Nike Golf Balls Explained
2011 Nike Golf Balls Explained
Nike have a great range of golf balls for 2011, suitable for golfers of all abilities.
Below I explain all of the playing characteristics of each type of ball along with the type of golfer that the ball would suit. The suitability is determined by your ability to play the game as well as swing speed, spin control and technique. The information should help you to make an informed decision regarding which golf ball to use.
Nike Power Distance Soft
Type: Budget
Characteristics: Low compression to assist golfers with slower swing speeds and provide a soft feel. Two piece construction for long distance.
Golfer Suitability: Mid-High Handicap
Nike Power Distance Long
Type: Budget
Characteristics: A durable, hard cover with reduced drag dimple patter for longer distance shots. High velocity core for increased ball speed.
Golfer Suitability: Mid-High Handicap
Nike Crush
Type: Low Mid Range
Characteristics: Special cover in material and dimple design for low spin and longer distance shots. High energy core for increased feel.
Golfer Suitability: Mid Handicap
Nike One Vapor
Type: High Mid Range
Characteristics: Seamless cover design for improved accuracy and control. Progressive Density Core for Maximum Distance for medium swing speed golfers.
Golfer Suitability: Low-Mid Handicap
Nike One Tour D (will be obsolete when the Project RZN is released)
Type: Top of the Range
Characteristics: Tour Professional Golf Ball. Soft Core for distance and a seamless 336 dimple softer cover for accuracy and control.
Golfer Suitability: Low Handicap / Professional
Nike One Tour (will be obsolete when the Project RZN is released)
Type: Top of the Range
Characteristics: Tour Professional Golf Ball. A seamless 378 dimple softer cover for maximum spin and control. A Power Transfer Layer provides the maximum distance.
Golfer Suitability: Low Handicap / Professional
Nike Project RZN (not yet launched)
Type: Top of the Range
Currently codenamed Resin (RZN) is the first solid core golf ball which has a core not made up of rubber. The core is made from a resin that Nike and DuPont have allegedly been working on for the past 4 years.
Characteristics: Tour Professional Golf Ball.
Golfer Suitability: Low Handicap / Professional
Hope that this helps.
