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1985. We discovered Orwell was wrong and Big Brother wasn’t watching us. Back to the Future came out and we all wanted DeLorean time machines. Austrian rock singer Falco records “Rock Me Amadeus.” We drank New Coke. We spit New Coke out.

And Nike Golf breaks into the Tour by signing its first golf athletes: Seve Ballesteros, Peter Jacobsen, and Curtis Strange.

Sure, Nike Golf already started by building a business plan and being somewhat successful with their shoes — namely the “Linkster.”

That’s right. Remember that badboy? Lace flap and all…

Years go by, and Nike continues its golf invasion through apparel and clothing options through the ’80s and makes a big step with their Supreme Cabretta leather golf glove in 1989.

The ’90s. TV commercials. Their shoes get AIR. Gore-Tex shows up for the first time in a golf shoe, and Nike takes over the sponsorship of the Hogan Tour. They choose a clever name: The Nike Tour. 1994 rolls around, and head covers and towels start sporting the “swoosh.”

Then 1996 brings eBay, Ask Jeeves, and a promising young amateur named Tiger Woods to the scene. Nike signs him — and seeks to put him in some sweet Nike stuff. Nike does its job by inventing innovative golf shoes that really start being taken seriously by the golf market. Tiger does his job by destroying his competition at the 1997 Masters — and winning in a custom-made Nike shirt that flies off shelves immediately afterward. Nike golf balls show up in 1998, gently clicking off the adept club-hackey-sack prowess of Tiger in television ads.

A new millennium. A slew of Tiger wins. Nike shoes pass Etonic and become second only to FootJoy. The Ignite Driver shows up. Slingshot Irons arrive. Tiger continues to dominate. The Nike One Black and Nike One Gold drop into the scene, as does the Ignite 460cc Driver.

2005: Nike prays to some kind of marketing deity, and miracles happen. Tiger not only wins, but wins with ridiculous style — even producing a “miracle chip” that rolls his ball over an unbelievable distance and through a disgusting break, stopping by the cup just long enough for the camera to zoom in on the Nike Swoosh on Tiger’s ball… and dropping in.

2006: Nike leads the Tour in driver, irons, and fairway wood wins — 16 wins by 9 different players — and (yawn) becomes the #1 golf apparel brand globally. Not to lose momentum, Nike produces the first square driver and causes yet another stir.

Current day. Tiger’s still around. Nike still powers out sweet products like the SQ MachSpeed Irons and the Nike One Vapor golf ball.

Why Nike?

Pure innovation with style. Do they come up with unique concepts? Of course. Do they seek to do more than just capitalize on trends? Indeed. Nike has consistently met the needs of athletes over the years and have proved the same to be true in the sport of golf. How to hit farther, more accurately, and be more comfortable (whether it be cooler, warmer, or drier) in any condition.

And they let you look good while doing it.

Nike produced a good product — but as you can read from my brief history and as we know from what we have all witnessed, they struck Nike Platinum when they found Mr. Woods. Tiger changed the history of the game and exploded its popularity — and Nike came along for the ride.

Read all of our Nike Golf product reviews below:


Nike Men’s Round Driver, SQ MachSpeed Black

New Adjustable Club from Golf Digest 2011 Hot List

Nike Men’s Round Driver, SQ MachSpeed Black | New Adjustable Club from Golf Digest 2011 Hot List

I have to come clean: I've never been a big fan of the MachSpeeds. They have improved them, though. Both the square and round ones have bigger faces with more aerodynamic shapes. Nike has dialed down the extreme shape and made it a bit sleeker.

The round ...





Nike SQ MachSpeed Black Square Driver

Adjustable Golf Digest 2011 Hot List

Nike SQ MachSpeed Black Square Driver | Adjustable Golf Digest 2011 Hot List

I will say that Nike has improved this driver over last year's model. The face is larger, and the shape is sleeker. Having said that, it's like saying Toyota improved the Corolla. It's still a Corolla.

And like a Corolla, this club will get you from ...





Nike Victory Red Driver, New 2011

Men’s STR8-FIT Pro Tour from Golf Digest 2011 Hotlist

Nike Victory Red Driver, New 2011 | Men’s STR8-FIT Pro Tour from Golf Digest 2011 Hotlist

Nike drivers (going all the back to the Ignite) have really hot faces. The ball explodes off the face better than any other manufacturer I've seen.

