Comments on: The Big Review – Nike SQ Dymo STR8-FIT Driver http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/06/22/the-big-review-nike-sq-dymo-str8-fit-driver/ G.WRX News Crew Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:03:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Dave http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/06/22/the-big-review-nike-sq-dymo-str8-fit-driver/comment-page-1/#comment-3804 Dave Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:24:09 +0000 http://www.golfwrx.com/BagChatter/?p=1719#comment-3804 As someone who just tested this driver side-by-side with the TaylorMade R9 460, I found the Nike to be the better driver. On a simulator and launch monitor I found it to be longer than the R9 and preferred the feel and ball flight better, which might be attributable to the shaft. The only thing I liked better with the R9 was the sound. The Nike is not as loud as the old SQ models, but is still rather 'tinny' sounding. Since the price has dropped to $299 in retail (at most places at least) I think it's the best deal in drivers. As someone who just tested this driver side-by-side with the TaylorMade R9 460, I found the Nike to be the better driver. On a simulator and launch monitor I found it to be longer than the R9 and preferred the feel and ball flight better, which might be attributable to the shaft. The only thing I liked better with the R9 was the sound. The Nike is not as loud as the old SQ models, but is still rather ‘tinny’ sounding. Since the price has dropped to $299 in retail (at most places at least) I think it’s the best deal in drivers.

]]> By: tim http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/06/22/the-big-review-nike-sq-dymo-str8-fit-driver/comment-page-1/#comment-3792 tim Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:51:25 +0000 http://www.golfwrx.com/BagChatter/?p=1719#comment-3792 I have an adjustable driver - an R9. The radical adjustments did not work for me. But having all the adjustments available meant I could find at least one setting that fit perfectly. To me, this is the advantage of adjustability. The really good golfers might have 3 or 4 settings, depending on the course (which is like having a tour van adjust your driver). And the higher handicaps will find at least one setting that will work well. As the comment above, that is much better than one setting glued in. I have been taking lessons for several months, and my swing has become flatter. But now I can adjust the driver as my swing changes - I don't have to go find a new driver. I have an adjustable driver – an R9. The radical adjustments did not work for me. But having all the adjustments available meant I could find at least one setting that fit perfectly. To me, this is the advantage of adjustability. The really good golfers might have 3 or 4 settings, depending on the course (which is like having a tour van adjust your driver). And the higher handicaps will find at least one setting that will work well. As the comment above, that is much better than one setting glued in. I have been taking lessons for several months, and my swing has become flatter. But now I can adjust the driver as my swing changes – I don’t have to go find a new driver.

]]> By: Simon Moore http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/06/22/the-big-review-nike-sq-dymo-str8-fit-driver/comment-page-1/#comment-3790 Simon Moore Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:47:21 +0000 http://www.golfwrx.com/BagChatter/?p=1719#comment-3790 I must say _ I was kinda surprised when I hit the Dymo Str8 at the Orlando demo day It certainly changed things - low fades .... then high draws depending on setting My only gripe is the marketing presentation of 8 settings when really there's 2 in the middle which are pretty well the same, and 2 where you change loft and face angle together. In my book there are 3 settings of merit. BUT that is better than 1 setting in a glued in club!! So well done Nike! I think the argument that golfers should change their swings is incredibly "hopeful". Golfers are after quick fixes. This is what keeps the golf industry in biz! Cheers Simon in New Zealand I must say _ I was kinda surprised when I hit the Dymo Str8 at the Orlando demo day

It certainly changed things – low fades …. then high draws depending on setting

My only gripe is the marketing presentation of 8 settings when really there’s 2 in the middle which are pretty well the same, and 2 where you change loft and face angle together. In my book there are 3 settings of merit. BUT that is better than 1 setting in a glued in club!!

So well done Nike!

I think the argument that golfers should change their swings is incredibly “hopeful”. Golfers are after quick fixes. This is what keeps the golf industry in biz!

Cheers

Simon in New Zealand

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