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

GC70 · December 16, 2014

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@nikegolf: Volt is the new white.

http://t.co/CYu9ksBS8w http://t.co/qNm70fkQuh

Punchdraw · December 16, 2014

A white swoosh would look just as annoying as the volt does...

And yes I realize that picture is more about the ball.

GC70 · December 25, 2014

Tai got his driver yesterday, what about the rest of the guys that went to the Oven?

Pure745 · December 25, 2014

Tai got his driver yesterday, what about the rest of the guys that went to the Oven?

Everyone has had theirs already, except for Ryan and I. The weather is bad where Ryan is at, so not sure when he'll be able to get out on the course.

I've posted these on my WITB and Shootout thread, so I apologize to those who have seen these pics already, but here they are again!

Thanks Santa!

Looks really great at address

I will be doing a final write up of all Nike equipment from this trip on this thread, but mainly will be doing an in depth driver review on a separate thread to really put the Flex up against some serious competition. Thanks again to everyone at Nike and WRX, have a great Christmas/Holiday!

GMoney76 · December 25, 2014

Tai. Would you say these pics represent the true color of the driver? These look more like the Volt color while the pics on the internet look more like venom green? I know, heavy stuff right?

wldchld22 · December 26, 2014

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Tai. Would you say these pics represent the true color of the driver? These look more like the Volt color while the pics on the internet look more like venom green? I know, heavy stuff right?
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Going off what I see with the irons; I think it depends on the sunlight. Low light it looks green but in the sun it's a yellowish white like Pure mentioned from his Nike regional tournament post.

jml4 · December 26, 2014

Looks really great at address

Damn that's pretty :)

Pure745 · December 26, 2014

[quote name='GMoney76' timestamp='1419535950' post='10641165']
Tai. Would you say these pics represent the true color of the driver? These look more like the Volt color while the pics on the internet look more like venom green? I know, heavy stuff right?
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The pictures with the pool as the background is very accurate as to what the color looks like (outdoors in the shade). In direct sunlight it washes the color out and looks almost white.

pr1mo990 · December 28, 2014

Did anyone see Nike's website improvements recently? They had a link on Facebook for their Vapor Hybrids, and when I went on they had a huge catalog of shafts and grips with descriptions of them all, a link to find a local fitter, talk to an "expert" and what I thought was the most intriguing - a "Pre-Built Clubs" section. It's not live yet as the clubs aren't released but will this be a place where we can buy clubs with aftermarket shafts prebuilt and ready to ship? It seemed like that was the case, which would be pretty cool, so I'm wondering if anyone has more info on it. Here's some screenshots.
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pr1mo990 · December 28, 2014

If any OEM website needed help it's Nike, but they've been getting better recently.

Palauan Hammer · December 28, 2014

Absolutey amazing! Great, informative reviews as well! I just joined barely a week ago and I'm now wondering why I didnt join golfWRX years ago. I'm in the market for a new driver this coming year and to honest I wasn't really thinking about Nike. After reading now I basically sold! I really struggle to keep spin down and the Flex looks like it could be the ticket to low spin accurate bombs. Also on another side note, Nike has consistanly been the only company that visits out here in Guam, our rep. John is an awesome dude! He always has lefty stuff for me to try and is always willing to talk shop with me. Unfortunely I'm a broke musican 90% of the time so when he's here I'm ususally not ready to pull the trigger and buy clubs haha. I'm really impressed with this new line from Nike, I'm actually currently gaming the RZN black ball, and the Vr Forged wedges, love them both. Can't wait to see the new wedges when those come out too! Again great reviews, I would've passed out being surrounded by that much gear swag!!!

ptrck2184 · December 28, 2014

The prebuilt section of the website looks like it's just a link to buy stock clubs as opposed to custom built which still looks like it requires an outside vendor.

swanry30 · December 29, 2014

i was out of town for the better part of last week and returned late last night to a beautiful package from NIKE! the FLEX head has landed! i will get some pictures up tonight - it is absolutely perfect in shape. can't wait to get out and hit it or perhaps play if the weather holds off this week as it is calling for. THE EXCITEMENT OFFICIALLY BEGINS FOR MY 2015 GOLF SEASON!

golfortennis · December 29, 2014

some of these threads can engender more jealousy than seeing the girl you like go to prom with another guy...

Gotta say the RZN Black in the Volt color was a pretty good ball when I tested it in Florida.

GC70 · December 30, 2014

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@nikegolf: New Year. New Tools.

Get after your goals in 2015 with the new Vapor Fairway Woods. http://t.co/ZLoeKpHvNa http://t.co/hOZovb6HiV

shakey · December 30, 2014

I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.

