Nike SQ Sumo Irons (pic)

[pjammer13]

I love Nike stuff and actually have quite a few Nike clubs still in the closet but between the IC putters and this mess, oh my. I think they are probably IMO 1 of the top 5 or 6 ugliest irons I have ever seen. God please let the new Slingshots be forged!!!!

 

 

CP

[cplof]

IMO the problem for most people is not the overall look of this but the swoosh on it. Sorry had to say it, but some guys are freaking out about something they have never seen in person nor have played it.

Agreed. If it was Titleist everyone would be rejoicing.

 

But they wouldnt. Nike needs to release the split cavs

[me7777]

Damn things will probably fly off the racks. Hopefully, my brand, Macgregor, is going the "new" way and coming out with a 2008 line that looks more like a golf club and not a toy.

[kratt11]

Uh, sorry, swoosh, or no swoosh, those are plain ugly. Callaway Fusion's now have some competition. :russian_roulette:

 

i agree! i don't care if callaway, TM, titleist, etc. is on the back of that cavity. After looking at the pic i think i just puked in my mouth

[Ducky]

Nike needs to release the split cavs...

This I can agree on.

[texcrom]

I'd happily play the more attractive Nike clubs, if I had the game for them.

 

I'm confused by the major OEMs' GI iron designs in general. I play brightly colored shovels out of necessity, not preference, and they just keep churning out these plastic-badged monstrosities that scream out "I AM A MASSIVELY INCOMPETENT GOLFER!!!" to anyone who looks at my bag.

 

Is modern science incapable of shifting COG locations without making irons that look like a box of McDonald's french fries? Is it a physics thing? Does OSHA orange have a higher MOI than more tasteful colors, like friggin' chrome, for instance? Everything remotely easy to hit is bloody enormous and humiliatingly ugly. I feel like a fat chick buying underwear whenever I go to Edwin Watts. Gives me another reason to practice, I guess.

 

This is the single best post I think I've ever seen on this board. With the exception of the MX-25s and the Ping G5s/10s (which are borderline, at best), I can't think a single GI iron that doesn't incorporate stupid colors. I understand why, I suppose, since the guiding logic seems to be that people who are new to the game will want "cool" looking stuff, but come on... some of us aren't new to the game, have good taste in stuff, and are still bad enough that we rely on our shovels to help us out. It would be nice if someone else could cater to us.

 

Mizuno MX series?

 

Anyway, I play the Sumo driver and think it might be the best driver i have ever played.

 

If I could find a new set of the forged blades, I would probably snag them, and would consider the CCI Forged. Both of these irons, especially the blades, really appeal to me.

 

The new Nike wedges look good, but I prefer forged wedges (Mizuno or Callaway), with the exception of a couple of Vokeys that I have had for some time.

 

So Nike has some very solid equipment, in my opinion.

 

However, this iron, along with the putters on the previous post, leads one to believe that there is a disconnect somewhere in the R&D / Development department at Nike.

[smart.nx]

God please let the new Slingshots be forged!!!!

That would be awesome. The Sumo Irons could replace the Slingshot OSS and the new forged Slingshot could replace the CCI Cast. I'm just dreaming. :russian_roulette:

[rurella]

I sure hope they play better than they look.

 

I can't think of a more hideous looking iron, absolutely fugly!

[SnapHooker_307]

I'd happily play the more attractive Nike clubs, if I had the game for them.

 

I'm confused by the major OEMs' GI iron designs in general. I play brightly colored shovels out of necessity, not preference, and they just keep churning out these plastic-badged monstrosities that scream out "I AM A MASSIVELY INCOMPETENT GOLFER!!!" to anyone who looks at my bag.

 

Is modern science incapable of shifting COG locations without making irons that look like a box of McDonald's french fries? Is it a physics thing? Does OSHA orange have a higher MOI than more tasteful colors, like friggin' chrome, for instance? Everything remotely easy to hit is bloody enormous and humiliatingly ugly. I feel like a fat chick buying underwear whenever I go to Edwin Watts. Gives me another reason to practice, I guess.

