Nike Pro Combo Irons

[StreakyPete]

As I'm in the market to replace my ageing irons, it's been suggested to me that I try the Nike Pro combo's.
I've never so much as held one in my hand - although I did think that they looked pretty impressive on the Nike stand at this years Open.
Has anyone on the Forum tried/purchased these clubs? It would be useful to have other peoples comments on them before I dive straight in.

I have won a couple of Senior's events recently, which gives me just enough vouchers to get my hands on a set of Pro Combos. (This would mightily impress Wifey who was making noises about replacing the Dining Set (whatever that is )

[iacas]

  StreakyPete said:

As I'm in the market to replace my ageing irons, it's been suggested to me that I try the Nike Pro combo's.

What do you play now? What's your game like? If you've never held them in your hand... I can't recommend them. Too many people get dead set on an iron model (getting set on a brand is "okay" so long as that brand has a broad lineup of models) and really aren't doing what's best for their game.

[StreakyPete]

  iacas said:

What do you play now? What's your game like? If you've never held them in your hand... I can't recommend them. Too many people get dead set on an iron model (getting set on a brand is "okay" so long as that brand has a broad lineup of models) and really aren't doing what's best for their game.

Hi Eric,

Don't worry - I wouldn't dream of buying a new set of irons that I hadn't thoroughly tested. The Nike's are but one set that I'm hoping to 'test Drive' very soon. The others in the list include: Mizuno MX23; Wilson Staff Pi5; Taylor Made RAC LT 2; and not forgetting the much talked about 735's. My present irons are a locally produced set of 'John Letters T2's' They aren't bad, but are more suited to higher handicappers. I've had them for nearly 5 years now, and my game has moved on somewhat in the last two years, coming down from 20 to the current 13. I strike the ball pretty well - distance is not a problem, particularly with the mid to shorter irons where I could do with accuracy rather than raw distance. As ever, cost is a factor (we've recently moved to a larger house), which is why I thought I might give the Nike's a trial. I've read a number of reviews, most of which are very favourable. Hope to get along to the well stocked 'World of Golf' range on Tuesday to do some A/B testing

[hig4s]

I had tested several clubs last fall, and was planning to buy the Nike Pro-combos as they felt great, but then went to Lauden Golf near my house and they had KZG Forged Evolutions. I like the feel of them even better than the Nikes and got a full set custom fit for only about a $100 more than the Nikes would have cost. http://www.kzgolf.com/forged_evolution.php

[StreakyPete]

Well, I've had a decent test of the Pro Combo's and.... I love 'em!
I was lucky enough to find a Nike 'Demo Day' nearby, so I spent more than an hour trying them out.
They are a significant improvement over my old set of 'John Letters T2s' (mind you, what isn't?). I've ordered a set from our club Pro (3 to PW + 56deg gap wedge), he price-matched the best price I could find on the web, so I ended up with a pretty decent deal.
I can't wait to get my hands on them, but I have to wait a week for delivery. Bizarrely, they are stored in Holland. Luckily (?) I have a gap in my golfing calendar coming up, so I'll have a good chance to play them in.

[You're Away]

They're definitly good looking clubs, IMO. Make sure to report back after you've had a chance to play with them for a while.

Chris

[StreakyPete]

Still no sign of my clubs yet (sigh...)
However, I was talking to one of the members who had bought a set of Nike irons (not the Pro combos, but the 'Slingbacks'. He said it took him months to get the hang of them (!) I wouldn't say he was a great player, but he was good enough to beat me in the club championship qualifiers. (pre Nike)
I hope I don't take that long to play my new clubs in.

[StreakyPete]

After five weeks fruitlessly waiting for the Nike's to arrive, I finally cancelled the order last week. Turns out that Nike weren't releasing the clubs to my Pro, as they reckoned he was selling them to me too cheaply!

Anyway, I decided to spend a bit more and get the clubs that I really wanted in the first place - Wilson Staff Pi5s.
I was at the factory last week getting measured up for them. It was a lot of fun doing that, although a bit intimidating being under such close scrutiny.
I should get the new clubs at the end of this week - just in time to get a chance to play them in before the last medal of the season.

[Supermariodave]

I used them for a month earlier this year but couldn't get along with the Nike shafts.they are very well made and they fly high,another reason I went back to my 690s (which aren't exactly low).

You could do worse than putting these on your shopping list,well worth a dem.

[StreakyPete]

At last! My new Pi5's arrived, as promised last week. Unfortunately, the weather here has been absolutely foul - (high winds and heavy rain) so I haven't had a proper chance to evaluate them.
So far, I've only had two quick sessions at our practice area (which is huge.)
First impressions? Yahoo!, I've made the right choice! I'm getting a great feel from the clubs, and the ball flight is exactly what I hoped it would be. Wilson Staff make a big claim that the Pi5's are ideal for those who want to shape a shot. Well I can testify that that claim is 'spot-on'.

The forecast for tomorrow is good, so I'll see if they do as well on the course as the have done on the practice area.