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

[TheMoneyShot]

Where can I find one of those tour covert umbrellas? I need it for my Covert Tour staff bag and I cannot find them anywhere.

Thanks

[7D2]

How much time was spent in the design process, and was there pressure to make it red due to the other companies going with colored crowns?

[TheMoneyShot]

Any chance down the road that us mortals will be able to purchase a full club fitting for new clubs at the Oven? Kind of similar to what TM does at their kingdom?

[Boogs2]

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Any chance down the road that us mortals will be able to purchase a full club fitting for new clubs at the Oven? Kind of similar to what TM does at their kingdom?
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+100000000000.

[cwbrion]

Thanks to NIKE for giving us some time here at Golfwrx.

1) Is Nike where you imagined when you truly started into golf @13 years ago?
2) At any point was there any discussion of letting Tiger go after his mishaps?
3) Will there be a TW line of clubs ...I.e. the same clubs he plays.....a la the TW apparel?
4) Will Rory be getting his own apparel line as well?
5) I would also like to know the availability of the tips as has been asked previously.

[bogeyk]

With the NIKE "swoosh" being highly recognizable, why hasn't there been a bigger push to get more Tour players to wear NIKE shoes and possibly apparel? I know Bradley is wearing NIKE shoes, but Adidas and FootJoy seem to dominate footwear usage on Tour.

[steamcorners]

Is there a reason that the non-tour Covert fairways are non-adjustable? IMHO, the adjustability might be more useful for the non-"tour" player...

[ngray734]

Will the lie angle be effected when changing lofts anf face angles like it is with TM's fct? If so how much?

[jonesbr2]

Hi Nike,

Are you using different tips for left handed golfers? If so, are they marked left handed?

Thanks

[schaefer.shaughnessy]

Thanks for taking the time for answering questions for us, always love hearing answers directly from you guys.

Couple of questions

1) any chance we get to see the vr blades in a satin finish?
2) nike id for golf shoes/apparel in the works?
3) big rory fan, any plans for an rm line of equipment/apparel?

[Jacoby]

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Nike allows people to customize some of the most popular shoes and some clothing through Nikeid, but not with golf. Is there plans to open that up to Nike Golf anytime soon?
Are there any plans to make a "driving iron" in the near future, and if so will it be available in Lefty?
Can you release the Method 003 in LH?
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Tony may not remember this as I think he was still with Nicklaus at the time, but NikeiD did have an option for Nike Golf balls. This was back when NikeiD first started, but unfortunately this product was pulled from NikeiD for one reason or another. Remember that NikeGolf does offer some limited golf ball customization, but the last few promos for ball customization have been done through NikeGolf dealers.

[prsgtrman]

Hello from Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. My question is how involved are the pros in the clothing line and shoe line. Do contracts describe how much insignia a pro must wear while competing? Do pros pick out their apparel/outfits for a given day or is it dictated to them? Thanks

[dalillama47]

Hello and welcome. My question is on the Covert drivers. Why did you go away from the compression channel and into a cavity back type driver? What are the benefits in terms of launch, spin, forgiveness, and ball speed?

[csiachos]

Does Nike apparel ever plan on making larger sizes, say for a Big and Tall. I for one, am a very large man, and wear 40x34, and can never wear any Nike pants because the inseam stops at 32". The taller portion of the population would greatly appreciate it!

[Fozcycle]

I currently use the [b]Project X 5.0[/b] shaft for my drivers........Will this shaft be available for the Covert?

[Micrys2]

First off thanks to Nike Golf and WRX for the opportunity to ask these important questions. I will have to tell you I have yet to put into play a nike Driver but I am very excited about the Covert line. Here are a couple of questions I have:

1) Can you tell us a little about the differences between the Preformance and Tour Drivers. We are mostly aware that the Preformance is 460cc and the Tour is 440cc I believe, but what are the other major characteristic differences?

2) Once we heard about the Covert line on WRX we were all excited to see what additional shaft offerings there might be. When visiting your website there does not appear to be much information regarding upgrade shafts. Is there the ability to get this information somewhere?

I have hit both the Preformance and the Tour and they are very nice golf clubs. I think you will do very well with this new line. Congradualtions!!!!

[TheMoneyShot]

Why does your NikeGolf.com website only show the Covert line of golf clubs and not the other clubs in your current line ups?

[3 piece]

Would like to see the distance and spin numbers on the Covert vs VR Pro Limited Edition

[Grim]

Will we be seeing another players iron offering in the near furture, or are you all still pretty happy with the tech in the VR Pro Combo/Blades?

[Kadin 25]

Have you ever considered producing a "pre" junior line of equipment for the very youngest of golf beginners?

Thank you for the time.....Kadin

[Super Tuna]

Aside from the new staff bags, are the rest of the stand/carry bags being refreshed by Nike this year?

[gord6.2]

I appreciate the theory concerning lighter shafts and the corresponding distance gains, but find I am straighter with a heavier shaft . What would happen to the flight characteristics of the 460 cc performance Covert driver if I put in the heavier 60gr. Kuro shaft?

[Goldenhawk]

Will there be an update to the VRS Forged Irons? I loved the VRS Forged, and it's the one iron from Nike that fits my game. Covert Forged Irons perhaps?

[Staav]

I've read much about the new Covert driver in regards of lower spin but have not seen much in depth information about forgiveness. What are some specific attributes to do with the forgiveness of the Covert when hit high, low, or off-center from the sweet spot?

[jegg]

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I currently use the [b]Project X 5.0[/b] shaft for my drivers........Will this shaft be available for the Covert?
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I have seen the list and I do believe that the "Nike" project X shaft is still available through custom at no upcharge. The "real" one is also available but costs more...

[swanry30]

Do you feel snubbed by GOLF DIGEST and the HOT LIST? It seems as if the members on WRX are excited about your product than the magazine... How much weight do you put into their feedback?

[Btheurer]

In regards to the Covert drivers, was red always the only consideration other than black? And how did you decide on the placement/size of the Nike logo on the crown? Can't wait to hit the clubs, thanks

[bushy007]

There alot of good questions so far, some....not so good... Looking forward to the live chat and seeing what the answers will be. Hopefully the members here can make it as enjoyable for the Nike guys as it will be for us, repeat visits will surely be a good thing.

My only point rather than a question relates to the way Nike Golf is marketed and sold in Australia. Will Nike Golf [u][b]PLEASE[/b][/u] do something about the arrangement they currently have with GolfWorld/GolfMart and remedy the atrocious service we as golfers receive from this arrangement??

Every other OEM has their own dividsion here and as such is very well represented. The clowns that stock Nike Golf through whatever exclusive arrangement that exists make life hard for us Australian Nike Golf fans.

Thanks.

[Forrest22]

Will there be any help systems (such as an Android/iOS app) to help you customize the Driver? Will there be any nike golf apps in the future?

[TheMoneyShot]

5 pages of questions for Nike tomorrow. I cannot wait to hear their response to them all.