I understand what you are talking about. If you ever get a chance, try the Ben Hogan Apex Edge irons that are in my sig. They can be had for very cheap on ebay right now. I had a set of g5's, and I truly think that the Apex Edge's are easier to hit. The feel is amazing, and best of all, they really don't look like an extreme game improvement club. When someone sees them, they really do look like a players club, but they are not. Give these a try and you won't have to be known as a massively incompetent golfer to anyone.

[TRAV1]

Only one pic (thanks for the post, I haven't gotten my issue yet), so I will reserve judgment until I can see more of them. Reminds me of the Cleveland irons.

 

P.S. The whole "throwing up in my mouth" thing is getting beaten to death. :russian_roulette:

[pjammer13]

just another thought from a Nike guy, I have been so disappointed with alot of their recent releases. The drivers and FW's have been nice, even the SUMO2 if you can get past the sound and I did sort of also like the Unitized Retro. But the SUMO irons unless they perform wicked well are just fugly. Now the CCI Forged were quite eye pleasing but just didn't perform well for me and the CCI Cast were a combo of both to me, not good looking and felt well didn't feel if you "feel" me. I just don't get were Nike is going with some of this stuff. I will also add this, is it some sort of rule that a GI club most be hideous looking? Not just Nike either, the TM Burner irons from Japan may be uglier than these SUMO irons. Lastly, as a former owner of both Split and Full Cavity Protos, why can't Nike release something like that?!?!?! I asked this once and got the CCI's are based on the Splits...................yea about as much as my game is based on Tiger's!!!

 

CP

[jcgrcya]

I just wish Nike and others would do a better job of hiding the game improvement technology of their clubs. They seem to be going the other direction.

[Klubster]

All I can say is that Nike must have gotten a hell of a deal on yellow paint. Get a set of those, a SQ driver and a yellow bag and you are set to go.

[mctim]

I dislike any type of badge/inserts in cavities. :russian_roulette: Add these to the list.

[ColinMB]

I thought the golf industry was starting to move away from the 'Fisher Price' look? Thank the golf gods I have Mizuno to fall back on for irons. This feels like a step backwards to me. Just because a club is game improvement, does it have to -scream- 'Hey! Look at me and my bright plastic innards! I can't hit a thing!'

 

Maybe it's just a knee jerk reaction because I *am* a huge Nike Golf fan, and this feels like a let down. The 2007 SUMO/SUMO2 was a sleeper hit of 2007. For 2008 the drivers/hybrids look like they will be very hot, and then this release of a Cleveland Gold wannabe.

 

+EDIT+ Actually, in hindsight, I think they'd be -ok- if the yellow insert was black. That would probably mute the obnoxious factor considerably.

[csiachos]

I have no comments on what nike is trying to achieve. They can make player irons or high handicapper irons, who cares? What does bother me is that they are making visually UGLY equipment . I mean, who is looking at these products and saying, "Boy, that hunter green looks GOOD!", or "Man, these irons look kinda plain, let's spruce them up a bit by placing a yellow Bic razor in the cavity and call it a shock absorber." What the hell. They have made 2 sets of good-looking iron sets-the forged blades(which I play) and the tour combo set(and this one is suspect).

[Blackanvil58]

When are the sumo irons going to be available?

[eggs]

I sure hope they play better than they look.

 

I can't think of a more hideous looking iron, absolutely fugly!

 

Absolutely dead right. I'd rather stick my bits in a food processor than have those in my bag.

 

Their blades and wedges are sublimely elegant and the original Pro Combo set was smart too; the rest of their clubs, without any exception that I am aware of, are the most rancid looking clubs in existence anywhere (afaik!).

 

(Callaway are second... and I own some of them!).

[NikeProto]

Guys/Gals:

 

One thing we have to understand is a lot of recent releases with the exception of the two "Tour" Models coming out are for the Game Improvment segment. That segment generates a lot of movment for most OEMS. "G.I's" are designed to first enjoy the game of golf. More forgiving sets of irons help in better striking of the golf ball, yeilding better scores, at least we hope. After "joe-smow" starts ejoying the game, he/she can move into a more advanced set of irons. Most of us on GW, BSG, etc probably overlook and critisize new G.I sets (theres nothing wrong with that) without realizing that there game us much more advanced making these set unusable by most. It's only a matter of time before information/pictures are posted on this site for more advanced players, YOU WILL NOT be dissapointed......... well for most of you, that is............

