on the underside of the head that is the heart of the covert range. Rick shiels senior golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest nike covert driver and nike covert tour driver using flightscope in manchester. They also both hit the ball reasonably high, with moderately low amounts of spin. At the wells fargo championship, mcilroy used his nike vapor pro with a mitsubishi diamana blue board. May 17, 2015 it took a little bit, but rory mcilroy seems to have found the right driver shaft combination. Nike vr s covert driver graphite ladies right handed 44. Capitalizing on their success in other sports, nike has produced a full line of products, from wedges, irons, woods and drivers to apparel, footwear and gloves that have rapidly gained much popularity both on tour, and among players of all. Again, this isnt on the value end of the spectrum and this is something that would be seen as a long term investment due to the price. With a focus on better ball flight and gamechanging technology, vr pro cavity irons invite confidence and aggressiveness on the cou. Nike designed its str8fit drivers with an adjustable hosel joint, allowing golfers to alter the face, loft and lie angles. These adjustments can create eight shot types when hitting the club off the tee. Aug 09, 2016 nike ignite driver 2004 as used by tiger woods in his early days, this driver featured a nexti titanium face which nike claimed was the hottest and strongest titanium ever created. Nike golf introduces the vr pro limited edition forged driver.
In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. This driver has a little louder sound than the vr tour, but still better than past lines. Using the performance driver i was able to generate around 95 mph of club head speed with a ball speed of about mph. The nike vr pro and nike vr pro tour driver is nike s new brainchild with a big push to tour level shotshaping and control. The vr pro driver also utilizes nike s str8fit tour technology which provides 32 options to personalize your club face angle. Dont overlook the putter shaft when dialing in your equipment. The vr tour is a great driver and has some great stock shaft options. Titanium nickel fiber tini shaft tip reinforcement adds stability and reduces spinning. Nikes new vr forged pro combo 6 iron at address the sets short irons 7 iron through pitching wedge scrap the hollow area for a onepiece cavityback design, nikes split cavity, which tour players trust for control with their short irons. The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. The vr pro hybrid comes with a project x hybrid shaft, topped with the nike vr tour velvet grip.
Finally, for those unfamiliar with it, i want to give a quick primer on nikes flexloft technology. They are both long off the tee, on par with anything else out there. Lovemark, who missed the cut, struggled in the first round off the tee but. Mitsubishi rayon diamana white board 73x fairway wood. The larger clubhead means more accuracy on mishits the deeper face provides more power down the fairway, getting you to the green faster than ever. Nike launches new vr pro drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids. May 19, 2014 nike drivers see index of all drivers 20. Shows virtually no traces of wear, may have been hit one or more times in controlled conditions.
Nike victory red vr str8fit tour drivers discount golf world. Our highest cor face in a forged iron, and a design that moves weight off the face, combined tooptimize launch for higher, straighter shots and maximum carry. And finally, based on input from the tour staff, the club was designed with a pear shape allowing for more weight at the optimal cg locations for hotter launch and optimal spin. After 36 holes, he stands at 6under 8, two back of leaders lee westwood and ian poulter. Pretty much hit everything i thought about the covert, which is now in my bag. Nike golf delivers forgiving distance with the vrs covert. I was short of the vr tour by about 20 yards on good drives, was equal to poorer drives, but almost always finding the fairway. Just as i did with last years model, i posted by far some of my best accuracy numbers. Nike vr pro driver really making a splash on tour by hilary harrison on may 3, 2011 in golf equipment, drivers, nike golf with no comments tweet nike s latest driver the vr pro has been making quiet a splash on tour, helping nike golfers win tournaments across the world. The sole has numerous flex points for a constant connection and grip. Nike year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. When it comes to highperformance and technologically advanced sports gear and apparel, there is no bigger name than nike.
The nike vr pro limited edition forged driver has the style and performance that any golfer, professional or amateur, will appreciate. Released in early 2010, the nike vr str8fit tour driver is another member of nike golfs much acclaimed victory red range. The centre of gravity was positioned to woods specs to provide added control and to aid shot shaping. Any store that wont fit you for these as part of the purchase isnt worth buying from. Experimenting with swapping out shafts did improve distance, it was not enough to outperform nikes standard driver. In addition, the smaller club head features a deeper face than the regular covert driver. Buy new and used nike victory red str8fit tour driver from the best golf shop. Mizuno mp14 5igw true temper dynamic gold r300 wedges.
Best driver shafts for distance in 2020 our top 7 picks. Standard drivers for women are an 1 inch shorter than standard mens drivers. Nike vrs 3 wood tour issue simon dyson ust attas shaft x stiff. Nike vr pro cavity iron set the nike vr pro cavity iron set is made for those who aspire to play with the best, with more distance and forgiveness than our forged irons. The nike vr pro driver, as well as the fairway woods and hybrids. Aug 25, 2015 set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face. Tm rbz stage 2 tour tp 19 matrix rul shaft stiff hybrid. But woods won four straight majors after changing to the tour accuracy. Nike driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale shop with.