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Nike Golf introduced its new line of VR_S Covert Drivers, Woods and Hybrids for the 2012-13 season.   You’ll find plenty of visuals on the new Covert line: bold red paint, the unmistakable ‘Swoosh’ on the crown and large cavity, pushing perimeter weighting to its limits.  One item you won’t find however, is loft — well, a single loft anyway.

The new Nike Golf Covert woods have Nike’s FlexLoft system, which allows loft to be adjusted from 8.5 to 12.5 degrees. Edit: face angle is also adjustable and can be tweaked independently.

Click here to read the discussion and see more photos in the forums

 

Drivers:

The  460cc Nike VR_S Covert Performance Driver will retail for $299 and come stock with a 50g Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 50g shaft.The Covert Tour Driver is 430cc, pear-shaped, and comes standard with a 60g Mitsubishi Kuro Kage shaft.  Retail will be $399. Both will be available in February 2013.

Update 2/1/2013 Click here to see updated article… Everything you want to know about the Nike Covert Driver 

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Click here to read the discussion and see more photos in the forums

 

Fairways:

Adjustability thanks to FlexLoft will be available on the Tour model only.  The 3 wood allows from 13-17 degrees of loft.  The 5 wood from 17-21 degrees.

GolfWRX visited Nike Golf at The Oven in Fort Worth, Texas, where Nike Golf Engineer Robert Boyd gave us the inside scoop on the new Nike Golf Covert drivers and fairway woods.

Nike VR_S Covert Drivers
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Click here to read the discussion and see more photos in the forums

 

Nike VR_S Covert Fairway Woods
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Click here to discuss the new Nike Golf Drivers, Fairways & Hybrids in the GolfWRX forums

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126 Comments

126 Comments

  1. JChoj

    Mar 28, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    I can’t believe how many people are saying they will be distracted by a swoosh on the club. You should be concentrating on the club face and the ball. It’s funny that people haven’t tried out this club and are calling it a failure because of a little white swoosh. Clubs are getting louder with their colors and marketing. Time to get with the times and learn to hit a driver that is a different color.

    • Marc

      Mar 3, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      For those who say club head is distracting, CMON. Look at how those colorful TM last 8 years. R11 looked like Nascar. Last ten years I have had, R7, R9, Big Bertha, Octane, Razr hawk, Razr Fit, & 910 drivers. on same launch monitor for last year, I hit VRS Covert Tour 20-30 yards farther. But being Nike & I believe quality not like Callaway, Titleist, or TM. Went to buy recently a XHot driver & again hit Nike farther. Gave in. Bought at RDUNN a demo $400 looking Covert Tour 2013, for $120. And on course hit it everytime 20 yards farther than anything else last 2 years.

  2. ??????? ??????

    Mar 18, 2013 at 12:55 am

    It’s impressive that you are getting thoughts from this piece of writing as well as from our discussion made at this time.

  3. [email protected]

    Mar 3, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    May i know when Nike having demo day for their covert driver at Nike golf Malaysia.

  4. marty

    Feb 24, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    it does come out flatter,,but longer roll

    • Joey P

      Mar 11, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      Agree … the club is a low spin Driver by design. Matching the shaft to produce the best launch angle and spin is important.

  5. marty

    Feb 24, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    hit it..love it

    • Joey P

      Mar 11, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Specs? All information you can probably request are online. Flex point? Which shaft would you like? Weight shaft, type, color, flavor, … all available to your desire. There a pleathura of shafts you can select to dial in the performance of your club. Independent loft adjustments with face angle adjustments, 460cc or 440cc head size. What is wrong with hype? It is the first cavity back driver ever! … I think that is worthy of some hype. Specs are there and the science can speek for itself.

  6. Hal Evans

    Feb 23, 2013 at 9:00 am

    How about some data (Specs) on these clubs instead of so much hype? How about shaft weights, flex points, head weights, angles etc. We need DATA, not HYPE!