 

NP

 

 

 

now go play some golf.

[Ducky]

It's only a matter of time before information/pictures are posted on this site for more advanced players, YOU WILL NOT be dissapointed...

Oh you tease!

 

:russian_roulette:

[jaemcsd]

Look better than the G10 next to it and the new TaylorMades. Black would look better than the yellow (black sharpie maybe?), but they are not that bad. Irons always look better in person anyway. Relax.

[dispatch096]

could be worse.

[jaemcsd]

Some better pics:

 

http://www.iseekgolf.com/news/6564-nike-go...s-sq-sumo-irons

[billybaroo]

Looks aside, that $1,000 MSRP quoted, if accurate, may doom this set. Why would spend that much when the BB, G10, and I'm sure several other UGI options exist for several hundred dollars less?

[HipCheck]

If I cared about Nike products, I'd probably be disappointed. ;)

[Arsilon2]

Nike needs to release the split cavs...

This I can agree on.

 

 

They did. CCI forged.

[Arsilon2]

Looks aside, that $1,000 MSRP quoted, if accurate, may doom this set. Why would spend that much when the BB, G10, and I'm sure several other UGI options exist for several hundred dollars less?

 

 

Im thinking that translates to 799$ MAP

[Arsilon2]

I'd happily play the more attractive Nike clubs, if I had the game for them.

 

I'm confused by the major OEMs' GI iron designs in general. I play brightly colored shovels out of necessity, not preference, and they just keep churning out these plastic-badged monstrosities that scream out "I AM A MASSIVELY INCOMPETENT GOLFER!!!" to anyone who looks at my bag.

 

Is modern science incapable of shifting COG locations without making irons that look like a box of McDonald's french fries? Is it a physics thing? Does OSHA orange have a higher MOI than more tasteful colors, like friggin' chrome, for instance? Everything remotely easy to hit is bloody enormous and humiliatingly ugly. I feel like a fat chick buying underwear whenever I go to Edwin Watts. Gives me another reason to practice, I guess.

 

This is the single best post I think I've ever seen on this board. With the exception of the MX-25s and the Ping G5s/10s (which are borderline, at best), I can't think a single GI iron that doesn't incorporate stupid colors. I understand why, I suppose, since the guiding logic seems to be that people who are new to the game will want "cool" looking stuff, but come on... some of us aren't new to the game, have good taste in stuff, and are still bad enough that we rely on our shovels to help us out. It would be nice if someone else could cater to us.

 

 

These are two really interesting quotes and I can certainly understand where you guys are coming from. Basically youre saying ``How come the good players get all the good looking clubs?`` I think part of it has to do with the construction of the club. A cast club can maintain its strength while spread over a greater area much better than a forged club can. I dont believe that you could design something like the slingshot or G10 in a forged iron. The club would not be able to maintain it`s shape and consistency. Also, you have the issue of cost. The forging process and the forging foundries are more expensive than the casting process....and now the bright color issue. Many of these big companies have huge marketing prowess and they are pressured to come out with something new. Nike has invested a lot of money in the SQ and Sumo brand names. They feel as though there is positive recognition in the sumo and sasquatch lines so they will continue to use those names and those colors. Part of me thinks that it is fun to add some `spice` to the golf industry and part of me feels as though there should be more of a traditional side to things. I do agree that most major OEM`s underestimate the average golfer and think that they are looking for something with bright colors as opposed to something that will work. Theres my take and I apologize for the multiple postings....wont do it again!

[jaemcsd]

Looks aside, that $1,000 MSRP quoted, if accurate, may doom this set. Why would spend that much when the BB, G10, and I'm sure several other UGI options exist for several hundred dollars less?

 

In the stores they will be 699 steel & 899 gph. Same that OSS were and most others are as well.

[dukesweb]

Is NIKE just trying to market to the under 25 crowd with all of the ugly, in-your-face color schemes? I bet my 10 year old neighbor would play 'em. NIKE="glitz"