Nike sasquatch sumo driver brought this driver of a friend for. Feb 26, 2008 a detailed comparison of the new nike sumo 5000 and sumo 2 5900 titanium drivers. The sasquatch is much better than the g5 owned by robert mc donnell. First impressions were the driver is huge and felt really headheavy but for a good reason. We didnt immediately warm to this club, and you probably wont either. I am now wondering who blew the wistle on nike golfs driver, probably callaway since their fti square driver is short and sucks. Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 tour square driver discount. With some simple design differences, the machspeed black square driver takes on a more traditional. The new variable compression channel reportedly increases impact speeds at more spots across the club face. Been looking for a good forgiving driver and may have finally found it in the sumo2 tour driver by nike. Nikes sq sumo2 was one of the most polarizing clubs in company history. Its fizzing ball flight just wants to eat yards and find the fairway. The nike sasquatch tour is one of the most stable, forgiving drivers on the market today. The nike sq sasquatch sumo 5000 is a superior driver for accuracy, distance, forgiveness and extreme levels of moi moment of inertia.
Recently bought this nike sasquatch sumo 2 5000 driver after a friend of mine got the new taylormade burner. Nike sq sumo 5900 driver nike sq sumo 5000 driver nike slingshot 4d irons nike sumo irons coming soon 2008 nike sq sumo 5900. I had the stock diamana by mitsubishi rayon stiff shaft in it. Jan 02, 2008 nike sq sumo2 hybrid square clubheads became the main talking point in 2007. Aug 29, 2005 the nike sasquatch 460 driver has taken driver club head design in a different direction backwards. The full manufacturers warranty from nike is only valid when the nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 square driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. The nike people were saying this has a higher moi than callaways square driver. The 2011 continuation of nike golfs sq machspeed series takes on a new look and raises its standard for feel and performance. Unfollow nike sasquatch driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The nike sq sumo irons will be hitting stores near you on november 1, but i had a chance to hit them on a driving range last night in stone. Nike 5900, nike sumo 5000 and nike slingshot 4d irons. From nike golf, fyi, the shaft specs for the stiff shaft on the sumo2 are as follows. The heads of the sasquatch 460 are slightly shallower and deeper than is normal these days, but it works as this pulls the weight low and further back to give a penetrating flight on the ball and a great sound at impact.
Nike asks you to accept cookies for performance, social media and advertising purposes. I am changing it out and wanted to see the numbers on what was in there so i know what to buy as i know what i liked and didnt like about the shaft but i cannot seem to locate these numbers anywhere. However, it looks better, goes better, in fact, pretty much. It is the first time i played a 460cc driver and it was much easier to hit than i expected.
The full manufacturers warranty from nike is only valid when the nike sasquatch sumo 5000 driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. Stock shafts feature progressive weighting where the stiffer shafts are heavier and more flexible shafts are lighter. When it comes to highperformance and technologically advanced sports gear and apparel, there is no bigger name than nike. Just kept hitting it long and straight unusual for me.
The nike sumo is the next in the line of nike s popular sasquatch brand of drivers. Nike 2006 cci cast irons cci constant weight graphite mitsubishi rayon a,r,s,x 72 77. Therefore, when choosing your next set of drivers to improve the flight of your ball that also feels ultracomfortable in your hands and allows for enhanced contact on every swing, a nike driver is one of the top options available. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. The nonconforming version of the driver has a small 460.
Fitting message every golfer wants more distance and accuracy. In the standard set, 2, 3 and 4iron have 18, 21 and 24 degrees of loft. Based on the diagrams, it looks like what nike has tried to do isnt. Nike designed its vr pro series irons in only blade form or in a combo set. Sep 24, 2007 nike s newest super gameimprovement irons, the sq sumo. Nike ignite driver 2004 as used by tiger woods in his early days, this driver featured a nexti titanium face which nike claimed was the hottest and strongest titanium ever created. The following driver specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. Nike golf issues recall of sumo2 drivers clubs, hot.
