The Oven: GolfWRX's Nike Vapor Driver Experience (trip recap and reviews on page 1!)

[GC70]

[quote name='swanry30' timestamp='1413502938' post='10302053']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1413500965' post='10301907']
[quote name='swanry30' timestamp='1413500836' post='10301895']
Great when you step on the first tee - right to left wind and you find yourself 310 garden spot - spin a wedge in tight to miss an 8 footer. Course was great with elevation changes, wind, and grainy greens - good challenge. Driver and irons were fantastic on course. I literally cannot say enough. The FLEX driver is filthy sick. Filthy.
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So did you get the Flex and if yes what shaft?
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Not what I expected - but back with the trusty 7.2TSx. No questions...
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Can't go wrong with trusty! You Didn't answer the flex question.

[klingmaster007]

What a day! I can't wait for for the new Nike equipment to be release. Thanks for sharing your experiences so far!

[ctgolfnut66]

Great thread and info so far guys! Looking forward to the detailed individual reviews! Did anyone else get fit into irons besides bjackson?

[Scratch2Plus]

This is probably the easiest anti ho'ing season I'll have in several years. Just waiting for the 915, Nike Vapor Flex and the the Rory 006.

[GMoney76]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1413501152' post='10301925']Wow. That grip, will they offer that for retail? Hope so.

They have black and red ones. If the white ones are the same?[/quote]well.. Before Tai, lucas glover was the only known species to have the white Method putter grip. I believe MNNikeGuy turned the place inside out trying to find one last time.

[GC70]

[quote name='GMoney76' timestamp='1413505222' post='10302277']
[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1413501152' post='10301925']Wow. That grip, will they offer that for retail? Hope so.

They have black and red ones. If the white ones are the same?[/quote]well.. Before Tai, lucas glover was the only known species to have the white Method putter grip. I believe MNNikeGuy turned the place inside out trying to find one last time.
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You got that right, I still have nightmares of David Franklin chasing me around as I turn that place up side down.
Now I'll have nightmares of Tai holding that in front me. I'll never sleep again.

[shakey]

[quote name='GMoney76' timestamp='1413505222' post='10302277']
[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1413501152' post='10301925']Wow. That grip, will they offer that for retail? Hope so.

They have black and red ones. If the white ones are the same?[/quote]well.. Before Tai, lucas glover was the only known species to have the white Method putter grip. I believe MNNikeGuy turned the place inside out trying to find one last time.
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I spent quite a bit of time looking for that one myself.

[PowderedToastMan]

[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1413500726' post='10301885']
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Incredible. Best part of the whole trip in my opinion. That's saying a lot, because the Vapor Pro and Flex look freaking amazing.

[hokieputter]

I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..

[greenknight9]

[quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1413508614' post='10302621']I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..[/quote]

+1 on this.

Would love to know the head size of the fairways and hybrids if possible. I know they are saying 25% larger face but I'd really like to know the cc volume. Thanks in advance.

[NGstaff]

[quote name='GMoney76' timestamp='1413505222' post='10302277']
[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1413501152' post='10301925']Wow. That grip, will they offer that for retail? Hope so.

They have black and red ones. If the white ones are the same?[/quote]well.. Before Tai, lucas glover was the only known species to have the white Method putter grip. I believe MNNikeGuy turned the place inside out trying to find one last time.
[/quote]

[quote name='GMoney76' timestamp='1413505222' post='10302277']
[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1413501152' post='10301925']Wow. That grip, will they offer that for retail? Hope so.

They have black and red ones. If the white ones are the same?[/quote]well.. Before Tai, lucas glover was the only known species to have the white Method putter grip. I believe MNNikeGuy turned the place inside out trying to find one last time.
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This one?

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Actually got this not too long after Glover won his major. A buddy of mine from over seas got it for me...as well as an orange one I gave to my old Nike rep.

He also got me this....

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It has been used hard and is now retired since the velcro won't secure properly. Almost lost it one too many times.

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[jml4]

Been putting off getting new irons and driver, mostly because of this line.... And this definitely makes that seem smart. I'm gonna be broke very soon (worth it)

[Lesmond]

[quote name='greenknight9' timestamp='1413509431' post='10302705'][quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1413508614' post='10302621']I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..[/quote]

+1 on this.

Would love to know the head size of the fairways and hybrids if possible. I know they are saying 25% larger face but I'd really like to know the cc volume. Thanks in advance.[/quote]

I saw the Nike Catalog, the actual paper one. Not online.

No mention of CC's on drivers, fwys or hybrid.

Weird, as that is a important info to miss.

[greenknight9]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1413509807' post='10302753'][quote name='greenknight9' timestamp='1413509431' post='10302705'][quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1413508614' post='10302621']I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..[/quote]

+1 on this.

Would love to know the head size of the fairways and hybrids if possible. I know they are saying 25% larger face but I'd really like to know the cc volume. Thanks in advance.[/quote]

I saw the Nike Catalog, the actual paper one. Not online.

No mention of CC's on drivers, fwys or hybrid.

Weird, as that is a important info to miss.[/quote]

Thanks les, I was wondering about that.

I suppose it will be easy enough to call Nike and just ask, but we probably have to wait until it gets closer to pre order time. And who wants to wait?!

Hopefully the guys on the trip have some insight.

[bjackson]

[quote name='greenknight9' timestamp='1413509431' post='10302705']
[quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1413508614' post='10302621']I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..[/quote]

+1 on this.
[/quote]

I was told the website should be improved by the end of October. Having iD options for paint might be down the road, but custom grips, lie angles, after market shafts, etc. is definitely something I brought up MANY times and is something they've obviously had internal conversations about.

