Nike Engage Wedges

[Lesmond]

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1124531-nike-engage-wedges/

 

[ZBigStick]

The black on the back is hideous. Much like TaylorMade realized before releasing their ATV wedges.

 

This year's Nike woods, irons and putters look great. The wedges, not so much.

 

[GC70]

[quote name='Illest' timestamp='1421813425' post='10788203']Am I the only one that isn't 100% sold on the rusting look?

Are these going to come out in anything other than "raw" ?[/quote]

Just Raw

[Pure745]

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1421810106' post='10787885']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1421807190' post='10787521']I still don't know what ones to get?
50,54,58?
52-58?
54-58?
51-55-59?
53-57?
After that then do I want SQ, DS, TS?[/quote]
Same Problem I'm facing when/if I decide to buy them.
52/58 Square?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 DS?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 TS?
Ugh...options!
[/quote]

When, bro. The Nike guys at the Oven were raving about these things.. after holding TW's and looking at these, no doubt I'm going to try them. They are raw, the grinds look functional, and they look great from address. Not much else I really care about in a wedge.

[Illest]

[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1421853361' post='10790173']
[quote name='Illest' timestamp='1421813425' post='10788203']Am I the only one that isn't 100% sold on the rusting look?

Are these going to come out in anything other than "raw" ?[/quote]

Just Raw
[/quote]

I guess I can suck it up.

[wldchld22]

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1421810106' post='10787885']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1421807190' post='10787521']I still don't know what ones to get?
50,54,58?
52-58?
54-58?
51-55-59?
53-57?
After that then do I want SQ, DS, TS?[/quote]
Same Problem I'm facing when/if I decide to buy them.
52/58 Square?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 DS?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 TS?
Ugh...options!
[/quote]

Right? No interest in anything higher than 58?

I think I'm going 57TS and 61DS. I have the VPC A Wedge.

[shakey]

[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1421853745' post='10790227'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1421810106' post='10787885']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1421807190' post='10787521']I still don't know what ones to get?
50,54,58?
52-58?
54-58?
51-55-59?
53-57?
After that then do I want SQ, DS, TS?[/quote]
Same Problem I'm facing when/if I decide to buy them.
52/58 Square?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 DS?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 TS?
Ugh...options!
[/quote]

When, bro. The Nike guys at the Oven were raving about these things.. after holding TW's and looking at these, no doubt I'm going to try them. They are raw, the grinds look functional, and they look great from address. Not much else I really care about in a wedge.[/quote]
I'll get them eventually I'm sure. The old Oven wedges are still performing nicely right now though.

[shakey]

[quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1421863579' post='10791485'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1421810106' post='10787885']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1421807190' post='10787521']I still don't know what ones to get?
50,54,58?
52-58?
54-58?
51-55-59?
53-57?
After that then do I want SQ, DS, TS?[/quote]
Same Problem I'm facing when/if I decide to buy them.
52/58 Square?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 DS?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 TS?
Ugh...options!
[/quote]

Right? No interest in anything higher than 58?

I think I'm going 57TS and 61DS. I have the VPC A Wedge.[/quote]
Not really. Anything higher than 58 and I tend to start messing shots up. Try to get to cute with it I guess.

[SwooshLT]

Well us wrong-siders only get 3 loft options. ....of course bending is possible. ..

[SwooshLT]

With bounce moderate on lefties, I'll get 52 bent to 53 (square) dual sole 60 bent 59...hmmmm April?

[GMoney76]

I already have a Friday night in April blocked off when the wife and toddler are out of town. Probably in this order but I reserve the option to change my mind:) [attachment=2580823:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1421886758.595926.jpg][attachment=2580827:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1421886776.471375.jpg][attachment=2580829:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1421886785.371767.jpg][attachment=2580831:ImageUploadedByGolfWRX Mobile1421886793.805849.jpg]

[greenknight9]

^amazing

[Yellow Jacket]

Average golfers are going to be super upset when their new wedges start rusting after 1 round.