This 2011 VR Pro is the second generation of this driver whose claim to fame is the compression channel at the bottom. ...





Nike VR Pro Limited Driver 430cc

New Golf Club Release November 2011

Nike VR Pro Limited Driver 430cc | New Golf Club Release November 2011

Dear Santa,

Remember me?  I’m the one that promised you that if I got the Sky Caddy last year, I’d quit throwing my clubs and fix all my divots and ball marks.  And for the most part, I stuck to our deal.  Surely you can understand me losing my temper last ...





Nike Dunk NG Golf Shoe

Men’s Sport Golfing Sneakers w/ Soft Spikes

Nike Dunk NG Golf Shoe | Men’s Sport Golfing Sneakers w/ Soft Spikes

Why do I get the feeling Michael Jordan is behind these Nike Dunks? These are not your grandfather’s golf shoes!

The days of humping around the links in stiff, heavy leather golf shoes are over. I remember having to tape up my feet because they were so badly blistered from trying ...





Nike Mach Speed Driver

Adjustable Angle SQ Square Golf Club Head, Oversized

Nike Mach Speed Driver | Adjustable Angle SQ Square Golf Club Head, Oversized

As the race for more distance in golf continues to rage on, Nike has entered another driver option into the market. The SQ Mach Speed Driver with its sleek black head is a take-off the original SQ design from a few years ago. The basic idea behind the SQ series ...





Nike VR Split Cavity Irons

Victory Red Forged w/ Dynamic Gold Shaft & Easton Grip, Set of 8

Nike VR Split Cavity Irons | Victory Red Forged w/ Dynamic Gold Shaft & Easton Grip, Set of 8

The name of the Nike Victory Red Forged VR Split Cavity irons is a mouthful to say, if nothing else. In all seriousness, though, these are serious golf clubs for serious players. Made from 1025 Forged Carbon Steel (read: soft), these irons are precision forged and then ...





Nike SV Tour Wedge Review

Sand SW Milled Chrome, Custom Lob, Loft & Lie

Nike SV Tour Wedge Review | Sand SW Milled Chrome, Custom Lob, Loft & Lie

It's hard to believe the sand wedge was invented less than 80 years ago. Look at the plethora of wedges available now (regular, gap, sand, lob) and the materials they are made in (steel, copper, bronze, and titanium). Not to mention the lofts, lies, and bounce angles, ...





Nike CPR Irons Review

Men’s Hybrid Iron Game Improvement Golf Set

Nike CPR Irons Review | Men’s Hybrid Iron Game Improvement Golf Set

The acronyms are flying with golf club designations these days, and the Nike CPR fits right into the mix. CPR = "Clubs for Prevention and Recovery." Kind of catchy, really. On the one hand, they are designed to prevent you getting into trouble, but if you do, ...





Nike Golf Rain Gear Review

Lightweight Packable Windproof & Waterproof Jacket & Pants

Nike Golf Rain Gear Review | Lightweight Packable Windproof & Waterproof Jacket & Pants

If you live in a rainy climate, having a golf rain suit is an indispensable necessity. Many rain suits are bulky, heavy, and difficult to keep in your bag for those unexpected shower emergencies. There is an alternative, though, in the value rain suit category -- what ...





Nike SQ MachSpeed Men’s Iron Set 2011

Fast Long Distance, 4-PW, GW w/ Steel Shafts

Nike SQ MachSpeed Men’s Iron Set 2011 | Fast Long Distance, 4-PW, GW w/ Steel Shafts

Oh man. These are fast. Like faster than fast. And fast in a good way, not like a Vin Diesel movie. They really pop the ball so it flies high and lands soft. These irons allowed me to really hone in on ...





Nike One Vapor Golf Balls

Seamless Ionomer 3 Piece Solid Core

Nike One Vapor Golf Balls | Seamless Ionomer 3 Piece Solid Core

Here's a sweet ball to play -- and it fits right along with my aversion to Nike. Let me be clear, though. I never allow a brand to skew my thinking into blind acceptance. If you doubt me, read my betrayal review of the Nike ...





