Comments on: Nike to Introduce KARMA Golf Balls

By: Bill Barker

Bill Barker — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:11:27 +0000

I have new goals for this summer of 09..I'm in the driving dome to work on the A. Kim choke up method for accruacy in the fairway, and have vowed to spend the winter putting in my family room, and focusing on my short game - Utley convert. The Karma experience this summer was pleasant - like hitting a Balatta around the greens. I have Karma on my Christmas list but will now try the W/Staff 50 too.

By: Tony Fortunato

Tony Fortunato — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:09:06 +0000

I will begin by saying that although I have a very quick swing speed, I do have the occasional mistake here and there. (but who doesn't?) I bought this ball because it was the cheapest ball at the clubhouse. My first drive was amazing. It was a good 260 yards and I had ultimate control of the ball. I took a 5-iron over 200 yards as well. Also, chipping onto the green was a breeze and I could control the ball very well on putts. I would recommend this ball to anyone high swing speed or not. For all the skeptical people out there, at least try it out. It's only $20.

By: Robert Bookout

Robert Bookout — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:44:38 +0000

September 2009. I used the Karma golf balls this weekend at the insistence of the pro at the turn. I hit the ball farther and straighter than I ever had. Being 66 years old and having lost some flexibility thereby limiting my club head swing speed, the Karma ball made up for this by at least 20-25 yards further off the tee box. I continually had to rethink the club I was using for subsequent shots because of the increased distance. I bought three dozen balls at the pro shop before I left and do hope Nike continues this line of excellent golf balls. They are ideal for the "older" player.
Thanks Nike!! You have renewed my passion for the game.

By: Will

Will — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:34 +0000

Freddie said on May 22, 2008:

All I can say is that these balls must bring good Karma or something. Played with them for the first time tonight in local golf league and I shot my lowest score yet this year.

I didn't think I would like them since the dimples seem "larger" and there is no alignment aid. I am almost confinced for my game not havng the alignment aid helped. I didn't focus so hard on just line and one putted 7 out of 9 greens.

I usually play one platinums, but for $20 at wally world I think I'm switching. Now I just hope that Nike doesn't screw up and take these off the market like they seem to do everything else I like.

I think you should definitely kick that habit of using and alignment aid except for really long put across the green. learning to align well will help the rest of your game.

btw, a nike one platinum is better for a player with swing speeds over a hundred to take advantage of its distance. Hitting it with speeds lower than that will significantly reduce it's speed. But it does have excellent control.

By: ScratchGolfer00

ScratchGolfer00 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:22:39 +0000

Soft balls hardly add distance, so I would not recommend these to the long hitter or the the low handicapper due to their compression, and properties. Although these downsides do play a factor in my game, these balls would be properly fitting for 90% of the golfers in the game.

By: Robbie

Robbie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:51:44 +0000

These are the best! Really improved the distance in my game. Highly recommended for those of us that do crush the ball!

By: RJ

RJ — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:13:21 +0000

I think paying a little extra for The Nike Karma is worth it i shot the best game with Karma (48 on par 36, only been playing a little less than a year) and it feels great when you make contact..i noticed it gives you better lift while pitching and chipping..

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:55:49 +0000

These balls do what they need to do and exactly what they promise to do. I'd give them 9.5/10 simply because the shots are carried with short swings and adapt to almost any golfer. The soft, comforting cushion while putting makes the ball every dream a golfer would want and sinking those 10ft. + putts.

By: Bob Greenman

Bob Greenman — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:56:36 +0000

I have to say that the "karma" from the Nike Karman ball was great for me.I had a hole in one on 6/21/08 at Richmond Country Club # 7 playing about 225 y using a driver. It was witnessed by our teaching pro Joe Vavra and is my first! I am a Karma fan.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:14:20 +0000

I really enjoy the Karma ball from Nike. I am a pretty big hitter and a six handicap and I didnt find that I lost much distance off the tee, and the putting feel was exceptional.