Nike VR_S Driver

Tmex · Feb 14, 2012

imscottr said:
When I got fitted for my 910, the Project X and the Diamana'Ahina were neck and neck for me. (Not exact numbers, mind you, but pretty close.) My only concern would be how spinny the head is. Trying to find that out before I pull the trigger. Do you use a Project X? How do you like it?

This is good news! Did they say when they'd be out with the other shaft offerings?

I wonder about the head too. The stock shaft I was getting 3000rpm which normally I would take but after seeing how a little bit lower spin helps me, I would want to try another shaft.

I don't use PX unfortunately. For whatever reason, they spin high for me and launch high. I know its just my swing and how the shaft reacts to it because its not normal haha. At one time on the old VR tour (with stock PX) it worked really well. Seeing how high your numbers were before, I think the PX could be the answer for you.

imscottr · Feb 14, 2012

Yoccos said:
I wonder about the head too. The stock shaft I was getting 3000rpm which normally I would take but after seeing how a little bit lower spin helps me, I would want to try another shaft.

I don't use PX unfortunately. For whatever reason, they spin high for me and launch high. I know its just my swing and how the shaft reacts to it because its not normal haha. At one time on the old VR tour (with stock PX) it worked really well. Seeing how high your numbers were before, I think the PX could be the answer for you.

Well, I can relate! Whatever ways I can mask my swing faults...lol I hope the shaft does work well, because I really like the stick overall.

I've been searching the web and can't seem to find if it's a low/high spin head. I may give them a call to see what they have to say. (FYI - Nike Golf's number is 888-799-6453)

Tmex · Feb 14, 2012

imscottr said:
Well, I can relate! Whatever ways I can mask my swing faults...lol I hope the shaft does work well, because I really like the stick overall.

I've been searching the web and can't seem to find if it's a low/high spin head. I may give them a call to see what they have to say. (FYI - Nike Golf's number is 888-799-6453)

Haha I know what you mean! That'd be great if they have that info. Seems like the trend nowadays is definitely lower spin. Wonder if that holds true here too?

JB · Feb 14, 2012

The VR-S driver was designed to lower spin rates from the MachSpeed line that was previously introduced. I would not call it low spinning, but I would not call it high spinning either. My driver spin was at 3000 on the nose with it.

adwillingham · Feb 14, 2012

Once upon a time, either Golf Digest or Golf Magazine had a chart in their Club Test issue that compared the spin rates on all the drivers they tested. I haven't seen one of those for a couple years now, but I really wish I could see something like that.

Tmex · Feb 14, 2012

JB said:
The VR-S driver was designed to lower spin rates from the MachSpeed line that was previously introduced. I would not call it low spinning, but I would not call it high spinning either. My driver spin was at 3000 on the nose with it.

Thanks JB! It seems like for a lot of people that 3k is pretty optimal?

imscottr · Feb 14, 2012

Yoccos said:
Thanks JB! It seems like for a lot of people that 3k is pretty optimal?

Thanks JB. Who needs Google when you got JB? www.askjb.com

That's what I was wondering too, if 3k was optimal for most folks.

#Cookie · Feb 14, 2012

Ummmmm yeah, it's a bomber for me. Just left range, full update shortly. I think I just met my new love on Valentines day.

Tappin' from the iPhone!

Super Tuna · Feb 14, 2012

wburdett said:
It is a hot club also they're going to have 3 more shafts coming out other than fubuki shaft soon. Should also have a tour head by year end. Oban is one of them which could be a good fit for you. the nike rep was showing me some of the shafts but wasn't sure exactly what would be out.

That I had not heard. I'm going to have to go bug every Nike rep I know now.

Nice to see that Oban is starting to pick up some recognition.

Mark · Feb 14, 2012

This driver almost made the cut. It is pretty sweet. Sounds better than previous models such as VR PRO. Interested in seeing some other shaft options

imscottr · Feb 14, 2012

I just got back from GS where I bought the driver and had them put in a PX 6.0. Since the Str8-Fit piece is metal this year, (Good engineering on Nike’s part, because last years was plastic.) they were able to swap out shafts for me. And at no additional charge!! (Thanks Golf Smith.)

I’ll post pics tonight when I get home. I had to get back to the office, so didn’t have time.

Stinks that I have to wait 24 hours before I can hit it. :bananadance:

MattyKrack17 · Feb 14, 2012

They have a list of shafts available? Or was your situation one of a kind?

imscottr · Feb 14, 2012

MattyKrack17 said:
They have a list of shafts available? Or was your situation one of a kind?

One of a kind. I had a PX shaft laying around for them to put in it.

TC · Feb 14, 2012

I hit this driver today. It was equiped with the stock shaft in stiff flex. Spin machine for me. It would have to have a much lower spin profile shaft for me. I didn't get the tinny, loud, obnoxious sound though.

One-T · Feb 14, 2012

mcook77 said:
Ummmmm yeah, it's a bomber for me. Just left range, full update shortly. I think I just met my new love on Valentines day.

Tappin' from the iPhone!

Apparently the VR_S is a Vegan as well, you will be a good match...minus the massive spin

ddec · Feb 14, 2012

TC said:
I hit this driver today. It was equiped with the stock shaft in stiff flex. Spin machine for me. It would have to have a much lower spin profile shaft for me. I didn't get the tinny, loud, obnoxious sound though.

sound is definitely better. VRS with Kusala Black no we're talking haha

JB · Feb 14, 2012

TC said:
I hit this driver today. It was equiped with the stock shaft in stiff flex. Spin machine for me. It would have to have a much lower spin profile shaft for me. I didn't get the tinny, loud, obnoxious sound though.

Were you able to put it up on the monitor? I did not get that huge spin out of it and we are typically pretty similar. It was not a spin killer by any means of course, but it was not out of this world high either.

TC · Feb 14, 2012

ddec said:
sound is definitely better. VRS with Kusala Black no we're talking haha

I'd have to have something different dude. It's super easy to align though. I like the stuff on the sweet spot, you can kind of see it at address. I also felt like I could hammer the ball but I'm talking almost 5k rpm's. That's absurd.

MattyKrack17 · Feb 14, 2012

I like this driver, but I'm naturally high spin player and can't find the shaft options

TC · Feb 14, 2012

JB said:
Were you able to put it up on the monitor? I did not get that huge spin out of it and we are typically pretty similar. It was not a spin killer by any means of course, but it was not out of this world high either.

All confirmed on the Vector. It wasn't the first driver I hit either. They only had a 10.5* head. Maybe that has something to do with it?

Tmex · Feb 14, 2012

TC said:
All confirmed on the Vector. It wasn't the first driver I hit either. They only had a 10.5* head. Maybe that has something to do with it?

Maybe, I was hovering at 3000 give or take 100. I hit the 9.5 (or 9).

imscottr · Feb 14, 2012

MattyKrack17 said:
I like this driver, but I'm naturally high spin player and can't find the shaft options

I believe the shaft options are coming at a later date. I called Nike and spoke to them about it and they are going to offer the PX and Matrix HD6 as options with no upcharge. However, the date is TBD.