VR Tour Driver

[freddy a]

Had a hit today of the new Nike VR Tour driver and Str-8 and all I can say is SWEET BABY JESUS!
I tried the VR Tour 9.5* Project X 6.0 (stock shaft) shaft and this thing goes like a rocket, it sits so good very much like the old Titty 983E (pear shape) the head size is around about 440cc.
Ball flight was flat and penetrating and the sound was just unbelievable, Nike have really found something special with the compression chamber. Forgiveness was good but not super which is expected from a smaller head driver.
I love this driver as a matter of fact I have one on order, for you guys who have hit balls at the Northlakes driving range the green at the back of the range. I was reaching that with a strong head wind. I thought I was just hitting it well so I pulled my FT9 Tour 9.5* FUBUKI to compare, the difference was surprising, my FT9 which is the longest driver I have hit to date was at least 15m short of the Nike I put it all down to the new Compression Chamber as it acts like a secondary trampoline face.
As for the Str-8 9.5* it was much more forging than the tour because of the larger head but I was put off by the sound, it sounded alot more tinny than the tour I think it's because of the adapter. Performance wise it wasn't as long as the tour as the ball kept balooning. It was fitted with a Aldila VooDoo (stock shaft) this driver will be better for players who struggle for flight IMO.
I'll give you guys a review when I get my hands on the new Adams Fast 10 in the next few weeks.

[3oneday]

What's your handicap ?








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[Yossarian]

Does it bring the bitches?

[freddy a]

Off 12 at the moment trying really hard to get back to 9, why's that?

[freddy a]

Does it bring the bitches?

Well there is a family man promo buy a full VR set and get a cocktail waitress for free......

[Jarro]

Off 12 at the moment trying really hard to get back to 9, why's that?

He'll be thinking about resale value.

:mrgreen:

[nudgee]

Freddy - I have been hearing lots of good things about this baby - when is it out?? I like the clean pear shape look of it at address. I call dibs on the one you are getting

J

[freddy a]

Hey Jamie,
Wow this is the first time you have beaten Perci on the dibs call. I should have one by mid January official release date in Oz is Mid-Late Feb.
I'm not sure which loft to get yet 9.5* or 10.5* what would you prefer?

[TheNuclearOne]

Hey Jamie,
Wow this is the first time you have beaten Perci on the dibs call. I should have one by mid January official release date in Oz is Mid-Late Feb.
I'm not sure which loft to get yet 9.5* or 10.5* what would you prefer?

You sound confident :mrgreen:

[freddy a]

I have to please my customers LOL!

[TheNuclearOne]

Hahaha, good stuff mate.

[drnick]

What sort of RRP on these?

Cheers

S

[freddy a]

What sort of RRP on these?

Cheers

S

RRP Hasn't been set here in oz

[Captain Nemo]

Had a hit today of the new Nike VR Tour driver and Str-8 and all I can say is SWEET BABY JESUS!
I tried the VR Tour 9.5* Project X 6.0 (stock shaft) shaft and this thing goes like a rocket, it sits so good very much like the old Titty 983E (pear shape) the head size is around about 440cc.
Ball flight was flat and penetrating and the sound was just unbelievable, Nike have really found something special with the compression chamber. Forgiveness was good but not super which is expected from a smaller head driver.
I love this driver as a matter of fact I have one on order, for you guys who have hit balls at the Northlakes driving range the green at the back of the range. I was reaching that with a strong head wind. I thought I was just hitting it well so I pulled my FT9 Tour 9.5* FUBUKI to compare, the difference was surprising, my FT9 which is the longest driver I have hit to date was at least 15m short of the Nike I put it all down to the new Compression Chamber as it acts like a secondary trampoline face.
As for the Str-8 9.5* it was much more forging than the tour because of the larger head but I was put off by the sound, it sounded alot more tinny than the tour I think it's because of the adapter. Performance wise it wasn't as long as the tour as the ball kept balooning. It was fitted with a Aldila VooDoo (stock shaft) this driver will be better for players who struggle for flight IMO.
I'll give you guys a review when I get my hands on the new Adams Fast 10 in the next few weeks.


Could be the "Shaft Factor"
Ive heard nothing but big raps in th PX graphites!

[goonie]

You sound confident :mrgreen:

He is unable to keep a driver more than a few months no matter how good it is.
He is a major driver and putter HO, actually he is just a big golf HO :-)

[TheNuclearOne]

He is unable to keep a driver more than a few months no matter how good it is.
He is a major driver and putter HO, actually he is just a big golf HO :-)

Hahahaha, sounds like a top guy guy :mrgreen:

[nudgee]

Freddy I have been moving away from lower lofted drivers to increase forgiveness - so these days I prefer to play with a 10.5 lofted head with a low launching shaft - eg my FT9 TA is 10.5* but I combined it with a axivcore green in 85 Stiff and I get the perfect amount of forgiveness and nice mid to high non ballooning trajectory - so go the 10.5

[BrisVegas]

javier, you're a monster. ;-)

[henno]

I should have one by mid January

Did you get this thing, freddy?

[Lucasto23]

Who has hit one and where can i hit one?

[Dazza]

Who has hit one and where can i hit one?

Ho.

[3oneday]

Got some today... christ the head looks small :shock: reminds me of a 983E in shape.

[henno]

What sort of dollars are we talking, pete?

