Equipment
Nike Golf’s new Flyknit Chukkas, polos and… tights?
Nike has rolled out a slew of new golfing apparel — including new polos, tights and joggers — and a golf-specific version of the company’s popular Flyknit Chukkas. The Chukkas were created in 2013, and popularized during the Sochi Olympics after appearing on medal-winners’ feet.
Like the original Chukkas, the golf versions have a lightweight, form-fitting, one-piece upper for comfort. They also have “Flywire cables” for added support.
The new releases, however, are designed with golf-specific soles for extra traction in the toe and the heel, and the upper is “skinned” with a layer of thermoplastic urethane (TPU) for waterproofing.
The Nike Golf FLyknit Chukkas are available at nike.com for $190 in two colorways (black/white and racer blue/white) for males.
Nike Golf’s new Spring/Summer 16 apparel line includes three different collar designs — blade, roll and classic. Here’s a look at the three different designs, which are each available in standard and “modern fit” for a slimming look.
Nike MM Fly “Blade” Polo
Nike MM Fly “Roll” Polo
Nike MM Fly Framing Commander Polo
Also, here’s a look at the Nike Golf Hyperwarm tights, which Brooks Koepka says, “are good for recovery.”
Athletes in basketball and football commonly sport a similar look during competition, so why not golf? Nike’s Golf Hyperwarm tights are designed to provide compression, body temperature regulation and an “added layer of warmth,” according to Nike. They’re “made with a high-stretch Dri-Fit material” to keep golfers dry, says Nike.
“I absolutely love wearing the tights when I practice and workout,” said Nike endorser Scott Pinckney. “I feel more athletic and my legs always feel better after I practice when I wear them.”
We’ll take his word for it.
Lastly, a look at a group photo of Nike-sponsored pro golfers showing off Nike’s new Spring/Summer 16 line.
Do I spot joggers? It would appear that Rickie Fowler has started a trend.
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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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Edgar Hoover
Feb 25, 2016 at 9:49 am
Umm… I think compression pants for golf may be a bridge too far. This stuff looks ridiculous. I’m 30 not 75. I’d much prefer to dress like Watson (Tom not Bubba) than looks like Keopka, Finau, or whoever the other member of that skater gang are above.
Bobby
Feb 20, 2016 at 6:32 am
I have absolutely no opinion on this, positive or negative.
RL(Nihonsei)
Feb 18, 2016 at 10:14 am
Have been waiting for Flyknit for golf and it looks like I will be waiting still until I can afford them next season on sale? If you can afford them, give them a chance! I Love the Flyknit running shoes(3.0) and I’ve played mine in a few afternoon rounds but they will slip out on loose dirt so these Chukka spikeless are going to be fun to meet! My Flyknits wear like socks and keep the whole foot active, comfortable, and sensing the ground like feet radars on the course and the greens where it’s especially useful.
My FootJoys will always get the most action over my Pumas and Adidas but these Flyknits may be my go to spikeless, Next Year….
Johnny5
Feb 26, 2016 at 12:13 pm
Man, I just got the flyknit golf shoes last week and I can’t believe how good they feel over the ball. Shot my rest round in 3 years first time I wore them. I was hesitant to spend the $ at first, but absolutely 100% worth it for me.
The Dude
Feb 18, 2016 at 9:43 am
New from Nike’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” line…
ComeOnSense
Feb 18, 2016 at 7:47 am
Tights??,, you mean Yoga pants,,, for Men? Let me guess, you don’t use underwear with them because your,,, underwear lines would show? And I bet, that soon, your shorts that you wear over your,,, tights are going to feel uncomfortable too, so you’ll start to show up at the golf course wearing just your cute Tights, then when you bend over to pick up the putt you just made the rest of us will need a bucket to vomit.
Come on !! gives us a break.
J
Feb 18, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Your fantasy that you’ve just played out for us makes me believe you’re a little too excited about these new trends.
Dev
Feb 18, 2016 at 2:54 pm
Clearly you’ve never tried on compression clothing. I’m curious to see how old you are. Too Old for your opinion to matter is probably around the right age.
Raj LP
Feb 20, 2016 at 4:34 pm
What he said.
Ally
Feb 24, 2016 at 8:31 pm
I agree. Maybe wearing them under shorts will look lots better. Not to mention real health benefits to your legs.
Mark
Feb 17, 2016 at 6:47 pm
Women wear tights. Thank you.
RoGar
Feb 17, 2016 at 11:53 pm
And wear them well!!!
Troy
Feb 17, 2016 at 1:20 pm
I don’t mind having players wear these in practice rounds or even underneath their pants but hopefully not in professional tournaments. I like to see the continued classic look and keep some of the traditions of the game.
Cheers
Phil
Feb 17, 2016 at 3:06 pm
Get with the times…
OH
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:24 am
The Chukkas look fine. Not my cup of tea but that’s ok. If it gets millennials more interested in the game then I love what Nike is doing there. The joggers, though…please make it stop!! I’m all for fashion forward and such but these are just bad. As for the tights/shorts on the practice range – I’ve never personally done that but I think it’s a great idea. It is, after all, practice so you should be comfortable. Save the pants and polos for the course.
Phil
Feb 17, 2016 at 3:08 pm
Here we go again, pant’s and polo’s.. Why? Have you ever spent a 90*- Plus summer in FL.?
Danny
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:24 am
Not for me, but I honestly don’t care if guys wear this. I’ve seen much worse from guys who consider themselves purists
steve
Feb 17, 2016 at 8:29 am
so bad
Ryan
Feb 17, 2016 at 3:56 am
I’m in love with those Chukkas. Too bad they’re way out of my price range 🙁
Jeff*
Feb 16, 2016 at 7:27 pm
WhIle the skinny pants aren’t for me, tights are incredibly comfortable, and I’d love to see that style break out so I can wear my golf shorts and tights in the future instead of khakis or pants that I only wear to play golf.
Joshuaplaysgolf
Feb 16, 2016 at 11:42 pm
I’ve been doing this for years…its super comfortable and really versatile, as it wicks away sweat in the heat and keeps you cool in the winter…but I’ve also never cared about people’s opinions of how I dress, and I think some people might be too entrenched in their pleated slacks (gross). Try it out, just please, for the love of God, always wear some gym shorts over top.
TheCityGame
Feb 17, 2016 at 9:53 am
Waiting for the style to change so you can wear what you want.
Where are you posting from, North Korea?
Joshuaplaysgolf
Feb 18, 2016 at 7:35 pm
Did you read the first 6 words of my post? I never have and never will care what the ‘trends’ are, I do my own thing. Plenty of us have been way ahead of this, but your reading comprehension is clearly inhibiting you from understanding my post.
Phil
Feb 17, 2016 at 3:10 pm
Ditto… They ARE very comfortable and to each his own. If you’re not into that, that’s OK too. Just don’t go blowing that “tradition” smoke!