Equipment
Nike TW ’14 golf shoe
Tiger Woods wasted no time breaking in the newest version of his Nike Free-inspired golf shoe, the TW ’14.
Woods wore the shoes during all four rounds at The Players Championship in route to his fourth win on the PGA Tour in 2013, and his first win of The Players since 2001.
Like the TW ’13, the new model is designed to mimic the natural motion of the foot. That gives Woods a better connection to the ground, as well as a freedom of movement that he says allows him to release more power in his swings.
“With this shoe, we worked diligently to take every detail to a new level,” said Tobie Hatfield, Athlete Projects Innovator in Nike’s Innovation Kitchen, in a Nike press release.
According to Hatfield, Woods wanted more stability in the new shoe, which was accomplished by instituting Nike’s Dynamic Flywire technology — Nylon fibers that decrease weight and add stability — into the upper portion. The Flywire technology moves with him, but stabilizes his foot when he swings, Hatfield says.
The breathability of the waterproof shoe was also improved by using a full mesh tongue.
The TW ’14 will be available on June 7th, and will sell for around $180. The shoes will come in Black (with red and silver accents) and White (with dark grey and red accents) and will be released in a Grey/Black/Blue/Green colorway on August 1.
They will also be available through Nike’s NikeID store ($225), which allows consumers to choose a wide variety of color and personalization options, as well and two different upper constructions — waterproof or breathable, which is a NikeID exclusive. Through NikeID, consumers can also choose either a spiked or non-spiked outsole.
Check out more photos and more colorways in the gallery below.
GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.
Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).
Check out some photos below.
At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S
Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S 
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105
Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.
In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.
User @dgarland chronicled:
“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.
“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”
Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
- jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
- GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”
Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”
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Oliver
Jun 19, 2013 at 7:08 pm
I bought the white TW 14 and walked on one of our difficult course with hills on 18 holes and only slight pain I experienced but not from the shoes, but from just being tired. The shoes stayed balance and was comfortable over all. I’m glad I waited for the TW 14 since I didn’t like the TW 13’s toe area.
Chris
Jun 4, 2013 at 2:24 pm
Purchased the black for my boyfriend, hope he loves them.
Troy Vayanos
May 20, 2013 at 4:28 pm
I love the new colours, much better than the white they originally started out with.
Brian
May 15, 2013 at 11:34 am
I’d buy the Nike ID in a flash – if they take off the silly TW logo. Not a chance I will buy them with that. And I know lots of other golfers that agree. Not sure why Nike hasn’t figured this out.
Gtech
Jun 5, 2013 at 6:48 pm
Really Brian? On what planet would Nike using the most recognized golfer in the world and putting a small emblem on the tongue is a bad move?
Somewhere a village is missing its idiot.
lloyd duffield
Jun 19, 2013 at 5:21 pm
BECAUSE BRIAN THERE MADE FOR TIGER WOODS AND THE TW LOGO IS ON THE BACK AND THE BOTTOM AND IT LOOKS GREAT AND ALOT OF GOLFERS WOULD AGREE
Stephen
May 14, 2013 at 4:50 pm
I love the TW 13s, should of kept the simple design. 🙂
Golfsmith7
May 14, 2013 at 10:37 am
Really loving the NIke ID option most likely will design my own pair!
Ryan
May 14, 2013 at 10:14 am
NIKE ID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JL
May 13, 2013 at 8:06 pm
I hope they changed the shape of the toe box where it’s not so big and round. Can’t tell from the pics of course.
Lefty
May 14, 2013 at 1:59 am
They did in fact change the shape somewhat and the shoe appears slimmer. It´s hot!
Tool Status
May 13, 2013 at 2:42 pm
These shoes are awesome. They look sick. Anyone who says different has poor taste.
BigKid
May 15, 2013 at 4:25 pm
I don’t think they look good. I like more classic looking golf shoes. Last year’s looked good in the white, but these look like you’re gonna go pump some iron after the round.
lloyd duffield
Jun 19, 2013 at 5:17 pm
I HAVE A PAIR OF THE BLACL TW14 SHOT MY BEST ROUND FIRST TIME WEARING THEM FEELS LIKE TRAINERS WITH SPIKES ON WICKED
danny
May 13, 2013 at 2:24 pm
For as good as Nike is at marketing you’d think they would be able to share a couple decent photos of these.