Nike drivers are designed to maximize performance even if it means deviating from conventional thinking. The aim of project max is to maximise mcilroys, and everyone elses, ball speed and using the above methods nike say rory saw an increase of 23 mph in ball speed from the new driver. Youll find plenty of visuals on the new covert line. Nike year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. The construction of the flex is very different to any other driver on the. A flybeam structure, compression channel, and nexcor face combine to stabilize the chassis and maximize ball speed, resulting in forward. Nike vapor fly driver maximum launch designed with a symmetrical cshape head. The new variable compression channel reportedly increases impact speeds at more spots across the club face. Flexloft 2, which allows the golf athlete the functionality of five lofts and. Check out the selection of nike drivers below and find the one that is right for you. The vapor flex driver is outfitted with some serious harry potter wizardry. Since their introduction of the str8fit hosel, nike golf pushed adjustable club technology forward, allowing golfers to adjust loft, face, and lie angles.
How to adjust the nike vapor flex 440 driver youtube. Custom shaft options include the aldila nv 65 or 75 and the grafalloy prolaunch 65 in a variety of flexes. In your hands the nike vapor flex 440 feels noticeably lighter than the other two drivers, which is down to the rzn composite crown, made from an extremely light titanium face, and an even lighter and stronger carbon fibre rear section that allows for even more weight to be repositioned toward the front and bottom of the driver. I average hitting about 50% of fairways with my maxfli driver. An extremely thin and light crown moves weight down for a higher launch and less spin, yielding even more yardage. The regular version comes with a nikebranded diamana for sasquatch by mitsubishi rayon, while the tour version comes with the shaft nike likes to tell you tiger woods used for awhile before switching to the grafalloy bimatrix the diamana 83.
Replacement shaft mpf code 2002 275 forged titanium driver nike graphite graphite design r,s,x 66. The 7mm drop seems to be a comfortable compromise for my current running style and light to medium mileage. The flex design uses a variable weighted rod, one end weighing 9 grams and the other at. Finally, nike has tweaked their flex loft adjustability system for 2015. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. A very shoutie club is the only way to describe the sound on contact for tee off i honestly didnt think anything would be louder than my alien driver which i got with my first set of clubs it was like a frying pan noise but the nike is like a metal baseball bat hitting against a hollow metal pole the looks on the driving range are interesting but when they see the result of the noise they. But sadly, well probably never know how good this nike driver was. Flexflight, a nike innovation similar in concept to callaways gravity core found on big bertha alpha 815 drivers, allows the center of gravity to be incrementally adjusted from low and forward to. Nike golf unveils the new vapor speed driver nike news. The 10 best nike golf clubs ever made golf monthly. Nike designed its vr pro series irons in only blade form or in a combo set. Nike driver righthanded stiff flex golf clubs for sale ebay.
If your speed is 85 to 95 mph and your carry distance is 200 to 240 yards, go with r flex. Given his ball speed is now around 186mph, that is around a 1. The headcover that the nike vapor flex it comes with is nicely balanced between flashy, muted, and functional. Used rh nike vapor fly adj driver tensei ck series 50 graphite stiff s flex. The nike vapor flex driver may be the most versatile driver nike has designed. Nike drivers use advanced and innovative designs to deliver maximum performance. 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.
They were also the first company to bring a cavityback driver to market with their covert driver. Still in disbelief, hit 15 balls with my vapor pro after hitting the vapor flex. Beyond the adjustability of the club is the redesigned head which takes the club to the 460cc limit. The titaniumbased alloy is a layered yet tightly compressed metal that is thinner. Im inclined to label nike the most underrated and under appreciated of the big 5 oems taylormade, callaway, titleist, ping, and nike. May 28, 2019 if your driver swing speed is approximately 110 mph or higher, and your carry distance around 270 yards, go with x flex shafts. Shop the latest 2020 arrivals at dick s sporting goods, including. Taylor made makes two steel shafts that are available in their line of irons which include the r9, burner, tour preferred and r7 families. Nike is not afraid to innovate or develop new designs for products as long as they improve player performance on the course. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Used rh nike vapor flex 3 fairway wood ping tour 75 graphite shaft stiff s flex. It also features the same 460cc head profile that is a more toe heavy with a deeper face than the vapor fly pro. The covert drivers are a great example of a innovative design that improves performance.