I hit a nike sq sumo 5000 driver with the stock, stiff shaft in 10. Buy new and used nike sasquatch sumo driver from the best golf shop. Drives were high, going 220230, with a 1520 yard fade not a banana slice. Since their introduction of the str8fit hosel, nike golf pushed adjustable club technology forward, allowing golfers to adjust loft, face, and lie angles. I currently use a king cobra ti and have a hard time with the bigger drivers. Standard shaft is the sasquatch diamana shaft by mitsubishi rayon in x,s,r,a, and w flexes. The launch angle was around 14 and the carry was 260270 which is similiar to my old cobra 440sz so i bought it. Our years of testing have thrown up nike s drivers as powerful clubs. Check out the selection of nike drivers below and find the one that is right for you. Specs nike gd0360001 sasquatch sumo 2 lucky righthanded regular flex driver. A year for change, with nike and callaway releasing their respective sasquatch sumo2 and fti drivers.
The numbers say the nike vr pro driver is impressively and deceptively long. Received my cobra king f8 driver on tuesday, took it out for a test drive on wednesday nothing like testing a driver on the course. Nike engineers boast that the nike sq sumo2 5900 pushes push the moment of inertia moi, volume and impact efficiency to the united states golf association limits. Our staff took a trip down memory lane to remember all the nike golf equipment produced between then and now. Nike have maxed out on all the possible limits for size, cor and moi on the sq sumo. We will match any internet authorized dealers best price on the nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 square driver. Thanks for contacting nike regarding the sumo2 shaft. A higher moi reduces twisting on offcenter shots for longer and straighter drives.
Great club, some might get turned off by the sound even though it is slightly muted than the normal sumo drivers and by the square head. I think ill try the tour model before i purchase though. I would recommend it and it gives you the confidence you need to hit a good score. A very shoutie club is the only way to describe the sound on contact for tee off i honestly didnt think anything would be louder than my alien driver which i got with my first set of clubs it was like a frying pan noise but the nike is like a metal baseball bat hitting against a hollow metal pole the looks on the driving range are interesting but when they see the result of the noise they. The powerbow design of this nike sasquatch sumo driver results in a higher moi, therefore delivering more distance and forgiveness. Set of 7 nike machspeed sq right handed golf club irons 4. What made the original great, makes the new sasquatch sumo even better a new nike powerbow geometry results in a higher moi of 4950g cm2 vs. I am a traditionalist at heart, and nike s drivers just always.
Today we will be having a closer look at the nike sumo squared hybrids. I love the control, feel and most of all the sound of this club when you hit it sweetly. You still have the big cavity on the underside of the head that is the heart of the covert range. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex.
No matter your skill level, we recommend a driver that is properly fit to your swing. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities and personalized ads. But even a multimaterial driver with a graphite shaft doesnt need that many brand names. Once i adjusted to the powerbow and, admittedly, it was easier on the tour version with the smaller powerbow, my confidence grew and this driver is now the one youll find in my bag when my driving needs a little selfesteem boost. Tried this out and got fitted at a nike demo day and loved it using a grafalloy pro launch red. The official equipment manufacturer for golf superstar tiger woods, nike, makes illegal drivers such as the xface, ignite and sq. Nike sq sumo2 hybrid square clubheads became the main talking point in 2007. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Specs nike gd0360001 sasquatch sumo 2 lucky righthanded regular flex driver specs nike gd0360001 sasquatch sumo 2 lucky righthanded regular flex driver. Nike golf issues recall of sumo2 drivers clubs, hot topics. Nike sasquatch sumo 5000 driver discount golf world. Aug 09, 2016 nike ignite driver 2004 as used by tiger woods in his early days, this driver featured a nexti titanium face which nike claimed was the hottest and strongest titanium ever created.
The nike sasquatch 460 driver has taken driver club head design in a different direction backwards. The club shape supports the face for increacsed forgiveness and distance. Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 tour square driver discount golf. Why do we have to say nike powerbow geometry puts the center of gravity lower.
