Nike Forged Drivers
Nike Forged Drivers
[Apr 27, 2004]
greendg7
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
350cc 10.5 degree
O.K. I won't tell you how far I hit it, who cares? Depends on your swing speed. I can I have above average swing speed and find the 10.5 degree loft is about right, don't get a lower loft unless you seriously can crush it (280 +). The trajectory is low for the loft, the head is a bit heavy and the distance above average. I cut mine down 1/4 inch to lower the swing weight. The grip was also a little to small. However, I have no issue with the feel or sound and the shape of the head is pleasing. Very Good |
[Jan 24, 2004]
coop2cr
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Nike Forged Drivers (350 cc)
I'm not going to say "I'm only 4 feet tall but I hit the ball 380 yards every time straight with this driver" like some people have. I'm also not going to say anything wildly dumb (case in point: this club (which is closed and heel weighted) is "biased towards low and right" Don't base any decisions on any reviews, try the clubs for yourselves. Anyways, I bought this driver in 10.5 degrees of loft with a stiff shaft. I like it because I hit it reasonably far and in play most of the time, and I like the shaft (I feel like I can go at it hard from the top, unlike with other flimsier shafts). I'm finding that I am consistently getting around 240-250 yards (I'm a sophomore on the HS golf team) and hitting the fairway or jut off it with the majority of non-awful swings. Try it out, its a good driver for the money. Customer Service Don't know, but Nike's a pretty good company, child labor aside. Similar Products Used: Cleveland Launcher, Mizuno T-Zoid Forged, Taylor made 580 |
[Jan 23, 2004]
BTPEnterprises
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Nike 275cc
Nike should quit while they still can. The Nike 275cc driver is a joke, everyone i know thinks its a joke and its about time Nike know that its a joke. The feel is shocking, very dull. Its an impossible driver to hit, and i know people who shoot in the 70's and have handicaps in the single digits who find this driver hard to control. I have payed the price of not trying before i buy, but know ive learned a good lesson. I should have just bought a TaylorMade driver and be happy. I highly DONT Recommend this driver. Customer Service Never used it, thank god! Similar Products Used: All of them. |
[Jan 09, 2004]
xxchet22xx
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Nike Forged Titanium Driver - 350cc, 11*
Having a deep-seated fear of large drivers and fairway woods in general, I was reluctant to give up my driving iron. However, I noticed my distance off the tee lagging far behind that of my golfing counterparts. Each had a new driver and I was constantly playing catch-up. So I started to look into a new driver for myself. I tried the Callaway Hawkeye VFT which sets up nicely, sounds good, but I just couldn't get the feel for it. I tested a Taylor Made R540, and as much as I liked it, it was just too expensive. So I finally tried my buddy's Nike and I found a winner. I like the feel, the distance, and the fact that I can actually draw it. While I don't have an agressive swing, this club actually rewards me for keeping it smooth and under control. It's forgiving on off-center hits and gets the ball in play. A much higher percentage of my drives now end up in the fairway in the 250-260 yd range. I even had my first 300+ yd drive with this club. I'm less intimidated by long Par 4s and 5s and it's helped me to play to my strength - short iron play. Give it a shot if the price is right. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: Callaway Hawkeye VFT, Taylor Made R540 |
[Jan 03, 2004]
duffer
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Nike 400
I've been playing a Titleist 975LFE (350cc .83 COR) w/a YS-6 Stiff in it and have had trouble with consistency. The club, when I'm on, had been butter. Unfortunately I've had too many days of late where my swing was not as solid as I wanted. Saw the Nike 400 w/ a Penley ETA shaft on eBay for $80 bucks and figured it was worth a shot. Let me be honest - I wasn't expecting too much but I have been surprised. The club is longer than the LFE (which is equal to the 983E & K in distance)on good hits and significantly more forgiving than any of the Titleists, Pings, or otherwise that I've played. What I also enjoy is that despite being a 400cc club I can honestly work the ball both ways. Now I'm not going to rant about my 300 yard drives - I don't hit 'em that far that often. However I do hit this thing about 280 consistently with the emphasis on consistent. Customer Service none required Similar Products Used: Titleist - 975J, 975LFE, 983K, 983E Ping - TiSI Taylor Made - 360 Callaway - Hawkeye & Pro Series |
