:: Fairways Magazine

Product Review by Mike Stansfield Mike Stansfield is the marketing director of Fairways. Fall - November - 05 Holiday Gift Ideas
Nike Sasquatch 460 Driver The SasQuatch 460 Driver features a revolutionary new design, patented by Nike Golf, that pushes the breadth-to-face length ratio up to the allowable USGA limit resulting in a larger, more forgiving sweet spot. A wider, taller, sweet spot allows for greater launch angle, low spin and longer driving distance. The PowerBow, which is plainly visible on the club, highlights this geometric expansion. By moving the Center of Gravity back, according to Nike, the club becomes easier to square and increases the clubheads Moment of Inertia or resistance to twisting and helps limits off center hits. The change also results in a Center of Gravity that is lower and deeper which helps achieve a higher launch angle. A high launch delivers higher ball flight with lower spin for maximum carry and roll.	Nike Slinshot Irons The new Slingshot OSS irons are the second generation of Nike’s Slingshot irons. The Nike engineers shifted the center of gravity lower and deeper in the Slingshot OSS irons than in the original slingshots in an effort to take forgiveness to a whole new level and make it easier to square the clubface. Nike golf was able to move the Center of Gravity further beyond the face by deepening the Slingback design, widening the Dual Glide sole and incorporating a lighter, hotter Cryo Steel face which according to Nike creates a hotter ball speed than conventional stainless steel. Through 3-D Weighting, the Slingshot OSS irons have weight strategically and uniquely distributed in each clubhead within the set.
Ping G5 Driver and Irons The 460cc titanium head of the new Ping G5 Driver features new internal weighting distribution that repositions the center of gravity for lower spin rates and greater distance. Eight grams of weight was moved from the crown and face to the sole to achieve the lower Center of Gravity location. New face geometry ensures high ball speed for maximum distance. Similar in shape to the popular G2 driver, the confidence-inspiring head provides fairway-finding forgiveness and includes a thinner moon-graphic alignment aid. A deeper, parallel cavity design widens the sole and expands the perimeter weighting in the G5 iron. The larger head and sole width allow the center of gravity to be positioned lower and further from the face. The result is higher launching, more accurate and consistent shots. A larger, thinner Custom Tuning Port (CTP) stabilizes the face and dampens vibration for a solid, pleasing feel. The combination of feel and forgiveness makes the G5 Ping Golf’s most advanced iron to date according to the company.	King Cobra Speed Driver Cobra Golf introduces the King Cobra Speed Series, the first driver line designed to optimize every player’s unique ball speed for unmatched distance and accuracy. The new Speed Series consists of four models, each designed for distinct player types and their specific ball speeds. King Cobra Speed Drivers are available in the following models – X/Speed, F/Speed and M/Speed. M/Speed Drivers are also available in Women’s and Senior’s models. In addition, Cobra offers an XX/Speed Driver, which is the club of choice for the Cobra Long Drive Team. Speed Series Drivers are the first driver line to be tailored to specific player ball speeds. Players will determine the right Speed Series Driver for them by identifying their ball speed, swing speed and/or average driving distance.

Back to Fall 05