Why did we need this trend, where every part gets a name like they were the minor characters in dial h for hero. Having won the golf digest editors choice for drivers in 2006, it was no doubt a challenge to improve on the original all titanium sasquatch driver. I currently use a king cobra ti and have a hard time with the bigger drivers. Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 tour square driver discount. The powerbow design of this nike sasquatch sumo driver results in a higher moi, therefore delivering more distance and forgiveness. Set of 7 nike machspeed sq right handed golf club irons 47, 9 a and p. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product.
With some simple design differences, the machspeed black square driver takes on a more traditional. Our years of testing have thrown up nike s drivers as powerful clubs. Our staff took a trip down memory lane to remember all the nike golf equipment produced between then and now. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. But even a multimaterial driver with a graphite shaft doesnt need that many brand names. For instance, japanese models may have greater torque and softer shafts than us models. Aug 29, 2005 the nike sasquatch 460 driver has taken driver club head design in a different direction backwards. Thanks for contacting nike regarding the sumo2 shaft. Nike sq sumo drivers in voorraad voor spoedbestellingen. Nike sq sumo 5900 driver nike sq sumo 5000 driver nike slingshot 4d irons nike sumo irons coming soon 2008 nike sq sumo 5900. Drives were high, going 220230, with a 1520 yard fade not a banana slice. Over the past few months, we have had a chance to have a close look at a lot of clubs in the 2008 line of nike golf equipment. It wasnt the straightest driver on the market as they claim as i found i hit it further left than the nike. First impressions were the driver is huge and felt really headheavy but for a good reason.
The 2011 continuation of nike golfs sq machspeed series takes on a new look and raises its standard for feel and performance. I am a traditionalist at heart, and nike s drivers just always. A very shoutie club is the only way to describe the sound on contact for tee off i honestly didnt think anything would be louder than my alien driver which i got with my first set of clubs it was like a frying pan noise but the nike is like a metal baseball bat hitting against a hollow metal pole the looks on the driving range are interesting but when they see the result of the noise they. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 tour square driver discount golf.
Nike vr pro limited edition fairway wood golf club. Anyone who stuggles to hit fairways should increase the loft of thier driver. Sep 24, 2007 nike s newest super gameimprovement irons, the sq sumo. The nike sasquatch tour is one of the most stable, forgiving drivers on the market today. Once i adjusted to the powerbow and, admittedly, it was easier on the tour version with the smaller powerbow, my confidence grew and this driver is now the one youll find in my bag when my driving needs a little selfesteem boost. 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. Its fizzing ball flight just wants to eat yards and find the fairway. They were also the first company to bring a cavityback driver to market with their covert driver. From the nike sumo 5900 driver to the nike slingshot 4d irons, we have continually been impressed. All 6 of our testers produced alevel performance scores. I am changing it out and wanted to see the numbers on what was in there so i know what to buy as i know what i liked and didnt like about the shaft but i cannot seem to locate these numbers anywhere.
Nike golf issues recall of sumo2 drivers clubs, hot. Its most notable features are a large 460cc head, nike signature powerbow, heelweighted design and high lofts options 8. Nike engineers boast that the nike sq sumo2 5900 pushes push the moment of inertia moi, volume and impact efficiency to the united states golf association limits. The official equipment manufacturer for golf superstar tiger woods, nike, makes illegal drivers such as the xface, ignite and sq.
Apart from whats different visually ill cover that in the looks section, this years vr driver features and upgrade to nike s compression channel technology. The driver is in good condition and im still not sure why he sold it so cheap. The nonconforming version of the driver has a small 460. Aug 09, 2016 nike ignite driver 2004 as used by tiger woods in his early days, this driver featured a nexti titanium face which nike claimed was the hottest and strongest titanium ever created.
Nike golf issues recall of sumo2 drivers clubs, hot topics. Its stateoftheart design and revolutionary geometric science were the driving factors in the construction of a club that produces higher, longer and straighter shots. You still have the big cavity on the underside of the head that is the heart of the covert range. Heres our list of the best golf equipment nike ever made. Nike sasquatch sumo 5000 driver discount golf world. The combo set consists of pocket cavity low irons, for forgiveness, splitcavity midirons, for control and workability, and blade high irons and wedges, for maximum feel. It is the first time i played a 460cc driver and it was much easier to hit than i expected. The driver was an offspring of nikes original sasquatch line, which debuted in 2005 and was played at that time, quite successfully, by tiger. 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. Nike 2006 cci cast irons cci constant weight graphite mitsubishi rayon a,r,s,x 72 77. Feb 26, 2008 a detailed comparison of the new nike sumo 5000 and sumo 2 5900 titanium drivers. Unfollow nike sasquatch driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Set of 7 nike machspeed sq right handed golf club irons 4. Therefore, when choosing your next set of drivers to improve the flight of your ball that also feels ultracomfortable in your hands and allows for enhanced contact on every swing, a nike driver is one of the top options available.
A higher moi reduces twisting on offcenter shots for longer and straighter drives. The result is the straightest, most accurate driver nike has ever made. Nike have maxed out on all the possible limits for size, cor and moi on the sq sumo. In our test the sumo was a joy to hit and performed amazingly. I am looking to get the stock shaft specs from the 2007 nike sumo driver. Great club, some might get turned off by the sound even though it is slightly muted than the normal sumo drivers and by the square head. We didnt immediately warm to this club, and you probably wont either.