  7. Joey P

    Feb 10, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    I was a 14-year Titleist Staff Professional and just switched to Nike the same day Rory did … guess he over shadowed my announcement ;). No one is more into the deep traditions of golf than I am and I will tell you my visit to the Nike Campus and Oven west was all it took. I increased my ball speed 7 mph with the Covert Tour head and custom shaft option. That is a solid increase that I will be very happy with. The Covert color was not tacky or gimmicky. It is actually a deep burgundy red and I found the Swoosh logo a non issue. The swoosh seems slightly large on the fwy metals. Nike’s R&D and master designer is from the former Ben Hogan company. So, I think Nike products are in good hands. Bottom line, I was very impressed and completely believe in the Nike product and the culture is incredible. Long time Titleist Staff member and now part of team Nike … No regrets!

  8. Tony T

    Feb 10, 2013 at 9:40 am

    My son just tried out the irons. It was impressive! 20 to 25 yards further than his Calloway irons. Tried to hit the driver but that will need some fine tuning….not too sure we had the right shaft. Interested in getting him the irons though as he hit the exceptionally well.

  9. Teddy Boy

    Feb 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Just like Tiger I am hitting my older driver 15 yards longer than the new Covert even after fitting. The guy at Golf Tec could not believe the results and of course he was trying to get me into a new driver. Rory should take a look at the old Nike drivers just like tiger. They just go super deep. Maybe the distance gap is because the titanium is more springy after playing with it so much. Hopefully he just has to break it in.

  10. agray

    Feb 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I keep hearing everyone talking about how they look, and there’s no way they’ll switch. First. I do like the look of the woods. I like the red, and do not even notice the swoosh until it was mentioned. The thing that throws me is that so many are worried about the look, but if I hit a club and it’s great, it can be set on fire and I’ll use it. Sure looks may draw us in to try, but I look at reviews and how clubs fit my game, then I’ll try them. I can’t say that “look” has every been a reason I have even tried a club.

  11. Lou

    Jan 31, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Demo’d the driver. Very nice feel, real, straight with a very slight draw on the standard setting,long and I love the color. Looked like a Ferrari. I am going to get one.

  12. Scott

    Jan 23, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Having actually hit both Covert drivers I can tell you that they are actually decent. The standard seemed fairly forgiving, and the shape actually looks really nice at address. Distance was average to above average. Sound is the typical Nike “crack/smack”, which doesn’t appeal to me, but I know some folks like it. The tour is small, and doesn’t offer much forgiveness. Honestly, I don’t think the Tour version is worth anyone getting, but the standard is actually a nice club.

  13. Huge

    Jan 23, 2013 at 2:49 am

    …awsome looking clubs ….can’t wait to get my hands on them!

  14. FCM2177

    Jan 21, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Ugly indeed! But if it performs well then who cares. I wouldn’t even try it because of the looks, but some people don’t care about that. Confidence is huge when standing above the ball and I think cosmetics is part of it. The matte black finish that Ping has done is awesome. Keep it simple like Titleist and Ping. All the graphics and bold colors on the head are so distracting. Again that is me. Some golfers like the looks of Nike, TM and Cobra. I’m sure they all perform about the same. Whatever floats one boat…

  15. lloyd

    Jan 21, 2013 at 7:38 am

    the new nike covert driver and fairway woods look great about time we had something sexy as for people saying it looks awful well take a look at taylormade joke of a line up. i think taylormade has a battle on there hands to have the best driver in 2013. nike has made a great driver but all companies has produced great stuff in 2013 it be interesting to see who top

  16. John

    Jan 17, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Well, Nike are not famous for their Golfing equipment and never will be, they just copy Titleist with their VR Blades and balls are Titleist painted with a swoosh. They just have a lot of money to give to super stars and athletes which they can sponsor.

    • Nick

      Jan 18, 2013 at 8:14 pm

      Is that suppose to be a joke? I seriously hope so

  17. Chad

    Jan 16, 2013 at 8:28 am

    SICK!!! Hit the covert, Both new TaylorMades and the Extreme Fit. 6-8 MPH increase in ball speed for all them with the Covert. I had never been a Nike fan before last year. Now my bag is full of them.

  18. Tiger and Rory's show

    Jan 15, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    So sick! Love the sticks! Will be the #1 seller this year without a doubt.

  19. Troy Vayanos

    Jan 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    It’s a nice looking driver but the red is probably the bit much for me. I would have preferred a nice black finish.

    It seems the adjustable loft driver is the way of the future judging by all the new models out at present.

    I would love to hear any feedback from golfers that have purchased this driver and how it performs.

