Nike at MachSpeed

2010-02-09

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By Steve Pike

Nike Golf's new SQ MachSpeed irons will be in stores on Feb. 25. Nike Golf says the irons represent three key functions: speed, stability and launch.  Speed leads to distance.  Stability leads to forgiveness.  And launch leads to functionality.  The key advantage for golfers with the SQ MachSpeed, according to the company, is that they combine a high launch with increased distance.

“With MachSpeed, we’ve developed a very fast iron through new and dynamic construction that works,” said Tom Stites, director of club creation for Nike Golf.  “This iron is all about helping golfers
increase their ball speed in order to generate distance.  Our patented PowerBow technology allows golfers to launch the ball high and increase distance – a perfect combination to improving your game.”

To achieve speed and distance, Stites said the two-piece SQ MachSpeed irons have a higher CT (Characteristic Time) in the wider areas on the face resulting in faster ball speeds and longer distance.  The Nike irons feature a combination of AM 355 alloy and an off-the-face weld construction that Stites says creates a thinner, hotter face and a wider sweet zone.

The SQ MachSpeed irons will be available in 4-PW, AW at a suggested retail price of $839.99 (steel) and $959.99 (graphite).