Nike has a plan where consumers can trade in their drivers beginning march. The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. A covert cavity back design spreads weight to the heel and toe for maximum forgiveness while the flybeam structure creates a stable body and flexible face. Nike has unveiled the sq machspeed as their newest game improvement driver, it has an interchangeable shaft that also makes the lie, loft and club face angle adjustable. The full manufacturers warranty from nike is only valid when the nike sq machspeed black driver square is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. This driver is nuts and is going to be in my bag for a while. Nike have always been first at destroying traditional barriers in design of sports products, and with this driver it was all about reducing the amount of drag a driver head generates so more speed and therefore distance can be achieved. The new nike sq machspeed driver however seems to have taken the concept 1step furtherand that is by incorporating improved aerodynamics throughout the golf swing not only on certain spots of the downswing.
I asked bob mccurdy, a 14 handicap who plays a nike ignite driver, to test out the sq during two rounds. Find great deals on ebay for nike sasquatch driver and nike sasquatch sumo driver. I really think they should have been deemed illegal because they are so ugly. Explaining the list of conforming drivers and illegal drivers. Woods upped the loft on his nike dymo 380 prototype driver to 10. Sep 30, 2009 the new nike sq machspeed driver however seems to have taken the concept 1step furtherand that is by incorporating improved aerodynamics throughout the golf swing not only on certain spots of the downswing. The standard dymo saw nike drop the lurid yellow of the sq range in favor of matt black and grays. Fitting messageevery golfer wants more distance and accuracy. New sq sumo 5000 geometry allows you to hit it long and straight, or shape it like the games best players. Nike sq dymo fairway wood 3 wood 15 degree used golf club.
Nike lady dymo 2 driver ladies adjustable golf club sq 460cc str8 fit. Since their introduction of the str8fit hosel, nike golf pushed adjustable club technology forward, allowing golfers to adjust loft, face, and lie angles. The nike sq sumo 5000 driver the alltitanium nike sq sumo 5000 features updated body shaping to raise its moi to 5000 gcm, resulting in greater distance and forgiveness on offcenter hits designed with new variable weight shafts 55 73 grams which further contribute to. Since i started using the sq my drives are much more consistent. Nike seemed to create more spin and once or twice seemed to stab skyward losing at least 30 metres to shot. The nike sumo is the next in the line of nike s popular sasquatch brand of drivers.
Helpful links help desk my account track recent order shipping info payment. It wasnt the straightest driver on the market as they claim as i found i hit it further left than the nike. Nikes 460cc sasquatch sq 460 is a round titanium driver featuring a low center of gravity and large and deep beta titanium face. You can watch a video of nike golf president bob woods mea culpa here. They have a recall program now and new drivers will have a. Too often, the average amateur with a 3wood in their hand feels the unnecessary urge to scoop under the ball through a series of accidental body motions that contort even the simplest golf swing. You might hit your drives 12 yards further says wood. While this was a huge improvement on the previous generations, it was still some way from being anything more than moderately good looking. Fitting message every golfer wants more distance and accuracy. All sq dymo and sq dymo2 drivers are engineered from the ground up with the express purpose of optimizing the launch and spin by loft.
The alltitanium nike sq sumo 5000 features updated body shaping to raise its moi to 5000 gcm. The driver was an offspring of nikes original sasquatch line, which debuted in 2005 and was played at that time, quite successfully, by tiger. The nexti titanium construction is thinner and lighter for improved velocity of the golf ball. Nike sq sumo 5000 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Nike lady dymo 2 driver ladies adjustable golf club sq. They provide pictures of the differences between the conforming and nonconforming drivers. The nike sq machspeed black driver is a nice new offering from nike that has provided some significant improvements in the nike driver lineup and clearly shows that nike is quickly stepping up their dedication and innovation in golf technology. May 08, 2008 if the driver does not have a small o between the name and modlel its the con conforming club so itshould look like this. Nike sq dymo driver nike golf creates a transformational new driver for golfers who want to control their own destiny off the tee just like the pros do nikes str8fit technology, the first of its kind, is already a multiple winner on the pga tour. No matter your skill level, we recommend a driver that is properly fit to your swing. The nike sq machspeed driver looks set to continue nikes domination of the square driver market which saw their square driver technology capture two majors in 2009. Took the nike sq driver up to the driving range when i got it and was smashing balls left and right and not at all straight.
Get the best deal for nike titanium head golf clubs from the largest online selection at. Nike sq dymo2 driver discount prices for golf equipment. The ability to pick the ideal shaft as well as the appropriate head setup enables a player to, as nike boasts, correct some of the most devastating hooks and slices. Read on to see what i thought of the driver that wasnt used to win the 2006 open championship. The nike sq dymo str8fit to give it its full moniker takes the looks to a new level. Get a great deal on your new or used nike driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. Nike sq machspeed black driver square discount golf world.
Nike golf issues recall of sumo2 drivers clubs, hot topics the. The nike sasquatch aka the sq has a low and deep cg for high initial launch and more carry yardage. Nike vapor fly driver maximum launch designed with a symmetrical cshape head. The 2011 continuation of nike golfs sq machspeed series takes on a new look and raises its standard for feel and performance. Nike drivers use advanced and innovative designs to deliver maximum performance. Aug 25, 2011 the nike sq machspeed black driver is a nice new offering from nike that has provided some significant improvements in the nike driver lineup and clearly shows that nike is quickly stepping up their dedication and innovation in golf technology.