The combo set consists of pocket cavity low irons, for forgiveness, splitcavity midirons, for control and workability, and blade high irons and wedges, for maximum feel. Why did we need this trend, where every part gets a name like they were the minor characters in dial h for hero. I am looking to get the stock shaft specs from the 2007 nike sumo driver. All 6 of our testers produced alevel performance scores. See why being square is in and teeing off a sumo can keep your drives in the fairway. Everyone from cobra to even titleist got into the moi hoopla. Sasquatchs larger and lower nike powerbow geometry moves the cg further back and lower that the original sasquatch driver. Its most notable features are a large 460cc head, nike signature powerbow, heelweighted design and high lofts options 8. The goal when purchasing a new driver is to hit longer and straighter golf shots.
Set driver at 12 degrees with heavier weight in the back. Nike vr pro limited edition fairway wood golf club. Get a great deal on your new or used nike driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. The sq sumo 4950, from nike, is a large titanium driver the company originally marketed to developing players. I can drive 300yards on a good shot 1 out of 50 that were off the middle and straight but after 10 drives in the range with the nike sumo 2 all straight and getting a much better roll when ball has landed with confidence was hitting about 280yards on the fairway in the range and gaining confidence. It wasnt the straightest driver on the market as they claim as i found i hit it further left than the nike. They were also the first company to bring a cavityback driver to market with their covert driver. The driver is in good condition and im still not sure why he sold it so cheap. First time poster here, glad to be part of some good golf discussion. Nike sasquatch sumo 2 5900 square driver discount golf world. Apart from whats different visually ill cover that in the looks section, this years vr driver features and upgrade to nike s compression channel technology. Nov 26, 2015 4 out of 5 nike sq sumo 28 march 2007. Set of 7 nike machspeed sq right handed golf club irons 47, 9 a and p. Nike sq sumo 5000 drivers in voorraad voor spoedbestellingen.
The original nike sumo 460 was the 2006 winner of golf digests editors choice award which was quite a feat since most thought it would be difficult to improve on the original sq. Nike drivers use advanced and innovative designs to deliver maximum performance. A detailed comparison of the new nike sumo 5000 and sumo 2 5900 titanium drivers. The nike engineers have obviously been hard at work, recently unveiling their new square driver. I must have had drivers in the last 5 years, decided to get a high lofted sq and sure enough the slice has gone without much drop in distance.
With the sq sumo2 5900, nike engineers have pushed moi, volume and impact efficiency to the usga limits, all in one club. Anyone who stuggles to hit fairways should increase the loft of thier driver. Similar designs from callaway and others are hot on its heels. Having won the golf digest editors choice for drivers in 2006, it was no doubt a challenge to improve on the original all titanium sasquatch driver. I tried four different drivers and the nike sumo was the most consistent and longest for me. Im inclined to label nike the most underrated and under appreciated of the big 5 oems taylormade, callaway, titleist, ping, and nike. Heres our list of the best golf equipment nike ever made.
All clubs are preowned japanese models with japanese specifications. The nike sasquatch sumo follows this trend, tying for longest club on test with an average of 302 yards. The nike sq sumo 5000 driver features an updated headshape from the original sq to raise the moi to 5000 gram square centimeter. Over the past few months, we have had a chance to have a close look at a lot of clubs in the 2008 line of nike golf equipment. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Nike was first to the punch when it came to the square headed moi monster driver heads but they certainly were not the last. For instance, japanese models may have greater torque and softer shafts than us models.
In our test the sumo was a joy to hit and performed amazingly. Its stateoftheart design and revolutionary geometric science were the driving factors in the construction of a club that produces higher, longer and straighter shots. Nike sq sumo drivers in voorraad voor spoedbestellingen. Nike s sasquatch sumo2 for super moment of inertia is the first one to reach the market. From the nike sumo 5900 driver to the nike slingshot 4d irons, we have continually been impressed. The driver was an offspring of nikes original sasquatch line, which debuted in 2005 and was played at that time, quite successfully, by tiger. For awhile i had been using my trustee mizuno mp001 but knew it was time for an upgrade when my friends were hitting drives 5060 yards longer. The result is the straightest, most accurate driver nike has ever made.
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