  20. Bill

    Jan 12, 2013 at 12:06 am

    Hit the driver, fairway and hybrid two weeks ago and love the driver and fairway but not so high on the hybrids. Hit the 430cc tour driver and love the slightly lower launch angle , the sound at impact and the gorgeous red color along with the REAL Koro Kage shaft. Didn’t get to hit the irons, but am told by Nike management that testing shows significant distance increases. Will try before ordering

  21. Dominic Chong

    Jan 10, 2013 at 4:53 am

    Just black, or even white would have done it.
    Why red and a nike logo. The look actually is visually an open club face.

  22. Demetrius Branch

    Jan 7, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Very Nice!!! Very Nice!!! That red is sweet and the cavity back is different,i like that can’t wait to get them….Driver & Hybrids. Oh yeah and Puma doesn’t have color Drivers,it’s Cobra! So don’t hate on the color Drivers know what you’re talking about first!

  23. George

    Jan 7, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    If your looking at the swoosh then you are too easily distracted to play golf. I love the red color and the adjustable loft and bias. Can’t wait to try one of these out. Presently have a VR Pro.

  24. Gassyazz

    Jan 2, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    When do we get to see some launch monitor stats on these. I plan on getting the driver if it feels as good as it looks.

  25. Nate

    Dec 27, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    I have the VR LE driver and its a great club. I wouldn’t be shocked if these new drivers are the real deal. Time will tell.

  26. Mark

    Dec 23, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Can anyone tell me about this shaft by mitsubishi?

  27. adamb

    Dec 22, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I hit them all on the RANGE in HHI yesterday. The face is hot and straight ! I loved the bigger head with the pro X shaft set up at 9 deg-neut! 3 wood was awesome too! Driver was just as forgiving as the AMP or G20 but has a lower, more penetrating ball flight.

  28. Jordan

    Dec 20, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    When is the release date for the FW woods? It’s prob right in front of me but…I didn’t see it

  29. Brandell

    Dec 14, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Wow. Looks so good! Nike will kill it next year!

  30. Brendan Williams

    Dec 3, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    All of these colors and white swooshes. Good thing Rory is going to be laughing all the way to the bank, because those being given to me would be the only way I play them.

    • Bill

      Jan 12, 2013 at 12:11 am

      Try before you condemn. These are beautiful and I didn’t notice the Swoosh at all after the first driver.

  31. Don

    Dec 1, 2012 at 4:02 am

    You guys are trippin, these clubs are gonna look beautiful in person. They’re going to perform as well. Whether you like it or not, Nike is about to rise to the top.

  32. Paul Wrigley

    Dec 1, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Red, Black & White, Manchester United colours… Rory will bag this no problem, he’s a big Red.

  33. Donal

    Nov 30, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Francesco Molinari Nike Tour Player this week in South Africa Nedbank is playing a red driver and as yet day 2 Molinari one of the straightest drivers on the European Tour is leaking every drive right

    • Bill

      Jan 12, 2013 at 12:13 am

      Gee, must be equipment failure rather that OPERATOR ERROR.

  34. AlexC

    Nov 25, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    those irons look so ugly. i have the original vrs irons and i will definitely not switch!

  35. hatc

    Nov 22, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    I am not sure what the issue is. THe clubs look good minus the red of course. Can’t truly judge these till you hit them. Taylormade has been using white which I have gotten use to so the red won’t be any issue at all, you just have to golf and not worry about color. If the clubs play it doesn’t matter what they look like.

  36. GSark

    Nov 21, 2012 at 11:32 am

    These clubs define what happens when advertising and marketing run amok.

  37. cmac

    Nov 15, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    I wouldn’t want to look at the swoosh at address. The red is bold enough. Whenever I look at the pics my attention always goes to that white swoosh. VERY distracting..for me anyway. Oh, and the name is very ironic seeing as how this is probably the farthest from ‘covert’ that you could get lol.

    • CJ

      Jan 17, 2013 at 1:31 am

      Keep hearing about how “distracting the swoosh is… When in fact TaylorMade consulted it’s tour staffers about branding on the crown and the feedback was…as long as it doesn’t interfere with the leading edge of the crown, where the face and crown meet, it’s not a concern to those on tour. Perhaps the pros know that concentration is centered on shot shape, muscle memory, and positivity. STOP WHINING about “distractions”, and learn to focus and execute, rather than looking for excuses to explain your lack of the same.

