As a result it launches the ball higher and actually spins a little less than the pro. In 1972 the name was changed to nike for the greek winged goddess of victory. The nike vapor speed iron is the most forgiving iron out of the vapor line. But the nike vapor fly retains the same technology that debuted in the nike vapor speed, like the familiar cavity back design and adjustable hosel. Nike vapor pro and speed driver features and benefits with tony. This allowed engineers to position weight elsewhere to increase forgiveness. 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. This is the large footprint that youd expect from a 460 cc driver, and the shape is round and symmetrical. The vapor speed driver is easily identifiable by the silver face and sole plate and this is aimed at midhandicappers and moderate ball speed players. Used rh nike vapor flex 3 fairway wood ping tour 75 graphite shaft stiff s flex. The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. Again, the feel was semimuted like the nonpro version, but the vapor fly pro is the best feeling and looking nike driver i have hit to date. An extremely thin and light crown moves weight down for a higher launch and less spin, yielding even more yardage.
Model description 30% reduction in crown weight vs 2015 vapor speed driver for lower cg and higher moi. It has the same crown graphics as the vapor flex or vapor pro, but its substantially larger. The matching blue crown and updated colorways are appealing and stand out compared to any other fairway wood on the market. Read on to find out what you need to know about these topquality golf irons to make an informed purchase. Check out the selection of nike drivers below and find the one that is right for you. The nike vapor pro iron provides you with the ultimate workability and shot shaping trajectory in an iron.
A low and deep center of gravity location in combination with a midtorque, high trajectory shaft means the ball will launch high and land soft. The new vapor speed tw is a 420cc model, smaller than the standard. Taylormade m2 v nike vapor fly driver test national club golfer. The launch condition produced less total spin than the vapor fly pro at 2708 rpm on average and a back spin of 2686 rpm, maintaining a stable flight and distance most of the time. More traditional in look, they still included the cavity back on a smaller scale and introduced moveable weight to nike drivers for the first time with the flex model. Oct 22, 2014 the vapor flex, nikes pinnacle driver, shares features found in the vapor pro and vapor speed drivers, such as nikes flybeams, which stiffen the cavity back of the club. Nikes new flybeamreinforced covert cavity back design, a reengineered compression channel and. Nike new unisex vapor speed 2 lacrossefootball cleat whitebronze sz 6. Buy new and used nike vapor fly pro driver from the best golf shop. I was fit for each driver, and tested them on my foresight gc2 launch monitor with hmt. It includes the same great technology thats found in the vapor speed driver. Nike is allin with vapor speed driver nike has been an innovator on the driver front for years. Taylormade m2 v nike vapor fly driver test national club. Dec 10, 2015 from nikes own testing, they found the vapor fly driver to offer the lowest spin meaning that with the right shaft combination has the potential to work with any swing speed or ability of player.
The allvolt nike vapor speed driver michelle wie and paul casey have been using is about to become a retail option. As a result it launches the ball higher and actually spins a little less than the pro version. Nike announced today that it is making available a limited edition version of woods. Like the recently released vapor pro driver, the vapor speed driver blends three key technologies. Make offer brand new rare nike vapor speed volt driver head. Dec 02, 2014 when we tested the vapor speed irons against the vapor pro combo irons, we found some expected differences and some surprising similarities. Nike has done a lot to shave off weight, change head symmetry, update sole construction, and thin out the face of the nike vapor fly. Get a deal on that fairway wood youre looking for or on any new or used clubs. Nike vapor speed printed training backpack, thunder bluethunder blueblack, one size. Rory mcilroys new nike vapor fly pro driver bought him an extra 3 mph of ball speed, which could mean a doubledigit distance gain. Dec 15, 2016 our anonymous big hitters younger brother hit a range of shots with the nike vapor fly and then with the m2.
