Nike’s TW’14 shoes will be available June 7

GEG image Want the shoes Tiger Woods wore during his victory at The Players Championship? The new Nike TW ’14 shoe will be available beginning June 7. Woods wore the shoes in competition for the first time at The Players this past …
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Tiger Woods puts Nike VRS Covert 3 wood in play at Masters

GEG image The ball – and club – is now in Nike Golf’s court. Tiger Woods is playing Nike Golf’s new VRS Covert 3 wood (15 degrees) at this week’s Masters.  Woods put Nike Golf’s VRS Covert 5 wood (19 degrees) in …
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Nike Golf’s Masters TW’13 shoe available March 28

GEG image   Nike Golf has created Nike Free-inspired TW ‘13 Limited Edition footwear for next month’s Masters. The Nike TW ’13 Limited Edition shoe, will be available beginning March 28 and carry a shelf price of $179.99 and is crafted of waterproof multi-stretch …
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Tiger Woods wins at Bay Hill with bag full of Nike equipment

GEG image Tiger Woods won the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Invitational today (and reclaimed the No. 1 world ranking) with his usual assortment of Nike Golf clubs, including the new Covert VR_S 5-wood that he added to his bag at the WGC-Cadillac …
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McIlroy says equipment is fine but his swing needs work

GEG image PALM BEACH GARDENs, Fla. – Rory McIlroy, of course, isn’t your average golfer, but the world No. 1 does have something in common with average players. That is, it’s not the equipment to blame for poor swings, it’s the player. McIlroy …
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Review: Nike 20XI-x golf ball

GEG image Let’s cut to the chase: Nike Golf’s new 20XI-x is the best golf ball Nike has released to date. I was astonished at how well the ball performed. The ball’s RZN core, which was introduced in the previous model, now …
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Review: Nike Covert Tour driver

GEG image Color is “in” these days for drivers – from the white of TaylorMade and Adams to the rainbow of colors of Cobra. Nike Golf is going with red this year in its new Covert and Covert Tour drivers, which measure …
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Duval re-signs with Nike Golf

GEG image You can go home again. Just ask David Duval. The former world No. 1 has re-signed with Nike Golf. Duval, who hasn’t been a significant presence on the PGA Tour since 2009, was the first player to win a major …
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McIlroy off to rocky start with Nike Method putter

GEG image It’s too early to panic, or even be concerned, but if you’re Nike Golf, you can’t like the fact that your new $250 million man has already scrapped one of your clubs – at least for now. Rory McIlroy who …
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McIlroy praises Nike 20XIx golf ball

GEG image  Rory McIlroy is still getting accustomed to his new Nike equipment and golf ball, so it’s no big surprise that the world’s No. 1 ranked struggled in his first tournament and missed the cut at this week’s Abu Dhabi Championship. No …
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McIlroy officially in the Nike Golf family

GEG image Rory McIlroy is now officially with Nike Golf.  Nike Golf President Cindy Davis introduced McIlroy at a ceremony today in Abu Dhabi, where the world’s No. 1 ranked player and two-time major champion is competing in the Abu Dhabi HSBC …
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Nike Golf expected to announce McIlroy on Jan. 14

GEG image The worst-kept secret in golf should become official tomorrow. That’s when Nike Golf is expected to announce the signing of world. No. 1 Rory McIlroy. The young Irishman, who had been playing Titleist equipment, is expected to play Nike equipment and play the …
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Nike Golf signs Watney, Stanley

GEG image Nike Golf has announced the signings of two players – neither named Rory McIlroy. Nick Watney and Kyle Stanley have each joined the Swoosh fold. McIlroy, the world’s No. 1 ranked player, is expected to officially join Nike Golf any …
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Nike Golf’s next-generation 20XI balls feature more RZN technology

GEG image Nike Golf is adding more of its RZN technology to its next generation 20XI golf balls that will be available Feb. 1. RZN technology, according to Nike Golf, results in a lighter, faster and more responsive core that is engineered …
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Nike Golf hires Radcliffe as Director of Engineering for golf clubs

GEG image Nike Golf has named Nate Radcliffe its Director of Engineering for golf clubs. Radcliffe comes to Nike after 11 years at Cleveland Golf/Srixon, where he served in a range of research, development and brand Management roles.  Most recently, Radcliffe was …
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McIlroy says changing equipment won’t make a difference

GEG image This week’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai will be Rory McIlroy’s last hooray with Titleist equipment. The world’s No. 1 ranked player is expected to play Nike Golf clubs and balls next year. Depending on the report, McIlroy has …
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Nike Golf’s next generation 20XI balls available in February

GEG image Nike Golf has unveiled the second generation of its 20XI golf ball that featuring RZN technology resulting, according to the company, in a lighter, faster and more responsive core for better distance and control. The 20XI and 20XI X will …
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Nike Golf debuts VR_S Covert driver for Feb. 8 delivery

GEG image Nike Golf today unveiled its much-anticipated VR_S Covert driver, which it says is the “first in history to bring high-speed cavity back technology to a driver that conforms to USGA and R&A Rules.” Nike Golf says the red-colored Covert driver, available …
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Nike Golf’s Method Core Weighted putter keeps center of gravity low

GEG image Nike Golf next generation of Method putters will be available beginning Nov. 1. The Method Core Weighted putter utilizes fixed weights on the heel and sole to provide proper weighting by putter length. The weights, according to Nike Golf, help …
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Buzz getting stronger than McIlroy might go to Nike Golf

GEG image Reports are becoming more frequent that world No. 1 Rory McIIroy is on the verge signing a deal with Nike Golf for as much as $25 million a year over 10 years. The deal, if made, would take …
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