Nike Engage Wedges

Lesmond · March 18, 2015

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1151323-rorys-custom-nike-engage-wedge-shot-at-2015-arnold-palmer-invitational/

t4t3r · March 18, 2015

Wonder if it's due to the port issues going on. Nike has had to postpone a couple of shoe releases recently due to this.

shakey · March 18, 2015

[quote name='t4t3r' timestamp='1426706912' post='11168033']Wonder if it's due to the port issues going on. Nike has had to postpone a couple of shoe releases recently due to this.[/quote]
I didn't consider that. You might be right.

cota0429 · March 19, 2015

Noooo!!! I need these now!!! Lol.

Makuakane_Bear · March 20, 2015

Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?

shakey · March 20, 2015

[quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]
Full shots took a little while for me to get comfortable with. Shots from the bunker and thick rough was good from the first round. Thirty to forty yard pitch shots were pretty good from the start. But full shots took some time. Basic bump and run chips took some time to figure out as well.

Pros:
Great from rough and bunkers.
Plenty of spin on half shots.

Cons:
Never could figure it out, but my TS 58 carried 5-10 yds shorter on full shots than either my VR Forged Raw 58 or the previous model VR Pro Black 58.

venturagolfer87 · March 20, 2015

[quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]

I have a 58* TS. Don't hit that many full shots with it during rounds, but I still get that perfect 85-90 yd shot that needs to be high with lots of spin from time to time. To me, it feels like any other wedge. The flight is lower than what I would've expected from a 58. I had an SM4 58 before this one and that launched the ball a bit higher. Not really a pro or a con, just something I noticed. The sole grind doesn't do anything to negatively affect your ability to take a full swing with this thing. I feel like the wedge glides through turf really easily, and the stopping power is great.

Makuakane_Bear · March 20, 2015

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426876766' post='11181115'][quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]
Full shots took a little while for me to get comfortable with. Shots from the bunker and thick rough was good from the first round. Thirty to forty yard pitch shots were pretty good from the start. But full shots took some time. Basic bump and run chips took some time to figure out as well.

Pros:
Great from rough and bunkers.
Plenty of spin on half shots.

Cons:
Never could figure it out, but my TS 58 carried 5-10 yds shorter on full shots than either my VR Forged Raw 58 or the previous model VR Pro Black 58.[/quote]

Thanks Shakey. That was really helpful!

Makuakane_Bear · March 20, 2015

[quote name='venturagolfer87' timestamp='1426876828' post='11181119'][quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]

I have a 58* TS. Don't hit that many full shots with it during rounds, but I still get that perfect 85-90 yd shot that needs to be high with lots of spin from time to time. To me, it feels like any other wedge. The flight is lower than what I would've expected from a 58. I had an SM4 58 before this one and that launched the ball a bit higher. Not really a pro or a con, just something I noticed. The sole grind doesn't do anything to negatively affect your ability to take a full swing with this thing. I feel like the wedge glides through turf really easily, and the stopping power is great.[/quote]

Thanks. Great to get all the feedback. No one that I know has these wedges so all the feedback is really appreciated.

shakey · March 21, 2015

[quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426881187' post='11181537'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426876766' post='11181115'][quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]
Full shots took a little while for me to get comfortable with. Shots from the bunker and thick rough was good from the first round. Thirty to forty yard pitch shots were pretty good from the start. But full shots took some time. Basic bump and run chips took some time to figure out as well.

Pros:
Great from rough and bunkers.
Plenty of spin on half shots.

Cons:
Never could figure it out, but my TS 58 carried 5-10 yds shorter on full shots than either my VR Forged Raw 58 or the previous model VR Pro Black 58.[/quote]

Thanks Shakey. That was really helpful![/quote]
Welcome. I have an Engage 54 TS on order. I will update you once it comes in with the 50 Sq and 58 DS.

GC70 · March 21, 2015

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426981532' post='11188135']
[quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426881187' post='11181537'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426876766' post='11181115'][quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]
Full shots took a little while for me to get comfortable with. Shots from the bunker and thick rough was good from the first round. Thirty to forty yard pitch shots were pretty good from the start. But full shots took some time. Basic bump and run chips took some time to figure out as well.

Pros:
Great from rough and bunkers.
Plenty of spin on half shots.

Cons:
Never could figure it out, but my TS 58 carried 5-10 yds shorter on full shots than either my VR Forged Raw 58 or the previous model VR Pro Black 58.[/quote]

Thanks Shakey. That was really helpful![/quote]
Welcome. I have an Engage 54 TS on order. I will update you once it comes in with the 50 Sq and 58 DS.
[/quote]
Any word on your ETA?

shakey · March 21, 2015

[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1426982257' post='11188195'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426981532' post='11188135']
[quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426881187' post='11181537'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426876766' post='11181115'][quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]
Full shots took a little while for me to get comfortable with. Shots from the bunker and thick rough was good from the first round. Thirty to forty yard pitch shots were pretty good from the start. But full shots took some time. Basic bump and run chips took some time to figure out as well.