Nike IC Putter Review

Men’s Mid Mallet 20-15A, Milled Club Face

Nike IC Putter Review | Men’s Mid Mallet 20-15A, Milled Club Face

My dad was a really great guy. Dependable. Faithful. Solid. Trustworthy. Not given to frills or crazy expenditures. He was... frugal. Some called him just plain cheap. But he was (and still is) my dad, and I love him.

The Nike IC 20-15A ...





Nike Slingshot Hybrid 6

Men’s LH Club w/ Steel Shaft & 30 Degree Loft

Nike Slingshot Hybrid 6 | Men’s LH Club w/ Steel Shaft & 30 Degree Loft

Ok, I cheated a little bit on this one. Sorry, but it's true. I'm not a southpaw. So the idea of me trying to swing a Nike Slingshot Hybrid is a dumb one. However, I have tried the *ahem* normal Slingshot Hybrids -- and while I ...





Nike Slingshot Irons Set Review, RH

Men’s Steel Uniflex Shaft, 3H 4-PW

Nike Slingshot Irons Set Review, RH | Men’s Steel Uniflex Shaft, 3H 4-PW

Before we start, I know. It's Nike. One of my brands that I tend to favor. However, after the disaster with the Nike Lady SlingShot HL, I was quite skeptical. Added to this is the strange look of this new "Uniflex Powerbow" style. It just looks funky, folks.

The ...





Nike Lady SlingShot HL Individual Iron

Women’s Golf AW Club Review

Nike Lady SlingShot HL Individual Iron | Women’s Golf AW Club Review

I have a confession to make. I feel like a Benedict Arnold writing this review. I'll tell you why. I have a few brands that I'm a total nerd for: Apple, Verizon, and... Nike. Whenever there is a Nike product, I'm a little biased -- ...





Nike Ignite 2 Irons Set

Men’s Cavity Back Progressive Offset w/ Steel Shafts 4-AW RH

Nike Ignite 2 Irons Set | Men’s Cavity Back Progressive Offset w/ Steel Shafts 4-AW RH

I am tired of playing my old man’s irons that he bought when Ford was still in office. When I hit a golf ball it feels like I am driving a railroad tie into the ground. Since I’ve been working on my swing, I feel like I ...





Nike Method Core 4 Putter Blade, Milled

2011 Masters Charl Shwartzel Golf Club

Nike Method Core 4 Putter Blade, Milled | 2011 Masters Charl Shwartzel Golf Club

This is the putter that won Charl Schwartzel the 2011 Masters. Well, not this exact putter -- Charl still has that one -- but this same model. If you missed it, let me get you caught up. All Charl did was manage to birdie ...





Nike Golf Womens Ignite 9 Wood Club T60

Graphite Shaft w/ Ladies Flex

Nike Golf Womens Ignite 9 Wood Club T60 | Graphite Shaft w/ Ladies Flex

I'm very familiar with the Nike Ignite models. I still carry a Nike Ignite driver in my bag, even though the club is six years old. I should know better -- six years is a lifetime when it comes to golf technology. I ...





Nike Slingshot Ladies Golf Iron Set w/ 4 Hybrid

Thin Club, Graphite Shaft Right Handed

Nike Slingshot Ladies Golf Iron Set w/ 4 Hybrid | Thin Club, Graphite Shaft Right Handed

I'm not a huge fan of these Nike Slingshot irons, although they do have some cool technology. I think the turnoff for me is the "Slingshot" printed on the back of the cavity. It looks kind of "Walmart-ish" to me.

Having said that, if you can get ...





Nike Lady Dymo 2 Driver

Ladies Adjustable Golf Club SQ 460cc STR8 Fit

Nike Lady Dymo 2 Driver | Ladies Adjustable Golf Club SQ 460cc STR8 Fit

I've jumped on the bandwagon of these adjustable drivers, and I think they are especially helpful to beginners and ladies. This Dymo 2 Driver is a great driver for the price. I can't believe that you can buy an adjustable Nike driver for this cheap. Although ...