Nike golf announced last week that some of its squareshaped drivers had excessive characteristic time which means that the drivers stayed in contact with the ball too long. Mitsubishi rayon diamana sasquatch regular flex graphite shaft. We will match any internet authorized dealers best price on the nike sq machspeed black driver square. The dymo was on average 8 yards longer with all 3 golfers and ballspeed averages were 6 mph faster with the dymo str8 fit compared to the r9. How do you knowif a nike sasquatch driver is illegal. They have a recall program now and new drivers will have a usga conforming mark on them. Well that is the theory at leastwe have of course not wind tunnel tested this thing yet to see the results but justin leonard. Unfollow nike sasquatch driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Most clubs still come off the rack with mitsubishi rayon gra. I felt it was lacking in distance and i was hitting it straight left. The sq machspeeds design is based on aerodynamics that will allow golfers to hit the ball further and straighter from the tee. The nike dymo str8 fit was consistently longer than the taylormade r9. Nike golf issues recall of sumo2 drivers clubs, hot. Browse all golf drivers for right or lefthanded golfers from cobra, taylormade, ping, nike and more.
Aug 05, 2009 the nike dymo str8 fit was consistently longer than the taylormade r9. Nike golf president bob wood has announced that nike has been selling drivers which are illegal according to the usga regulations. Deepfaced profile and rounded nike powerbow design offer the best in performance options while the high moi offers maximum forgiveness on offcenter hits. Find great deals on ebay for nike sumo sq driver and nike sq sumo 2 driver. I couldnt believe my eyes and have since checked the japanese nike website and it is listed picture, although i cant access the actual club specs for some reason as im logging in from australiait seems locked for some reason unless youre in japan. I used to play a lot of golf and i like my old titleist 975d driver because i could hit it very long. Get a great deal with this online auction for golf clubs presented by property room on behalf of law enforcement or public agency client. Performance is maximized in every loft by varying multiple specifications from lie angle, to moi and cg placement, to overall head size and face depth. Ive been using the nike sq 460 since xmas, and it has revolutionised my driving, i used to be wey wey right with my clevelend launcher 460.
I had that until the shaft was broken recently and i decided to buy a new driver. Nike has been selling illegal sumo sq square drivers. I am now wondering who blew the wistle on nike golfs driver, probably callaway since their fti square driver is short and sucks. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The original nike sumo 460 was the 2006 winner of golf digests editors choice award which was quite a feat since most thought it would be difficult to improve on the original sq. It was a good price and i was really struggling to do anything with my titleist 983k. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. The nike sq sumo 5000 driver the alltitanium nike sq sumo 5000 features updated body shaping to raise its moi to 5000 gcm, resulting in greater distance and forgiveness on offcenter hits designed with new variable weight shafts 55 73 grams which further contribute to providing consistent, long, straight driver distance. The nike sumo is the next in the line of nikes popular sasquatch brand of drivers. I took some leg work for me to get mine and i would do it again in a heart beat if something happened to mine.
List of conforming drivers and illegal drivers in golf. They were also the first company to bring a cavityback driver to market with their covert driver. Does anyone know what exactly is illegal about the nike. The official equipment manufacturer for golf superstar tiger woods, nike, makes illegal drivers such as the xface, ignite and sq. Nike sasquatch sumo 5000 driver discount golf world.
Not all golf drivers conform to pga regulations, but that doesnt mean that you cant use an illegal golf driver while you are playing casually. Design and technology building upon the rather successful nike ignite, the sasquatch has a lot in common with tigers previous driver. Nike golf issues recall of sumo2 drivers clubs, hot topics. Zipgolfer may receive a small commission from our partner should you choose to purchase this item. He teed up another ball for comparisons sake and hit precisely the same shot 250plus yards, with a slight fade. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Jon got on particularly well with the product, raving about the look of the head the feel it generated.
Mar 19, 2007 nike golf has been selling illegal drivers, namely the sumo sq square drivers. His first drive with his own driver was a beauty 240 yards straight down the middle. An extremely thin and light crown moves weight down for a higher launch and less spin, yielding even more yardage. Nike has a plan where consumers can trade in their drivers beginning march 26 either through their website or by calling 8006326453.
Nonconforming illegal banned rh wilson triton 9 golf driver. The nike sq 5000 is my first oversized driver and its very forgiving and much better than titleist. So here is a nike sq illegal driver how loud is it lol so this year we have seen already the taylormade m5, m6. With some simple design differences, the machspeed black square driver takes on a more traditional. Nike sq dymo fairway wood 3 wood 15 degree used golf club at globalgolf. Nike golf has been selling illegal drivers, namely the sumo sq square drivers. Get the best deals on nike driver righthanded golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Nike driver for sale in uk 78 secondhand nike drivers. Nike sq driver for sale in uk 64 used nike sq drivers. Golfmagazine ads abound promising a ball that flies too far, drivers that break the rules, and a wedge guaranteed to stop the ball on the. Nov 26, 2015 brilliant my drives are long and straight and i have only been using the sq for 1 week.