Nike Goes For The Rush With Machspeed

The new SQ Machspeed driver from Nike Golf is designed to provide speed and, ultimately, more power off the tee through aerodynamics.

“This is my new secret weapon,” said Justin Leonard, who plans to put the Machspeed into play when he represents the United States at the President’s Cup. I am hitting it 10-12 yards further and am really excited to put it in play.”

The Machspeed offers a low and deep centre of gravity for higher launch and increased distance and features the Nike Str8-Fit technology, along with Nike’s Total Swing Aerodynamic Design for more speed leading to increased distance.

“The No. 1 thing that makes the ball go farther is faster ball speed. We’ve accomplished that through looking at the orientation of aerodynamics throughout the total golf swing, not just a portion of the swing,” said Tom Stites, director of club creation for Nike Golf.

“Optimizing aerodynamics in the total golf swing pulls the clubhead and shaft through the air faster, which leads to more distance,” he added.

“I’ll use a parachute as an example.

“The wider the parachute is, the slower it comes down because air separates around the parachute and causes drag. The same thing applies to the golf club, but through geometry and Total Swing Aerodynamics, we have been able to minimize the air separation and drag.”

According to Stites, that leads to several advantages.

Fast Start
The tapered heel geometry and toe-side aerodynamic Nike PowerBow is designed to promote smooth air flow around the head for quicker acceleration.

Acceleration
As speed increases, so does drag force, but the aerodynamic Nike PowerBow and sole diffuser are in place to keep the airflow smooth and close to the club surface, reducing drag and encouraging a faster acceleration.

Maximum Speed
Drag reduction throughout the downswing allows the club to reach its true maximum speed, delivering maximum energy to the ball.

The SQ Machspeed offers eight different face angle options from two degrees open to two degrees closed.

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