Equipment
Nike FI Impact spikless golf shoes
Gone are the days of the clunky, thick-spiked golf shoes and blistering feet at the end of a round. Nike is set to release the new 2014 line of men’s and women’s Free-Inspired (FI) Footwear, which are light, spikeless and form-fitting.
These shoes, which were designed with input from LPGA star Suzann Pettersen, have an athletic design to optimize comfort and performance.
Modeled on the ever-popular Nike Free running and training shoes, the Nike FI Impact golf shoes add numerous upgrades from the standard shoe. Both men’s and ladies’ styles will be available on Aug. 1, and will sell for $160.
The outer aspect of the Nike FI Impact shoe is natural-motion engineered, which allows for the material to conform during foot movements. This aids in prolonging ground-contact time and increased energy transfer from foot to ground for a more powerful swing. According to Nike, the Integrated Traction technology of the shoes allows for a natural feel without compromising protection or stability.
The dynamic fit upper portion of the shoe has perforations to enhance breathability and ventilation — a must for those playing in the summer heat. The tongue, an often forgotten part of the shoe, has also been updated to utilize a full mesh composition for added comfort. Even with the lightweight nature of the shoe, there is still a waterproof option available.
Although skeptical at first as to the spikeless outsole, Pettersen recognized the major design potential of the FI Impact shoes saying “after I tried them once, I was dying to get them on my feet in competition.” The current No. 3-ranked golfer in the Rolex ranking system first wore these shoes at the LPGA’s LOTTE Championship in April, where she carded all four rounds in the 60s to win the tournament. With four top-10s since, Pettersen and the FI Impact shoes are making headlines.
Multiple styles and colors are available. Check out the photos below to see the available colors and styles.
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Whats in the Bag
Peter Kuest WITB 2024 (May)
- Peter Kuest what’s in the bag accurate as of CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 85 6.5
Irons: Srixon ZX U (2), Srixon Z-Forged II (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-MID 10, 56-MID 10, 60-FULL 9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Peter Kuest’s clubs here.
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Kelly Kraft WITB 2024 (May)
- Kelly Kraft’s what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali White 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Synergy Blue
Irons: Srixon ZX U Mk II (23 degrees), Callaway X Forged Star (5-PW)
Shaft: Project X IO 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-08M, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Versa 2-Ball Prototype
Grip: Odyssey Garsen Quad Tour
Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kraft’s equipment here.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/6/24): Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
From the seller: (@BWillis): “Scotty super rat concept 1 gss insert 35”, pulled from tour van at St. Jude’s in 2014 only carpet rolled. $7000 obo PayPal g&s, open to offers can send more pics.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Kevin
Dec 20, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Just bought a pair of these today and I love them! I have these and the TW13s and both are awesome shoes that I hope never wear out! The Impacts are lighter and cooler and still have great traction.
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Gmatt
Jul 29, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Some of these versions aren’t bad looking at all. My only thought would be walking with this tread on the greens and the indentations they would cause as compared to the sole/spike patter on the TW13 or 14
Jack
Jul 5, 2013 at 2:46 am
So are the TW 14’s much better than these?
Bob
Jul 5, 2013 at 8:51 am
Just bought a pair of the TW 14 and they are very comforatable. Can’t see this shoe being in the same category
DB
Jul 24, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Could be even better, if it’s lighter and cooler. And cheaper.
Tim
Jul 4, 2013 at 11:14 pm
But do they come in Wide widths??? That’s been the problem with the ‘free’ shoes.
Sean
Jul 4, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Might be worth a look for next season. I like the idea of a “sneaker” with “spikeless” spikes. August 1st is a bit late for me.
Kim
Jul 4, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Suzanne PettersEn, she´s Norwegian you know.. 😉 🙂
Zak Kozuchowski
Jul 4, 2013 at 6:01 pm
You’re right. And it’s Suzann 😉