  38. Marcus

    Nov 13, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Why is everyone going to stupid colours, and why cant nike go back to clean cut and not so loud (Swoosh Blades, 2002 ProCombo Tours) white was bad enough now Pink, orange, green. I remember how much the first nike driver was criticized for being Dark Navy Blue

    • Bill

      Jan 12, 2013 at 12:16 am

      Called merchandising and the club looks great in person and plays better than it looks

  39. Houston Golfer

    Nov 11, 2012 at 7:51 am

    I was standing next to jhonattan Vegas and overheard him say the VR-S is “terrible, shi**y club”. For what it’s worth…

    His driving has been terrible lately so is it the Indian or the arrow? Who knows…

  40. Golfer kid

    Nov 10, 2012 at 9:12 am

    I thought the driver and fairway woods looked bad until I saw the irons.

  41. jrlives

    Nov 9, 2012 at 4:50 am

    Scrape away all the colour, spray it black and it looks like a titleist 913. Rory will have a black one and bomb it…… also very similar adjustability?

  42. Big Gun

    Nov 8, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Nike will kill it next year… Hopefully TMAG has something good or else they will take a serious hit for 2013. Heard they might have some adjustable shaft or something…. Is that true? Probably the dumbest idea i’ve ever heard of. Wow thats terrible.

  43. phase3golf

    Nov 8, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Like it or not, if that technology works, it will be “MASSIVE” for Nike!

  44. Joe C

    Nov 8, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    The swoosh anywhere on the club is enough to keep me away, much less on the top. The logo is to be seen or there is no reason to have it, no thanks. And red…I don’t like UGA, NC State, the Falcons, Ohio State, or pretty much any team that wears red. Add to that list a certain golfer who wears red on Sundays as well.

    Neutral or a custom color would eliminate such bias that nit picky golfers like me have. If the club hit it to the moon I would still have a hard time with it, as is.

  45. The Lama

    Nov 8, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Test

  46. kpg

    Nov 8, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    This should help Callaway and Titleist’s market share

  47. Lenny

    Nov 8, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    If it works…. It works! Not the prettiest but gonna have to try it…….

  48. Moe Norman

    Nov 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    The color think is a great marketing tool. It easier to spot the white TM drivers on TV and Nike is betting on the same thing I am guessing the white Swoosh on the head is for the same reason.

  49. TexasSnowman

    Nov 8, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    It looks Cheap! I cannot believe with all the R&D and Marketing Nike has, this is the best ‘look’ they could come up with….maybe it appeals to the rickie fowler demographic, but not me (Fred Couples demographic). Nike should just throw in the towel and sell shirts and shoes.

  50. Courtney Capps

    Nov 8, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I’ve used a yellow driver before, so the red isn’t an issue – the swoosh is bit much, but it’s not the end of the world.

    My question is about the shaft sleeve. I use the VR-s driver now. How different is this sleeve from last year’s VR-s ? One good thing about other company’s woods the last few years is that they are all interchangable (inside the brand, of course) from year to year. After going through a fitting, I like the shaft I have.

    This doesn’t look like it will work with my present shaft / sleeve. Did they say anything about that when you were testing ?

  51. William Klosek

    Nov 8, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Wow, I guess Nike thinks red is the new white, (Dont like white clubs either) This is one ugly club, the irons are ugly too. who designed these, the guy who changed the Coke formula. I’ll keep my Cleveland 290 Classic, much better looking and I’m sure is a way better driver.

  52. Hoosier

    Nov 8, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Taylormade owns white and now Nike wants to own red. Tiger and Rory both wear red on Sundays.

    Also, nothing better for manufacture than viewers to be able to instantly recognize a club. You see red you know its Nike or white TM. no more searching WITB

  53. Lee

    Nov 8, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    4 degrees is a hell of a lot of adjustment on the fairways, great if it actually works but would love to get hold of the clubs with my favourite club fitter to check out. As for the Red drivers…… I said I’d never play white and an RBZ Tour has been in my bag this past season. If they work who cares what the colour is!!

