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. The nike vapor pro iron provides you with the ultimate workability and shot shaping trajectory in an iron. The numbers with the nike vapor fly were very consistent in terms of launch, ball speed, spin, carry and overall distance. I was fit for each driver, and tested them on my foresight gc2 launch monitor with hmt. See how the nike vapor driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. May 27, 2016 nike says tests have shown ball speed gains and higher launch angles away from the sweetspot than covert 2. 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 company was founded by bill bowerman and phil knight and under then name. After you flip the nike vapor fly pro driver over, you see again a big cavity back, a large compression channel with a number of other pockets put into the sole to move discretionary weight to the center of. Nike says tests have shown ball speed gains and higher launch angles away from the sweetspot than covert 2. This is the large footprint that youd expect from a 460 cc driver, and the shape is round and symmetrical. Make offer nike vapor speed volt driver mens rh xstiff shaft limited edition. An extremely thin and light crown moves weight down for a higher launch and less spin, yielding even. Nike golf introduces the new nike vapor flex driver.
And although this driver may have a smaller head than the other two, it produces a huge club head speed and ball speed. 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 new vapor speed tw is a 420cc model, smaller than the standard issue. The covert certainly looks different than any other driver on the market right now. The matching blue crown and updated colorways are appealing and stand out compared to any other fairway wood on the. Taylormade m2 v nike vapor fly driver test national club. The vapor fly pro produced the highest average club head speed at 121. Nike golf unveils the new vapor speed driver nike news. New hyperflight face for extreme ball speed across the entire face reengineered compression channel amplifies performance on miss hits symmetrical cshape head design for more stability. Jan 26, 2016 nike uses a structural adhesive to bond the resin back section of the head to the bluepainted titanium forward section. Buy new and used nike vapor speed driver from the best golf shop. Check out the selection of nike drivers below and find the one that is right for you.
It has the same crown graphics as the vapor flex or vapor pro, but its substantially larger. Does the reintroduction of the speed channel improve nikes most popular ever driver. The modern muscle design balances the center of gravity in the center of. The covert cavity back design moves weight towards the heel and toe to maximize distance and forgiveness for off center hits. Nike vapor pro driver, fairway wood, and hybrid fresh. The best way to get the optimum fit for your game is to schedule a driver fitting at your nearest dicks sporting goods store. While this will appeal to the masses, we were even. This allowed engineers to position weight elsewhere to increase forgiveness. As a result it launches the ball higher and actually spins a little less than the pro. The nike vapor speed driver is packed with an enormous amount of technological advancements including nike s covert cavity with fly beams, a compression channel, nexcor face, and flex loft 2. A driver designed only for tiger woods now can be yours golf digest. You can grab the standard nike vapor fly driver for. The fairway comes with a static loft of 15 degrees and lacks the adjustability characteristics of the vapor flex. 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.
With a sleek, waterproof upper and a plush midsole, the nike vapor pro mens golf shoe combines a classic design with modern materials. Bestsounding nike driver ive hit in a long time, maybe ever. Testers wanted nike vapor flex 440 driver mygolfspy. Nike vapor speed printed training backpack, thunder bluethunder blueblack, one size. Reengineered compression channel amplifies performance on miss hits. Read on to find out what you need to know about these topquality golf irons to make an informed purchase. Following this, and what turned out to be their last drivers, was the vapor family. 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. The nike vapor flex driver is the companys most adjustable 2015 club. Jun 24, 2015 the vapor speed fairway is a nice complement to the vapor speed driver. Nike is allin with vapor speed driver nike has been an innovator on the driver front for years. Dec 15, 2016 our anonymous big hitters younger brother hit a range of shots with the nike vapor fly and then with the m2.
Its hybrid outsole optimizes traction on a variety of surfaces so you can outlast the weather. Mcilroy is enjoying an increase of 2 to 3mph in ball speed with the new nike vapor pro driver. The vapor speed is the largest, most forgiving driver in the nike line up this year. The vapor fly driver is the successor to the vapor speed driver as you can tell by the chrome face and sole plate.
