Equipment

Nike Golf’s new Flyknit Chukkas, polos and… tights?

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Feb 16, 2016

Nike has rolled out a slew of new golfing apparel — including new polos, tights and joggers — and a golf-specific version of the company’s popular Flyknit Chukkas. The Chukkas were created in 2013, and popularized during the Sochi Olympics after appearing on medal-winners’ feet.

Like the original Chukkas, the golf versions have a lightweight, form-fitting, one-piece upper for comfort. They also have “Flywire cables” for added support.

The new releases, however, are designed with golf-specific soles for extra traction in the toe and the heel, and the upper is “skinned” with a layer of thermoplastic urethane (TPU) for waterproofing.

The Nike Golf FLyknit Chukkas are available at nike.com for $190 in two colorways (black/white and racer blue/white) for males.

Nike Golf’s new Spring/Summer 16 apparel line includes three different collar designs — blade, roll and classic. Here’s a look at the three different designs, which are each available in standard and “modern fit” for a slimming look.

Nike MM Fly “Blade” Polo

Nike MM Fly “Roll” Polo

Nike MM Fly Framing Commander Polo

Also, here’s a look at the Nike Golf Hyperwarm tights, which Brooks Koepka says, “are good for recovery.”

Athletes in basketball and football commonly sport a similar look during competition, so why not golf? Nike’s Golf Hyperwarm tights are designed to provide compression, body temperature regulation and an “added layer of warmth,” according to Nike. They’re “made with a high-stretch Dri-Fit material” to keep golfers dry, says Nike.

“I absolutely love wearing the tights when I practice and workout,” said Nike endorser Scott Pinckney. “I feel more athletic and my legs always feel better after I practice when I wear them.”

We’ll take his word for it.

Lastly, a look at a group photo of Nike-sponsored pro golfers showing off Nike’s new Spring/Summer 16 line.

Do I spot joggers? It would appear that Rickie Fowler has started a trend.

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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

24 Comments

Edgar Hoover

Feb 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

Umm… I think compression pants for golf may be a bridge too far. This stuff looks ridiculous. I’m 30 not 75. I’d much prefer to dress like Watson (Tom not Bubba) than looks like Keopka, Finau, or whoever the other member of that skater gang are above.

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Bobby

Feb 20, 2016 at 6:32 am

I have absolutely no opinion on this, positive or negative.

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RL(Nihonsei)

Feb 18, 2016 at 10:14 am

Have been waiting for Flyknit for golf and it looks like I will be waiting still until I can afford them next season on sale? If you can afford them, give them a chance! I Love the Flyknit running shoes(3.0) and I’ve played mine in a few afternoon rounds but they will slip out on loose dirt so these Chukka spikeless are going to be fun to meet! My Flyknits wear like socks and keep the whole foot active, comfortable, and sensing the ground like feet radars on the course and the greens where it’s especially useful.
My FootJoys will always get the most action over my Pumas and Adidas but these Flyknits may be my go to spikeless, Next Year….

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- Johnny5
  
  Feb 26, 2016 at 12:13 pm
  
  Man, I just got the flyknit golf shoes last week and I can’t believe how good they feel over the ball. Shot my rest round in 3 years first time I wore them. I was hesitant to spend the $ at first, but absolutely 100% worth it for me.
  
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The Dude

Feb 18, 2016 at 9:43 am

New from Nike’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” line…

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ComeOnSense

Feb 18, 2016 at 7:47 am

Tights??,, you mean Yoga pants,,, for Men? Let me guess, you don’t use underwear with them because your,,, underwear lines would show? And I bet, that soon, your shorts that you wear over your,,, tights are going to feel uncomfortable too, so you’ll start to show up at the golf course wearing just your cute Tights, then when you bend over to pick up the putt you just made the rest of us will need a bucket to vomit.
Come on !! gives us a break.

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- J
  
  Feb 18, 2016 at 2:15 pm
  
  Your fantasy that you’ve just played out for us makes me believe you’re a little too excited about these new trends.
  