The nike vapor pro driver has a pear shape clubhead that suits most professionals eyes. Nike vapor flex and vapor speed fairway woods golfwrx. My swing is pretty solid fortunately, but ive still only been playing for a few months. Every model seems to add some new technology feature to improve the performance. The launch condition produced less total spin than the vapor fly pro at 2708 rpm on average and a back spin of 2686 rpm, maintaining a stable flight and distance most. At the request of nike golf athletes, the clubs were made larger than previous models. By isolating the center of gravity in the center, the iron will boast maximum ball speeds and greater stability with a pure feel in an extremely forgiving iron. A covert cavity back design spreads weight to the heel and toe for maximum forgiveness while the flybeam structure creates a stable body and. The most noticeable difference is lower launch, which is a direct result of the pear shaped clubhead. When we tested the vapor speed irons against the vapor pro combo irons, we found some expected differences and some surprising similarities. New hyperflight face for extreme ball speed across the entire face. The nike vapor speed driver is packed with an enormous amount of technological advancements including nikes covert cavity with fly beams, a compression channel, nexcor face, and flex loft 2. Ive always had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the vapor fairway woods, but. The vapor speed is the largest, most forgiving driver in the nike line up this year.
I did a fitting for a bunch of clubs and it boiled down to the nike vapor combo pro and the callaway xr. With all of these technology marvels, it promotes a a 460cc clubhead thats full of distance. Nike mens vapor speed pro sleeveless football top drifit training tank top wshoulder pads. Bestsounding nike driver ive hit in a long time, maybe ever.
Sell or trade your used golf clubs online with 2nd swing golf, and put that trade credit toward your purchase. Mar 30, 2015 the vapor speed is the largest, most forgiving driver in the nike line up this year. The driver tends to sit a bit toe up, which may help give it a slight draw bias, without having a shut face look. Nike golf unveils the new vapor speed driver nike news.
Headquartered in beaverton, oregon, nike has been in business for over 30 years and employs 23,000 people worldwide. You can grab the standard nike vapor fly driver for. Nike has made huge strides as a golf equipment brand and these irons are certainly indicative of that. It provides a modern muscle design that puts the center of gravity in the center of the clubface. The head looks a little larger than the other models at address, even though the volume of all three is a 460cc profile. Nike vapor pro driver, fairway wood, and hybrid fresh. The company was founded by bill bowerman and phil knight and under then name blue ribbon sports. Jul 15, 2015 the nike vapor speed driver is packed with an enormous amount of technological advancements including nikes covert cavity with fly beams, a compression channel, nexcor face, and flex loft 2. Covert cavity, compression channel, nexcore face, and flexloft 2 adjustable hosel is all part of what make the vapor speed a top performer in every category. Until this week, wie and casey were the only two players in the world with the. The new vapor line, which includes the pro, pro combo and speed for golfers of varying abilities, could help buck that trend in 2015. Nike says tests have shown ball speed gains and higher launch angles away from the sweetspot than covert 2.
I do however strongly prefer the shorter head shape and black face of the nike vapor pro over the vapor speed driver these are the two things that give me the most heartache with the vapor speed. In 2015 nike is going all in with the vapor speed driver as they have combined all their technologies over the years into one driver. More traditional in look, they still included the cavity back on a smaller scale and introduced moveable weight. Since their introduction of the str8fit hosel, nike golf pushed adjustable club technology forward, allowing. Get the best deals on nike golf club heads when you shop the largest online selection at. Its hybrid outsole optimizes traction on a variety of surfaces so you can outlast the weather. The numbers with the nike vapor fly were very consistent in terms of launch, ball speed, spin, carry and overall distance. From nikes own testing, they found the vapor fly driver to offer the lowest spin meaning that with the right shaft combination has the potential to work with any swing speed or ability of player. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Any input from somebody who has played either one would be appreciated. Our anonymous big hitters younger brother hit a range of shots with the nike vapor fly and then with the m2. Does the reintroduction of the speed channel improve nikes most popular ever driver.
