Equipment
Jordan to release Flight Runner golf shoes
The Jordan Brand, hugely popular for its line of Air Jordan basketball sneakers, is releasing Jordan Flight Runner golf shoes this month in honor of Michael Jordan’s passion for the game of golf.
Jordan’s Flight Runner Golf shoes have TRI-LOK soft spikes on the sole.
The limited-edition shoes combine technologies from Jordan’s Flight Runner performance shoes, and Nike Golf’s Nike-Free inspired tooling.
They have a mesh and synthetic upper for lightweight breathability, Flywire technology for foot support and what Nike calls a forefoot moderation plate in the midsole for stability.
Jordan’s Flight Runner Golf shoes will be available in both black and grey colorways this month on Nike’s website.
Jason Day is back in his V3 Avoda prototype irons. That’s not new for him. He’s been switching between irons this year to help as he goes through phases of what shots he’s looking to hit. One set will shape the ball more naturally for the Australian, while the other helps straighten up his ball flight.
What is new this week at the 2026 Memorial Tournament, hosted at Jack Nicklaus’ Muirfield Village Golf Club, is the concept of progressive swing weighting through Day’s iron setup. Each head has now been weighted using lead tape through the longer irons to increase the swing weight.
“We’ve seen that the majority of players, as the ball moves forwards in their stance, fractionally increasing the swing weight just helps delay the release a little bit,” said Tom Bailey, Avoda Golf Founder, when GolfWRX caught up with him to talk about Day’s newest endeavor. ” It gives them more time to get to that forward ball position.”
It’s a pretty simple philosophy for a company that does some really in-depth club concepts. Basically, the further back the ball position is, the more a golfer will need to release the clubhead earlier to square it up. Then, as the ball gets further forward in the stance, the time to release the club extends, and the golfer will need to do it later in the sequence.
Bailey likes to think of it as Avoda’s own take on moment of inertia matching, where clubs are built to require the same amount of force.
“We just did some testing over the last couple of weeks and found that he (Day) does get along better with a progressively heavier swing weight,” Bailey added. “He gets fractionally heavier by about half a swing weight, so he gets a few swing weights through the set and then through to his woods; they continue progressing.”
Day’s scoring clubs start at around D3 in swing weight, and then, with a little Andrew Von Lossow lead tape action, he transitions up to D5 in his 4-iron, which works perfectly as Day’s 7-wood is D6. Bailey told GolfWRX that Day’s woods continue to progress up to D9 in his driver.
The progressive weighting isn’t the only new option in Day’s bag for Muirfield Village. He’s added a brand-new sand wedge, or should it say sand iron.
“He’s hitting his pitching wedge and his 9-iron and going, these just go through the turf so good, I wish I could have this in my wedges as well,” Bailey added. “… So, we started with making him an iron-head gap wedge. And he used that straight away instead of a wedge-head … He called and said, ‘I don’t really open the face of my sand wedge much either, so why don’t I just have my sand wedge the same as my irons.’ So we built him the exact same head shape, and sole as he’s got on his irons.”
The sand wedge in Day’s bag is similar to the blade prototype irons, which he used earlier this year at the RBC Heritage, if you’re able to keep up.
Odyssey Golf announced Tuesday that the already popular Damascus Milled putter lineup is getting more options.
Initially launched back in April, only in a Damascus Milled #7 head (in plumbers or double bend configurations), the family grows to four with a One Wide, Two and Rossie S shape, all available in the second limited-edition drop at retail on June 6th.
“Damascus Steel is a beautiful material, and the patterns tell the story, because every one is different” said Odyssey General Manager, Jacob Davidson. “But what stands out is that as beautiful as these putters are, the feedback from Tour has been the exceptional feel of these putters. We wanted to deliver the most premium performance-driven putter we’ve ever done at Odyssey. When you look at this product, we have so much confidence because there is not one thing we’d do different. On this one we really took our time over the last couple years to try to perfect the design.”
Created from a layered construction of multiple steel alloys, this Damascus Steel insert is forged, folded and pressed to create a unique, striking pattern in every piece. Think of it like a fingerprint. Each Damascus construction comes with its own 1-of-1 style pattern. No offerings will ever look the same.
The layered structure, combined with a specialized heat treatment, delivers a finely tuned, highly responsive feel different from other insert materials. The Damascus steel is audibly different compared to other inserts, potentially with slightly more feedback. Odyssey also uses AI-designed back contours to maintain consistent ball speed across the face, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern tech.
