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Is this Nike’s new line of products for 2016?

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An array of images from Nike have popped on the web recently, coming from Instagram and our own GolfWRX forums.

Below are the photos, with links to where they came from. While we’re not sure exactly how reliable these sources are, they look to be photos of Nike’s new line of products in 2016. What do you think?

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  1. Alex Harper

    Dec 11, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    These clubs are an embarrassment to the golf industry, it’s unreal that clubs have migrated to this.

  2. jim

    Nov 30, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    if you looked closely you would have realized that the pros are just last years with a bridge down the middle. once ou look closely you will eventually like it. I though they were horrible at first but they now look pretty good. Hopefully nike will bring out a new muscleback so rory will use newer equipment. The drivers are just awesome though. The flex is absolutely sick.

  3. jim

    Nov 30, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    if you looked closely you would have realized that the pros are just last years with a bridge down the middle. once you look closely you will eventually like it. I though they were horrible at first but they now look pretty good. Hopefully nike will bring out a new muscleback so rory will use newer equipment. The drivers are just awesome though. The flex is absolutely sick.

  4. aaron merritt

    Nov 29, 2015 at 10:32 am

    “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self evident!” – Arthur Schopenhauer
    These clubs are very different (again- og vapor line had the same kind of reception) and because they don’t look like a titleist knockoff golf conservatives jump on here to say they look like plastic toys. The reality is that the clubs look fantastic.
    ALSO, to the people who are going to say the Flex is a horrible driver…..you just don’t have enough swing speed for it.

    • JustWellsy

      Dec 10, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Exactly! My swing speed is consistently 118+ mph and the Vapor Flex is the ONLY Nike driver that gave me an acceptable spin rate/dispersion. On another note, I am not a fan at all of the look of the new pro irons. It’s not the color, I’m ok with that. I really hope they decide to release another iron that has more of a blade look to it, because that is important to me. I hate not knowing because I am in the market for new irons right now. If I knew this was it for 2016, I’d just buy the vapor pros. But I’d be pissed if they came out with a new version of them mid-year.

  5. kn

    Nov 18, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    It looks like the design team got lost in the graffiti section of Cuba, stayed for a few too many mohitos, then sent the “finished samples” before any of them sobered up enough to check the final product. Just like Tiger taught ’em how to mix business with pleasure.

  6. Edgewood Jones

    Nov 18, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Go Seahawks!

  7. Don

    Nov 18, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    U G L Y

    I generally liked the look of Nike clubs and the colours don’t bother me. However, the plastic and that inlay look very cheap. Ugliest design since those Yellow Sumo Irons.

  8. Iain

    Nov 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    The clubs don’t look to bad if you take the colour out of the equation!

  9. Fourpar18

    Nov 18, 2015 at 10:47 am

    As a current Vapor Pro Combo and Pro gamer I would have to say that this line looks GREAT! I am approaching 40 y/o and I LOVE the vapor color and I think the new line really is a good blend of young and old. I especially like the Vapor Flex look, it does look like the M1 but I think it looks better! The WHITE colored (although nice) is played out! With color variations from multiple different companies they are attracting a new group of people…. kids and young adults. I was at one of our popular driving range and I saw kids from 8-23 y/o all over the place, that’s what golf is trying to capture…I say they are hitting the mark.

    Another key factor to look at is the look; it looks like a combination of AP2 and Pro Combo…two great sellers this past year. My question; Why wouldn’t a company do this? When people talk about “stealing other companies concepts” is getting old, manufacturing companies (all brands) have been doing it for years. The cereal market it even does it; you have Fruit Loops and Fun Loops…lets get over this.

  10. Ian

    Nov 18, 2015 at 9:27 am

    How possible is it that rival companies can come out with such similar looking drivers so close to eachothers release – screams of collusion!

  11. Jacob

    Nov 17, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    People, this is what ALL clubs will probably look like in 20 years. What’s so awful about clubs looking like basketball shoes anyway? If you want to grow the game things are gonna change…

  12. gabo

    Nov 17, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    i already play with them and they are crazy the pro is great really good looking from the top and the flex is freaking long just wait for it

  13. vince guest

    Nov 17, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Surely these are the new ladies selection?

  14. ShootersTour

    Nov 17, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Poo Poo.

  15. KD

    Nov 17, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Awful. How many color schemes is Nike going to try before they get it right?

  16. Jack

    Nov 17, 2015 at 8:50 am

    I’m a huge Nike golf fan, but this is something you may see at a Mardi gras.