The bigger issue is that we know rust reduces spin.

[HStokes5]

Red...Blue.... Wedges..... Come on, golf.

[Kylekoz17]

[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1421896721' post='10795077']Average golfers are going to be super upset when their new wedges start rusting after 1 round.

The bigger issue is that we know rust reduces spin.[/quote]

The average golfer won't even realize they are rusting.

And the spin is not an issue. When I removed the finish from my vr forged wedges and oil can vokeys they had better feel and I noticed no difference in spin when they rusted.

[ALEXtheGREAT]

Not going to lie, the look of these wedges are starting to grow on me with each picture I see. Still not enough to kick my Vokey's out of the bag.

[Lesmond]

With bounce moderate on lefties, I'll get 52 bent to 53 (square) dual sole 60 bent 59...hmmmm April?

 

:angry2:

[SwooshLT]

With bounce moderate on lefties, I'll get 52 bent to 53 (square) dual sole 60 bent 59...hmmmm April?

 

:angry2:

 

 

Yeah I know but at least we (lefties) get everything else. ....well except putters of course. ....the decent amount of bounce though has always been handy! So I'll be happy if everything thing gets done correctly the first time .....and what are you doing up?

 

April IS kinda sad too.....

[GC70]

With bounce moderate on lefties, I'll get 52 bent to 53 (square) dual sole 60 bent 59...hmmmm April?

 

:angry2:

 

 

Yeah I know but at least we (lefties) get everything else. ....well except putters of course. ....the decent amount of bounce though has always been handy! So I'll be happy if everything thing gets done correctly the first time .....and what are you doing up?

 

April IS kinda sad too.....

 

Just think of all the left handed balls you get. ;)

 

Lesmond is always up and on here.

 

Sometimes in April we don't even get out!

[SwooshLT]

With bounce moderate on lefties, I'll get 52 bent to 53 (square) dual sole 60 bent 59...hmmmm April?

 

:angry2:

 

 

Yeah I know but at least we (lefties) get everything else. ....well except putters of course. ....the decent amount of bounce though has always been handy! So I'll be happy if everything thing gets done correctly the first time .....and what are you doing up?

 

April IS kinda sad too.....

 

Just think of all the left handed balls you get. ;)

 

Lesmond is always up and on here.

 

Sometimes in April we don't even get out!

 

I'm going out this morning. ...low 70's. ..temp and score hopefully! Lol

 

They still making those balls? Any in VOLT?

[Paranorml]

[quote name='SwooshLT' timestamp='1421883096' post='10793561']
With bounce moderate on lefties, I'll get 52 bent to 53 (square) dual sole 60 bent 59...hmmmm April?
[/quote]

Exactly what I'm going to do! Looking forward to seeing these in some of the pro bags soon.

[Minarets]

Which one would be more versatile for varrying turf conditions? I'm likely to play soft thicker rough, with wet conditions or dry, thin grass where the ground is hard as a rock.

[wldchld22]

[quote name='shakey' timestamp='1421880958' post='10793345']
[quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1421863579' post='10791485'][quote name='shakey' timestamp='1421810106' post='10787885']
[quote name='MNNikeGuy' timestamp='1421807190' post='10787521']I still don't know what ones to get?
50,54,58?
52-58?
54-58?
51-55-59?
53-57?
After that then do I want SQ, DS, TS?[/quote]
Same Problem I'm facing when/if I decide to buy them.
52/58 Square?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 DS?
50 Sq, 54 TS, 58 TS?
Ugh...options!
[/quote]

Right? No interest in anything higher than 58?

I think I'm going 57TS and 61DS. I have the VPC A Wedge.[/quote]
Not really. Anything higher than 58 and I tend to start messing shots up. Try to get to cute with it I guess.
[/quote]

Last year the 57 TS was great for everything except when I short sided myself and needed to really get the ball up in the air. I brought my 60DS back from the garage and bent it open.