Pros:
Great from rough and bunkers.
Plenty of spin on half shots.

Cons:
Never could figure it out, but my TS 58 carried 5-10 yds shorter on full shots than either my VR Forged Raw 58 or the previous model VR Pro Black 58.[/quote]

Thanks Shakey. That was really helpful![/quote]
Welcome. I have an Engage 54 TS on order. I will update you once it comes in with the 50 Sq and 58 DS.
[/quote]
Any word on your ETA?[/quote]
Was originally told 4/5. Now closer to 5/1.

Makuakane_Bear · March 22, 2015

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426981532' post='11188135'][quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426881187' post='11181537'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1426876766' post='11181115'][quote name='Makuakane_Bear' timestamp='1426873421' post='11180761']
Would anyone who has experience with a Nike TS be able to comment on its playability with full shots? How did it work for you? Pros and Cons?
[/quote]
Full shots took a little while for me to get comfortable with. Shots from the bunker and thick rough was good from the first round. Thirty to forty yard pitch shots were pretty good from the start. But full shots took some time. Basic bump and run chips took some time to figure out as well.

Pros:
Great from rough and bunkers.
Plenty of spin on half shots.

Cons:
Never could figure it out, but my TS 58 carried 5-10 yds shorter on full shots than either my VR Forged Raw 58 or the previous model VR Pro Black 58.[/quote]

Thanks Shakey. That was really helpful![/quote]
Welcome. I have an Engage 54 TS on order. I will update you once it comes in with the 50 Sq and 58 DS.[/quote]

Thanks Shakey. Can't wait to hear your update.

cota0429 · March 22, 2015

I can't wait to bag these. I could really use therm right now

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1426998705' post='11189479']I can't wait to bag these. I could really use them right now[/quote]

venturagolfer87 · March 23, 2015

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1426998717' post='11189479']
I can't wait to bag these. I could really use therm right now

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1426998705' post='11189479']I can't wait to bag these. I could really use them right now[/quote]
[/quote]

My old Toe Sweep's ears must've been burning, because lately I've been on fire with this club out of sand and from about 50 yards and in. But I'm really warming up to the sight of beautiful raw 58 TS in my bag soon.

wldchld22 · March 23, 2015

[quote name='t4t3r' timestamp='1426706912' post='11168033']
Wonder if it's due to the port issues going on. Nike has had to postpone a couple of shoe releases recently due to this.
[/quote]

My company deals in appliances not sporting goods, but we have been affected by the port strike also. Big time delays in stuff that has been on slow boats for months!

cota0429 · March 23, 2015

Just heard from the Oven... They are working on my Engage wedges. Hopefully I will have them soon.

GC70 · March 23, 2015

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427147790' post='11200303']
Just heard from the Oven... They are working on my Engage wedges. Hopefully I will have them soon.
[/quote]
You suck!

cota0429 · March 23, 2015

[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1427157725' post='11201467'][quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427147790' post='11200303']
Just heard from the Oven... They are working on my Engage wedges. Hopefully I will have them soon.
[/quote]
You suck! [/quote]

I requested a 60* and a 59* TS ... If it comes stamped 59* then you can say that. I don't think they are making a 59* in retail

GC70 · March 23, 2015

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427163224' post='11202257']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1427157725' post='11201467'][quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427147790' post='11200303']
Just heard from the Oven... They are working on my Engage wedges. Hopefully I will have them soon.
[/quote]
You suck! [/quote]

I requested a 60* and a 59* TS ... If it comes stamped 59* then you can say that. I don't think they are making a 59* in retail
[/quote]
They don't make odd numbers for retail and they don't make the green dot. So I'm guessing your getting a green 59*. Like I said you suck. I'm very jealous!

cota0429 · March 23, 2015

[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1427166604' post='11202691'][quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427163224' post='11202257']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1427157725' post='11201467'][quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427147790' post='11200303']
Just heard from the Oven... They are working on my Engage wedges. Hopefully I will have them soon.
[/quote]
You suck! [/quote]

I requested a 60* and a 59* TS ... If it comes stamped 59* then you can say that. I don't think they are making a 59* in retail
[/quote]
They don't make odd numbers for retail and they don't make the green dot. So I'm guessing your getting a green 59*. Like I said you suck. I'm very jealous![/quote]

Okay I didn't want to rub it in with the green dot I will post them on here as soon as they are in hand! I'm really excited about getting the 54 when it comes out.

shakey · March 24, 2015

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427166907' post='11202727'][quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1427166604' post='11202691'][quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427163224' post='11202257']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1427157725' post='11201467'][quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1427147790' post='11200303']
Just heard from the Oven... They are working on my Engage wedges. Hopefully I will have them soon.
[/quote]
You suck! [/quote]

I requested a 60* and a 59* TS ... If it comes stamped 59* then you can say that. I don't think they are making a 59* in retail
[/quote]
They don't make odd numbers for retail and they don't make the green dot. So I'm guessing your getting a green 59*. Like I said you suck. I'm very jealous![/quote]

Okay I didn't want to rub it in with the green dot I will post them on here as soon as they are in hand! I'm really excited about getting the 54 when it comes out.[/quote]
Yes. Pics are required.

ctfuzz21 · March 24, 2015

I could've been very happy never knowing this green dot grind existed, but now that I know I CANT have one, I want it even more.

