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Nike Golf Hyperadapt Storm-FIT Rain Jacket

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There is a scene in the movie “The Incredibles” when Edna shows Helen Parr (a.k.a. Elastigirl) her updated supersuits for the family. They twist and turn and repel all kinds of threatening weaponry. On my honor, the first thought I had when I saw the picture below was “Cool, now I can be an Incredible.”

Nike Golf rolled out a new weather jacket today, the Hyperadapt Storm-FIT. Predicated on comfort, mobility and protection, it was worn by Nike Golf athlete Paul Casey during his June win at the Irish Open. At the coming 2013 British Open championship at storied Muirfield Golf Club in Gullane, Scotland, additional Nike Golf athletes will arm themselves against whatever rain, wind and cold the elements might throw their way.

Nike Hyperadapt Full Zip Black

Nike Hyperadapt Full Zip Black

Merritt Richardson, Nike Golf vice president of global golf apparel, explained that:

“Often, athletes will add a size to their rain jackets because they do not want to feel restricted by the fabric. This leads to a distracting, over-sized jacket that is not optimal for competitive play. The Hyperadapt jacket eliminates this issue by providing athletes the protection they need without sacrificing the performance benefits of a stretch pullover.”

Nike Golf insists that this jacket feels more like a sweater throughout the entire cut. The inner layer features no-sew technology to minimize chaffing. The flexible essence of the material reduces the crinkly sounds normally associated with bad-weather golf wear.

Nike Hyperadapt Half Zip Game Royal

Nike Hyperadapt Half Zip Game Royal

The Hyperadapt Storm-FIT arrives in half-zip and full-zip options. Both are available in black, cool grey and game royal; the full-zip adds armory slate to the palette choices.

Nike Hyperadapt Full Zip Armory Slate

Nike Hyperadapt Full Zip Armory Slate

With the emphasis on fit and flexibility, there might be concern among potential customers that the Hyperadapt Storm-FIT regarding permeability. According to the press release, “the Hyperadapt jacket is breathable and seam sealed for 100 percent waterproof protection. Adjustable cuffs offer a custom fit for increased protection and even less distraction giving athletes an advantage with every detail.”

Returning to “The Incredibles”, when Bob Parr (a.k.a. Mr. Incredible) discussed his new garb with Edna, he mentioned a predilection toward a cape. “No, no, no, NO. No cape!” was Edna’s response. The cape had seen better days (and cost several super heroes their lives, sadly.) It seems that the tent-like feel of old-school rain gear might have seen its final sunset, too.

If flexibility and impermeability can combine forces, we’ll all be superheroes with titanium drivers, especially in the bad weather.

The Hyperadapt Storm-FIT Rain Jacket Half Zip is available in stores now, and sells for around $240. It’s available in black, cool grey and game royal. The full zip sells for around $280, and is available in black, cool grey, game royal and armory slate.

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Ronald Montesano writes for GolfWRX.com from western New York. He dabbles in coaching golf and teaching Spanish, in addition to scribbling columns on all aspects of golf, from apparel to architecture, from equipment to travel. Follow Ronald on Twitter at @buffalogolfer.

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  1. Glen Gossett

    Sep 27, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    Wow. I think Nike just might need to look at there pricing gun cause its pointed right at anyone who buys this over priced rain jacket.

  2. Ronald Montesano

    Aug 10, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    Mr. Grenade,

    As happens with many articles of clothing, a company seeks to determine if a price point is proper. It is possible that Nike Golf has reached on this one, but consumers will arbitrate that decision. If it is improperly calculated, you’ll see the price come down (hopefully, into your range!) Thanks for taking the time to comment.

  3. Dolph Lundgrenade

    Jul 14, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    For that kind of money I would rather buy a custom putter- even though I would still miss putts all day long. C’mon Nike. If you’re going to have 3rd world countries making your clothes the least you could do is pass the savings off to the consumer.

  4. Pingback: NEW NIKE DRIVER 2014

  5. Jnradioactive

    Jul 11, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Price?

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.

 

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Welcome to the family: TaylorMade launches PUDI and PDHY utility irons

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TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.

TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.

TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.

Can you see where this is going?

Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”

 

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TaylorMade PUDI technology cutaway (via TaylorMade)

Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.

In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.

TaylorMade PDHY

TaylorMade PDHY tech cutaway (via TaylorMade).

Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.

Club Junkie’s take

Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.

For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.

PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?

TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:

  • PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
  • PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
  • Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
  • PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
  • PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family

Pricing, specs, and availability

Price: $249.99

At retail: Now

Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)

Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)

PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed

PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed

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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 Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

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