[Dec 30, 2003]
avolove
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
nike 350cc
I must make a public apology to the Nike Corp. I tried this club when first came out a couple years ago @ Roger Dunn's indoor testing area. Before even taking a swing I already had a bias against Nike. I took one swing and I thought the club was crap, it had no feel and the sound off the face was terible. I have 4 set of irons,(Mizuno mp-14,Hogan Apex,Cleveland ta-1, Ping Eye 2) and I have 3 drivers,(Cleveland Launcher YS-7,Titleist 975d TT X100,Mizuno Forged TT X100)and I needed a driver to fit my ping irons. I saw the club on sale today for $69 new and being the golf junkie that I am I could not pass up the deal. I hit the club @ the range and was amazed how "long" it was, almost as long as my custom built Cleveland Launcher. I immediately went and played the front nine @ Pelican Hill Golf Club @ even par. I hate to admit it but Nike has a great driver on it's hands. By the way ,I'm have a 2 handicap and can push it 300 when the need calls for it. Customer Service NONE Similar Products Used: OWN Cleveland Launcher 330cc ys-7, Titleist 975d True temper x100,and Mizuno Forged Ti TT X100. |
[Nov 28, 2003]
Andrew
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Nike Forged driver
I thought this driver was unmatchable by any other driver, I know I has got some bad reviews in the past but I think there wrong.It improved my drive by about 35-40 yards,I now hit it about 290-295, Similar Products Used: callaway big bertha II,mizuno blue rage |
[Nov 06, 2003]
pcs
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Nike 400cc Forged Driver
How did Nike make a driver that is 400cc but looks smaller? Well I'm not complaining. I have been a long time fan of Titleist drivers but the Nike 350 and 400 has made me reconsider. The 400 is scary long...I mean, I get the feel and control of a Titleist, but I am extremely long with the Nike 400. The stiff Nike shaft is also a good match. The lofts play true. I purchased the 9 degree version of driver and it is perfect for me since I'm neither a high or low ball hitter. Similar Products Used: Titleist 975D, 975J, 975jvs, 983E, 983K(good too), Callaway steel head III, Integra400+ |
[Nov 05, 2003]
IASANGARD
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Nike 350cc 9*
I hear this club is to head heavy, i think some guys need to hit the gym. This club is great, my average drive now is 290-300 yards and still very straight, This club swings very smoothly and sounds great, This club gave me alot more confidence and not mention i play with very soft balls!!! Kudos to Nike, great club boys!!! Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Mizuno Blue Rage 350cc-8*, which i still love, its a great driver!!! |
[Oct 29, 2003]
romertrain
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Nike 350cc
I absolutely love this club. I discovered it when a friend let me hit his regular shafted 9.5. This was the wrong club for me simply because of the angle and my swing speed requires a stiff shaft (I now have a a 10.5 stiff). Despite these factors, I hit his tremendously well and very far. I have been searching for a good driver now for a few months and have hit a lot of different ones - Adams Redline, Cleveland 400, Mizuno Blue Rage (I liked this one too), and the TaylorMade 360. These are all good clubs but I definitely hit the Nike the best. If you are looking for pure distance there are longer drivers out there. I actually hit the Adams Redline the furthest but I didnt' have the control. In short, the Nike gave me good distance with exceptionally good control. This club is very forgiving. I cannot express this point enough. It took me a bit to get used to the sound of the club because it doesn't sound like you're really getting a hold of it when you hit it on the screws. The result, however, is straight and marvelous. I have been consistently finding my ball 260 to 280 in the fairway quite often. I have played three rounds with my new Nike 350 and it has definitely helped my game tremendously. For a guy who has always struggled with the big stick, I have found one that will definitely improve my game. The enjoyment of golf is back for me and I now look forward to standing on the tee at a par 4 or 5 when I used to dread it. I shot 76 this past week and broke 80 for the first time in three years - couldn't have done it without this club. Well done Nike - You have made a believer out of me. Customer Service Not used yet Similar Products Used: Ping Titanium 10, TaylorMade Ti Bubble II |