LIVE Q&A w/ NIKE GOLF - Feb 7, 2013 - Read the Transcripts

[swanry30]

i've had this window open on my computer for four hours so the same questions may have been asked... however

>through your custom department are you able to swing weight either the tour or performance drivers at sub 45" lengths - i.e. d3 at 44.5"?

>will tips be available to the public? if not will there be an option to purchase shafts only?

>what changes were made to the acoustics of the 20XI balls? speaking for myself - the best ball last year in performance, yet i didn't play it because of the sound/feedback...

>will there be a change to the combo/players cavity iron in 2013?

>with the addition of players like rory - how do you plan on selling equipment vs. apparel. saying this because the athletes bring such a focus to the apparel and perhaps less to the hard goods.

[BILLYMALOOLY]

Will the shafts be a made for shaft or a real deal shaft ? and congrats on one of the best looking lines in golf today!

[Hendu24]

Can't wait for the release of the Covert line, I've spent too much time already testing it out.

The new Nike Golf website only offers the new Covert line, I know the previous Nike lines have been a success as well. Will those previous line be offered on the site in the future?

Thank you!

#TeamNike

[Brianbigoats]

[size=4]How does the cavity not create arodynamic drag whic in turn will slow down club head speed?[/size]
[size=4]it kind of looks as though the cavity would creat an area of t[color=#222222]urbulence [/color][/size]
[size=4][color=#222222]Is the weight distribution effected by the cavity? [/color][/size]

[novakjrp1]

Why, in your opinion, have the PGA staffers been slow to transition to the Covert fairway woods? Many more VR Pro Ltd. fairways than Covert it seems!

[rgk5]

[quote name='BILLYMALOOLY' timestamp='1360086830' post='6367553']
Will the shafts be a made for shaft or a real deal shaft ? and congrats on one of the best looking lines in golf today!
[/quote]

Billy, the shafts are "real deal", not made for variants.

[jeffhimself]

Thank you for the opportunity Nike and GolfWRX.

My question is, having adjustable lofts achievable, do you think the progression in golf will be to have 1 driver, 1 fairway and 1 hybrid that can adjust on the fly based on the shot required and replace carrying 2-4 fairways/hybrids?

Thanks!

[dslatt33]

Did Nike golf take a hit when Rory switched from his Method putter to his trusty Titleist putter in the middle of a tournament last month?

And secondly, why isn't Tiger playing the new Nike Covert driver this year?

[scottvw13]

[quote name='jeffhimself' timestamp='1360088377' post='6367697']
Thank you for the opportunity Nike and GolfWRX.

My question is, having adjustable lofts achievable, do you think the progression in golf will be to have 1 driver, 1 fairway and 1 hybrid that can adjust on the fly based on the shot required and replace carrying 2-4 fairways/hybrids?

Thanks!
[/quote]

Rules of golf prohibit adjusting mid round

[WHC888]

Possibility of doing NIKEiD on NIKE Golf shoes?? especially on TW13!!

[moonshine]

Love the Covert name, and since it is a Covert Q&A here it goes: I'm still a bit skeptical about adjustable clubs. Maybe I'm old school and mentally seem to play better with glued stuff. I really like the look of the new Covert line. How much can this adjustable sleeve, which seems the be all say all, help the lower hdcp golfer?

I too am also curious about ordering at a shorter length and proper SW for my game. Last question, when testing obviously you don't have competitors new stuff to compare against, so what drives the performance factor? Is barely beating last years stuff good enough for your design team?

Thanks, can't wait to try clubs AND ball.

edit: Our Nike rep told me goal is to have TW switch by Masters. Also told me custom length was fine to order but did not confirm SW...hence the question again above!

[SvenS3]

What Shaft Upgrades will be available (Name and up charge, please :-) ) ? And when they could been purchased or custom fitted.

Thanks Nike for doing this

[TheMoneyShot]

Can you please reconsider bumping the release date up for your new forged wedges that are coming out? Those things are beautiful!!!!

[3 piece]

What in the world made you go with a cavity back driver? I love it but give us an idea of the research path. Was it the original direction or was it a turn off of the orginal path?

[Tiger's # 1]

With the new Covert driver giving many players lower spin rates did any of your tour players increase the loft on the Covert in comparison to their previous driver? If so, is this something you think people can expect when making the switch to the Covert driver?

[Tiger's # 1]

What are Tiger's reasons or concerns for not making the switch to the Covert driver or the 20xi ball? Do you forsee him making the switch?

[kuslamb]

I notice several PGA guys playing VRS forged cavity back 2 irons instead of hybrids - Any thoughts on making a true driving iron like some of your competitors out there?

[ReinyDays]

what was the inspiration for the cavity back driver? is there science behind it having better ball speeds then more traditional drivers? also will rory have his own clothing line in Nike like Tiger does

[PureShot6]

What clubs are Rory McIlroy using and what shafts are in his clubs. Also why did he swith from the black/yellow multicompound to black/white. Do you ever see him going back to the black/yellow. Thank you for your time.

[jegg]

For last year and the list looks similar for 2013... I must be honest, the custom fitting options in both the reps assortment and fitting carts was awful.
Is there any discussion on going back to a better demo program with more options for custom fitting accounts? I realize stock sales are the bulk of the product sales but it's difficult to show consumers how great your products/custom department actually are with such limited choices. To be more specific in 2012 there were 3 driver shafts in 1 flex and zero options for FW woods and hybrids.

I have heard the new flex loft tips will be available and I do hope it's true as that would help with above as well...

Thanks for taking the time answering all these questions

[3 piece]

Was the design of the "cavity" more for performance or looks? was it a little of both? I like the "Driver vs Alien" look.

[Mizgoodie]

I was wondering if the new covert irons are replacing the vrs forged.. As an iron that really took off in 2012 as a great performer, does the new covert iron sort of cover the handicap range and players look of the vrs forged... is the vrs forged going away?

[Pure716]

Thank you to GolfWRX and Nike for this opportunity!

My question is a little off; revolving the method putters. I have tried the Method 001 countless times and found it to be the truest rolling putter I have used. With that being said why do you feel the benefit would be to have a polymer insert vs a standard tuna milling for a premium putter line? What benefits come from the Polymer that I can not find in a traditional milled putter? Could I expect to see a traditional milled method in the future?

PS: If you would like to back up your claims I'd be more than happy to test your theories

[jon12]

Was there ever a thought to make the weight at the sole of the club adjustable in the covert driver? This way players could dial-in their favored swingweight.

Thanks,
Jonathan

[jon12]

Did your new players have a lot of influence in the overall aesthetics in this years line-up? thanks, Jonathan

[3 piece]

Will you be offering any trial packs of the Vapor One RZN

[scratchskier]

Will satin pro combo and blade sets be released?

Will you sell hosel tip/sleeves? How can we get the small ferrules for the drivers so we can reshaft?

[Ace32]

Method putters with more weight around 350 grams

[yoder9339]

List of custom shafts available for covert driver & fairway woods. Will adaptor tips be sold separately?

[jon12]

Will covert adapters be made readily available? Thanks jonathan