  17. Someone With Eyes

    Nov 17, 2015 at 7:56 am

    These are absolutely terrible. This might be the worst top to bottom line of clubs I have ever seen. Instead of getting rid of sales reps they should have fired their entire design team. Golf clubs are not like basketball shoes. Maybe they are are trying to attract more urban youths to the game.

  18. johnnylongballz

    Nov 17, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Reminds me of the multicolored plastic club sets for kids. I hope they come with 3 plastic balls and a little plastic golf bag.

  19. Chuck D

    Nov 17, 2015 at 3:17 am

    Are we sure that Nike driver isn’t the shift knob in BMDubya’s new electric rig?

  20. other paul

    Nov 16, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    I like the looks. But until they make a driver that makes the ball go really far away really fast, I wont be paying attention. Great driver accuracy, but they need more distance.

  21. Chance

    Nov 16, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    I think those black irons look sweet. I would love to game them if they played well!

  22. nunya

    Nov 16, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    As much as I liked last years irons. I hate these.

    • JustWellsy

      Dec 10, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Agree… The only way I can describe my dislike is to say they look too “thick” and remind me of those AWFUL slingshot irons from years ago

  23. Steve

    Nov 16, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Tell the accountants to write off another lost in golf equipment for next year. What junk, only a matter of time until they stop making equipment. Investors are not going to accept losing year after year

    • Dj

      Nov 16, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      You may wanna check Nikes earnings.

      • Steve

        Nov 16, 2015 at 11:59 pm

        You might want to check their earnings/lost in the golf equipment. They are a monster, but the golf buisness is aloss for them.

        • GMatt

          Nov 17, 2015 at 11:19 am

          Bingo…. Their clothing and sneaker lines are propping up the golf division losses. Of course those clothing and sneaker divisions are making more than probably all the other golf manufacturers combined so why not operate their golf division at a loss just to stay in the marketplace

  24. Jay

    Nov 16, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    These are awful. Everything looks cheap

  25. john

    Nov 16, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    the blue is straight copied from mizuno, what were they thinking?

    the irons look great with the blue / yellow though, but the woods are truly staggering

    • Dj

      Nov 16, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      Cobra has had blue also. It’s a color, not a patent.

      • john

        Nov 18, 2015 at 6:38 pm

        they don’t have mizuno blue, that is pure mizuno light blue nike right there

  26. Jake

    Nov 16, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    I got a chance to hit the new drivers. The new nike flex is the most horrible feeling/sounding driver I have ever hit. The head is made of RZN. The other heads are ok but the flex ruined the experience.

  27. HackerDav31

    Nov 16, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    Are they the new Nike clubs? Not sure. Could be Mizuno. Lets stop pretending, eh?

  28. cgasucks

    Nov 16, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Is it just me or is Nike’s clubs are getting uglier and uglier?

  29. Mat

    Nov 16, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    The Vapor pro irons are very good looking to me. Hopefully they are that dark in person.

  30. Tom Duckworth

    Nov 16, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Cool stuff. I’m looking forward to the reviews to come. I do see the point of wanting to see more neutral colors as well. Nike is marketing to younger players I guess but I love to look down at a black driver, all business.

  31. Brian

    Nov 16, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I’ll be stoked when stores start carrying RZN Black balls again. I’ve had to resort to using the ProV1s I’ve found in my backyard this year.

  32. KK

    Nov 16, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Very interesting micro dimples on the RZN proto ball. Everything else is whatevs.

  33. Dpavs

    Nov 16, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    Nike has clearly gone color blind.. those color schemes are hideous!

  34. JMcDonough

    Nov 16, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    OH BOY, NEW PAINT!

  35. Scooter McGavin

    Nov 16, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    No, that’s obviously Callaway.

  36. DatSliceDoe

    Nov 16, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    Nike ought to take a page from Cobra’s book and offer a few color options. Love the performance, but I want a neutral color driver.

    • 6

      Nov 16, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      Nike doesn’t sell enough clubs to shell out that much to make multiple colors for clubs.

    • JustWellsy

      Dec 10, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      They could solve everything by offering their clubs through NikeID, like they do for shoes and some clothes.

  37. mhendon

    Nov 16, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Those irons look a little like Titleist AP1’s

  38. Tom

    Nov 16, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Wow…just wow! must be targeting the under forty players.

    • 6

      Nov 16, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      And you must be 6 years old

      • Tom

        Nov 16, 2015 at 10:11 pm

        Old enough to know better and could teach you a thing or two.

    • rymail00

      Nov 16, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      +1

      But I’m 34 and don’t find these visually appealing at all. I still prefer the normal black/blackish dark grey crown (Titleist, SLDR ect.)