The vapor fly driver is the successor to the vapor speed driver as you can tell by the chrome face and sole plate. Instead of launching a new iron line for 2016, nike opted to leave vapor pro and vapor pro combo the better player irons in last year. A driver designed only for tiger woods now can be yours golf digest. Out of the three divers, the vapor speed is the lightest when paired with the stock mitsubishi fubuki z 50 shaft 56 to 59 grams and it also produces the highest trajectory and spin.
Youll notice theres more stability in the vapor speed driver created by moving. Nike vapor fly driver, nike vapor fly pro driver, nike. Oct 16, 2014 the vapor flex, nikes pinnacle driver, features the same three key technologies found in the vapor pro and vapor speed drivers. May 27, 2016 nike says tests have shown ball speed gains and higher launch angles away from the sweetspot than covert 2. See how the nike vapor driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Most notable to me was the nike vapor speed was easier to get in the air than the pro combo, which is often one of the biggest challenges for amateur golfers looking for more ideal ball flights. Its the longest from front to back of the three vapor drivers, has a 1. Thats why were going to suggest purchasing the vapor speed. The right fairway wood can make a big difference, so check out. Shop used nike fairway woods from 2nd swing golf and find the short grass more often.
Nike vapor flex 440 driver nike vapor fly pro driver the oven, nike golfs research and design facility in fort worth, texas, is the engine that drives nike golf equipment innovation. Nike golf introduces the new vapor flex driver nike news. Its a light and long driver that will deliver higher launch, lower spin, and maximize ball speed. It also features the same 460cc head profile that is a more toe heavy with a deeper face than the vapor fly pro. Nike drivers use advanced and innovative designs to deliver maximum performance. Dec 10, 2015 nike vapor flex 440 driver nike vapor fly pro driver the oven, nike golfs research and design facility in fort worth, texas, is the engine that drives nike golf equipment innovation.
The head looks a little larger than the other models at address, even though the. It feels light over all, but you can definitely feel where the head is at all times. The ball flight was much lower as was the spin rate which produced a penetrating ball flight even set at 1 degree higher loft. The vapor speed in particular was made 25 percent larger, making it a.
Like the vapor fly and vapor fly pro, the vapor flex 440 has been given a compression channel that allows the face to bend more at impact to create more ball speed. Nike vapor fly pro driver strong launch designed with a tour preferred pear shape head. Nike vapor pro or titleist 915 buying a new driver tomorrow, these two are the only options that i am really looking at. Nike golfs gameimprovement irons are getting a makeover. Jan 29, 2016 nike has done a lot to shave off weight, change head symmetry, update sole construction, and thin out the face of the nike vapor fly. 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. Following this, and what turned out to be their last drivers, was the vapor family. So its no wonder everyone is still talking about the new nike vapor drivers. Nike has quietly and successfully been going about its business in the iron market for a number of years now, but without really gaining the recognition its quality products have deserved.
Used rh nike vapor fly adj driver tensei ck series 50 graphite stiff s flex. Nike vrs vrs forged irons set 3pw, aw, sw 10 clubs total. Nike golf introduces the new nike vapor flex driver. The vapor fly pro produced the highest average club head speed at 121. Regardless of the type of club and model you choose, they. Nike vapor driver woods and hybrids setting new standards and. Rory mcilroy put it into the bag the week of the ryder cup, bold. Nikes vapor speed and vapor flex fairway woods are designed to fly longer and straighter than the companys previous fairway woods, regardless of how golfers use them.
The modern muscle design balances the center of gravity in the center of the clubface to increase ball speed and stability while also offering the purest feel. Jan 26, 2016 like the vapor fly and vapor fly pro, the vapor flex 440 has been given a compression channel that allows the face to bend more at impact to create more ball speed. New listing nike vapor pro 460, vapor flex 440 driver and vapor pro woods set 2016. An alltitanium driver might not sound sexy these days, but nike makes the case with these two models that. Nikes flybeams, which stiffen the cavity back of the club.
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