It was an awesome driver that found its way into many good players bags. All 6 of our testers produced alevel performance scores. The titleist 910 d3 driver touts itself as an excellent performance golf club. The ulsterman had put the new titleist 910 driver in play alongwith a 910. During the fitting day i tested multiple drivers including the r11, nike vr pro, callaway octane, ping g15 and the titleist. Nike has been offering two such drivers for a couple of golf seasons now.
The head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of gravity cg further back and also creates a little draw bias. The nike vr pro le tweaks a few designs of the vr tour and creates a much easier to hit driver, yet still offering the same amazing results as the vr tour. Nike headcovers vapor, vrs, victory red, machspeed. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. They were not the first to do a 460cc head, but when they did, it turned out really well. The vr pro driver also utilizes nikes str8fit tour technology which provides 32 options to personalize your club face angle. Nike victory red pro cavity iron set 2nd swing golf. I was also pleasantly surprised trying out the new nike vr pro driver. Refreshing an old favorite the first real set of golf clubs i bought for myself were the original nike pro combo irons. Any input from somebody who has played either one would be appreciated. And maybe while youre at it explain to me why you havent tried a nike driver yet. The nike vr s str8fit driver features nexcor technology, which was originally only featured on the vr pro limited edition forged drivers.
I am a 12 handicap, and went out with my local pro s driver 8. Too often, the average amateur with a 3wood in their hand feels the unnecessary urge to scoop under the ball through a series of accidental body motions that contort even the simplest golf swing. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. I have a feeling that my 2011 driver rotation will include the 910 d3 often. We started to fit these players in november for the 910 drivers, the response was overwhelmingly positive.
The numbers say the nike vr pro driver is impressively and deceptively long. I play a 910 driver still and just upgraded from 710 mbs to 714 ap2s. I loved their feel and performance, especially in the 5pw. On average, most golfers who make the switch from their original club to the vr pro, increase theyre average swing by 5 to 10 yards. I took it to the fitting day and the spin rate was in the 4000. Bigger club head, a deeper face and exclusive nexcor face technology, all to produce more speed at impact for greater distance. Now, maybe it is not fair to compare a ping g10 to the nike vr s since the ping is about 34 years old but as i stated, i have also hit other newer clubs but never realized.
Imagine more options for more distance on more shots. The 910 performs best when hit in the middle of the club face, as opposed to some other manufactures that are designed for higher impact on the face vertically. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for maximum playability and forgiveness, promoting a straighter ball flight with higher launch and lowtomid spin. From the concept to the course, it is the driver made with and for the games very best. Nike vrs driver str8 fit hit and tests by mark crossfield. Long distance drives are derived from the technological advancement in head design through a first generation responsive and fast face insert. This years lineup offers two head styles, 910 d2 and. The nike vr pro limited edition forged driver is a 430cc driver that features the latest breakthrough in nike golf engineering, nexcor infinity technology. Nexcor face technology maximises distance for the widest range of players through a new.
Nexcor face technology maximises distance for the widest range of players through a new speedexpanding multi face thickness design. Titleist 910 d3 nike vr pro limited edition driver youtube. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. Mar 08, 2011 i took it to the fitting day and the spin rate was in the 4000. The nike vr pro cavity irons feature the optimass weighting system with a highdensity tungstenresin insert to give you targeted center of gravity placement. I havent got a driver since the 910 and still use it but think it might be time for a change. The nike vr pro cavity irons feature an oversized blade and a high launch angle for any player looking for a bit more forgiveness without sacrificing workability. While these drivers are very similar, titleist has made a few subtle changes to upgrade the 9 d3 and heres what youll notice vs. Im still playing the adams 9064ls, and while i did like the numbers from the nike vr pro, the only driver weve tested this season that i gave even a moments thought to putting in the bag full time was the callaway razr hawk tour.
I am a 12 handicap, and went out with my local pros driver 8. How to strike your irons pure like a tour pro use these 3 drills. After working with the winningest driver staff on the pga tour for the past three years, nike reshaped their driver to reshape your game. I was looking at new drivers this year and hit the 914 or whatever and didnt really like it. Watch mark hit the nike golf driver used by many of the. The head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of. The starting point has to be the new face technology. Taylormade r11 driver cobra s3 driver titleist 910 d3 driver 2011 nike mach speed driver 2010 taylormade superfast tp nike vr tour. The patented, innovative, surefit tour, dualangle hosel provides precise, independent loft and lie. Overviewthe nike vr pro and nike vr pro tour driver is nikes new brainchild with a big push to tour level shotshaping and control.
Nike vr drivers, str8fit and vr tour features youtube. Titleist 910 d3 nike vr pro limited edition driver tested by mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. The titleist 910 driver was a big jump for titliest into the adjustable driver market. No sky marks or scuffs, club only shows wear from normal use and turf interaction. Im still playing the adams 9064ls, and while i did like the numbers from the nike vr pro, the only driver weve tested this season that i gave even a moments thought to putting in. Sure fit technology makes this driver a viable option to any golfer. Mark hits his old titleist up against his new nike driver and talks about why he made the. Apr 16, 2012 2012 driver comparison titleist 910 d2d3taylor made rbzr11s nike vrs vr pro lecallaway razr fit. Rory mcilroys golf gear through the years golf monthly. Mcilroy turned pro in 2007 and was using a 907d2 driver, 906 fairway wood, 585 hybrid, 660 irons, titleist vokey wedges, a scotty cameron putter and titleist pro v1x ball. Along with the adjustable hosel, titleist also redesigned the look of their drivers with the new black on black.