Nike Lady Golf Machspeed Driver Club

Womens Adjustable STR8 Fit SQ 460cc

Nike Lady Golf Machspeed Driver Club | Womens Adjustable STR8 Fit SQ 460cc

This Nike Lady SQ Machspeed driver is one of my favorite drivers for ladies and beginners (and especially lady beginners). The Machspeed is square to raise the MOI of the club. In addition, it is aerodynamic and adjustable.

Let's start with my favorite part: the adjustability. ...





Nike Birdseye Dri-FIT Golf Polo Mercerized

Tiger Woods Men’s Sports Shirt in Black, Blue, Pink & Yellow

Nike Birdseye Dri-FIT Golf Polo Mercerized | Tiger Woods Men’s Sports Shirt in Black, Blue, Pink & Yellow

The bright colors are in now on the golf course.  I’m not sure how it started, but the rule now seems to be: the louder, the better.  Have you seen what John Daly has been wearing lately?  I can’t roll with his style yet, but I do think guys like Ian ...





Colorado Rockies Golf Shirt by Nike Dri-FIT

Men’s Baseball Polo, Black Moisture Wicking

Colorado Rockies Golf Shirt by Nike Dri-FIT | Men’s Baseball Polo, Black Moisture Wicking

This is my new favorite golf shirt. I'm not one for sporting the logos of popular golf brands like Titleist or Callaway. (Not unless they are paying me.) I'd much rather brandish the colors of my favorite sports teams. And I'm a diehard Rockies fan!

I ...





Nike Golf Machspeed Hybrid Club, Stiff Shaft

Square Weighted Stainless Steel, Right or Left Hand

Nike Golf Machspeed Hybrid Club, Stiff Shaft | Square Weighted Stainless Steel, Right or Left Hand

Well Nike is consistent with these Machspeeds. From driver to 3 wood to this hybrid, they are all very square-shaped. The whole idea is to make the clubs more aerodynamic for faster swing speeds. I think this makes more sense with the big 460cc driver, but ...





Nike Golf Victory Red Fairway Wood

STR8 Adjustable Steel Club

Nike Golf Victory Red Fairway Wood | STR8 Adjustable Steel Club

This is the sweet looking Nike Victory Red Fairway Wood. I'm a big fan of the design of this club. The shape is traditional. It is the classic pear shape, which makes it look ...





Men’s Nike Sports Socks Ankle

Reinforced Toe, Moisture Wicking Dri-Fit

Men’s Nike Sports Socks Ankle | Reinforced Toe, Moisture Wicking Dri-Fit

You just stumbled across my secret weapon! Shhh! Don't tell my golf buddies. These guys show up to our tee time wearing some crazy, ugly cotton socks. One guy who shall remain nameless rarely even bothers to match his socks. (Unfortunately he beats me ...





Nike Juice Distance Ball Set

Winter Golf 312 Dimples

Nike Juice Distance Ball Set | Winter Golf 312 Dimples

"You likka da Juice, ay?? Da Juice is good, ay?" This is a reference to an old Saturday Night Live skit (not a congressional hearing with Mark McGuire).

These Nike balls are really juiced up and go a long way. This is a hard 2-piece distance ball ...





Men’s Nike Golf Tour Driver Club, Victory Red

Adjustable Custom STR8-Fit for Long Distance

Men’s Nike Golf Tour Driver Club, Victory Red | Adjustable Custom STR8-Fit for Long Distance

Vroom Vroom. You're looking at a Ferrari. This bad boy looks like it can really go, too! The question is: can you handle it?

Let's take a closer look. The ball really jumps off of the face of this driver. The high MOI combined with ...





Nike Golf Balls, Green Recycled Karma

Soft Core, Slow Swing Speed

Nike Golf Balls, Green Recycled Karma | Soft Core, Slow Swing Speed

The brilliant marketers at Nike are playing to your conscious with this Karma ball. In fact, the packaging of these golf balls is made with 50% recyclable material. With most of us golfers being a superstitious lot, it is brilliant. Simply BRILLIANT!

Let's take ...





Nike Golf Hat, Tiger Woods Victory Red

Baseball Cap Flex Fitted, Black or White

Nike Golf Hat, Tiger Woods Victory Red | Baseball Cap Flex Fitted, Black or White

He's back! Where you at, Tiger Woods fans? Here is the 2010 Victory Red Tiger Woods logo hat. Although 2010 may be a year Tiger wants to forget, I think the golf world will always remember this crazy one.