  54. Anand

    Nov 8, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Wow, I am in love. The 3 wood looks beast!!!

  55. Bishop Bicery

    Nov 8, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I like the the driver, I was watching on the range yesterday and many pros already have put this driver in play. I also play golf with a nike rep and he said this driver is the real deal.

  56. gbert

    Nov 8, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Just when Nike was starting to get a little cred in the golf world they come out with this driver with the swoosh on top of the club. What in the world are they thinking?? The color isn’t a dealbreaker, it’s the swoosh. No player under 10 will play that driver, seriously distracting. And by the way, those cavity-backs look horrendous as well.

  57. Bufdaddy

    Nov 8, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Don’t worry guys, let the haters talk. When they see Tiger and Rors piping this driver 350 they’ll all have one in the bag. All this nonsense about being a distraction at address is just that NONSENSE! Only thing you should be thinking about is your target at least that’s what I’m thinking about. It’s all about performance. If you have a favorite brand play it but don’t bash other brands because your afraid they will be more successful. I’ll play a broomstick if I think it can help my game and the rest of you will to. I currently play the VRS driver and couldn’t be more pleased, never hit a driver as well as this one and if you play blades as I do you’d be hard pressed to find any better than the victory red and I’ve played just about every brand out there. Some of you people are so comical when it comes to defending your brand. Bottom line it’s your money you spend it how you want to and on what you want to. Last comment, how’d that inferior equipment thing workout for Tiger?

  58. Young

    Nov 8, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Agree the swoosh is misplaced and can definately be a distraction. Would be much better with a smaller swoosh that is centered on the edge as a line up tool.

    – I AGREE +1

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  60. Russ Keith

    Nov 7, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I got a chance to hit this driver yesterday and it is so goooood. I was hitting it at least 15 yards farther than my r11s v2. The red looks great and the swoosh it unnoticable at address. I am a NIke staffer and didnt play the last driver because I wasn’t impressed. But this is going in my bag right away.

  61. CM

    Nov 7, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    HOMERUN! The red is great, when looking down at address, you cannot even notice the swoosh, and # wise, nothing will compare.

  62. Shawn

    Nov 7, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Wow, Nike wasn’t kidding when they said it wouldn’t be confused with any other driver. Looks like an absolute beast though. Can’t wait to see some number with it

  63. jason

    Nov 7, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    those irons look so ugly! anyone else agree?

  64. Rachel

    Nov 7, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    “Adjustability thanks to FlexLoft will be available on the Tour model only. The 3 wood allows from 13-17 degrees of loft. The 5 wood from 17-21 degrees.”

    Incorrect. Adjustability is available for both the Covert Tour and Covert Performance Driver.

  65. Young

    Nov 7, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    oh my! Tour version driver look so sexy! can wait to try it , kinda remind me sport car umm.., like the Ferrari good job nike team!!!

  66. chris

    Nov 7, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    And this summer they will be selling for 149 on eBay like always.

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  69. Danny

    Nov 6, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Trevor,
    People will do anything for money. You think Tiger would choose nike over all others if money wasn’t a factor? No way. They pay the stars to play it because that’s who weekend folders follow. Simple marketing.

    • Frodo

      Nov 7, 2012 at 2:38 pm

      Danny, you couldn’t be more wrong!! Nike make the most innovative products in the golf industry and Covert is an awesome example of that. The adjustability on these clubs in unparalleled, the ability to adjust loft and face angle independently, it doesn’t get any better than that. Then there is the cavity in the back, increasing MOI while maintaining a traditional head shape, just what the consumer demands. This week Nike have some of their best players using Covert already, if you think that’s just because they get paid to do so then there is no hope for you. I bet you were negative about TM white driver when that came out and look how well that did with less than half the amount of technology as the new Nike Covert!! Wake up pal!

      • james

        Dec 7, 2012 at 11:00 am

        I have nothing against nike, and even bag their equipment but to say that $250 million has nothing to do with it is laughable. think about the equipment tiger uses, nike blades, which is pretty much as little game enhancement technology you can put in a club (not to say all blades are created equal), he uses the VrS forged 2 iron, a 4 year old 3 wood (nike’s probably not happy about that), and the current driver (probably forced by nike to use).

