NIKE Q&A 2.0: Tour Van, Oven & Nike HQ answers questions 3/4/14. See transcripts here...

[3 piece]

Do you have plans on getting into the World Long Drive Championship Arena with your equipment or your athletes?

[RavageSlice]

Any chances we will see some new blades?

[Ace32]

Would I be able to order a set of the new pro combos soft steeped -1/4 at a d4 swing weight I current I currently game the vr split cavalries and forced to put on lead tape to reach that swing weight and I ruin the beauty of the club

[takingitdeep]

How much Research and development goes into a 2nd generation driver like the covert 2.0 driver?

[jmilt13]

Why was the VR Tour driver so good? It always finds its way back into my bag!

[justdoit22]

What is difference in the VR X3X and VR Forged wedges? Which would you recommend for a 7 handicap?

[Nike Golf HQ]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1393467930' post='8754320']
Yes, please release a Rory 006. I won't be the only one to buy.

Not mass produced, but limited would be sweet.

[b]Question 1[/b]:

I want to know why Tour Players have the original Covert Fairway paint/scheme but 2.0 technology.

You don't want them to supoprt the 2.0 line?

[b]Question 2:[/b]

How come most Nike golf apparel DOES NOT have the swoosh in the left breast area? I know it's tour issue.

But I hold off on Nike apparel unless there's a logo on the front, I am paying for the brand name and logo. I want to show it off.

[b]Question 3:[/b]

This maybe have already been answered. But why no blades in the 8-PW in the '14 Pro Combo iron set? That was the best part in the combo.

Thanks Nike and Golfwrx for all this.

Will edit when I think of more questions:
[/quote]

[b]It would be great for the athletes to support the most current product. On the other hand, we are not a company that forces new product down our athlete’s throat. A 3w is as personal as any club in the bag, hence is hard to replace once a player falls in love![/b]

[bostongolfer]

Companies like Taylormade and Callaway (3 wood Mickelson used to win British) are going towards longer shafts and smaller club heads (Amped up three woods) for more distance and accuracy. Does nike intend to make any clubs similar to this?

[Nike Golf Tour Van]

[quote name='deck' timestamp='1393477050' post='8755540']
How far ahead are you guys with your lines?

No tiger questions yet? Ok I will go. What's it like to have arguably one of the greatest players ever in the game come in and watch you work on his stuff and knowing how particular he is?

The covert 2.0 is gaining a lot of love this year. Will there be a glued hosel offering of it?
[/quote]


"We are lucky for the opportunity to work with Tiger. It's enjoyable because the target is very well defined by him." - RN

[Nike Golf HQ]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1393467930' post='8754320']
Yes, please release a Rory 006. I won't be the only one to buy.

[b]Question 3:[/b]

This maybe have already been answered. But why no blades in the 8-PW in the '14 Pro Combo iron set? That was the best part in the combo.

Thanks Nike and Golfwrx for all this.

Will edit when I think of more questions:
[/quote]

[b]We try to build product for a large audience. Outside of the crazies from GolfWRX, blades tend to scare people, therefore we kept the cavity for this year’s PC. Don’t be surprised to see something in the “harder to hit area” coming soon.[/b]

[j2_a2]

Any plans to reproduce a full-cavity players iron like the original 2008 VR line or the version with the optimass inserts? Or did the VRS forged/Covert forged irons replace them?

[Johnpjr]

If I am a person looking for new clubs. What separates Nike clubs from the rest?

[wldchld22]

[quote name='Nike Golf HQ' timestamp='1393956539' post='8796111']
[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1393467930' post='8754320']
[b][i][u]Yes, please release a Rory 006. I won't be the only one to buy.[/u][/i][/b]

[b]Question 3:[/b]

This maybe have already been answered. But why no blades in the 8-PW in the '14 Pro Combo iron set? That was the best part in the combo.

Thanks Nike and Golfwrx for all this.

Will edit when I think of more questions:
[/quote]

[b]We try to build product for a large audience. Outside of the crazies from GolfWRX, blades tend to scare people, hence we kept the cavity for this year’s PC. Don’t be surprised to see something in the “harder to hit area” coming soon.[/b]
[/quote]

I love the answer on the blades. I love splits myself. However...what about the 006?

[skee]

Hi guys,

I am a huge fan of nike golf, my bag is all nike except for my putter. With that, I am wondering if nike golf will come out with a "arm lock" or "counter balance" style putter in the near future as many golfers are switching over to this new style of putting.