  39. Jonzone

    Nov 16, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I love WRX but I have no idea why they title this article, or any new release with “Is This The….”
    We all know it is…we are on here for a reason!

    Regardless, this release is hideous.

  40. Roger

    Nov 16, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Nike stuff has never caught my eye……..these colors are a bit to be desired to say the least.

  41. Mcd

    Nov 16, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I dont get it. What’s different?

  42. John

    Nov 16, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    The Vapor Flex looks really cool….and really similar to the M1 haha.

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Whats in the Bag

Chesson Hadley WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 70 TX

3-wood: Titleist TSR2+ (14.5 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 80 TX

Irons: Titleist T200 (3), Titleist 620 CB (4, 5), Titleist 620 MB (6-PW)
Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105 X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball
Grip: Odyssey

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Check out more in-hand photos Chesson Hadley’s clubs here.

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Gary Woodland WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Cobra Darkspeed X (8 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TZ5 70 M5

  • The white circle that appears at the top of the face a removable sticker that’s used for launch monitor tracking, and Woodland removes it for competition!

3-wood: Cobra Darkspeed X (14 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TZ5 GW100 Prototype

7-wood: Cobra LTDx LS prototype (20 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TZ5 GW100 Prototype

Irons: Wilson Staff (18 degrees), Cobra King MB (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour C-Taper Limited X

Wedges: Cobra SB (48), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-08F, 56-14F), Cobra King (60)
Shafts: KBS Tour C-Taper Limited X (48 degrees), KBS Tour V-Ten 125

Putter: Scotty Cameron T-5 Proto
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 3.0P

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

See more in-hand photos of Gary Woodland’s WITB in the forums.

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Q&A: Martin Trainer on his Bobby Grace “Greg Chalmers” putter, 6.5-degree driver, and “butter knife” 2-iron

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As unbiasedly as I can put it, Martin Trainer has one of the coolest club setups in professional golf. (At some point soon, I’ll put together a top-10 list of “coolest club setups on Tour,” but I know that Trainer will be in the top-10)

What a lineup. He plays a 6.5-degree Wilson prototype driver, a 13-degree Wilson prototype 3-wood, a true blade Wilson Staff Model 2-iron, and a Bobby Grace “Greg Chalmers Commemorative” putter!

 

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I mean, look at this 2-iron from address…

To quote the great author R.L. Stine: “Goosebumps.”

On Wednesday at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open, I caught up with Trainer to learn more about his bag setup.

Here’s what he had to say:

You have the Internet going crazy over your bag setup, and your putter. Where’d you pick the Bobby Grace-Greg Chalmers putter up? How long have you had it?

MT: This was from when Bobby Grace came to my course in California: Cal Club. And for whatever reason, they just started having them in the shop. So then I took my buddy’s, started using it, and made, like, a million putts in a row, which is how every putter story begins, I guess.

And then, I bought a couple of my own, used it for years, got to the Tour with it, won on Tour with it (the 2019 Puerto Rico Open). Then, about a year later, started using another putter, did that for a couple years, but now it’s back in the bag.

When did it come back in the bag?

MT: December of this past year. So a few months ago.

What year would you say was the first time you threw that in the bag, or, like, when you bought it?

MT: God…Probably, 2016, maybe? 2018?

Do you remember how much you paid for it?

MT: I don’t know, actually. Maybe $100-150 bucks or something. I think that’s the only golf club I’ve bought between high school and now. Well, two, since I bought two of them.

The driver is interesting, too. What went into the prototyping process?

MT: That was a version of the current driver, but it was the prototype that they first came out with for Tour guys to try. And for whatever reason, I just never switched out to the new one.

It’s just 6.5 degrees, right?

MT: Yeah. Very low loft, yeah.

What kind of ball speed do you have with that these days?

MT: Like high 170’s.

Yeah, that’ll work. And then a 2-iron blade? We’re seeing fewer and fewer of those out here.

MT: Yeah. The butter knife.

Very cool thing to have in the bag. Have you done any testing with driving irons? 

MT: Yeah, I used to have a thicker one, but it was a little offset, and I never hit it that well. And then finally, I started messing around with the butter knife. And I remember the first time I looked down at it, I was terrified. And then I ended up getting used to it, putting it in play, and it’s been in place since. It’s a pretty good club for me.

How far do you carry that? 

MT: Like 235.

A good little wind club, I’m sure.

MTL Yeah, exactly. I can hit it very low. It’s great.

I love it. You have people shook looking at that. Thanks for the time, man. 

MT: Absolutely.

To see more photos and discussion of Trainer’s bag, click here.

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