Modern Classics (Ep. 5): Testing a Nike VR Pro Ltd. Edition 3-wood from 2011
GolfWRX recently launched a new 8-part video series, called “The Modern Classics,” in partnership with 2nd Swing Golf. Throughout this video series, GolfWRX’s Head of Tour Content, Andrew Tursky, tests out 8 legendary used golf clubs that are still being played on Tour today. How do the older, less expensive products compare to modern technologies?
In the first four episodes, Tursky tested out TaylorMade’s Tour Preferred MC 2011 irons, an Adams Idea Pro hybrid from 2006, a TaylorMade Rocketballz RBZ fairway wood, and a TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 3-wood.
For episode 5, we highlight the Nike VR Pro Limited Edition fairway woods, which were released to the public in 2011. Although they’re more than a decade old, we spotted one in Scottie Scheffler’s bag up until 2022.
The Nike VR Pro Limited Edition fairway woods are currently available for $84.99-$99.99.
Check out the video at the top of the page for more on the product, design, and how it stands up to testing against a modern 3-wood.
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Driver: Ping G430 LST (9 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Accra TZ Six ST
3-wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 80 6.5 TX
7-wood: Ping G425 Max (20.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 90 6.5 TX
Irons: Srixon ZX (2, 3) Buy here, Srixon ZX7 Mk II (4-9) Buy here.
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.5 90, 6.5 100 (2-3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 Tour Rack (46-10 Mid, 52-10 Mid, 56-10 Mid, 60-9 Full) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Odyssey Jailbird Versa Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Flatso 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
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Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Titleist TSR3 (19 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 9 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4, 5), Titleist 620 CB (6-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 50-12F, 54-12D, 60)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Putter: Scotty Cameron P5 prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Ben Kohles’ clubs in the forums.
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- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.
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Alan Proctor
Feb 16, 2023 at 5:13 pm
I have the 3 and 5 wood in these, great clubs although they don’t get in the bag too often. Saying that I have no intention of selling them!
qwaylude
Feb 15, 2023 at 6:33 pm
just cracked the face on mine
Sundance Kid
Feb 15, 2023 at 2:45 pm
I think what you are presenting is great. A nice collaboration and partnership with a secondary channel for used equipment. These OEMS are simply victims of their own greed. I am certain that the Nike fairway metal is a good club. And in the right hands a great performer. You know, the go to club, fairway finder. Anyway, much of the marketing in golf today is getting fitted: and use metrics like ball speed as a selling point. How many 12 handicaps sit at the bar bragging about Swing speed and Ball Speed. Certainly, they are not bragging about how much they have lowered their handicap. Not to go into details but my fairway metal is an older Taylormade…. just love it. Looks good, confident. If you fitted me with a new 3 wood and said that my ball speed was 10% better? Not going to change. Just tells how clubs are being made today: with planned obsolescence. Three years ago, I checked the ball speed on said three wood and it is the same today. Check a TM Stealth in 3 years.
There are some GREAT products at 2nd Swing that have stood the test of time.
Someday you will showcase this 3wood. Because it is one that has indeed stood that time test.