No, this hat does not come ...





Nike Golf Club Irons SQ Machspeed

Graphite Stainless Steel 4-AW

Nike Golf Club Irons SQ Machspeed | Graphite Stainless Steel 4-AW

Nike is certainly not going to be left out of the super game improving market. Thus, I introduce you to the Nike SQ Machspeed irons. These irons are big, forgiving, and long.

The Machspeed's claim to fame is its new face weld and thin stainless steel ...





Nike One Urethane, Fast Swing Speed

Tiger Woods Tour Golf Balls

Nike One Urethane, Fast Swing Speed | Tiger Woods Tour Golf Balls

This is the ball that Tiger Woods plays. Obviously it's Nike's premium Tour Ball. Let's take a look at the construction.

The ball is a 4-piece ball. The core is progressive to increase the velocity, control excess spin, and improve feel. There is a "Power ...





Nike One Golf Ball, Vapor Ionomer

Long Distance, Slow Swing Speed

Nike One Golf Ball, Vapor Ionomer | Long Distance, Slow Swing Speed

I like this Nike One Vapor for almost all golfers.  It will not break your bank, and even better players will appreciate the feel and control of the ball.  And HOLY COW is it long.  Let’s take a look.

The Nike One Vapor is a good compromise between those rock-hard distance balls ...





Nike One Golf Balls, Tour D Urethane

Long Distance, Low Spin

Nike One Golf Balls, Tour D Urethane | Long Distance, Low Spin

This is Nike's Tour distance ball. This is the brother of the Nike Tour ball, only it goes further with less spin off of the tee. Let's take a look at the construction.

The Nike One Tour D is a 3-piece ball designed with distance in ...





Nike Tiger Woods Forged Iron Set, 3-PW

Victory Red Blade Clubs w/ Chrome Carbon Steel

Nike Tiger Woods Forged Iron Set, 3-PW | Victory Red Blade Clubs w/ Chrome Carbon Steel

Well, you found them. This is what the kid plays. By kid, of course I mean Tiger Woods. He not only plays these -- he gave his input to the Nike engineers who designed them. But can you handle them?

I assume you already ...





Tiger Woods Victory Red Forged Iron Club by Nike

Milled Carbon Steel, Split Cavity

Tiger Woods Victory Red Forged Iron Club by Nike | Milled Carbon Steel, Split Cavity

So you want to play Tiger Woods' irons, but you don't quite have Tiger Woods' game? These irons were made for you.

No, they are not for beginners - more for better players that want a tour-quality golf club, with a little bit more forgiveness than those hard-core blades ...





Nike SQ Dymo Driver Review

Str8-Fit Club, Adjustable Dynamic MOI

Nike SQ Dymo Driver Review | Str8-Fit Club, Adjustable Dynamic MOI

Check out this DYMO² Str8-Fit Driver... Dymo stands for "Dynamic MOI" and the STR8-FIT technology is an adjustable fitting system that gives you eight different clubface lie angles.

Let's start with the MOI. This driver has a rear "PowerBow" which gets thicker as the loft increases from 8.5 ...





Nike Power Distance Golf Balls for Slow Swing Speed

Soft Green Dozen Pack of 12

Nike Power Distance Golf Balls for Slow Swing Speed | Soft Green Dozen Pack of 12

Golfers consist of all shapes, sizes, abilities, and swing speeds. Whatever your ability, you should employ the best technology to get the most out of your game. That means using the correct driver, the right woods, the irons, the putter – right down to the golf ball.

You ...





Nike CCi Forged Iron Club Set

Lucas Glover | Cavity Back w/ Insert

Nike CCi Forged Iron Club Set | Lucas Glover | Cavity Back w/ Insert

2009 US Open Champion Lucas Glover has these Nike CCi irons in his bag. They're the most inexpensive irons I've seen that an actual PGA pro plays.

CCi stands for Composite Cavity Insert. The cavity back design makes the club a bit more forgiving than the typical ...