        • FatGinger

          Jan 27, 2013 at 12:30 pm

          Tiger doesn’t need to have performance-enhancing equipment. That’s why he’s on the PGA Tour and we’re not.

          • Michael

            Feb 2, 2013 at 2:48 am

            come on….Tiger IS Nike golf…if he does not like the clubs that he makes he won’t play it…he would never put himself in a position where he felt that equipment was holding his game back…but lucky for him, Nike has tons of money and will design every single club around the specifications he requires….when tiger switched from titleist to nike, nike made a putter identical to the scotty cameron and put their logo on it…tiger has tons of money, he would never compromise his game because of a paycheck

  70. James

    Nov 6, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I love the look of the new woods in this set. The irons look a bit beefy to me but I suppose they are targeted for game improvement. I will definitely put that tour 3 wood in the bag, a 13­° fairway wood! SEXY!

  71. Shank

    Nov 6, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Nice alignment aid right on the hosel, Nike.

  72. Jesse

    Nov 6, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    You guys act like this is the first time Nike has used red for the crown of a club…

    Everyone bagged the 2011 taylormade line until they ended it up with it in their bags..

    I’m not a fan of that swoosh but I’m gonna have to set it down and see what it looks like. Probably wont bother me if I hit it well and of course I SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION TO THE BALL.

    Nike has done a great job with the last two lines of golf clubs and I hope they are keeping up with that consistency again. A lot of technology that can be useful if properly fitted. This should be fun!!

  73. JGG

    Nov 6, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Terrible

  74. pete zhut

    Nov 6, 2012 at 10:49 am

    not a fan of the irons

  75. Gump

    Nov 6, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I’ve got 3 Nike Drivers which have very classic plain black finishes (on the crown at least) and are way better to look at, at address than the awful Taylormade. Why change that and add a “swoosh” to the crown & the “covert…. Are Nike worried people may forget what they’re playing!!!! Spoils a potentially good looking driver.

  76. Chan from big break

    Nov 6, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Hey guys it’s good to see all the channel stars in one place. My sisters can beat me at golf.

  77. Chris Anderson

    Nov 6, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I think that driver could get me back on the PGA Tour. I just dont think I have the time to commit what it takes to chase my dreams, with all my work and family obligations. Boy I hate one day events.

  78. Robbie Biershank

    Nov 6, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Oh boy, that dang ole driver looks sweet man. I’ll tell you what.I will look good in my golf shop next to all the shanks tshirts.

    Remember kids hit for free at shanks.

  79. obvioustroll

    Nov 6, 2012 at 7:45 am

    Agree the swoosh is misplaced and can definately be a distraction. Would be much better with a smaller swoosh that is centered on the edge as a line up tool.

  80. Tim

    Nov 6, 2012 at 7:25 am

    The idea of changeable lofts and face angle even the cavity not against, but all that is going to be lost by the horrible colour, by looking at these you would class them in the cheap rubbish you see in the bargain bin at your local sports superstore, OK for weekend hackers but not for any serious golfer, I am sure that is not the case but that the way they look. Nike you shot yourself in the foot.

  81. jgpl

    Nov 6, 2012 at 3:57 am

    Just contrast these hideous things to the new beautiful, simple fourteen blades………………….

    WHAT IS HAPPENING TO GOLF CLUBS???

    Nike and TM are now going head to head to see who can come up with the biggest load of bling nonsense imaginable

  82. Eugene

    Nov 6, 2012 at 2:33 am

    OMG are these the most sexy clubs you have eva seen or wot….lining up at the door now!

  83. Ron Faldo

    Nov 6, 2012 at 12:21 am

    You shouldn’t be looking at the back of the crown at all….technology will have the last laugh with this, Nike is way ahead of everyone on this one. The adjustability is sick and no one is even close right now. Can’t wait to hit it….and Rory will hit this 250 million dollar driver whether he likes it or not. The pros at that level can hit anything and as he is bombing it…..everyone will be buying it.

  84. Danny

    Nov 6, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Ugly. I bet this “technology” flops like the square head. Nike is to golf equipment as GM was to cars in the 80’s: Baretta, Geo, Fiero, Alante, Lumina GTE, and the Tracker… Bunch of technology marketing but huge flops.

