The size of the head is measured by volume in cubic centimetres 460cc being. The nike powerbow design strategically positions weight in the club head to optimize the cg location. The nike sumo is the next in the line of nikes popular sasquatch brand of drivers. The head is a little shorter front to back than the square version and a little taller. Tuning a golf clubs signature thwack sound costs millions popular. With the introduction of the sq sumo2 hybrid, nike takes square from the tee. Nike s secondgeneration sq sumo retains the technology of a square driver, without looking boxy. Whoeve wroter this stone cold lie must work for nike. Ive been using the nike sq 460 since xmas, and it has revolutionised my driving, i used to be wey wey right with my clevelend launcher 460. Capitalizing on their success in other sports, nike has produced a full line of products, from wedges, irons, woods and drivers to apparel, footwear and gloves that have rapidly gained much popularity both on tour, and among players of all. And since their product development team works closely with their staff pros, you can rest assured that you are buying tourquality when you buy nike clubs. Nike golf is finding it increasing difficult to keep secrets, and thats probably a positive indicator where brand interest is concerned.
You can have clubs that have too short of a duration and it makes. Since their introduction of the str8fit hosel, nike golf pushed adjustable club technology forward, allowing golfers to adjust loft, face, and lie angles. Nike forged titanium 400cc driver you must update drivers. I got this driver for a gift about 1 year ago and its been the best club in the bag ever since. Sep 20, 2014 it would appear that the proverbial cat has escaped its sack. With the sq sumo2 5900, nike engineers have pushed moi, volume and impact efficiency to the usga limits, all in one club. Sasquatch sumo hybrid weve got sumo technology in the bag. Nike sq sumo 2 first day i tried it, i hit it the first hole and was ready to sell it, the sound was terrible, i noticed some good roll but hit it terrible, during the round i used the original sasquatch, next day, i hit the 6 out of 10 fairways compared to 8. Ive heard that the fti is pretty accurate, but a little shorter. Tell us what you think of the nike sq machspeed str8fit. Nike sq sumo2 and callaway fti drivers nearing launch. Taylor driver stats kick nikes ass in length and sales.
Nikes 460cc sasquatch sq 460 is a round titanium driver featuring a low center of gravity and large and deep beta titanium face. The nike engineers have obviously been hard at work, recently unveiling their new square driver. The stock shaft is a fujikura speeder 586 in light, regular, and stiff flexes. Nike sq sumo ladies irons feature powerbow design and an ultralight cryo steel face combined to deliver an expanded cor and high moi so your entire game can experience the power of geometry. While im sure nike would have preferred everything stayed underwraps, anecdotally theres more interest in the new lineup than any. Nike sq machspeed iron 4aw set a radical new construction method combined with a hot, thin alloy face creates the fastest nike iron ever.
Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 tour square driver discount. Hes been playing golf for 12 years, i have been playing for 6 months. May 11, 2011 as evidenced by his bushy beard, glover likes to do things his way. Nike has nonadjustable versions of the new drivers and these will replace the successful sumo range. I can drive 300yards on a good shot 1 out of 50 that were off the middle and straight but after 10 drives in the range with the nike sumo 2 all straight and getting a much better roll when ball has landed with confidence was hitting about 280yards on the fairway in the range and gaining confidence. Oh, i know what its like to be abandoned by nike golf golf digest. The 2007 nike sasquatch sumo2, perhaps the greatest driver ever made. Nike sq sumo2 3 hybrid nike sq sumo2 4 hybrid loft. May 05, 2018 rick shiels tests the ping tisi tec driver from 1998 against the latest ping g400 max driver 2018 on gcquad become a free subscriber to rick shiels now. The result is the straightest, most accurate driver nike has ever made. Thats a five percent increase over last years model. Here is your first look at the upcoming nike vapor flex driver.
Nike sq sumo 5000 driver golf club for sale online ebay. When it comes to top of the line golf equipment, it doesnt get much better than nike. The hibore was like swinging a double car garage, the head was too. Fitting messageevery golfer wants more distance and accuracy. I enjoy hitting this club because its so forgiving. On the dymo2 driver which is no different to my driver is less loud on the impact sound and the colour is just just a dull comparred to my driver which is a bright yellow colour that i love. Most clubs still come off the rack with mitsubishi rayon gra.