All 6 of our testers produced alevel performance scores. Meet all your running goals whether youre on the gym treadmill or city sidewalks. Volt just got bigger in nike golfs new vapor franchise of drivers. The vapor flex shocked me with the ball flight, midhigh trajectory, accuracy, and very long down where i had never been. The vapor strike would have replaced the nike vapor fy drivers which were the last models the brand brought to market. The progressive gradient fading of red to black running down the kuro kage shaft and the pure red head with the swoosh logo looks great at address.
Dec 10, 2015 the aim of project max is to maximise mcilroys, and everyone elses, ball speed and using the above methods nike say rory saw an increase of 23 mph in ball speed from the new driver. As ive discussed, the nike sasquatch is available in two versions. The nike vapor flex driver is the companys most adjustable 2015 club. Taylor made manufacturers golf clubs for amateurs and pros alike, ranging from drivers to putters. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities and personalized ads. Apart from whats different visually ill cover that in the looks section, this years vr driver features and upgrade to nikes compression channel technology. The vapor flex, nike s pinnacle driver, features the same three key technologies found in the vapor pro and vapor speed drivers. Choosing the right shaft flex for your driver also comes down to swing speed. The vapor flex driver comes with a tour pride tour wrap 2g grip, which was awful. Shaft flexes for the tour model are x, s, and r, while the nontour adds an a senior flex. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. 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 gives us a taste of whats cooking at the oven.
Over 60% of the flexs body is created using nikes rzn material thats lighter than titanium. Nike driver extra stiff flex golf clubs for sale ebay. Buy new and used nike vapor flex driver from the best golf shop. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Taylor made also uses the true temper dynamic gold steel shaft in its custom club fitting. From xflex to lflex, learn what letters on a golf club. How to adjust the nike vapor flex 440 driver check out the nike vapor flex 440 driver at tgw. The nike vapor flex driver uses an enhanced rzn cavity and gives you the ability to adjust the center of gravity cg from a low and forward position to a low and back position, providing you with more options to help dial in your launch angle. The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. 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. Fresh out of the oven, nikes vapor speed driver has the largest and most stable chassis of the new vapor drivers. Based on the diagrams, it looks like what nike has tried to do isnt.
The nike flex rn 2017 feels a bit bulky at first, especially if you are used to less drop. The flexflight technology and enhanced rzn cavity allow for the center of gravity to be adjusted low and forward, or low and back, customizing the launch angle. The numbers say the nike vr pro driver is impressively and deceptively long. Nike golf introduces the new vapor flex driver nike news. The drivers sold at dicks are typically available with the following shaft flexes. 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. The nike vapor flex driver features flexflight technology embedded in a carbonenhanced rzn cavity that adjusts the center of gravity cg from low and forward to low and back for finetuned launch conditions. A higherlofted driver will help players with slower swing speeds get the ball airborne, resulting in more distance. The vapor flex, nikes pinnacle driver, features the same three key technologies found in the vapor pro and vapor speed drivers.
The big bertha fusion driver is a material change in forgiveness and distance, led by our revolutionary titanium exocage and ultralight triaxial carbon crown, with a new and innovative shape, and industryleading aerodynamics. Nike asks you to accept cookies for performance, social media and advertising purposes. If your speed is 95 to 110 mph and your carry distance 240270 yards, go with s flex. Mar 14, 20 at first glance, the red in the shaft and the head of the driver scream nike all over it not in a bad way, but with a clean, pure, and modern disposition. The nike slingshot irons shot as well as my own dunlop irons, but the nike sq dymo hit a little further and a little straighter. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Francesco molinari and brooks koepka made the exact same switch and a certain tiger woods has recently put the m2 into play. The vapor flex, nikes pinnacle driver, features the same three key. If youre looking for used golf drivers, youre in the right place. Nike s flybeams, which stiffen the cavity back of the club. The best way to get the optimum fit for your game is to schedule a driver fitting at your nearest dick s sporting goods store. There are plenty of places in a clubhead where additional mass is beneficial, the hosel isnt one of them. A covert cavity back design spreads weight to the heel and toe for maximum forgiveness while the flybeam structure creates a stable body and flexible face.
Jun 15, 2016 how to adjust the nike vapor flex 440 driver nike mensvapor flex 440 driver check out the nike vapor flex 440 driver at tgw. The combo set consists of pocket cavity low irons, for forgiveness, splitcavity midirons, for control and workability, and blade high irons and wedges, for maximum feel. Its mostly black with green accents and a silver handgrab for easy removal. Taylormade m2 v nike vapor fly driver test national club golfer. Smaller head and the ability to dial in your preferred ball flight make it a good choice for better players. Manufacturers description the ignite driver from nike golf features a new material referred to as nexti. Nike golf introduces the new nike vapor flex driver.
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