Equipment
Spotted: Nike Vapor Fly Flex 440 driver
After images leaked of what appeared to be Nike’s new Vapor Fly line, we spotted Kevin Chappell testing what we presume to be called “Nike Vapor Fly Flex 440” driver at the 2015 RSM Classic.
Based on the photos, the driver has the same battery-style weight in the sole as its predecessor, the Vapor Flex, which was previously used to adjust center of gravity (CG). Also, the driver most likely measures 440 cubic centimeters judging from the “440” printed on the club.
No further information is currently available about the driver, but you can check out our in-hand photos below, and see what GolfWRX members are saying here.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about the Nike Flex driver in the forums.
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- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore
Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.
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- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
- driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300. The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length. I am playing a Ventus Red 70. I play 70 grams in my fairways. I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee. When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time. So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck. The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
- JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”
Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here. Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4...
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Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic. Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura...
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Alejandro Tosti what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic. Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II LS (9.5 degrees...
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Curt
Nov 20, 2015 at 5:42 pm
In my opinion, Nike drivers and fairways sit waaaay too upright!! Major move forward for them is to allow flat lie angles!! It’s the main reason I can’t get beyond even sitting a Nike driver on the ground in front of me……lie angle is very fundamental and has a great impact on how one comes into the through the ball!! Nike should know better.
Daddy no
Nov 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm
The fit and finish looks dreadful, like some dude stuck the pieces together in the trunk of his car right before he went to play
Christestrogen
Nov 19, 2015 at 6:44 pm
Say what you will about Nike but the vapor flex is by far the best sounding driver on the planet…
Rick Shiels was even taken aback by how dead it sounds…
It was because of his surprise by the dead sound that I bought the driver….
Not the longest driver I’ve ever hit but the best sounding driver since the 460 era began…
http://youtu.be/Af_yvdoF65g
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Daddy no
Nov 19, 2015 at 8:37 pm
SLDR is the best sounding driver ever
Christestrogen
Nov 19, 2015 at 10:20 pm
I have a tour vault sldr…nice but not nearly as dead sounding as Nike…not even on the same planet..
And dead, soft sound is what I’m going for…
Sldr cool if that’s your bag but it ain’t for me….great driver though IMHO…even love the tp velox st x…
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Tim
Nov 19, 2015 at 1:15 pm
Its actually a RZN Crown, not composite, feels like plastic.
Sam
Nov 19, 2015 at 9:29 am
Black and blue top looks solid, absolutely love the blue swoosh, that random “volt” stripe on the bottom + PUKE!
I could get used the to weird weight shape, but that stripe.
Lsf_21
Nov 19, 2015 at 1:52 pm
Do you swing while looking at the bottom of the club?
Mikie
Nov 19, 2015 at 4:18 am
Tested this driver yesterday! Performed extremely well on trackman compared to last years version , a lot more ball speed & more sound. Looks much better in hand , photos don’t do it justice! It’s certinaly performs as good as what’s out there.
Steve
Nov 18, 2015 at 7:51 pm
It does seem to have a lot going on. I like the look of the Vapor Fly much better. Then again I guess thats not surprising as I don’t care for the current version of the Flex either
Brandon
Nov 18, 2015 at 3:56 pm
The blue looks good(my favorite color), but if you are going in that direction then get rid of the electric green. that doesn’t go together. In fact, Nike should just do a custom paint program. If they are going to take this route then let the consumer determine their own color.
Mark
Nov 18, 2015 at 3:50 pm
Dear oh dear that looks cheap. Who exactly is designing Nike woods? An art student or a Golfer?
Seth
Nov 20, 2015 at 11:17 am
I think Mattel designed it.
Golfandpuff
Nov 18, 2015 at 3:33 pm
LOL @ Dan, looks nothing like M1! I would have to see it in person…and again…if it is $450 retail…not worth it unless I am fit by Nike and beats current driver outside. IMO, still not worth it…great scoop golfwrx again…cool pics.
Ian
Nov 19, 2015 at 7:48 am
May want to get your eyes checked…
Tom
Nov 18, 2015 at 3:14 pm
Wow. This makes me wanna pull up my pants and polish my shoes.
John Triscott
Nov 18, 2015 at 2:34 pm
Glad to see a 440cc. Looks better than vapor fly blue imo
Chuck D
Nov 18, 2015 at 2:32 pm
Oh, and the James Bond style rear port for smoke, oil slick, throwing stars for counter measure defenses!! Go NIKE!!!
Tom
Nov 19, 2015 at 8:59 am
Close, it’s a miniature NOS canister.
I’ve played the Vapor Pro since it came out and am still gaming it. Nike makes some great drivers, and they don’t look as weird as some of the cobras at least..
Dan
Nov 18, 2015 at 1:57 pm
M1 crown with a splash of blue?
Clever Nike…clever
blake
Nov 18, 2015 at 1:06 pm
this is silly