So, moral of the story; my wife had been right all along. I am a child lol

TheMoneyShot · March 24, 2015

[quote name='ctfuzz21' timestamp='1427209043' post='11204887']
I could've been very happy never knowing this green dot grind existed, but now that I know I CANT have one, I want it even more.

So, moral of the story; my wife had been right all along. I am a child lol
[/quote]

Us ho's here on the Wrx always want clubs we cannot get our hands on. It drives me crazy too!

swizbeatz · March 25, 2015

[quote name='TheMoneyShot' timestamp='1427240681' post='11208783']
[quote name='ctfuzz21' timestamp='1427209043' post='11204887']
I could've been very happy never knowing this green dot grind existed, but now that I know I CANT have one, I want it even more.

So, moral of the story; my wife had been right all along. I am a child lol
[/quote]

Us ho's here on the Wrx always want clubs we cannot get our hands on. It drives me crazy too!
[/quote]

It seems more and more these trip goers are getting crazy tour issue gear. That's great and all but doesn't exactly help us out much. I'm going to read through this and if the green dot sounds like what would work for me I will be very dissapointed having read 10x how great it is.

Pure's new 3 wood looks sweet too. Thanks again Nike for highlighting exactly what the rest of us cannot get.

cota0429 · March 25, 2015

[quote name='swizbeatz' timestamp='1427282508' post='11211539'][quote name='TheMoneyShot' timestamp='1427240681' post='11208783']
[quote name='ctfuzz21' timestamp='1427209043' post='11204887']
I could've been very happy never knowing this green dot grind existed, but now that I know I CANT have one, I want it even more.

So, moral of the story; my wife had been right all along. I am a child lol
[/quote]

Us ho's here on the Wrx always want clubs we cannot get our hands on. It drives me crazy too!
[/quote]

It seems more and more these trip goers are getting crazy tour issue gear. That's great and all but doesn't exactly help us out much. I'm going to read through this and if the green dot sounds like what would work for me I will be very dissapointed having read 10x how great it is.

Pure's new 3 wood looks sweet too. Thanks again Nike for highlighting exactly what the rest of us cannot get.[/quote]

Every manufacturer does this one way or another. On the bright side what works for one person may not work you. The stock lineup is damn great on the Engage wedges. I could have easily went with the standard TS or also even the Square Sole. As a matter of fact Mike Taylor told me that I fit into the standard square sole perfectly in the 54/56* and to not even worry about a custom grind in those option. Don't count them out. Something makes me want to say Rory is playing the Red Dot which is the standard grind offering on the TS

ctfuzz21 · March 25, 2015

I was playing and only referencing just how cool that experience was for you, Cota. I'm sure I will be just fine with the stock grinds and options.

What I think is the best part of all this, and maybe I'm misremembering, but didn't all of this start from a donation or a purchase to benefit a charity?

cota0429 · March 25, 2015

You saw it first... Mike Taylor is working on them. [attachment=2679569:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1427318061.705203.jpg]

[quote name='ctfuzz21' timestamp='1427295130' post='11212483']I was playing and only referencing just how cool that experience was for you, Cota. I'm sure I will be just fine with the stock grinds and options.

What I think is the best part of all this, and maybe I'm misremembering, but didn't all of this start from a donation or a purchase to benefit a charity?[/quote]

Yes! Best part about the whole experience.

cota0429 · March 25, 2015

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Pure745 · March 25, 2015

[quote name='swizbeatz' timestamp='1427282508' post='11211539']
[quote name='TheMoneyShot' timestamp='1427240681' post='11208783']
[quote name='ctfuzz21' timestamp='1427209043' post='11204887']
I could've been very happy never knowing this green dot grind existed, but now that I know I CANT have one, I want it even more.

So, moral of the story; my wife had been right all along. I am a child lol
[/quote]

Us ho's here on the Wrx always want clubs we cannot get our hands on. It drives me crazy too!
[/quote]

It seems more and more these trip goers are getting crazy tour issue gear. That's great and all but doesn't exactly help us out much. I'm going to read through this and if the green dot sounds like what would work for me I will be very dissapointed having read 10x how great it is.

Pure's new 3 wood looks sweet too. Thanks again Nike for highlighting exactly what the rest of us cannot get.
[/quote]

Everyone had their chance.. Cota bought an Oven trip raffle ticket off the BST, asked the right questions, and now is reaping the rewards :tongue: All of his stuff really has nothing to do with any WRX involvement.