Or is that an industry secret? 8)

[3oneday]

Well, henno there are a few prices ;) they are selling in the USA retail for $299USD with a $100 Nike Giftcard, about $280USD on ebay.com I think.

I haven't sold one yet, but I saw one sell on ebay here last week for $500AUD ! that was a STR8 fit.

[Iain]

Hit one just now at Vic park. Head looks sweet. Feels pretty damn good. Hit a 9.5 on a good trajectory (for me), sounds good too. Too bad it's too light and too long... :roll: Why they make a "tour" driver 45.75" I'll never know...

The str8 is still too loud....

The 001 method looks nice too....

I could easily play an all Nike bag....

[3oneday]

Funny how they've never managed to sort the sound out, but you say it sounds different to the non STR8 ???

[Lucasto23]

crap, i should have gone to vic park tonight :(

[3oneday]

Why, where is the Kool Aid driver you bought ?

[Lucasto23]

waiting for a shaft, but i want a second driver so it's this or a cobra s9-1 pro D I think ;)

[Iain]

Funny how they've never managed to sort the sound out, but you say it sounds different to the non STR8 ???

Yeah, the glued tour version sounds like a normal driver, nice solid sound. The Str8 doesn't sound as bad as the old Nike drivers, but still louder than the tour.

[freddy a]

Ill have mine next week henno 10.5 with a project x 6.0

[Lucasto23]

Ill have mine next week henno 10.5 with a project x 6.0

Whats the tourstage like freddy?

[nudgee]

what was the price on the method putter?

[nudgee]

lucas that tourstage driver has a new owner and that ain't me

[Lucasto23]

nudgee, wasn't intrested just wanted to know what it was like. It looked nice ;)

What did you think of the tour green shaft you had gorilla

[nudgee]

the tour green definately lowered my trajectory - low spin and I got the 85 gram as I like a heavy combo - my pro mate is bombing my FT 9 TA with this shaft in it. there is no doubt it will lower your flight - top notch shaft that you can get these days reasonably cheap.

the tourstage should give you a lower flight as well given its deep face - but I never did hit - Perci will be able to tell you all about it soon ;)

[Lucasto23]

Ah, might have to steal it from him tomorrow ;)
Cool, i better pm virge then cause i want to hit my new driver real bad right now :P

[Flavzz]

I want to try a px graphite shaft so if they come as the stock shaft for tour model it could be interesting.

[3oneday]

Yep, stock is the PX.

[Flavzz]

Cheers 3.

[3oneday]

Swing weight is D4 I think too Iain, so if you cut it to 45 1/4 I think that would make it D2.

[Iain]

Swing weight is D4 I think too Iain, so if you cut it to 45 1/4 I think that would make it D2.

Yep, but after recent experiments I like my driver at 44.5" and d4-d5.

[3oneday]

Oh, well I'm hoping to hit the non str8 tonight on the course, I'll give you my thoughts as well. I've never really worried about length ;)

[Iain]

I don't think it was the length, more the weight that I couldn't get used to. Even all the irons felt wrong, but I have all my irons at about d6.

Look forward to hearing about it.

[Iain]

Oh, well I'm hoping to hit the non str8 tonight on the course, I'll give you my thoughts as well. I've never really worried about length ;)

So?

[3oneday]

Well ;)

Absolutely loved the sound, very Titleistish soft 8) I took the 8.5 out and was pretty pleased with how it felt, flew and performed.

I hit it side by side with the FT-9 Tour, let's just say the FT-9 has packed it's bags and is nervously awaiting it's date with my Sony ;)

[TheNuclearOne]

Looks like the VR is king of the hill, well, until you finally hit the damn 9015D!

[3oneday]

Will not EVER happen ;)

[TheNuclearOne]

My sincere condolences :cry:

[3oneday]

Thanks ;)


Now I wait for the MP630 to arrive Friday, but it would want to look pretty special to remove the VR from the bag for the weekend 8)

460CC is becoming so yesterday ;)

[TheNuclearOne]

Wots next, the FT Tour?? ;)

[3oneday]

Nah, I can't stomach spending over $300 for any club these days ;)

[BrisVegas]

it would want to look pretty special to remove the VR from the bag............... for the weekend 8)

:lol::lol::lol:

[3oneday]

:lol:

[Flavzz]

Im waiting for an FT Tour but the VR may prove to be an option

[3oneday]

It's probably just me, but the price on the FT Tour seems too high for my liking.

[Boonie]

Im waiting for an FT Tour but the VR may prove to be an option

You won't be disappointed with the FT-Tour. Unbelievably good driver!

First Callaway driver I have ever bought, and not regretting it.

[Flavzz]

You won't be disappointed with the FT-Tour. Unbelievably good driver!

First Callaway driver I have ever bought, and not regretting it.

Where did you get yours boonie?

I havent seen one in stores here yet.

[Lucasto23]

Hit both finally today and was very impressed, i prefferred the sound of the tour and the 6.0 project x was just right for me :)

What can i now sell to get one :-k

[henno]

Why didn't you remind me! :razz:

[Lucasto23]

i tried too, but you kept walking and gas bagging you hag ;)

[henno]

Me, talk? Never.

[Lucasto23]

It was very nice, just like hitting a titliest driver ;)

[3oneday]

Toldya ;)

[Iain]

Toldya ;)

:roll:

;)