    Nike markets to the weekend golfer who doesn’t know anything about quality equipment and is distracted by bright colors, logos and guys they need to pay half a billion dollars to use this garbage.

    • Trevor

      Nov 6, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      Interesting, so I guess that’s why Nike has some of the best players in the world using their “weekend-golfer” equipment?

      • timber

        Nov 8, 2012 at 12:26 pm

        Do you really think the equipment is the same? Maybe the ferrule but thats it.

    • Big Gun

      Nov 6, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      Danny, i guess Rory is going to play with garbage then… Wow, I seriously dont understand people that can be so ignorant about golf. This brand will dominate golf before you know it kid… Giddy up!

    • Brendan

      Nov 7, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      Seems spot on. Maybe you’re the one who “knows nothing about quality equipment”. …

    • AJN

      Mar 6, 2013 at 8:40 am

      At first glance I was put off by the red color. I been a nike club hitter since the slingshot clubs through sq drivers.

      Let me tell you this club is a dream to hit. The red the swoosh and even the little white writing all disappears when you see the ball go. And for feel and game improvement the covert irons are also a smash hit in my book. Keep in mind that irons are de-lofted to keep up with Taylormade.

      If I had to gripe about something it would be the grips (this might be do to the fact that the old clubs had drytac)

      But the grips did not deter me from putting coverts up against rocketblades and the x-hots.

      I am chomping at the bit for warmer weather to go play a new bag of coverts from D,3W, 3i-9i PW(45deg) AW(48deg) (52 58 xft wedges)

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  86. Mark Burke

    Nov 5, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    I dreamed of the days of a cavity back driver when living in the tubes. I think I am going to buy one when I clear my name . My buddy New York has been talking about being my agent/caddie so maybe he can set up a Rory type deal with Nike.

    Mark Burke, Homeless golfer, award winning writer, Reality TV star, Motivational Speaker, life coach and dreamer.

    • Connor

      Nov 5, 2012 at 10:11 pm

      Hey Mark! I loved your show wish there could’ve been a second season. Hope you clear your name and make it to the Tour

      • Mark Burke

        Nov 5, 2012 at 11:34 pm

        Hey Conner thanks for the support. Following your dream can be expensive I was wondering if you could donate towards the effort. Anything would be appreciated even a turkey sandwhich would be fine as chasing dreams makes me hungry. I have been windexing car windows at stop lights for extra money but it isn’t as fruitful as I would have hoped. My agent New York has been sitting by a pay phone for days waiting to hear back from golf channel on a combo show of big break and bum fights which I have been lobbing for awhile. I hope it works out I need the money to pay my attorney to clear my name.

    • Mark Burke

      Nov 6, 2012 at 12:30 am

      Cool it Jeffery! You will see when I’m Lehman is handing the shwab cup.

  87. abel

    Nov 5, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    those look nice cant wait to try them .

  88. Dave S

    Nov 5, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Awesome. Nike will have taken over golf w/in 10 yrs.

    • george

      Feb 8, 2013 at 12:31 am

      nike will take golf over in ten years ??? no chance

  89. John Smith

    Nov 5, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I personally like the deep red colour, but the swoosh is severely misplaced. The Nike branding execs should have their heads examined.

  90. Up&in5

    Nov 5, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    So ugly, poor rory

  91. Kyle

    Nov 5, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Ability to change face angle and loft. Wow that is AWESOME!!!! I don’t play Nike but I will go and try this one out.

  92. theoo

    Nov 5, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    i think it looks awesome. cant wait to hit it

    • Rufiolegacy

      Nov 6, 2012 at 12:17 am

      right there with you. Have the VR driver now and I can’t wait to get this in my hands.

  93. Edward

    Nov 5, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Awful!!! The white swoosh looks terrible. What a bomb for Nike…maybe Rory can help!

  94. bryan watson

    Nov 5, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    seriously red!!! man I hate you taylor made, since you made white now we have to deal with great looking drivers in red, blue, green and every other color, just doesn’t look right

    • Bootscrilla

      Nov 6, 2012 at 9:01 am

      No kidding, have you seen all the colors you can get in the new Puma? It’s a joke

    • Trevor

      Nov 6, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      I love the red, I love the shape, I love the adjustment but the only thing I hate is the swoosh on the top, I think I can get over it though if it performs well; All-in-all a nice looking driver!

