Differences between NIKE DYMO and SUMO Driver

[patmoran2006]

Greetings.
Long time reader of this message board (love it) but have just begun posting.

I have a driver for question for anybody who plays Nike Drivers and/or has demo’d them.

I’m going to buy a Nike Driver over the next couple of days. I’m deciding between the Dymo SQ and the SUMO 5900 SQ.

Obviously, being newer the Dymo is selling for $299, while the SUMO is older and selling for only $149 at this time.

My question for people who have played them is there any real noticeable differences between the two (aside from the appearance). I’ve decided to make a big investment in my clubs (just purchased the Nike Victory Red Split Forged Irons)---- but I want to know if the DYMO is really worth twice the price of the SUMO, aside from being a better looking driver. I read the review for the SUMO here and it was given a great review.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks !

[patmoran2006]

Perhaps I used poor wording. My question is, do you feel the Dymo SQ is worth twice as much ($300) as the Nike 5900 SUMO 2 ($159)?

[dpmille]

This may not be too much help, but I have the SUMO 5000 and absolutely love it. Unless the Dyno is a beast, or unless you want to be able mess around with the set up, the SUMO is great and half the price

[ControlJunkie]

I have the SUMO 5000 and absolutely love it.

Same here, though I'm really drawn to the SQ Dymo STR8-Fit, and I have a feeling it will make it into my bag before July. With that said, you cant go wrong with the SUMO² 5900 for $150. I bought my 5000 for $149 used a while back, and would do it again.

A couple things to take into consideration - if the sound of the club is an issue for you, you may want to go with the Dymo. While I love the sound of the Sumo 5000, some people dont. The sound of the Dymo is a little better than the Sumo. The other thing is aesthetics. I like the look of the Sumo, but I LOVE the look of the Dymo. It looks a little more traditional, and the powerbow isnt as pronounced. I'm not sure if all that is worth the difference in price, but I dont think that you'll go wrong with either one. If I were in your shoes and spending your money , I'd probably get the Dymo. Good luck. Let us know what you decide!!!

[Grndslmhttr3]

This may not be too much help, but I have the SUMO 5000 and absolutely love it. Unless the Dyno is a beast, or unless you want to be able mess around with the set up, the SUMO is great and half the price

Keep in mind that the STR8 Fit Dymo is $400, whereas the regular is $300. My personal opinion on this interchangeable stuff is gimmicky. You're better off learning how to hit a driver and developing a proper swing instead of having a poor swing and just compensating for it by fiddling with your club.

[teamgs]

Have you hit them both? If not, I would suggest that you do (along with tons of others), then make a decision. I loved the R7 Driver, until I tried the Adams Speedline with an upgraded shaft. It worked the best for me.

Gary

[ControlJunkie]

Keep in mind that the STR8 Fit Dymo is $400, whereas the regular is $300. My personal opinion on this interchangeable stuff is gimmicky. You're better off learning how to hit a driver and developing a proper swing instead of having a poor swing and just compensating for it by fiddling with your club.

Good call on the difference between the regular Dymo vs. the STR8-Fit. I meant to throw that out there earlier. It's your 2nd statement that I'm personally on the fence about. It's like some days, I'm agreeing with you 100% that the adjustibility that's being pushed now is gimmicky, but other times I see it as a big benefit. One thing I'm definitely NOT questioning is the value of learning a proper swing, and learning to work the shot using your swing, not a byproduct of the club adjustibility. I agree with you completely there. I think the biggest thing that has me wanting the STR8-Fit is the ability to adjust the loft, not the draw/fade bias adjustment. I could definitely see myself adjusting de-lofting prior to rounds where I know the wind will be blowing pretty well. I know a proper swing can work the shot high or low as well though.