[Hot Rod 71]

What an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing!

[csiachos]

[quote name='bjackson' timestamp='1413510147' post='10302795']
[quote name='greenknight9' timestamp='1413509431' post='10302705']
[quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1413508614' post='10302621']I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..[/quote]

+1 on this.
[/quote]

I was told the website should be improved by the end of October. Having iD options for paint might be down the road, but custom grips, lie angles, after market shafts, etc. is definitely something I brought up MANY times and is something they've obviously had internal conversations about.
[/quote]Pretty sure Tiger's don't have the paintfill yet, that's why it's silver.

[csiachos]

[quote name='bjackson' timestamp='1413510147' post='10302795']
[quote name='greenknight9' timestamp='1413509431' post='10302705']
[quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1413508614' post='10302621']I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..[/quote]

+1 on this.
[/quote]

I was told the website should be improved by the end of October. Having iD options for paint might be down the road, but custom grips, lie angles, after market shafts, etc. is definitely something I brought up MANY times and is something they've obviously had internal conversations about.
[/quote]Pretty sure Tiger's don't have the paintfill yet, that's why it's silver.

[csiachos]

[quote name='bjackson' timestamp='1413510147' post='10302795']
[quote name='greenknight9' timestamp='1413509431' post='10302705']
[quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1413508614' post='10302621']I know this trip was focused on the woods. But did anyone confirm / deny the rumor of being able to customize (NikeID) the swoosh color on the Vapor irons?

The pic of Tiger's with a silver swoosh looks pretty good. I don't mind the volt, but having options is typically a good thing..[/quote]

+1 on this.
[/quote]

I was told the website should be improved by the end of October. Having iD options for paint might be down the road, but custom grips, lie angles, after market shafts, etc. is definitely something I brought up MANY times and is something they've obviously had internal conversations about.
[/quote]Pretty sure Tiger's don't have the paintfill yet, that's why it's silver.

[wldchld22]

Man! I would have been happy with lighter flex loft and compression channel. Now you guys have me seriously wanting the FLEX

[hokieputter]

[quote name='csiachos' timestamp='1413510522' post='10302841']
Pretty sure Tiger's don't have the paintfill yet, that's why it's silver.[/quote]

Well they look good that way!!

[dhuth_sedi4]

This is an absolutely awesome thread. I am so excited to hear what everyone has to say regarding the experience and what everyone is going to game. Very interested in the flex and PC clubs! Travel safe guys.

[drbonesvt]

Nice pictures and info by the participants

Question : the builds which where completed at the Oven, its a tour facility, the fairway equipment they built for ya'll, where the heads measured like Tour Issue stuff?

[liquidtension]

Amazing thread and thanks for all the information. Cannot wait to read the full write ups.

[cota0429]

Someone tell them they need to carry the Onyx DG shafts please!

[bjackson]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1413512559' post='10303001']
Nice pictures and info by the participants

Question : the builds which where completed at the Oven, its a tour facility, the fairway equipment they built for ya'll, where the heads measured like Tour Issue stuff?
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Rory's driver he used at the Ryder Cup was pulled from a box full of stock product. There is no such this as "Tour Issue". No pixie dust. No special testing. What you buy at retail is what professionals are using on tour.

[Lesmond]

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1413514052' post='10303123']
Someone tell them they need to carry the Onyx DG shafts please!
[/quote]

Are you looking for a full iron set of them?

I read those are only for wedges? I could be wrong.

[Lesmond]

[quote name='bjackson' timestamp='1413514245' post='10303151']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1413512559' post='10303001']
Nice pictures and info by the participants

Question : the builds which where completed at the Oven, its a tour facility, the fairway equipment they built for ya'll, where the heads measured like Tour Issue stuff?
[/quote]

Rory's driver he used at the Ryder Cup was pulled from a box full of stock product. There is no such this as "Tour Issue". No pixie dust. No special testing. What you buy at retail is what professionals are using on tour.
[/quote]

Yeah, his covert 2.0 tour was a retail model. 2.0 alignment aid and all.

There's a seller on eBay now saying his 'tour issue' covert 2.0 is the same Rory was using, obviously he is wrong.

That could only be for Rory, some WITB photos here of Noh and Wie's driver have different markings that could be a 'tour only' deal.

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='bjackson' timestamp='1413514245' post='10303151']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1413512559' post='10303001']
Nice pictures and info by the participants

Question : the builds which where completed at the Oven, its a tour facility, the fairway equipment they built for ya'll, where the heads measured like Tour Issue stuff?
[/quote]

Rory's driver he used at the Ryder Cup was pulled from a box full of stock product. There is no such this as "Tour Issue". No pixie dust. No special testing. What you buy at retail is what professionals are using on tour.
[/quote]

Possibly I should have been more clear in my question, im fully cognizant of the difference or LACK of difference of tour issue equipment vs retail; sans prototype heads etc, Tour Van = equipment measured and sorted. Retail for the most part no different than tour van, sans the digital loft , lie, hot melt , etc.

The stuff they built for you all, did it come from an assortment of measured heads etc? Did anyone get their heads hot melted

[bjackson]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1413514612' post='10303197']
The stuff they built for you all, did it come from an assortment of measured heads etc? Did anyone get their heads hot melted
[/quote]

Nope. Stock and standard with after market upgraded shafts (I went with a Fuji Speeder Tour Spec 7.2). Ball went real far, club head sounded great, and is going to be my gamer from this point forward.