Mills putters for the final round, intending to use the callaway club on short putts. I bought this driver to replace my old faithful callaway big bertha erc ii 10. The official equipment manufacturer for golf superstar tiger woods, nike, makes illegal drivers such as the xface, ignite and sq. When tiger started using nike equipment, he began experimenting more seriously. The nike sq sasquatch sumo 5000 combines quality, accuracy and length in one great club. The shaft promotes an increase in clubhead speed and high ball flight. Nike have maxed out on all the possible limits for size, cor and moi on the sq sumo. Nike expands sumo line with irons and hybrids bag drop. Six of the clubs in my bag a 16degree sumo squared driver and. Nike sasquatch sumo 5000 driver discount golf world. However, i host my drive distance hitting the nike driver. The sq sumo irons are designed for maximum ease of use thanks to long blades, wide soles and extreme perimeterweighting. Dec 18, 2009 with extreme perimeter weighting, the sq sumo irons have an ultra thin cryo steel face plate on the 47 irons to increase distance and make them more forgiving. It was very easy to hit and as expected it was a bit straighter on mishits than its sister driver, the sq sumo sole width narrows progressively nike golf sasquatch sumo square 5900 the set long irons are wider for higher launch.
You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. They were also the first company to bring a cavityback driver to market with their covert driver. The popularity of the sumo2 driver was also affected somewhat by the. Unfollow nike sumo sq driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Does anyone know what exactly is illegal about the nike sumo 2 driver. One of the best drivers on the market in 2009 is the nike sq sumo 5000. Mar 07, 2009 i like the dymo 2 driver but my nike sq is better because the impact sound on my driver is superb. Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 tour square driver details fortunately, theres no limit on how straight you can hit. Nike have maxed out on all the possible limits for size, cor and moi on the sq sumo2 5900 driver. According to the brochures, the nike sumo should be available on 02012007. It would appear that the proverbial cat has escaped its sack. Get the best deals on mens steel shaft iron set righthanded golf clubs when you shop the.
Square head design, generous offset and extreme perimeter weighting make this nike golfs highest. Faster ball speeds off the face means more distance. Long blade length, wide soles and nike powerbow design deliver an extreme perimeterweighted club and nikes highest moi iron. This is an easy driver to consistently hit straight not to mention it increased my distance by thirty yards. This is the new nike sq dymo dynamic moment of inertia and its going to be a big hit. The 10 best nike golf clubs ever made golf monthly. Nike sq sumo 2 5900 this is my 4th season with the 5900. The callaway was more awkward to swing and didnt get as much loft as the other two drivers didnt help correct my periodic slice. The driver head size was no larger than 300cc small compared to. And also, how can the head of the driver sit true if i have the shaft at such nike forged titanium 400cc low angle, it makes me have to completely change nike forged titanium 400cc swing to drive from that of all my other clubs.
Nike sq machspeed str8fit driver, golf driver, golf equipment. Since i started using the sq my drives are much more consistent. The nike sq sumo 5000 driver boasts of the sq sumo geometry that allows you to play a good game in any course. The true temper is a high flex, tourweighted shaft designed for skilled amateurs and professionals who are seeking a low ball flight.
The deepfaced profile and rounded nike powerbow design offer the best in performance options, allowing you to hit it long and straight, or shape it like the games best players. Nike sasquatch sumo irons, golf irons, golf equipment. Aug 05, 2009 what a joke nike cant get out of its shadow. Nike golf has announced that the squareheaded sq machspeed driver will be in pro shops in march, 2010. Nikes secondgeneration sq sumo retains the technology of a square driver, without looking boxy. Nike forged titanium 400cc cut down nike forged titanium 400cc driver to my hands got through easily and the ball had my normal slight draw.
Continuing with the square head driver theme for the day, i found these product brochures for the sasquatch sumo 2 driver and possibly a tour version of the sumo. Lightweight rzn body material makes up for the 60% of the club to place the center of gravity low and forward. Nike drivers use advanced and innovative designs to deliver maximum performance. This is the number one shaft in golf and is available with many iron sets including the taylor made family of irons.
The nike sumo sq driver was extremely forgiving on bad shots, but. Most manufacturers push this spec to its absolute limit in pursuit of greater distance. Find great prices and discounts with free shipping and free returns on eligible items. Nikes machspeed driver was phenomenal because of its superb length but the new version might just be even better. I now have to learn how to chippunch a wedge as my longer drives leave me with shorter second shots.
The result is the straightest, most accurate driver theyve ever made. I have a 90 mph swing speed and have had trouble hitting all other drivers. With extreme perimeter weighting, the sq sumo irons have an ultra thin cryo steel face plate on the 47 irons to increase distance and make them more forgiving. Get a great deal on your new or used nike driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at.