Nike Slingshot 2 Iron Club

Rifle Steel Shaft | Golf Pride Tour Wrap Hand Grips

Nike Slingshot 2 Iron Club | Rifle Steel Shaft | Golf Pride Tour Wrap Hand Grips

Yes, you are looking at a 2-iron! And no, this is not the History Channel. These things are just about obsolete these days (which is why you can buy one for only $30.) The 2 iron has gone the way of the type writer, the Betamax videocassette, ...





Nike Victory Red Forged Club

Tiger Woods Wedge | Carbon Steel Grooved

Nike Victory Red Forged Club | Tiger Woods Wedge | Carbon Steel Grooved

Hey kids! That's right; you are looking at Tiger Woods' Wedge. The very wedge that he hit on the 72nd hole of the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines. Of course you remember it set up his 5-foot birdie putt that forced an 18-hole playoff with Rocco ...





NIKE Air Zoom Elite

Mens Golf Shoes | Black Leather w/ Sock Liner

NIKE Air Zoom Elite | Mens Golf Shoes | Black Leather w/ Sock Liner

Check out these cool Nike golf shoes. I like the sporty look of these shoes. Let's take a look under the hood.

First of all the" Zoom" in the Nike Zoom is a lightweight extremely responsive cushioning. Nike makes the padding super thin, which brings your foot closer to ...





Nike Air Tour Sport Shoe

Mens Golf Shoes | Waterproof Leather Swoosh Logo

Nike Air Tour Sport Shoe | Mens Golf Shoes | Waterproof Leather Swoosh Logo

Here's a comfortable, inexpensive golf shoe from Nike. I really like this Nike Air Tour Golf shoe because you are getting a lot of shoe for a low price.

The shoe is very sporty looking, all black with a grey swoosh. The full-grain leather is extremely comfortable and gives ...





Nike Mens Tour Golf Shoes

Limited Edition TW SP-8 | Tiger Woods

Nike Mens Tour Golf Shoes | Limited Edition TW SP-8 | Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods has worn this shoe. No, not this specific shoe -- you get a brand new one -- but this particular model. It has a laser-etched logo on the heel to commemorate Tiger's tenth-year anniversary of his first major.

This shoe is a great buy because it's a ...





Nike Air Max Rejuvenate Golf Shoes

Waterproof Leather Black White

Nike Air Max Rejuvenate Golf Shoes | Waterproof Leather Black White

This is a great looking golf shoe. You can get it in all black or all white. It is from Nike's 2009 Air Max line.

The Air Max technology takes Nike's old standard Air Technology and adds extra impact cushioning. This is Nike's attempt to counteract ...





Nike Golf Tour Saddle Shoes

Men’s SP-8 Waterproof Leather Vented

Nike Golf Tour Saddle Shoes | Men’s SP-8 Waterproof Leather Vented

Here's a sturdy golf shoe by Nike. The look of this shoe doesn't knock my socks off, but it is a tour quality shoe that is very durable and waterproof.

I live in Portland, OR, where rain and mud are typical conditions. A lot of golf shoes advertise that ...





Nike Air Tour TW

Mens Golf Shoes | Molded Sock Liner

Nike Air Tour TW | Mens Golf Shoes | Molded Sock Liner

This is a comfortable golf shoe by Nike. Since this is an older model, the Nike Mens Air Tour TW is a great shoe for the price. Let's have a "look-see" at all the great qualities of this shoe.

As I already mentioned, the best thing about this shoe is the ...





Tiger Woods Mens Belt

Black or White Leather Signature Logo

Tiger Woods Mens Belt | Black or White Leather Signature Logo

Come on, is Tiger really different than the rest of us?

I mean really. He puts his pants on one leg at a time, right?

Of course, they are custom tailored black-Gaberdine-perfectly-hemmed-rich-guy pants. Of course, they are disposable in the fact that he probably only buys them, wears them once, then throws ...





Nike FURI Designer Sunglasses

Red or Black Vented w/ Swoosh Logo

Nike FURI Designer Sunglasses | Red or Black Vented w/ Swoosh Logo

I'm one of the unlucky ones.

I have to wear glasses. It didn't start until later in life. Some of you know how it is. Others don't.

Some of you are like me and have to decide how you are going to shade your delicate pupils from the harmful UV ...





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