Nike Hybrid Golf Clubs

Nike Hybrid Golf Clubs are available in two versions ofthinking of investing in a set of new golf clubs.
two different models, for a total of 4 product lines.As stated, the Slingshot Tour Hybrid is for low
These include the Slingshot Hybrid and Slingshot Tourhandicap players. In fact Nike notes that their Tour
Hybrid, the CPR3 Wood and CPR3 Iron-Wood. Thisstaff requested such a model be developed. Four
article will review the attributes of each of these hybridclubs are available in 1-4 hybrids. The shafts on the
golf clubs.Slingshot Tour Hybrid are slightly heavier than on the
Slingshot Hybrid and Slingshot Tour HybridSlingshot. The same options to customize club length
Both of these clubs have an MSRP of $199 US forand lie angle can be chosen.
either steel or graphite shafts. The Slingshot Tour isCPR3 Wood and CPR3 Iron-Wood
targeted for low handicap golfers, and the Slingshot isThese two hybrids have an MSRP of $139 with steel
for less skilled players. Both clubs aim to deliver ashafts and $159 with graphite. The CPR3 Wood clubs
center of gravity (CG) that is low and as far backhave a deeper sole and have more of a wood
behind the face as possible. This type of club headbottom footprint, thus the name. The upper back
design is geared to making the ball get up into the airsection is cut out, and thus again weight can be
easier and to be forgiving of off-center hits. Both clubsredistributed around the periphery of the sole to lower
look like a hybrid or small fairway wood with the upperthe CG and move it back. 2-5 hybrids are available,
back section removed. This is readily evident on theand all lofts come in left handed models. No women's
company's web site. The weight thus removed is thenversions of this product line are available, nor are there
redistributed in a thick sole and a thick bar around theany options for customization as there are with the
back of the clubs called a Slingback bar. The result ofSlingshots.
this design is to have 70% of the mass of the clubThe CPR3 Iron-Wood has a smaller footprint which is
head below the equator of the ball. The face plate onmore like a typical hybrid club. This version is targeted
both clubs is made of 455 stainless steel which isto lower handicap golfers and is available in 1-4 hybrids
normal for high-end hybrid clubs like these.in either steel or graphite shafts. Left handed clubs are
There are 5 clubs available in the Slingshot line. Theseavailable, and as with the CPR3 Wood, there are no
are 2-6 hybrids. Perhaps it bears repeating that hybridcustom options for club length or lie angle.
clubs are designed to replace long irons that areNike Hybrid Golf Clubs do not come with versions to
difficult for most golfers to hit solidly on a consistentprovide a hook bias to help golfers with a consistent
basis. A 3 hybrid will replace your 3 iron, for example.slice, or adjustable club head weight versions as is
All the clubs in the Slingshot product line are availableoffered by Taylor Made, for example. It will be
for both left and right handed golfers. There is nointeresting to see if the popularity of those design
women's version of this model available, or for any offeatures or the demand for women's hybrids will be
the Nike hybrid golf clubs models for that matter. Ofhigh enough to motivate Nike to add these types of
course both steel and graphite shafts are available.clubs to their product offerings. Nike is certainly a top
Custom fitting options exist for club length (-1/2" to +2"rank golf company, however, so if one of their models
from standard) and for lie angles (-2 to +4 degreesfits you properly, you will be playing with excellent
from standard). One would need to have a customclubs.
club fitting to know if he needs to order any of theseWalt Ballenberger is a life-long golfer and founder of
changes. This is a good idea in any case for a personHybrid Golf Clubs, a resource site for golfers.