Lastly, I love the 2014 flat brims just got the whole collection and the TW '14 id is awesome.

Keep up the good work!

[justdoit22]

What's the biggest difference in the new pro combos? I had the originals and got the one's a couple years ago? Should I switch to the newest model?

[justdoit22]

How detail is Tiger when it comes to his clubs and when he's testing new ones?

[Nike Golf HQ]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1393468124' post='8754336']
The Nike driver fitting bag is great this year.... What promps your choices for what goes into the fitting cart (bag)? So many cool shaft choices to try.

Also- For the the van: Which of your staff guys/gals is the most knowable on club building, specs, etc.? And who is the the least (just hits the ball, let's you guys worry about specs)?
[/quote]

[b][color="#000000"]Phil: The custom shafts in our fitting kit were chosen to span a broad range of performance, weights, price points, brands, and, last but not least, cosmetic symmetry with our club heads.[/color][/b]

[drvrwdge]

How much feedback do you get from your tour guys who may not be as well known as Rory or Tiger, say for example Henley (who still games the VRS Str8 Fit Driver), when developing new technology and how much of that is taken into consideration?

[IheartNY]

Why did Nike Golf stop releasing the square headed woods? Also, why are Nike Golf drivers extremely loud at impact compared to other branded golf drivers?

[Nike Golf HQ]

[quote name='Kylekoz17' timestamp='1393467969' post='8754322']
Based on your (Nike's) testing, what are the differences in spin and launch between the 1.0 and 2.0 Covert Tour drivers, assuming same shafts?
[/quote]

[b]Performance 14 v 13: .75º higher launch, same spin[/b]
[b]Tour 14 v 13: .75º higher launch, 300rpm more spin[/b]

[zp13]

What are the most common putter specs for a tour pro? How does it compare to the highest performing putters at retail?

Thanks!

[Nike Golf HQ]

[quote name='wilavic' timestamp='1393468831' post='8754454']
Does the fly brace technology have any negitive effect on the trampoline effect of the face or does it just enhance the effect by stabilizing the the amount the crown can flex?
[/quote]

[b]Fly Brace Stiffens the rear portion of the club, driving energy to the front. No effect on the trampoline effect, but maintains more energy transfer from face to ball.[/b]

[mtiger10]

has the cavity back feature changed at all in Covert 2.0?

[golfsmith7]

How quickly can you get a club to player who might break one during a round?

[dekebrent]

Has Nike considered offering more wedge options, in terms of loft, degrees and sole grind? I am a big fan of Nike products, and love the wedges, but wish there was a little more variety offered for wedges. Thanks.

[Nike Golf HQ]

[quote name='youngunz5840' timestamp='1393469445' post='8754552']
The vrs forged irons were endo forged are the covert forged done by the same facilities? How much larger is the sweet spot on the new nexcor face?
[/quote]

[b]Same facility. Nexcor face creates a slightly larger sweetspot, but amazingly a faster face than last model![/b]

[Nike Golf Tour Van]

[quote name='QMany' timestamp='1393481823' post='8755896']
Is there a restriction on Tour staff and their stamping/customization? I believe every iron/wedge has the same font initials in the same location. It is somewhat cool to have them the same across the entire staff, but it would be cool if there was some more originality and personality in their clubs.

Forget the Rory Proto, can us mere mortals get some raw wedges?

Thanks Nike Golf and GolfWRX!
[/quote]

"There is no restriction, it is simply based on athlete preference. Some athletes ask for different things on there, Rory has Rors, Kyle Stanley has Just Do It spelled out across his three wedges. Its up to the athlete on what they want." - BG

[radiman]

Any thoughts on offering a slew of different stock shaft offerings to better cover the wide range of golfers? It's always nice to have options, especially when you don't have to pay an arm and a leg to get them. Besides, I'm in an area that sees 6-7 months of cold weather, so we don't always have the best fitting carts available to check out upgraded shafts.

[Nike Golf HQ]

[quote name='Mizgoodie' timestamp='1393469586' post='8754578']
With nikes success of the fuel band, and technology showing up every where in golf this year, is nike planning any technology for golf or clubs ? ie game tracking , club data....

thanks for the chat
[/quote]

[b]We are always innovating…can’t say anymore than that![/b]

[golfsmith7]

What is the size of the hosel on the clubs .355 or .370?