Are Nike VRS Covert irons forgiving?
The idea behind the new design, however, remained largely the same: produce an attractive, forgiving iron using perimeter weighting, centre of gravity shifting and Nike’s NexCOR face. As well as a shinier chrome finish, the Covert 2.0 features an updated, larger cavity behind the face.
Are Nike Covert irons any good?
While I’ve talked about the VRS Covert 2.0 primarily as a game improvement iron, Nike’s main focus with these clubs is distance, so let’s start there. These clubs are very long. On average, the 6-iron is nearly two clubs longer compared to a traditional players cavity back.
When did the Nike VRS Covert irons come out?
The VRS Covert 2.0 irons feature Dynalite 105 steel and Kuro Kage graphite shafts with Golf Pride 2G wrap grips. The irons will be available on Nike.com and at select retailers on Jan. 31.
What was the last year Nike made golf clubs?
2016
Nike stopped making golf clubs in 2016.
Why did Nike stop doing golf?
The co-founder of Nike, Phil Knight, has bluntly revealed why the world’s largest athletic brand pulled out of the golf equipment industry. The company’s focus switched towards being the ‘undisputed leader in golf footwear and apparel’, with Knight revealing that the equipment was never profitable.
Which is better Nike VRS covert or forged iron?
The Nike VRS Covert 2.0 Forged irons offer more forgiveness and distance than golfers are used to in a set of player’s irons, but they maintain a lot of the visual appeal and performance that above average players are looking for.
What’s the difference between a covert and a forged iron?
Irons like the Nike Covert 2.0 Forged are offering big distances gains over traditional “players irons” without making sacrifices on looks and feel. The Covert 2.0 Forged irons are quite a bit different in appearance than the regular Nike VRS Covert 2.0 irons.
What makes the VRS covert 2.0 so special?
The VRS Covert 2.0 is the third or fourth generation of iron that has included Nike’s NexCOR face. With a variable thickness behind the face, Nike say the design “allows for greater ball speed off the face, resulting in more distance.” Truth be told, they may be right.
What’s the difference between covert and covert 2.0?
Of all the clubs in the range, the Covert 2.0 irons have undergone the most dramatic makeover visually. They are very different on the eye compared to the original Nike VRS Covert irons that hit shops a year ago, or even the original Nike VRS irons.