MORGAN SHOEBRIDGE
HANDICAP: 12

WHAT OUR TESTER SAID:

The performance of the Slingshots was undeniable, especially after I got used to the look of the clubhead within a few holes.

MODEL & SHAFT PLAYED: Nike Slingshot 4D irons, 4-iron to pitching wedge, fitted with stiff True Temper lite steel shafts.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The clubhead had an imposing look, and the cavity is obvious at address on the 4- and 5-irons. The white line across the bottom of the face gave the toe a square look. The shorter irons and wedge were more appealing, and they certainly felt good in the hands.
VERDICT: The Nike Slingshot irons were definitely forgiving. There were times when I hit the ball and it didn’t feel too crash-hot, but the result was good. Distance control was terrific, with the longer and mid-irons flying on a slightly lower trajectory than I usually produce.

You certainly don’t have to put much effort into hitting these irons well and considering the forgiveness of these clubs, if I was going to buy a set I would like the option of a 3-iron, which I understand is not available.

The performance of the Slingshots was undeniable, especially after I got used to the look of the clubhead after the first few holes. I was able to set up a couple of birdies with the short irons, and found that my approaches were holding their line really well in a fair breeze during the road test. I can’t even recall a slice or any bad left-toright benders off any iron.

FACTS & FIGURES

WHAT OUR TESTER SAID: The Nike Slingshot irons were similar in distance to the irons I use now, but I didn’t have to try and muscle the ball as much to get the ball out there.
SUITABILITY: Mid- to high handicapped players.
SHAFTS: Speed Step SL steel and UST Slingshot 4D graphite are standard. Custom shafts from True Temper and UST are available.
GRIPS: Nike Crossline.
LEFT-HANDED MODELS?: Yes.
HOW MUCH?: $849 a set of 4-iron to pitching wedge (steel shafts), $999 (graphite).
NIKE SAYS: “A 4-iron is not an 8-iron. Slingshot 4D irons add progressive change to four critical areas of performance to create irons that play how you need them to, when you want them to.

“The Slingback design is positioned low and back in the long irons, higher and forward in the short irons, for each club to achieve the desired ball flight.

“The sole narrows progressively throughout the set. Long irons are wider for higher launch, short irons are thinner to provide greater control.

“An offset design in the long irons makes it easier to square the face through impact, while incremental decreases in the mid and short irons ensure precise shot-making.

“The mid-size profile of the short irons also enhances accuracy, while the long irons offer hybrid-like
forgiveness.”

For more information please purchase a copy of the May issue of Golf Australia or Contact Nike on 1800 777 793 or visit www.nikegolf.com

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