I know that feeling. The 60 would always tempt me too much to try a "Philly Mick" shot constantly. I had to keep myself very disciplined in which wedge is for what shots. I mean how else does a WRX'er deal with an open slot in the bag? Gotta fill it with a club right?

[wldchld22]

[quote name='Minarets' timestamp='1421947693' post='10797833']
Which one would be more versatile for varrying turf conditions? I'm likely to play soft thicker rough, with wet conditions or dry, thin grass where the ground is hard as a rock.
[/quote]

Hard ground means you want less bounce since digging won't be an issue.

[Minarets]

[quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1421960475' post='10799231']
[quote name='Minarets' timestamp='1421947693' post='10797833']
Which one would be more versatile for varrying turf conditions? I'm likely to play soft thicker rough, with wet conditions or dry, thin grass where the ground is hard as a rock.
[/quote]

Hard ground means you want less bounce since digging won't be an issue.
[/quote]

Right but will that hurt me in thick wet conditions? Is there a happy medium?

[PThomas]

Sorry if covered but didn't sift through. Is the black pvd or paint?

[wldchld22]

[quote name='Minarets' timestamp='1421969245' post='10800027']
[quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1421960475' post='10799231']
[quote name='Minarets' timestamp='1421947693' post='10797833']
Which one would be more versatile for varrying turf conditions? I'm likely to play soft thicker rough, with wet conditions or dry, thin grass where the ground is hard as a rock.
[/quote]

Hard ground means you want less bounce since digging won't be an issue.
[/quote]

Right but will that hurt me in thick wet conditions? Is there a happy medium?
[/quote]

It might and might not. In thick rough I like to get very steep and catch the ball as clean as possible so a low bounce is nice for me. Feels like a scalpel.

The happy medium would be the standard grind but you would have to evaluate your own wedge game to determine the lofts and grinds you want.

For me the toe sweep is the most versatile but I never play those super dry Texas like conditions where it is like hitting concrete. When I played during the winter in Texas with my buddy I found the Toe Sweep wasn't great for full shots when your hitting off of concrete like dirt.

[shakey]

[quote name='Minarets' timestamp='1421969245' post='10800027'][quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1421960475' post='10799231']
[quote name='Minarets' timestamp='1421947693' post='10797833']
Which one would be more versatile for varrying turf conditions? I'm likely to play soft thicker rough, with wet conditions or dry, thin grass where the ground is hard as a rock.
[/quote]

Hard ground means you want less bounce since digging won't be an issue.
[/quote]

Right but will that hurt me in thick wet conditions? Is there a happy medium?[/quote]
I think the Square would fit varying conditions the best. Followed by the Toe Sweep.

Toe Sweep is awesome from bunkers and thick rough. I never tried the TS in wet conditions. I had the X3X TS, but dumped it and went back to my VR Forged 58 Std sole.

[patrick421]

[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1421896721' post='10795077']
Average golfers are going to be super upset when their new wedges start rusting after 1 round.

The bigger issue is that we know rust reduces spin.
[/quote]

Not sure if you are being sarcastic or not but rust has zero impact on spin. This has been covered too many times to count on this site.

[Yellow Jacket]

[quote name='Kylekoz17' timestamp='1421901429' post='10795511']
[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1421896721' post='10795077']Average golfers are going to be super upset when their new wedges start rusting after 1 round.

The bigger issue is that we know rust reduces spin.[/quote]

The average golfer won't even realize they are rusting.

And the spin is not an issue. When I removed the finish from my vr forged wedges and oil can vokeys they had better feel and I noticed no difference in spin when they rusted.
[/quote]
On your first point, that certainly may be.

But it's a scientific fact that rusted wedges spin less. Indeed, it's likely just a placebo effect since removing an oil can finish shouldn't affect feel.