I bought the club based on the way it looks. I like the black oxide finish. I could not resist buying it because of the price. Other name brand wedges were highly overpriced. You get good feedback on what you do wrong when you use this wedge. If you mishit the ball or your alignment is off, you can feel what you did wrong. The weight of the club pulls your hands inside or outside of the correct swing path. When you hit the ball correctly you do not feel the pull. The designer of the club knows how to make a club that feels just right. I tried other wedges that have a club head that feels too heavy. This club feels like it has the same weight as the other wedges but the weight is distributed differently. It is easier to control your swing because the club head feels very light.
To establish a baseline, I am 61 years old and have only been been golfing for just under two years. For scores about which I am willing to talk, I shot a 94 once, a 97 once, a 98 twice, and a 99 once. Three weeks ago, I shot a horrible (even for me) 115, and two weeks ago, I shot that 97. Let's just say that "consistency" is definitely NOT my middle name. However, since acquiring these Nike wedges (and a matching 60* lob wedge elsewhere), at least my short, non-putting game is beginning to become almost reliable. Before, I had both Ping and Mizuno wedges, and did "o.k.," but was always afraid to take that shot over the trap onto the green that had a heavily wooded cliff just beyond, dropping off to water. Now, with these excellent Nike wedges, while I still hold my breath with such shots, I am taking them without much hesitation and have been rewarded with much more consistency... my success rate having skyrocketed. If you are a scratch golfer, I truly have no idea if you would like these clubs or not, but as a leader in the near-beginner's duffing association, I think they are superb. Gee, at least I've become consistent about one aspect of my game, and I credit that to these Nikes.Read full review
Historically my wedge play has been inconsistent. Last year I started playing Nike CCI forged irons which helped my game tremendously. Because my accuracy with the irons was greatly improved, I decided it was time to rid myself of my Cleveland wedge (57*). I initially purchased a Nike SV Tour in 52* and went to the course the day I got it. I was pleasantly surprised (that my expectations were met)! Every wedge shot I played was exactly what I wanted and where I aimed. The shots were crisp and the feeling soft. I was able to stop the ball much better as well (could be the result of new grooves but nontheless, impressive). Following that round, I went home and ordered another one in 60*. I now have a shot for pretty much every aspect of my game and I have every distance covered. I try not to get into the sand but when I do, these are fantastic. I was one who was skeptical of Nike gold equipment when it came out but I can say they've done I nice job over the years in making a quality product.Read full review
I bought this Nike VR Pro 2h to match the 3h and 4h I already had, and had been pleased with. I was replacing a Nickent 2 hybrid in my bag. The 18 degree Nike has very good feel, and I find it pretty easy to hit. I like the metal strip across the top of the face. so you get the address of an iron instead of a fairway wood. It's my experience so far that the Nike VR headcovers don't hold up very well, but I really like the hybrid clubs.
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About me: I'm a mid- to high- handicap golfer and play 1-2 rounds a month. I currently carry 2 hyrbids in my bag (2-iron and 3-iron Nickent Genex 3dx Ironwoods). I have owned and played both the Nike CPR ironwood type hybrid and the TaylorMade Rescue Mid. Hybrid clubs have definitely helped my game. As advertised hybrids are generally easier to hit than long irons, get the ball in the air quickly, and fly higher and farther than the irons these clubs are intended to replace. They are versatile and can be hit from the tee, the fairway, the rough, out of fairway bunkers, and even used on chip shots from the fringe. Performance: As far as hybrids go, I’m only luke warm on the Nike CPR. The clubhead design on the CPR is essentially an older design. For those of you who remember the original TaylorMade Rescue clubs (copper color scheme) before the introduction of the Rescue Mid, the Nike CPR has a very similar clubhead shape/ design. The Nike’s weight distribution (center of gravity) is not as low or as far back as most of its competition including the Taylor Rescue Mid, Nickent Genex 3dx, Callaway Heavenwood, Cleveland Halo, Cobra Baffler, and others. Dislikes: One thing that did bother me about the Nike was its toe-up position/ lie angle. At address, the toe of the club really felt like it was pointing upward. The flex of the club during the swing would no doubt return the club to square at address, but I never got comfortable with the look at address. In comparison, the Rescue Mid I used to play and the Nickent that I currently play are both more level at address and give me a greater confidence in the club. Bottomline: The Nike CPR is a better option than long irons, but there are better options among hybrids on the market today.Read full review