Nike VR Str8fit driver

[TheTrueReview]

Was having a look at one of these in Golf World today. It looks packed with technology and has an Aldila Voodoo shaft (apparently not a 'made for' shaft). Had a hit in the nets with it & felt alright but of course couldn’t see the ball flight so it’s nothing like testing on the range.

Has anyone here tested or bought the Nike VR Str8fit driver? Thoughts?

[3oneday]

The shaft is an SVR6, so it's a made for (I have one here).

I love Nike drivers, but I haven't hit this one yet, mainly because all the reports state that they have done nothing to change the SUMO sound.

The non str8 is was a pearler though 8)

[TheTrueReview]

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I love Nike drivers, but I haven't hit this one yet, mainly because all the reports state that they have done nothing to change the SUMO sound.



Yes, I've read the reports also but I didn't have the same experience. I tried the Machspeed also - which didn't impress me. The Machspeed has the sumo like loud sound but I noticed the VR's sound was much better. More like a 'crack' than a Sumo's ear splitting 'ting'.

[Hux]

Go the non STR8 version. Which has a real Project X graph shaft in it.

I am loving mine. The VR Tour is sweet sounding and not sure whether it is the shaft/loft change (gone up 1* in loft) or what(maybe just swinging better) but I am really launching this thing over the R9. Took out B grade LD yesterday at Coffs Harbour and was 2m behind the A grade LD :-)

[sol381]

was thinking about picking one of these up; currently have the nike sumo. so you think the non str8 fit with the project x is superior? just curious as to whether you have tried both.. might have to rethink what i get.

[Hux]

I think someone here has hit both and commented that the Tour sounds better and goes better than the STR8 version. I didn't try both. I see little benefit in the removeable shaft unless you want to toy around with shafts a lot. I have an R9 also and see the benefits :-)
However the Tour has the better shaft in it and is worth the extra $$ just to get it.

[Lucasto23]

tour is way better sound sound than the str8 fit and shaft is way better in my opinion.
I have hit both and have the real deal voodoo VS in my driver and the nike version is not similar at all. Go the tour, the px shaft is impressive!!!

[TheTrueReview]

Well, it looks like I will find out on the weekend. Have borrowed a demo VR Tour Driver (with px shaft ). Hopefully the dope who hangs onto the grip will do it justice.

[TheNuclearOne]

I've heard a lot of good about these. Got me intrigued :twisted:

[Hux]

TTR you will love it.

[TheTrueReview]

TTR you will love it.

Had a belt with it on the range at Victoria Park today. Felt good. The shaft in the demo is the px 5.5 (regular) & loft-> 10.5. Unfortunately, I was on the top deck, so it was hard to gauge flight trajectory. I'll try & get out tomorrow & have a live hit. PM on its way Hux.

[3oneday]

The 5.5's that Tomo ended up with CPM'd at 258 and 259, so that's a pretty solid reg I reckon ;)

[virge666]

The 5.5's that Tomo ended up with CPM'd at 258 and 259, so that's a pretty solid reg I reckon ;)

That's 5.5 !!

Wow...

[Hux]

Is that the graphite shaft out of a VR 3OD? TTR tells me his is marked Reg. I will have to check mine but I think its not marked other than 6.0 but never paid attention.
The 6.0 doesn't actually feel very stiff...less stiff than HD6, same as Kai Li.

[TheTrueReview]

Shaft specs from the website -

http://www.royalprecision.com/royalprecision/projectx_graphite.asp

[3oneday]

Is that the graphite shaft out of a VR 3OD?
yes it is, and both theirs had an R sticker on the head as well ;)

[Hux]

Went and had a look...my PX is just marked 6.0.

Anyway at 258/9cpm those 5.5's are definitely a stiff shaft? Would the extra length mean the shaft plays a lot softer ie more head weight acting on the tip?

[TheTrueReview]

Went and had a look...my PX is just marked 6.0.

Anyway at 258/9cpm those 5.5's are definitely a stiff shaft? Would the extra length mean the shaft plays a lot softer ie more head weight acting on the tip?

Hmmm, dunno. In any event, it's the same length as my Ping G10.

[BrisVegas]

I had a few hits with a VR Tour with PX 6.0 on Saturday. My foursomes partner is a Nike fanboy. Not a bad club. Very nice shape and looks from address. The shaft looks classy and went ok. The 6.0 felt a little wippy to waggle (compared to what i'm used to) but the shot shape was pretty consistent. It must be fairly stable through the ball. Not bad at all Nike.

[goonie]

I couldn't own a club with that huge STR8 hosel, I put the VR fairway wood on the ground and couldn't stop looking at the oversized hosel. Bloody terrible.

[3oneday]

Does your ball get upset when it realises you don't look at it anymore ?



:lol:

[goonie]

Does your ball get upset when it realises you don't look at it anymore ?



:lol:

Yes it gets very upset and tries to in the trees or in water :-)

[TheTrueReview]

Well, after much testing, procrastination, prevarication & pontification, I settled on the Nike VR Tour driver. Picked it up this evening. 9.5 loft, px 5.5 shaft, 3 papers under the grip. Hopefully a practice round tomorrow arvo at Nudgee & putting it in play on Sunday.

[3oneday]

Good choice, nice driver 8)

[LeftyHoges]

Very interesting, True. Let me know how you get on....