For 2015, nike is releasing a family of three drivers. Taylormade m2 v nike vapor fly driver test national club golfer. One of the more complicated and unique might be his driver. Find pre owned nike drivers at best prices on golf avenue. Oct 16, 2014 the vapor flex, nikes pinnacle driver, features the same three key technologies found in the vapor pro and vapor speed drivers. 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. Unless you have enough swing speed and spin to wake this one up think rory, it wont wow you with distance. Model description 30% reduction in crown weight vs 2015 vapor speed driver for lower cg and higher moi. New listing nike vapor pro 460, vapor flex 440 driver and vapor pro woods set 2016. 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.
Make offer very nice nike vapor speed volt driver mens rh fubuki stiff shaft limited. The nike vapor fly pro boasts a tourpreferred pear shaped head and looks nice from the top with the yellow nike swoosh and crosshatch pattern. 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. Every model seems to add some new technology feature to improve the performance. Nikes new flybeamreinforced covert cavity back design, a reengineered compression channel and. The nike vapor speed driver is packed with an enormous amount of technological advancements including nikes covert cavity with fly beams, a compression channel. The variableprofile compression channel on vapor pro was last seen on nikes vr pro driver lineup a few years ago. The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. Technology it has a lighter headweight and is combined with a lighter stock shaft 50g to help.
Until this week, wie and casey were the only two players in the world with the. 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. Nike announced today that it is making available a limited edition version of woods. The lack of adjustability was just fine with me given that the 15 degrees is where i would have set it regardless. 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 vapor speed driver has the largest and most stable chassis of all the new vapor drivers, promoting a higher launch angle with less spin.
The vapor speed fairway is a nice complement to the vapor speed driver. Headquartered in beaverton, oregon, nike has been in business for over 30 years and employs 23,000 people worldwide. Nikes flybeams, which stiffen the cavity back of the club. The head looks a little larger than the other models at address, even though the volume of all three is a 460cc profile.
This version also features a black face to go with the black crown, compared to the speed version which has a silver face. We dont want to say that new drivers arent worth the price. Its the longest from front to back of the three vapor drivers, has a 1. 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. The channel on the sole of the driver improves the springlike effect across the. Smaller head and the ability to dial in your preferred ball flight make it a good choice for better players.
Whenever a new club comes out theres a lot of hype. Nike golf introduces the new vapor flex driver nike news. New hyperflight face for extreme ball speed across the entire surface. It also features the same 460cc head profile that is a more toe heavy with a deeper face than the vapor fly pro. 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. Miss hits off the toe or heal are in play 80% of the time. Used rh nike vapor flex 3 fairway wood ping tour 75 graphite shaft stiff s flex. Shop the latest 2020 arrivals at dicks sporting goods, including.
Nike vapor fly pro driver strong launch designed with a tour preferred pear shape head. Youll notice theres more stability in the vapor speed driver created by moving the. Nike has made huge strides as a golf equipment brand and these irons are certainly indicative of that. The allvolt nike vapor speed driver michelle wie and paul casey have been using is about to become a retail option. The ball flight was much lower as was the spin rate which produced a penetrating ball flight even set at 1 degree higher loft.
Nike new unisex vapor speed 2 lacrossefootball cleat whitebronze sz 6. 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. Rory mcilroys new nike vapor fly pro driver bought him an extra 3 mph of ball speed, which could mean a doubledigit distance gain. 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. Our anonymous big hitters younger brother hit a range of shots with the nike vapor fly and then with the m2. Nike vapor fly driver, nike vapor fly pro driver, nike. 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. Like the recently released vapor pro driver, the vapor speed driver blends three key technologies. The nike vapor pro is a slightly smaller footprint with the same 460cc size as the nike vapor speed driver, but it has more of a traditional pear shaped look to it than the vapor speed. Aug 07, 2015 the nike vapor flex driver will encompass the flybeam structure, compression channel, and nexcor face to promote club face stabilization in an effort to maximize ball speed. The vapor fairway wood is a great complement to the vapor driver. Dec 10, 2014 the nike vapor flex speed and pro drivers go on sale on january 31, 2015. The fairway comes with a static loft of 15 degrees and lacks the adjustability characteristics of the vapor flex fairway. With all of these technology marvels, it promotes a a 460cc clubhead thats full of distance.
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