GMoney76 · December 30, 2014

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.[/quote]nice! How do the putters look? Which model of each did you roll?

gioguy21 · December 30, 2014

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']
I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.
[/quote] Shakey -
which of the two did you like most at setup? i've heard the TS sit open at address. also - how'd they feel?

shakey · December 30, 2014

[quote name='GMoney76' timestamp='1419968546' post='10661285']
[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.[/quote]nice! How do the putters look? Which model of each did you roll?
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The Converge B1-01 and the Matter B2-01. I WILL be ordering the Matter B2-01. It looks good. I posted in WldChld22's famous Rors Putter thread that the B2-01 looks closer to the Rors 006 than the 001 or the MM 006. The Converge 01 is much wider. It's a little funky..but not too bad. It rolls the ball good.

shakey · December 30, 2014

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[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']
I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.
[/quote] Shakey -
which of the two did you like most at setup? i've heard the TS sit open at address. also - how'd they feel?
[/quote]
It was a quick two or three balls with each. The feel was very similar to my Oven Raw wedges, which is softer than the retail versions (for me anyways). Both setup nicely. Didn't get to see the Square.

gioguy21 · December 30, 2014

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[quote name='gioguy21' timestamp='1419969125' post='10661329']
[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']
I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.
[/quote] Shakey -
which of the two did you like most at setup? i've heard the TS sit open at address. also - how'd they feel?
[/quote]
It was a quick two or three balls with each. The feel was very similar to my Oven Raw wedges, which is softer than the retail versions (for me anyways). Both setup nicely. Didn't get to see the Square.
[/quote] thanks shakey - just what i wanted to hear actually. i'm thinking of going dual in both my 54 and 60.

shakey · December 30, 2014

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[quote name='gioguy21' timestamp='1419969125' post='10661329']
[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']
I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.
[/quote] Shakey -
which of the two did you like most at setup? i've heard the TS sit open at address. also - how'd they feel?
[/quote]
It was a quick two or three balls with each. The feel was very similar to my Oven Raw wedges, which is softer than the retail versions (for me anyways). Both setup nicely. Didn't get to see the Square.
[/quote] thanks shakey - just what i wanted to hear actually. i'm thinking of going dual in both my 54 and 60.
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I liked the look of them for sure. I want to order them, but the Oven wedges are still in perfect shape and working well. Maybe when they wear down, I'll figure out an Engage set up.

Pure745 · December 30, 2014

Definitely getting the Engage wedges over the Oven wedges. No question about it.

GC70 · December 30, 2014

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']
I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.
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Damn I hate you! So do they ship them in some kind of a wax? Did the new TS change at all? For some reason I don't see any PICTURES!

shakey · December 30, 2014

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[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1419967479' post='10661205']
I hit a couple of the Engage wedges today. The 58 Dual and the 58 Toe Sweep. They look really good in person...much better than the early pics from the catalog. Also got to roll some with the Converge and the Matter putters. Both have inserts, but they feel really soft. Much softer than the Method Core putters.
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Damn I hate you! So do they ship them in some kind of a wax? Did the new TS change at all? For some reason I don't see any PICTURES!
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Thanks for the love! They are going to be shipped in wax. Color coded by the sole type. The TS looks very simlar sole-wise to the current model. I didn't grab a stock one to put up against it.

J13 · December 30, 2014

Shakey I know someone that saw the wedges a few months ago and told me about the wax used to preserve the wedge on the shelf. Honestly what a cool move by Nike. Talk about shelf appeal !!

shakey · December 30, 2014

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Shakey I know someone that saw the wedges a few months ago and told me about the wax used to preserve the wedge on the shelf. Honestly what a cool move by Nike. Talk about shelf appeal !!
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I saw a pic of the wax on the wedges and I think it'll look awesome.

J13 · December 30, 2014

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[quote name='J13' timestamp='1419981334' post='10662303']
Shakey I know someone that saw the wedges a few months ago and told me about the wax used to preserve the wedge on the shelf. Honestly what a cool move by Nike. Talk about shelf appeal !!
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I saw a pic of the wax on the wedges and I think it'll look awesome.
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Lets be honest wedges come down to what you like to look down at and on the shelf they don't exactly get many looks lke the putters do or drivers but with this wax on them I can't imagine how it won't atleast bring people over to check them out. Honest it's a brilliant move IMO.

GC70 · December 30, 2014

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[quote name='J13' timestamp='1419981334' post='10662303']
Shakey I know someone that saw the wedges a few months ago and told me about the wax used to preserve the wedge on the shelf. Honestly what a cool move by Nike. Talk about shelf appeal !!
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I saw a pic of the wax on the wedges and I think it'll look awesome.
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I most not be able to see the pic's from my damn phone!

shakey · December 30, 2014

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[quote name='J13' timestamp='1419981334' post='10662303']
Shakey I know someone that saw the wedges a few months ago and told me about the wax used to preserve the wedge on the shelf. Honestly what a cool move by Nike. Talk about shelf appeal !!
[/quote]
I saw a pic of the wax on the wedges and I think it'll look awesome.
[/quote]

Lets be honest wedges come down to what you like to look down at and on the shelf they don't exactly get many looks lke the putters do or drivers but with this wax on them I can't imagine how it won't atleast bring people over to check them out. Honest it's a brilliant move IMO.[/quote]
I agree. It'll be eye-catching.