Nike Golf, a leader in introducing ground-breaking golf products through the power of advanced technology, has taken full advantage of technology in the premium driver category. The new Nike VR Pro driver is the latest addition to the premium VR line, which began with the introduction of the successful Nike VR irons in November 2008.
Starting in February 2011, the new Nike VR Pro driver will be available at retail. Already, Nike athletes Anthony Kim and Francesco Molinari have put the new Nike VR Pro driver in play at the HSBC Champions and Dubai World Championship, respectively. This driver has a pear shaped Tour-driven head designed with direct input from Nike athletes. The pear shape allows for more weight at the optimal centre of gravity (CG) locations and delivers a hotter launch with optimal spin for the game’s best players.
The VR Pro driver features a new Variable Compression Channel, which increases speed at impact in more spots on the clubface. This Compression Channel extends the entire length of the face and delivers greater distance on draws, stingers, high cuts, fades or straight shots. With the extended length of the Compression Channel and with the variation in the thickness in specific locations, it allows players to garner more ball speed which translates to greater distance.
“The Compression Channel was designed to give tour players increased ball speeds for their ‘go to’ shots; these shots are not always in the centre of the face,” according to Tom Stites, Director of Product Creation, Nike Golf. “The channel action delivers a similar ball speed as the centre of the face.”
This premium driver provides golfers all the benefits, adjustability, looks and performance that the Nike athletes receive week in and week out on Tour. The VR Pro driver expands upon Nike’s award-winning STR8-FIT Face Angle Technology, giving players both the ability to select their shot shape as well as the flexibility to dial in the look of their driver like never before. The VR Pro driver offers multiple face angle positions for the ultimate in workability and confidence at address.
The Nike VR Pro drivers are designed for golfers who are refining and optimising distance in their game, desire a more traditional pear-shape look and demand tailored performance with pin point accuracy. The Nike VR Pro driver is sold with the Project X shaft which helps this driver have the optimal launch and carry. This shaft utilises zoned optimisation for three unique technologies in one tour-ready shaft.
Availability: February 2011
VR Pro Driver
Loft Options: 8.5 (RH); 9.5 (RH/LH); 10.5 (RH/LH); 11.5 (RH); All available in: R,S, custom options also available. RRP: £360, €399, SEK 3995
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