Visually the crown is still red which looks good and thankfully the swoosh on the inside of the crown is a little smaller so it is less of a distraction. Unusually for 'tour' models, the head is the same as the standard driver at cc, which I like to see as I am sure even better players need forgiveness occasionally.
It is a little taller and has a more classic pear shape at address, with an extended toe and a darker face compared to the silver of the standard version. With the original Covert drivers, the Covert Tour driver was by far the better of the 2 models, but now they are closer, but I would still prefer the Tour version of the 2. As you would expect, the flight is a little more penetrating but the lower spin makes it more consistent too. The feel was a little more lively at impact and the sound was a bit sharper.
The cavity on the back of the head will create a different sound to a non-cavity driver, but the sound from the Covert 2. Overall then the Nike Covert 2. Like before, the Tour version is our choice of the two and better players will find that it is good fun to hit. What they both suffer from is a little something to make them stand out from the crowd as there are other models that maybe sound better, feel better and possibly look classier.
However after the last few versions of Nike drivers, we are pleased to report that Nike are back on the tee swinging. Most accurate driver I have played. I carry the ball on Trackman. It does remind us a little of the square driver idea of weight in the sides and back corners rather than the middle of the back, but that could just be us.
This covers one of the biggest ranges of loft we have seen with 4 degrees in one degree increments from 8. Whether this also changes lie would be useful to know as you do need to be able to adjust loft and lie independently to really make adjustability work. However the sole has a decent camber on it so the changes in loft and face angle should mean that the lie of the club can adjust to suit the player easily.
Having 1 degree gaps is good, but maybe some more fine tuning at 0. Sign in or Register with Golfalot. It was the longest and straightest driver I hit in the test. One way to explain the improved launch conditions is that I hit the G drivers more consistently.
Is that its slightly enhanced forgiveness shining through? Maybe, maybe not. To me, the changes Ping made to the look and feel of the driver were just as important as the performance difference I saw on Trackman. For that reason, I felt more confident with the G drivers in my hands. I was sold on the looks alone. I also preferred the sound of the G drivers to the G drivers.
Looks and feel are subjective, of course, but to me the improvement was night and day. I do want readers to keep in mind that this was a one-person test and I hit a limited amount of balls. I also want to address the weaknesses of the G drivers.
A bigger deal for some golfers might be the G crowns. Maybe the improved forgiveness will show up on a launch monitor or on the course. What determines the best driver on the market; is it the opinion of professional club fitters, professional golfers or testing results from a group of amateurs? At GolfWRX, we believe all three sources can lead golfers to an answer. Being a website founded by passionate golfers with a mission to serve passionate golfers, though, we place a special emphasis on the opinions of our GolfWRX Members — the most knowledgeable group of golfers on the planet.
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You may like. How-to Series: How to swing like a pro — golf swing transition. Published 7 months ago on Jul 1, Continue Reading. Published 4 years ago on Aug 9, Nike kept the best parts from the original Covert, the looks and feel, and upgraded the performance exponentially. Matt: Would you guess that with a club head speed of I currently use the Nike Covert Performance model. Thanks, Jack. With spin around , I think you should definitely give the Tour model a look.
Thanks for the input Matt. After seeing the numbers and your thoughts on this club maybe they are finally catching up. Yes, is correct. Spin is a function of the head, shaft, and swing. The idea of a shaft being low spin is one of the biggest misconceptions out there. For me, the TiNi Kuro Kage was lower spin and better overall.
Also, as I mentioned, the Tour head is not unforgiving. I do think higher handicap players would probably be better served by the standard model, but average to better players should at least try the Tour version. Hi, I really enjoy the reviews, however could you please add what shaft flex you are testing? Matt, Nice review on the Covert 2. I picked up the Tour model and like it quite a bit. I have a swing speed around 98mph.
Launch angle 14 deg, spin Distance around yds. I just wonder if the TiNi is too stiff of a shaft. Any thoughts on swapping the shaft to the black HPB 50?
Will that give more carry? Nice review on the Covert 2. At 98 MPH, your optimal carry is going to be about yards. That would require a little higher launch and a little less spin. Hi Matt, If you are in the process of buying the Nike Covert 2. Absolutely, any fitter should be able to help you pick the right shaft flex and model for your swing.
With regard to flex, yes, faster swings generally fit stiffer shafts. I went to a Nike Demo Day and, after trying various combinations and settings, the pro convinced me to get the regular Covert 2. After playing with the lofts I found the 8. Have you heard of anyone mixing and matching the head and shaft as described? My feeling is that, by chance. I have hit on a great combination.
Any thoughts? Is there a better driver out there for me? Right now, I am quite happy with it. Thanks you for your attention.
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