    • geoff

      Apr 1, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      The color is odd, the swoosh is odd, but I can tell you from exclusively playing purist Titleist drivers for 20 years…the NIKE BLOWS THEM AWAY. This stick is long, forgiving, workable (for those of you on this message board who can actually work the ball), and it feels great. Get over the look and play for the results. And for those of you who say it will look funny at address, you are right, but you probably can’t hit it past the first trap anyway. Give it a demo and you will be pleased you did.

      • Charles

        Apr 20, 2013 at 12:55 am

        Right on geoff, I compared Taylormade R1, Ping G 25 and Nike side by side and yes the Nike covert was the longest. The Ping is frustratingly straight and not the best feel by far. I felt in love with the feel and the distance of the Covert Tour. Try it, and forget the look, you will… oh you will…

  95. sam

    Nov 5, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    swoosh on the crown of the driver? no thanks.

    • BNABOD

      Nov 5, 2012 at 11:04 pm

      right there w u man, it looks awful with that thing on the crown. distraction at address imo

    • Bootscrilla

      Nov 6, 2012 at 8:57 am

      couldn’t agree more, not a fan of a colored head either…flat black would’ve been sick

    • bulls9999

      Jan 9, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      If you’re bugged over that swooch off to the side of the crown, then you haven’t seen Adams or Taylormade’s 2013 line of woods with crazy graphics all over the crowns….golf version of NASCAR advertizing.

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Spotted: Tony Finau’s driver shaft change at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open

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Tony Finau has always been known as one of the longest players on the PGA Tour, but he has recently been working on adding a little more distance. Last year, Finau averaged 118.3 mph club head speed and 178.08 mph ball speed, all while playing a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX driver shaft. This year, he has increased his club head speed to 123.93 mph and his ball speed to 183.32 mph.

However, Finau’s overall distance has decreased by two yards in that time. From a fitting perspective, something was amiss. We asked Tony about the shaft change at the Texas Children’s Hospital Open.

“[I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin. My driver’s been a little high spin for me over the last month or so, and so I just figured it was time to probably check out the equipment,” Finau said. “And it definitely showed me that I was using a shaft that’s maybe a little too tip-stiff for me, the way I load the club now. [I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin.”

Finau switched from the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX into the Diamana GT 70 TX. The newer Diamana GT has a slightly different profile than the D+ Limited with the stiffest handle section in the Diamana lineup. The mid sections between the two are similar stiffness but the tip is just slightly stiffer in the Diamana GT. Both shafts are within one gram of each other in the 70 TX. The torque rating on the GT is 0.1 higher than the D+Limited’s 2.7 measurement.

Mitsubishi lists the Diamana GT as a shaft between the mid-launching Diamana TB and the new low-launch Diamana WB shafts. For most players, it would be considered a mid/low launch and low-spin shaft option. Mitsubishi’s Xlink Tech Resin System makes sure the maximum carbon fiber content is there for smooth feel without reducing the strength of the shaft. MR70 carbon fiber is used for reinforcing the shaft and boron is used in the tip for its high strength and compression properties.

Finau is still using his trusty Ping G430 LST driver in 9 degrees and has the adjustable hosel set to -1 degree of loft (standard lie angle). Finau’s long-time favorite Lamkin UTX Green grip is installed. He definitely has a few extra wraps of tape under that grip as you can see the bulge down where the grip meets the shaft.

One final note: Per Ping’s PGA Tour rep Kenton Oates, Finau’s driver is also adjusted to play one degree upright to help dial in his desired launch.

We’ll see how he fares with the new setup this week in Houston!

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Zac Blair WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Titleist TSR2 (10 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade M5 Rocket 3 (14 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution V1 X

Utility: Titleist U510 (3)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Blue 85 X

Irons: Ping i210 (4-6), Miura MB-001 (7-9)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 58-08M @57, 60 @61), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (52-M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 105 X

Putter: Scotty Cameron prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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Martin Trainer WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Wilson Staff Staff Model (6.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue 70 TX

3-wood: Wilson Staff WLabs Prototype (13 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 80 TX

Irons: Wilson Staff Staff Model (2, 4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Wilson Staff Staff Model (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Putter: Bobby Grace Greg Chalmers Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

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