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

[jwells1901]

Nike,
Are you planning to give a custom stamping option for wedges? This would give me more of a reason to switch to nike wedges.

[Ace32]

Thank you nike and golf wrx for this opportunity three questions
Will the tour issued putter cover ever come to retail
A glued covert , like tigers, is it in the works
Final ? Will there be a rory/tai putter for us mere mortals coming to retail
Thanks again for your time

[prsgtrman]

The industry seems to be moving or offering an ultra light shoe line, are there any plans for Nike to release an ultralight shoe?

[lidomkj]

I have noticed the tour 1.0 covert was more forgiving on heel/toe hits with very little loss of ball speed over the standard speed model, is this the same on the 2.0 tour model? Can you explain why the smaller head on the tour model is more forgiving?

[fifteenclubs]

Ping has made a big deal in the past about how the weight in other companies adjustable hosels affect the performance of the club and had refused to come out with one until that could be addressed. It also seems that a significant number of players using the Covert line prefer a glued hosel to the adjustable. In regards to the FlexLoft hosel, was this an issue and if so, what has been done to address it?

[lidomkj]

In regards to the new line of golf balls, what is the advantage of the core design over other premium golf balls? How does this line up with high launch/low spin everyone is after these days?

Last question, there were replica TW blades made based on his specs and sold in limited runs. Any plans for a Rory model?

[Andy.]

For tour players, why do some players play irons forged by Miura instead of the stock heads. Additionally, who uses Miura forged irons?

[ForeThought]

Nike Team,

How do you assess your positioning and product offerings to the Mid to Low Handicap Golfers who have their own long held perceptions about you/your competitors? Speaking from personal experience:

I recently had the chance to demo some of your newer clubs and I was very surprise with the looks and feel of your drivers and irons. I was surprised because I never really see Nike clubs compared to or measured up against the competition's "players" category in your marketing. For some reason I don't associate Nike's gear with the type of clubs I'm considering when looking to add/change my current set up.

Is the "Players"* Category an area of concern? An area for growth? Or an area that Nike is content with?

* I'm not a Playa, I just golf a lot.

[resnor]

When, if ever, will Nike Golf 360 be available on Android? I used the app since release on an iPhone, but now I have Galaxy S4...no more app...even though at release there was supposed to be an Android app. I had a workaround, use the website...and now that is gone too? Come on, man! I LOVED the Golf 360 app!!

[RavageSlice]

Question 1 : I would love to know if Nike will release some new Blades. If heard some talk about them in the Match at Mission Hills between Tiger and Rory.

Question 2 : What exact setups do Tiger and Rory play in their Covert 2.0 Tour?

Question 3 : What grip sizes do they both have? Rorys grips are looking quite big on TV

[crazychris022000]

Will there be any diffrence in the shafts for the tour and normal version ? Will the shafts be direct from manufacturer or will they be Nike made for ?

[c. howard]

Thanks a ton to GolfWRX and Nike for getting this chat together. I would like to know where you as industry experts see the golf clubs trending across the market?

(On the consumer / casual level the trend seems to be for cavity backs and wide toe irons, and adjustability in drivers. Tour players seem to still be attached to their blades and glued hosel drivers.)

So where do you see golf clubs in the near future?

Thanks!

[swanry30]

We have heard mixed information on the standard tipping for the FLEX-LOFT adapter... On tour what is the standard tipping before player preference/performance tipping to flex or CPM?

What equipment changes do you see on the tour van as the West Coast swing is complete and the tour is off to FL, TX, and GA where there are different grasses and tournament conditions?

[witman281]

Let me start off with saying I love the Nike golf line.
My question for today is when the players come down to the Nike Oven how do they decide what equipment best fits their game? How long does it take to find what their ideal launch angle and spin rates for irons and drivers?

[wldchld22]

Rory/tai/watney proto please?

[Merle33]

A few more questions to add:

1 - I've seen the product spec sheet on here for the Matte Black Covert Performance 2.0 Driver. Is this the real deal? Is nike releasing a Black Version? Will there be a Black Covert Tour 2.0 Driver in the future as well?

2 - Last I checked, Nike will custom stamp irons and wedges up to 3 characters. With other OEM's offering more stamping and custom capabilities, is that something that Nike has considered offering at the retail level? For Example, I'd love to get some wedges with 'Jimmy 2-Stix' stamped in them!

Thanks so much again for taking the time to answer our questions!

[RackRonson55]

How much influence, if any, did tiger have on the making and design of the Covert driver? I've always thought he may have had some part in the process when it was first designed.

[Old BT]

[b]Question[/b]: Have the toe sweep wedges begun to gain momentum/acceptance from tour players or is it considered too much of a GI type wedge?

Thanks for doing this live chat.

[fowleristhetruth]

Why will tiger not switch balls?

[Double Mocha Man]

What is the meaning of life? As a golfer, that is.

[wldchld22]

Rory/tai/watney proto please?

[jon12]

Is the 2014 non-Tour Covert Fairway essentially the Tour Issue 2013 version? How is the year's non-Tour Fairway different than the 2013 version? Thanks, Jonathan

[Ace32]

[quote name='jon12' timestamp='1393951344' post='8795423']
Is the 2014 non-Tour Covert Fairway essentially the Tour Issue 2013 version? How is the year's non-Tour Fairway different than the 2013 version? Thanks, Jonathan
[/quote]yes I was wondering the same thing +1

[trailmix]

Will Nike release any 38 inch putters this year?

[jon12]

Why Doesn't Nike Golf apparel make waterproof jackets with zip-off sleeves? Thanks, Jonathan

[Hokie2k5]

How come no NikeID for the Lunar Control II shoes? I'd already have ordered a few pair since I'm not in love with the stock colors.

[scottvw13]

[quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1393950833' post='8795353']
Rory/tai/watney proto please?
[/quote]

Maybe if you post the same thing another thousand times Nike will make it available.

[Jacoby]

FWIW, As a lefty I'd love to see the Notah Begay Mod-90 bullseye style Method putter come available for retail purchase, just sayin'

[mikes919]

Why was the laser crosshatch pattern dropped from the faces of the new X3X wedges? Are there any plans to release these wedges in alternative finishes?

Thanks GolfWRX and Nike, it's always great when a manufacturer does Q&A's like this.

[DMarrero]

I am a huge nike fan. I was wondering if future shoes will have the nike free design but not within the tiger woods line?