The nike sasquatch sumo follows this trend, tying for longest club on test with an average of 302 yards. For awhile i had been using my trustee mizuno mp001 but knew it was time for an upgrade when my friends were hitting drives 5060 yards longer. I would recommend it and it gives you the confidence you need to hit a good score. With the sq sumo2 5900, nike engineers have pushed moi, volume and impact efficiency to the usga limits, all in one club. The sq sumo 4950, from nike, is a large titanium driver the company originally marketed to developing players. Im inclined to label nike the most underrated and under appreciated of the big 5 oems taylormade, callaway, titleist, ping, and nike. However, it looks better, goes better, in fact, pretty much. Set driver at 12 degrees with heavier weight in the back.
The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. First time poster here, glad to be part of some good golf discussion. Since their introduction of the str8fit hosel, nike golf pushed adjustable club technology forward, allowing golfers to adjust loft, face, and lie angles. Nike sq sumo 5000 drivers in voorraad voor spoedbestellingen. See why being square is in and teeing off a sumo can keep your drives in the fairway. The nike sumo is the next in the line of nike s popular sasquatch brand of drivers. I had the stock diamana by mitsubishi rayon stiff shaft in it. No matter your skill level, we recommend a driver that is properly fit to your swing. The nike sq sumo 5000 driver features an updated headshape from the original sq to raise the moi to 5000 gram square centimeter.
Nike sq sumo2 hybrid square clubheads became the main talking point in 2007. The new variable compression channel reportedly increases impact speeds at more spots across the club face. Nike designed its vr pro series irons in only blade form or in a combo set. The nike sasquatch 460 driver has taken driver club head design in a different direction backwards. Why do we have to say nike powerbow geometry puts the center of gravity lower. Recently bought this nike sasquatch sumo 2 5000 driver after a friend of mine got the new taylormade burner.
Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Check out the selection of nike drivers below and find the one that is right for you. From nike golf, fyi, the shaft specs for the stiff shaft on the sumo2 are as follows. Today we will be having a closer look at the nike sumo squared hybrids. 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. Fitting message every golfer wants more distance and accuracy.
A year for change, with nike and callaway releasing their respective sasquatch sumo2 and fti drivers. The nike people were saying this has a higher moi than callaways square driver. Just kept hitting it long and straight unusual for me. The numbers say the nike vr pro driver is impressively and deceptively long. The nike engineers have obviously been hard at work, recently unveiling their new square driver. The nike sq sasquatch sumo 5000 is a superior driver for accuracy, distance, forgiveness and extreme levels of moi moment of inertia. Based on the diagrams, it looks like what nike has tried to do isnt.
Nike s sasquatch sumo2 for super moment of inertia is the first one to reach the market. The launch angle was around 14 and the carry was 260270 which is similiar to my old cobra 440sz so i bought it. Jan 02, 2008 nike sq sumo2 hybrid square clubheads became the main talking point in 2007. Nike asks you to accept cookies for performance, social media and advertising purposes.
I love the control, feel and most of all the sound of this club when you hit it sweetly. The heads of the sasquatch 460 are slightly shallower and deeper than is normal these days, but it works as this pulls the weight low and further back to give a penetrating flight on the ball and a great sound at impact. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. The full manufacturers warranty from nike is only valid when the nike sasquatch sumo 5000 driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. A detailed comparison of the new nike sumo 5000 and sumo 2 5900 titanium drivers.
The goal when purchasing a new driver is to hit longer and straighter golf shots. Sasquatchs larger and lower nike powerbow geometry moves the cg further back and lower that the original sasquatch driver. When it comes to highperformance and technologically advanced sports gear and apparel, there is no bigger name than nike. Tried this out and got fitted at a nike demo day and loved it using a grafalloy pro launch red. Nov 26, 2015 4 out of 5 nike sq sumo 28 march 2007. I am now wondering who blew the wistle on nike golfs driver, probably callaway since their fti square driver is short and sucks. Stock shafts feature progressive weighting where the stiffer shafts are heavier and more flexible shafts are lighter. We will match any internet authorized dealers best price on the nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 square driver.
I think ill try the tour model before i purchase though. The nike sumo irons are relatively offset, and for someone who plays with player irons, this may be visually bothersome and result in the occasional hook. I can drive 300yards on a good shot 1 out of 50 that were off the middle and straight but after 10 drives in the range with the nike sumo 2 all straight and getting a much better roll when ball has landed with confidence was hitting about 280yards on the fairway in the range and gaining confidence. The full manufacturers warranty from nike is only valid when the nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 square driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. Similar designs from callaway and others are hot on its heels. The nike sq sumo irons will be hitting stores near you on november 1, but i had a chance to hit them on a driving range last night in stone. Nikes sq sumo2 was one of the most polarizing clubs in company history.
What made the original great, makes the new sasquatch sumo even better a new nike powerbow geometry results in a higher moi of 4950g cm2 vs. All clubs are preowned japanese models with japanese specifications. The sasquatch is much better than the g5 owned by robert mc donnell. Been looking for a good forgiving driver and may have finally found it in the sumo2 tour driver by nike. I must have had drivers in the last 5 years, decided to get a high lofted sq and sure enough the slice has gone without much drop in distance. Specs nike gd0360001 sasquatch sumo 2 lucky righthanded regular flex driver. Nike 5900, nike sumo 5000 and nike slingshot 4d irons. Nike ignite driver 2004 as used by tiger woods in his early days, this driver featured a nexti titanium face which nike claimed was the hottest and strongest titanium ever created. The 10 best nike golf clubs ever made golf monthly. Received my cobra king f8 driver on tuesday, took it out for a test drive on wednesday nothing like testing a driver on the course. In the standard set, 2, 3 and 4iron have 18, 21 and 24 degrees of loft. Nike sasquatch sumo driver brought this driver of a friend for. Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 square driver discount golf world.
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