It isn't often you get to make a purchase for something that delivers as promised, but that's what the Nike Ignite Irons did for me. I bought a new Nike Ignite iron set before the start of this season (had to drive to Columbus to get one because the pro shops around here don't carry them), and all I can say is WOW!
Now, I've always had a decent drive, and my putting is pretty good - but my struggle from the fringe has been monumental. It didn't matter whether I was in perfect position on an uphill chip or not, I just never seemed to be able to harness my irons to get them to do what I wanted them to. The Nike Ignite changed that for me. I'm not one to brag (especially about my golf game), but my handicap has dropped from 9 to 5 this year and its all because I'm able to control my chips that much better with these new irons.
I've been trying to pinpoint exactly what it is about my Nike Ignites that have made such a big difference. Where I was either chipping just to the wrong side of the fringe or sending a massive swoop sailing over the green before, now I'm consistently landing them on that pristine short green patch nearly every time. I'm not necessarily getting them in the best position on the green, but I am hitting the green - which is a huge improvement for me. I think the main difference is that the Nike Slingshot irons are effortless to swing and they seem to deliver a big punch on impact. With my old clubs I was always forcing the shot because they weren't so much heavy as awkward with oversized heads; but the Nike Slingshot has a more streamlined shape that wafts its way through the swing. Its kind of like swinging a marshmallow on a stick - except it has great loft and not too much distance.
I think this lightweight design, easy swing and quick launch have basically allowed me to have more control over my club head speed, so that I am more accurately control how far I'm hitting the ball. I highly recommend the Nike Ignite iron set to anyone who is struggling to hit the green on the second or third shot from tee. The best irons I've ever played with!
Thursday, 11 September 2008
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