It is a minor change, yet it makes the club look much more new and cool while keeping the traditional style that is titleist. The nexcor infinity face on the vr s driver uses a multithickness design with a bridge that makes it ultrathin and ultrahot. And finally, based on input from the tour staff, the club was designed with a pear shape allowing for more weight at the optimal cg locations for hotter launch and optimal spin. The vr pro driver also utilizes nike s str8fit tour technology which provides 32 options to personalize your club face angle. For comparison, i included some side by sides with the vr pro str8fit let us know what you think. The 460cc titleist 910d2 driver delivers longer distance through a technologically advanced head design with a responsive, fast face insert. The nike vr pro cavity irons feature the optimass weighting system with a highdensity tungstenresin insert. The new nike vr pro str8fit driver gets examined by ashley young, pga professional, including the str8fit technology and compression channel designed to encourage faster ball speeds. Titleist is and has been one of the best in the golf business, as far as club making.
From shotshaping, distance, greenseeking accuracy or consistent reliability, these are goto clubs from the tee and the turf. The only issue that anyone might have had with it was that it wasnt the most forgiving driver. Just the name titleist printed on the club gives the golfer confidence that this club has been tested, retested, and tested again. The best adjustable hosel on the market while titleist is not always the first to jump into a new technology, when they do, they are usually the best at it. Nike vr pro limited edition driver the nike vr pro limited edition driver provides unlimited control for the experienced player. Unique player insights and demanding standards have helped produce a club that delivers tourlevel distance with maximum. Nike vapor pro or titleist 915 buying a new driver tomorrow, these two are the only options that i am really looking at. The nike vrs str8fit driver features nexcor technology, which was originally only featured on the vr pro limited edition forged drivers.
Ive never had a titleist club besides my sc putter. Titleist 910 drivers deliver total performance with improvements in flight, fit, looks, feel and sound. I think nike is really heading in a good direction with their drivers. This driver has found a way to take advantage of flight, looks and sound.
Im inclined to label nike the most underrated and under appreciated of the big 5 oems taylormade, callaway, titleist, ping, and nike. The titleist 910 d2 driver delivers precise and independent loft and lie adjustments to fine tune ball flight for more accuracy and control through their patented surefit tour dualangle hosel. There is 1 small paint chip on the bottom of the head near the back. I was never a huge fan of their looks and couldnt hit the 3 or 4 iron. The nike vr pro and nike vr pro tour driver is nike s new brainchild with a big push to tour level shotshaping and control. The nike vr pro driver will suit those who tend to hit the ball from different parts of the face in order to shape shots andor players who like to shape every shot with the driver. Look out for updates on the 910 as the official release in november of 2010 nears we will be adding actual player feedback as they come in. An adjustable weighting system and a slightly different internal design changing to the cg. Titleist does it again and offers one of the best drivers on the market. Nexcor uses a multiface thickness design and a bridge to deliver amazingly fast ball speeds and farther distances. I play mizuno mp 68s and mpt10 wedges which i love and wanted to stay committed to a mizuno driver, but after getting fitted by the pro at my club the 910 d3 was just a great fit for me. The 910 is a very nice driver with more shaft options than probably any out there. Apr 30, 2012 titleist 910 d3 nike vr pro limited edition driver tested by mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. Aug 10, 2012 yup, the nike vr s driver is 1520 yards longer for me than my ping g10 and every other driver i have hit the past 3 or so years and all of the ones before that too.
Mishits on titleist do not seem to be that penalizing however compared to the mizuno. Nike vr pro driver key features when you use the vr pro, you are guaranteed a number of things. This years vr pro combo irons progress from a blade in the pitching wedge to a. The 910 d2 also conveys longer distances through a technologically advanced head design with a responsive, fast face insert that creates a ballspeed. We have seen, based on the player, an increase in ball speeds ranging from 2 6 mph. Titleist 910 d2 drivers description titleist 910 d2 driver the titleist 910 d2 driver delivers longer distance through a technologically advanced head design with a responsive, fast face insert that creates a ballspeed area that is 15% larger than other drivers. Titleist buy or sell golf equipment in london kijiji classifieds.
These clubs have a true temper shaft and velvet style grip. While we aim to supply accurate product information, it is sourced by manufacturers, suppliers and marketplace sellers, and has not been provided by overstock. The titleist 910 d2 and d3 drivers are going to be the benchmark for the better players driver in 2011, one that is only attained by releasing cutting edge technology and quality workmanship. It was pure titleist, great sounds, solid feel, and excellent distance. The main changes are a new forged face, only 1 open, revamped sole plate and a new ahina made for shaft. I had initially thought of getting a m1m2 but being more of a traditionalist couldnt bear the look of the clubhead. Most notably, the vr pro combo is an exciting addition which reinvents one of the most popular nike irons ever, the original pro combos. The latest serious players design is the nike vr pro limited edition. Attack from anywhere designed with our tour players to provide toplevel performance on every shot in the arsenal. Find titleist in golf golfing gear is available locally for sale in london taylormade, titleist, mizuno new and. The nexcor infinity face on the vrs driver uses a multithickness design with a bridge that makes it ultrathin and ultrahot. Like the 910 and 9 drivers before, the 915 d2 driver has a large 460cc head that is designed to get the ball up in the air. Im cautiously optimistic that the vr limited will offer much improved sound and feel, without much sacrifice to distance, and more importantly accuracy.
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