Therefore, the 460cc titanium sasquatch sumo delivers even more distance and. Callaway ftiq squared and a nike sumo 5000 traditional drivers. In the short time since jumping feet first into manufacturing clubs, nike has revolutionized golf clubs through innovations like str8fit hosel technology and cavitybacked drivers. We sold the nike drivers on ebay below our cost to get the junk out of our shop. Nike golf clubs may be relatively new to the golf hardware market, but they have made up for their late start and quickly taken their place among the top club manufacturers in the game nike golf was founded back in 1998, starting small and methodically, turning into one of the major golf brands that its known for today. Mishits still try to fly straight without too much loss of distance. For one golf staffer, the news about nike shuttering its clubmaking operation was. Nov 07, 2007 nike is continuing the tradition of game improvement, and bringing the technology and geometry found in their yellow, bricklike sq sumo line of drivers and fairway woods to the forefront of their latest release of sq sumo irons and hybrids. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities and personalized ads. The driver was an offspring of nike s original sasquatch line, which debuted in 2005 and was played at that time, quite successfully, by tiger woods. The nike sq 5000 is my first oversized driver and its very forgiving and much better than titleist.
Another feature of the square driver is that it aids in the alignment of tee shots. Nike ignite driver 2004 as used by tiger woods in his early days, this driver featured a nexti titanium face which nike claimed was. What about sticking a flying saucer on the end of a shaft. Affordable nike skylon ace pro ev0684 105 white matte platinum max golf. The nike sq sumo 5000 driver features an updated headshape from the original sq to raise the moi to 5000 gram square centimeter. May 21, 2018 i was thinking of shortening my driver but i will now try to chock down on it to see if it makes difference. The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. I had that until the shaft was broken recently and i decided to buy a new driver.
Jun 10, 2018 it was very easy to hit and as expected it was a bit straighter on mishits than its sister driver, the sq sumo sole width narrows progressively nike golf sasquatch sumo square 5900 the set long irons are wider for higher launch. The shape distributes weight to the farthest corners of the club, giving you forgivingly straight shots out of any lie. Nov 26, 2015 brilliant my drives are long and straight and i have only been using the sq for 1 week. This dynamic new driver is winning over many golfers of all levels. Square driver comparison nike sq vs callaway fti golf. Nike sasquatch sumo squared fairway wood the straightest route from the tee to the pin is now brought to you by the square geometry of the sasquatch sumo squared fairway wood. Just do it on the course with some new nike golf clubs today. I love the control, feel and most of all the sound of this club when you hit it sweetly. The nike sq sumo2 5900 driver is an updated version of the original sumo square driver and the biggest difference you notice is the sound, which is much more subdued.
Does anyone know what exactly is illegal about the nike. I have used taylormade drivers for 5 years and used to have to start with the club head closed by about 20 degrees to hit it straight. Sq dymo squared has weight placed deep into the corners off the head to offer great stability and. Nike sq sumo2 and callaway fti drivers nearing launch bag.
Compare prices new nike sq sumo approach wedge idiamana. To get more information or amend your preferences, press the more information button or visit cookie settings at the bottom. Fitting message every golfer wants more distance and accuracy. Changed to the nike, slowed down my swing and now hit it straight 95% of the time and a lot further.
Based on tom wishons book search for the perfect driver and the nike hype, i bought this driver because. This was on a tpc course here in louisana, and i was using his driver. The black clubhead makes it look sheer class but the main benefit comes from the improved aerodynamics nike golf engineers looked at the position of the clubhead through the full swing and designed the club accordingly. Sq squared sumo 5900 geometry the sasquatch sumo squared 5900 has a deeper face, a convex crown and redefined body shaping to increase ball speed and accuracy. The sq sumos larger and lower nike powerbow geometry moves the. Nike expands sumo line with irons and hybrids bag drop the. Mens steel shaft iron set righthanded golf clubs for sale. Aug 09, 2016 nike ignite driver 2004 as used by tiger woods in his early days, this driver featured a nexti titanium face which nike claimed was the hottest and strongest titanium ever created. Compare prices castelli velocissimo gruppo jersey short sleeve men s dark blue s men s. Whether youre trying to reach a par five in two or you need a pinpoint drop on the short stuff of a par three, the high moi delivered by the sq sumo hybrid belongs in the arsenal of those searching for accuracy in a workable players club. At the 2002 masters, jesper parnevik had callaway and t.
The original nike sumo 460 was the 2006 winner of golf digests editors choice award which was quite a feat since most thought it would be difficult to improve on the original sq. Stock shafts feature progressive weighting where the stiffer shafts are heavier and more flexible shafts are lighter. The nike vapor flex 440 driver represents distance maximized on the golf course. I kept hearing about the nike sumo 2 being illegal. Nike asks you to accept cookies for performance, social media and advertising purposes. Nike sq dymo str8fit driver with regular graphite nike shaft. I enjoy the time i spend with my students, and do everything i can to help them enjoy the game more. He is one of only a few professional golfers using a square driver nike sq sumo squared tour, 9. Light cryo steel face inserts from 4 to 7iron promise lively.
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