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- Dev
  
  Feb 18, 2016 at 2:54 pm
  
  Clearly you’ve never tried on compression clothing. I’m curious to see how old you are. Too Old for your opinion to matter is probably around the right age.
  
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  - Raj LP
    
    Feb 20, 2016 at 4:34 pm
    
    What he said.
    
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- Ally
  
  Feb 24, 2016 at 8:31 pm
  
  I agree. Maybe wearing them under shorts will look lots better. Not to mention real health benefits to your legs.
  
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Mark

Feb 17, 2016 at 6:47 pm

Women wear tights. Thank you.

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- RoGar
  
  Feb 17, 2016 at 11:53 pm
  
  And wear them well!!!
  
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Troy

Feb 17, 2016 at 1:20 pm

I don’t mind having players wear these in practice rounds or even underneath their pants but hopefully not in professional tournaments. I like to see the continued classic look and keep some of the traditions of the game.

Cheers

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- Phil
  
  Feb 17, 2016 at 3:06 pm
  
  Get with the times…
  
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OH

Feb 17, 2016 at 10:24 am

The Chukkas look fine. Not my cup of tea but that’s ok. If it gets millennials more interested in the game then I love what Nike is doing there. The joggers, though…please make it stop!! I’m all for fashion forward and such but these are just bad. As for the tights/shorts on the practice range – I’ve never personally done that but I think it’s a great idea. It is, after all, practice so you should be comfortable. Save the pants and polos for the course.

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- Phil
  
  Feb 17, 2016 at 3:08 pm
  
  Here we go again, pant’s and polo’s.. Why? Have you ever spent a 90*- Plus summer in FL.?
  
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Danny

Feb 17, 2016 at 10:24 am

Not for me, but I honestly don’t care if guys wear this. I’ve seen much worse from guys who consider themselves purists

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steve

Feb 17, 2016 at 8:29 am

so bad

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Ryan

Feb 17, 2016 at 3:56 am

I’m in love with those Chukkas. Too bad they’re way out of my price range 🙁

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Jeff*

Feb 16, 2016 at 7:27 pm

WhIle the skinny pants aren’t for me, tights are incredibly comfortable, and I’d love to see that style break out so I can wear my golf shorts and tights in the future instead of khakis or pants that I only wear to play golf.

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- Joshuaplaysgolf
  
  Feb 16, 2016 at 11:42 pm
  
  I’ve been doing this for years…its super comfortable and really versatile, as it wicks away sweat in the heat and keeps you cool in the winter…but I’ve also never cared about people’s opinions of how I dress, and I think some people might be too entrenched in their pleated slacks (gross). Try it out, just please, for the love of God, always wear some gym shorts over top.
  
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- TheCityGame
  
  Feb 17, 2016 at 9:53 am
  
  Waiting for the style to change so you can wear what you want.
  
  Where are you posting from, North Korea?
  
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  - Joshuaplaysgolf
    
    Feb 18, 2016 at 7:35 pm
    
    Did you read the first 6 words of my post? I never have and never will care what the ‘trends’ are, I do my own thing. Plenty of us have been way ahead of this, but your reading comprehension is clearly inhibiting you from understanding my post.
    
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- Phil
  
  Feb 17, 2016 at 3:10 pm
  
  Ditto… They ARE very comfortable and to each his own. If you’re not into that, that’s OK too. Just don’t go blowing that “tradition” smoke!
  
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Although the vibes in Nawlins are a bit lighter-fare than the recent back-to-back competitions the Masters and the RBC Heritage signature event), the gear news was no less serious this week.

We spotted some recent changes from Rory McIlroy, a very rare Odyssey Backstryke putter, dove into the bag of legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and spotted Patrick Cantlay continuing to test new equipment.

Get your beads out and crack your crawfish, because it’s time for an equipment rundown from The Big Easy (meaning New Orleans, of course, not Ernie Els).

See all of our photos from the Zurich Classic here

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See Rory McIlroy’s full 2024 WITB from the Zurich here

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