It's Time to Vapor - New Nike Sticks Ready for 2015

[StraightIsLong]

Only got to play this set a couple of times this fall, then the snow started flying. Great set of sticks, really looking forward to playing them more in 2015. Go ahead, let me hear it on the color of the swoosh. 

 

Had an opportunity of a lifetime to get down to Ft. Worth and go to the Oven last fall. The experience was enlightening from a fitting prospective. Really impressed with the products. I have been a TM guy for a long time, and still have my SLDR in case anything goes sideways. If you have stayed away from Nike in the past, you might want to re-think that going forward. Great sticks. 

 

The RIP Gamma shaft is really good, I would recommend it if you are looking for an upgrade at a cheap cost, you can find them on eBay still. 

 

Wedges are boring, but probably the biggest improvment area, Played the TM ATV wedges last year, liked them but really had a hard time out of the bunkers when opened up the face. A lot better distance control with the Vokey on all shots. 

 

Text Version:

Driver: Nike Vapor Pro, Fubuki J Series (counterbalance) 60 Grams X Flex

3 Wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 - Aldila RIP Gamma 

Irons: Nike Vapor Pro Combo 3 - W. KBS Tour Stiff, hard stepped

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM5, 50, 54, 58 - stock shafts / grips (for now)

Putter: Carbon Ringo 1/4 Long Neck

 

 

[JBones]

Very nice.  I hope the driver isn't a let down like everything else has been so far.  Is that a CSU headcover?

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

We must have been at the Oven at the same time - I wound up with the same setup, but with a Tour Green shaft in the driver.  Absolutely love that thing, as well as the Pro Combo irons.  Nike has a serious thing going on this year...

[Kenny B]

Nice set.  Love the MyGolfSpy putter cover!

[StraightIsLong]

Very nice.  I hope the driver isn't a let down like everything else has been so far.  Is that a CSU headcover?

Nice Eye - CSU Rams  circa 2003

[JBones]

Nice Eye - CSU Rams  circa 2003

 

I have a friend that played football there back in the early-mid 90s.

[The Dansome]

Sweet setup and nice pics

[Hula Rock]

Very nice..... Love the Carbon milled (would love to see a review on it   ) .....!!!!!!!

[Mr_Theoo]

Sweet set-up. I hope the try the vapor pro and see if it can kick the SLDR out of the bag.

[jdiddyesquire]

I like that all white bag. I'm afraid after a round with me it would be sufficiently not-white. For photo purposes it is very sharp.

[SPY ZINGER]

Great pics and bag! Thanks for sharing the new line.

[RookieBlue7]

Just curious what made you go with the Vapor Pro over the Flex?  I'm seriously looking at going with a Nike bag this year (at least Irons and driver) and I haven't gotten to hit either as the demo/fitting cart still hasn't come in due to some QC issues according to the local stores.

[whiskey golf]

Nice setup.

[Hula Rock]

Just curious what made you go with the Vapor Pro over the Flex?  I'm seriously looking at going with a Nike bag this year (at least Irons and driver) and I haven't gotten to hit either as the demo/fitting cart still hasn't come in due to some QC issues according to the local stores.

 

its not QC issues, It's the new fitting system...

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

I was at the same session as StraightIsLong - chose the Pro over the Flex due to forgiveness -- it's a 460 head vs. a 420 head.  Hit them both well, but I'm an all over the face kinda guy.  Don't think Straight has the same problem, tho....

[RookieBlue7]

its not QC issues, It's the new fitting system...

Not according to the Nike Rep that was in the store that I talked to personally when I asked if they had them and was told "there's the Nike rep, ask him".  He said QC was the reason that the fitting carts are slow to come out.  I'm taking the Nike rep at his word, especially considering it's the same nike rep that's sold them head only clubs to me a few times.

[Hula Rock]

Not according to the Nike Rep that was in the store that I talked to personally when I asked if they had them and was told "there's the Nike rep, ask him".  He said QC was the reason that the fitting carts are slow to come out.  I'm taking the Nike rep at his word, especially considering it's the same nike rep that's sold them head only clubs to me a few times.

 

A Nike Rep that told a Consumer that there was QC problems with his products? and  that also sells Head only clubs ?  He's been with Nike for a long time....

[RookieBlue7]

A Nike Rep that told a Consumer that there was QC problems with his products? and  that also sells Head only clubs ?  He's been with Nike for a long time....

Same rep that they got me a VR Pro and VR Pro LE through head only.  He's been with them a while.  

[Sschaffer24]

Sexy. 

 

Actually, there might be a different word to use, I just am not sure it's appropriate! The putter headcover might be my favorite part!

[StraightIsLong]

Just curious what made you go with the Vapor Pro over the Flex?  I'm seriously looking at going with a Nike bag this year (at least Irons and driver) and I haven't gotten to hit either as the demo/fitting cart still hasn't come in due to some QC issues according to the local stores.

I hit it higher is the main reason. Did not see much difference in look between the two but did find it easier to hit a bit higher and seemed a bit more forgiving. 

[StraightIsLong]

I was at the same session as StraightIsLong - chose the Pro over the Flex due to forgiveness -- it's a 460 head vs. a 420 head.  Hit them both well, but I'm an all over the face kinda guy.  Don't think Straight has the same problem, tho....

Kind of you. For me it got to the point where I wanted the fitter to take over. Visually I had a preference for the Pro / Flex Models and from there he just took over and did some amazing work in terms of the set up. Not what I would of expected to be in for a shaft, but now that I have had time to play it on the course and in practice the driver goes so straight, its amazing. 

[apprenti23]

Very cool setup!

 

It's taking every ounce of my will power to not go full Nike this year! I'll admit, I've owned but never gamed Nike clubs for longer than one round. The extent of my Nike golf equipment right now other than clothes consists of a pair of Bandons... But I want the Irons And driver real bad! Look good, feel good, play good right?