Equipment
Nike Golf Hyperadapt Storm-FIT Rain Jacket
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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Jnradioactive
Jul 11, 2013 at 6:55 pm
Price?
Zak Kozuchowski
Jul 11, 2013 at 8:23 pm
$240 for the half zip, $280 for the full zip.
– Zak
IgnoranceIsBliss
Jul 12, 2013 at 6:42 am
Great idea but… that’s pricey! 🙁