Each head in the line is precision-milled from stainless steel and features a blasted silver finish to complement the Damascus insert and sole plates.
With Tour feedback, Odyssey has also developed, in collaboration with Golf Pride, a grip featuring meticulously crafted edges, pistol shaping and a classic modern tour feel.
L.A.B. Golf has been the pioneer when it comes to Lie Angle Balanced putters for years now. When you talk to another golfer and zero torque putters comes up, as it will since it is the hottest thing in golf, the first brand out of their mouthes is L.A.B. Golf. Currently their putter line up has something for every golfer, wether your like blades or mallets. But the company has a new creation for golfers that we saw out on tour just a few weeks ago and is now available to us, the VZN.1i putter.
One of the big stories with the new VZN.1i putter is alignment in the form of the shape. L.A.B. has always given us plenty of alignment options in their putters with different line formations and shapes that can be laser etched onto the top of the putter. With this new design they used the shape of the head and the open cavity in the middle to help enhance the alignment for players. These shapes help players lock into their intended line to improve accuracy and concistency.
“VZN.1i was approached formulaically by combining everything we’ve learned from the success of previous L.A.B. Golf models into a familiar mallet shape that’s easy on the eyes and even easier to putt with,” said Cameron Day, Senior Vice President of Product at L.A.B. Golf. “Every L.A.B. putter is engineered to roll the ball on its intended line through Lie Angle Balance technology. With VZN.1i, we took things a step further by simplifying another critical aspect of putting: alignment.”
Like most of the other L.A.B. mallet putters the VZN.1i is machined from a solid block of aluminum and features a 303 stainless steel face insert. Steel face inserts on all L.A.B. putters not only enhance the sound and feel but they improve ball speed for better distance control. The new shaping also offers two ways of picking up your ball, using the sole or the rear flange can scoop up the ball. The company is offering the VZN.1i with a 1.5 degree forward shaft lean or a vertical shaft option in order to fit more golfers. Each VZN.1i is hand balanced and 10 other stages before it is complete and ready to ship. L.A.B. has its custom program where the golfer can select their length and lie but also head color, shaft upgrades, and grips to make their VZN.1i fit them perfectly.
The VZN.1i is available now starting at $499 for stock models and $599 for custom.
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Jordan Pre Order
Nov 20, 2020 at 1:58 am
I don’t think the design on the step in part will be appreciated much as it could probably be rarely seen
setter02
Sep 29, 2015 at 9:52 am
Just buy a pair ot TW’s as they are always on clear out pricing as they aren’t worth the $$$, neither are these.
Ballstrikaaa
Jun 11, 2015 at 5:08 am
@ Jim and Shabby. Oh right, rather than be the thieving “african americans,” as you jerks so brilliantly stated, I’d rather be the rat white corporate leach that sucks the overpriced shoe dollars outta your peckawood pocket! I just love insecure non blacks, errrr…uhhh, african americans, coloreds, or whatever the latest term white men are comfortable with using.
Adam
Jun 7, 2015 at 12:09 pm
I like ’em, I have kind of wanted a pair since I saw Keegan’s at Phoenix last year. I just wish they were leather or at least red/black.
Agreed
Jun 5, 2015 at 11:25 am
I like these. I was always intrigued by Keegan’s Jordans.
I like sport in general so I will give these a try.
john
Jun 3, 2015 at 6:52 pm
tiger’s name isn’t selling anymore and nobody wants to buy rory’s stuff so what does nike do?
dust off the old basketball hero and use him instead… rofl, and you guys eat it up – they aren’t titleist guys, it’s ok to say hey this is a crap idea lol
shabby
Jun 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What wiener comes up with the idiotic names? prolly the cubical geeks that make up names for TM!
lord of the links
Jun 3, 2015 at 12:16 pm
what a great idea to bring more african americans to the game of golf
of course it will be in the parking lots to steal the shoes
jim
Jun 3, 2015 at 12:26 pm
why did you even say “african american’s” its clear from the post which word you would prefer to use, grow up, its 2016
shabby
Jun 3, 2015 at 1:58 pm
Please don’t get them excited. The nike clad hackers that come to my club are the worst!
Pat M
Jun 4, 2015 at 6:51 pm
Buy extra glue because their shoes fall apart. I also have bought Keens and Keen is in Oregon like Nike. The fall apart the same way and have to reglue everything.
Brian
Jun 3, 2015 at 3:34 pm
Please, do the world a favor and never comment again.
