Comments on: Nike Expands Sumo Line with Irons and Hybrids

By: Kris Ilao

Kris Ilao — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:37:41 +0000

SUMO2 hybrid is a great club. High pitched ping at contact that some may not like, but I enjoy it. I can hit a high shot when needed or keep it low like a fairway wood. I am a high handicapper, mostly due to my lack of short game, but I can hit this club 180-200yds consistently. Square head is not the most workable club, but if you need it to go straight and far this is a great club. Going to demo the sumo 2 driver and irons soon will check back. Will likely pick up a 4 hybrid non-square back soon. If anyone is in the market the sasquatch tour bag is the best bag on the market as far as I'm concerned. I never walked before I bought the bag...now I rarely ride.

By: Steve Murphy

Steve Murphy — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:22:28 +0000

I absolutely love the Sumo Hybrid! ("traditional", non square version) I sell golf clubs for a living on eBay, and go to many demo- days as well, so I've tested most of the Hotlist rated hybrids from the 2007 and 2008 Hotlists (plus a few more) and this is the model I'm now very happily using.
I tend to hook my mishits, so I often hook the hell out of most of the hybrids on the market (due to their draw bias) and find the hybrids for "better players"/ pros too hard to hit (and to get height with). This model is a beautiful balance between the two. It sits square and I usually hit the ball straight as an arrow (I hooked every shot I've hit with the Sumo2 hybrid ("square" version- great club if you slice, has a shorter shaft too).
The Sumo also has a stronger shaft and I love the feel and sound at impact (not loud like their 2007 drivers at all). I also absolutely love the trajectory. Straight and high (without balooning) and it goes LONG! It is still a club for "better players" to mid handicappers, though (Immelman used it to win this years Masters), so it can punish your mis- hits more than many hybrids on the market.
I so wish it came in the 5 hybrid, though, too. It also sits noticeably more upright than my Mizuno CLK Fli Hi 5 hybrid, which is also a top club (especially if you like flatter lie angles. I'm taller so the Nike Sumo suits me better). I don't really like the Nike 5000 drivers, but love both their current models of fairway woods and these Sumo Hybrids.

By: Hugh G. Rection

Hugh G. Rection — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:18:57 +0000

I am going to get the SUMO's no matter what you skeptical homos say. So suck it.

By: andy wilson

andy wilson — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:00:47 +0000

have been playing with a 10 year old set of yonex graphite irons and decided it was time for a change. tried about 7 sets including taylor made burner and mizuno and titleist. wasnt looking for nike as was going for a higher profile name but the feel and consistency of the sumo irons won me over. the burners felt good but the difference in feel was minimal and didnt justify the extra £150.

By: Tyron Caswell

Tyron Caswell — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:45:29 +0000

I went to a local club fitting professional a couple of days ago and hit at least 8 different sets of irons. These included the new Taylor Made R7 Irons, Callaway X-20, Ping G-10, Nike Sling Shot 4D, Mizuno MX-19, & Nike Sumo Irons.

I must say that I was aiming to get the Taylor Made R7 Irons, but I hit two clubs extremely well....The Ping Irons, and the New Nike Sumo's. It was a toss up. I hit the Ping Irons well and it was easy to get the ball in the air. The nike Irons were equally easy to hit and they went a full 10 yards longer. The nike yellow insert made a huge difference at impact (less vibration).

I chose to take home the Sumo Irons and am very happy with the decision.

By: Nike Introduces IC Putters | The Sand Trap

Nike Introduces IC Putters | The Sand Trap — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:14:53 +0000

[...] the box the folks at Nike Golf utilize to try to make golf easier for you. From their use of Sumo Technology for drivers, hybrids, and irons as well as various technological advances used in their golf balls, [...]

By: mark

mark — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:12:10 +0000

i wonder if the hybrids and irons make that horrible sound.

By: ld

ld — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:00:45 +0000

Where do the Nike Sumo Irons fit into the Company's product line in relation to the Slingshots? More forgiving or less? Just more expensive?

By: JP Bouffard

JP Bouffard — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:13:50 +0000

I have tried the hybrids and I think they are fantastic. They deserve a look if you're in the market.

By: headtilt

headtilt — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:43:20 +0000

I tried the sq2 Driver and hated it . So I am not inclined to try any further Nike offerings any time soon. Bought the Ping G 10 to replace my G2's So far I love the new G10's