Tiger testing a new driver

[Mr_Theoo]

https://vine.co/v/OvBAYuKZrXA

 

Looks like Tiger is back on the range getting ready for his tournament coming up. Also looks like he's considering putting the new Nike vapor driver in the bag.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I just watched that about 10 times

[Mr_Theoo]

I just watched that about 10 times

He and the swing looks good

[Tony Covey MGS]

I got a heads-up from Nike yesterday. This week Tiger will have the Vapor Speed 'Prototype' Driver in play along with Vapor Speed Fairway Woods and Vapor Pro irons. All good news for Nike, but what's also big for them is that Tiger will FINALLY have a RZN (RZN Black) ball in play as well.

[Tony Covey MGS]

New to the USGA list is Vapor Speed (version) 3. Given the timing, it's a safe assumption that this is the Tiger model.

 

 

 

[fozcycle]

Tiger's new Driver is a 420 cc.

 

 

Amazing, i watched the video of his swing a half dozen times focusing on different aspects of his swing each time.....I noticed that his head dips down a lot and he still lunges at the ball.  Overall, his swing looks very good.  I'll be there in person to watch him on Sunday with 3 of my golf buddies...(I won 4 tix off X/M Radio)    

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

New to the USGA list is Vapor Speed (version) 3. Given the timing, it's a safe assumption that this is the Tiger model.

 

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Interesting -- from the sound of it when we were in Texas Nike was hopeful Tiger would like the Vapor Flex. It looks like this has the same head shape and size as the Flex, without the Flight Pod.  Kinda doubtful Tiger would need a Flight Pod 

[Tony Covey MGS]

Interesting -- from the sound of it when we were in Texas Nike was hopeful Tiger would like the Vapor Flex. It looks like this has the same head shape and size as the Flex, without the Flight Pod.  Kinda doubtful Tiger would need a Flight Pod 

 

And so here it is, yet another example of Nike's Tiger problem. As you recall from our visit, there's a push at Nike to be Authentic, and part of that means that what the Nike Athletes play is exactly what's available for purchase by the consumer. It's worked well since Rory came on...dude plays stock everything with some van work on the soles of his otherwise stock irons.

 

With Tiger, nearly everything is a one-off. Case in point this apparently glued hosel mini version of the Speed driver that bares almost no resemblance to what's on shelves. The irons will definitely be tweaked for loft (Tiger is old school), and it's a reasonable bet that the ball is a special formula. It's progress, for the brand, but it certainly runs counter to the authenticity message.

[JBones]

And so here it is, yet another example of Nike's Tiger problem. As you recall from our visit, there's a push at Nike to be Authentic, and part of that means that what the Nike Athletes play is exactly what's available for purchase by the consumer. It's worked well since Rory came on...dude plays stock everything with some van work on the soles of his otherwise stock irons.

 

With Tiger, nearly everything is a one-off. Case in point this apparently glued hosel mini version of the Speed driver that bares almost no resemblance to what's on shelves. The irons will definitely be tweaked for loft (Tiger is old school), and it's a reasonable bet that the ball is a special formula. It's progress, for the brand, but it certainly runs counter to the authenticity message.

 

I agree, but at the same time I see where they are coming from.  Tiger still has "star power", but I don't think he necessarily has the selling power anymore.  I think they can get away with him playing custom gear, with relatively few people even noticing.  Rory is where it's at; he has the majority of the "star power" and in my opinion all of the selling power.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

And so here it is, yet another example of Nike's Tiger problem. As you recall from our visit, there's a push at Nike to be Authentic, and part of that means that what the Nike Athletes play is exactly what's available for purchase by the consumer. It's worked well since Rory came on...dude plays stock everything with some van work on the soles of his otherwise stock irons.

 

With Tiger, nearly everything is a one-off. Case in point this apparently glued hosel mini version of the Speed driver that bares almost no resemblance to what's on shelves. The irons will definitely be tweaked for loft (Tiger is old school), and it's a reasonable bet that the ball is a special formula. It's progress, for the brand, but it certainly runs counter to the authenticity message.

 

Yeah - I remember Matt Plumb saying Rory was pretty easy to fit - if it works he's good with it.  Tiger gets involved in every aspect of his tools. It'll be interesting to see if this driver head ever makes it to market.  

[Mr_Theoo]

And so here it is, yet another example of Nike's Tiger problem. As you recall from our visit, there's a push at Nike to be Authentic, and part of that means that what the Nike Athletes play is exactly what's available for purchase by the consumer. It's worked well since Rory came on...dude plays stock everything with some van work on the soles of his otherwise stock irons.

 

With Tiger, nearly everything is a one-off. Case in point this apparently glued hosel mini version of the Speed driver that bares almost no resemblance to what's on shelves. The irons will definitely be tweaked for loft (Tiger is old school), and it's a reasonable bet that the ball is a special formula. It's progress, for the brand, but it certainly runs counter to the authenticity message.

I personally don't care if Tiger or any pro has one off equipment. It's their job and they like the rest of us need tools to do the job. It seems like golf is the only sport where the consumer gets mad the pros have special equipment. But the pros in other sports do too. I can't go to the store and buy the same shoes LeBron wears and I don't expect to be able to get the exact same clubs Tiger uses either.