RJ
Jun 5, 2015 at 11:16 am
Really just grow up… People of color (African Americans) are not the root of all evil! People that sit behind keyboards and type incoherently are the issue in society..
Antwan Brown
Jun 10, 2015 at 8:25 am
These are sick! Hopefully some rich white boy will leave them in his car so I can jack em! But I ain’t going back to jail…
Jang Hyung-sun
Jun 2, 2015 at 10:21 pm
These are tight yo! Where I live in S. Korea guys were those saddle shoes like some 1950’s USA movie with girl in poodle skirt! They looks like Caitlyn Jenners out there lolololol!
Regis
Jun 3, 2015 at 5:31 pm
Would you be upset to learn that no one is lolololol ing with you? Speaking of poodle skirts.
BOB
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Nike doing what they do well.
Max
Jun 2, 2015 at 5:21 pm
These ain’t got nothing on the Par 23’s
Golfraven
Jun 2, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Makes Jordan even richer. Nothing for me, cheers.
Billy Dirtbike
Jun 2, 2015 at 4:16 pm
If this site has taught anything, it’s that certain people hate anything that makes their tastes or possessions seem dated. If you can’t get behind Jordan shoes, i’m sorry… they’ve been popular for 30 years now? might as well hate the personal computer because a calculator does the same work just fine!
Regis
Jun 3, 2015 at 5:27 pm
I was just going to say (actually now I am) that I have always been a Nike basher . Like so many are TMAG bashers. But I recently got a pair of NIKE Lunar Command shoes and I am forced to give credit where due. Nike makes phenomenal golf shoes. Never thought I’d say that. Now if some TMAG bashers would give their products a chance we might all live in peace.
Clemson Sucks
Jun 2, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Finally!!!
AndrewB
Aug 3, 2015 at 6:25 pm
Really? you have to hate on Clemson even of a golf website? must be tough being a gamecock
RadioActive
Jun 2, 2015 at 3:32 pm
Cost???
Scooter McGavin
Jun 2, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Waterproof?
chad ryan
Jun 2, 2015 at 10:41 am
I like em. Looks like a good summer and shorts shoe. However it is a little weird to have a basketball logo on a golf product.
MastaD
Jun 3, 2015 at 1:18 pm
I agree about the logo, you would think they would have made something new for golf!
Jaxson876
Jun 4, 2015 at 11:23 am
And not just one logo either. Looks like about 3 of ’em. I won’t consider them because of it.
redneckrooster
Jun 2, 2015 at 10:25 am
Can you say AIR/WOODS ! NO INOVATION.
Noah Kunstek
Jun 2, 2015 at 9:25 am
TAKE MY MONEY!!
Pat M
Jun 4, 2015 at 6:53 pm
There are suckers born every minute. Including big mike the gambler.
Nick
Jun 2, 2015 at 7:01 am
Hey, a special release that us lefties don’t have to worry about being excluded from! Neato.
KCCO
Jun 2, 2015 at 6:41 am
This will be the worst thing to happen to me….as a smaller sneaker collector, (not triple digits) but well over 50 in boxes, quite a bit of golf shoes as well, this is straight trouble!
Brodie Hock
Jun 1, 2015 at 10:06 pm
Dems tight… 😛
JB
Jun 1, 2015 at 10:04 pm
Oh my prayers have been answered. I love them! Was gonna buy the TW15’s but these are better. Can we just order them on Nike.com??? Price??
COGolfer
Jun 2, 2015 at 12:19 am
These would be perfect if its warm and dry. The TW ’15 are pretty good in the morning dew and some mild post-rain conditions. Either way, the free sole on golf shoes is perfect for those of us who prefer walking.
Ken
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:29 pm
In a related story, Footjoy will release the Roundball Stadler Saddle Shoe … In honor of blah blah blah. Really?
Pat M
Jun 4, 2015 at 6:55 pm
The nice thing about FootJoy’s shoes is they do not fall apart and are not made with slave labor.
Jack
Aug 18, 2015 at 5:28 am
Right, because FootJoy closed their last US plant in 2009. Do they use a different type of “slave” labor?
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/03/22/footjoy_closing_ends_era/?page=full
LorenRobertsFan
Jun 1, 2015 at 8:48 pm
A lot of TW14 in the sole. These shoes will definitely be breathable. Better check for rain before you leave with these on
joe
Jun 1, 2015 at 8:46 pm
Short bus.