Equipment
Nike Covert FAQ’s with Sara Brown
Nike Golf’s new line of VR_S Covert drivers and fairway woods have been the most talked about new offering from the company in its history. But for many golfers, the differences between the company’s “Performance” and “Tour” models have been confusing.
Why is Rory McIlroy playing a Covert Tour driver, when Kyle Stanley and Nick Watney are playing the Performance model? And why do McIlroy and Tiger Woods play Performance models in their fairway woods?
GolfWRX On-Course Reporter Sara Brown talked to Rob Burbick, who fits Nike Golf athletes every week on the PGA Tour for new equipment, about some of our viewers most frequently asked questions.
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Whats in the Bag
Sam Burns WITB 2024 (April)
- Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X
Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.
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Whats in the Bag
Will Zalatoris WITB 2024 (April)
- Will Zalatoris’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)
3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max
Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord
See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.
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Equipment
New Level launches new 480-DB irons, blending performance and forgiveness
New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.
The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.
For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.
While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.
A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.
A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.
You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.
Pricing specs availability
- Irons: 4-PW
- Price: $149/oron
- Availability: Pre-order
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Swooshmeup
Jun 13, 2013 at 12:58 am
Nike is so good…
Dick
May 12, 2013 at 9:09 am
I looked at the video, and went to the Nike site to check specs (shaft SW etc). NO specs on this particular driver.
Two weeks ago I was in oregegon and walked into a Nike Outlet first, then the “Nike Store” in Portland looking for a golf hat, maybe a shirt. Both times I was told “no golf stuff in the store”.
What the heck is Nike doing about marketing golf besides spending many millions on ads and sponsorships???
MG
May 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Yeah. You’re right. I live in the PDX area. And no Nike golf stuff in their store. Only at golf shops and online. Or, if you can score a pass to the employee store. Although, there are a ton of serious golfers in this area, Nike really caters to the runner. (Typical PacNW folks). Us golfer in the NW could care less about running.
JL
May 12, 2013 at 1:27 am
That’s gotta be the least amount of bs I heard about new clubs. No 10 yards here, 17 yards there. Just play what fits them better. All about finding the best shaft head combo.
jeff pohlman
May 10, 2013 at 10:07 pm
That explanation by the Nike rep. was the biggest bunch of B.S. I have ever heard about equipment. That is not the reason that any of their tour players play one head over another.
Dan Francis
May 11, 2013 at 3:01 am
Oh, well thank you for that. I was about to swallow his evil lies hook, line and sinker. Phew!
Please enlighten us. What is the REAL reason Tour players use one head over another?
moses
May 11, 2013 at 8:40 am
Oh please tell us what you know wise Swami.
Big Daddy
Jun 14, 2013 at 12:19 am
its not bs at all, you obviously arent that knowledgeable about equipment. I’m a 5 hcap and when I don’t play many oem clubs because they don’t give me the option of hand picking specs while many other componente vendors do. Average joe goes to a golf store and buys a driver that is stamped with whatever loft they need and thats it. Reality is head stamped 9.5 may be 9.5 or it may be 12.5. the face may sit closed or it may sit open. Experienced players know what they like visually as well as what works technically and get heads hand picked accordingly