Nike Golf Introduces Its Fastest, Longest Irons Ever - MachSpeed
BEAVERTON, Ore. (February 8, 2010)- With a passionate
desire to inspire
consumers to become better golfers, Nike Golf has introduced the fastest
and longest irons the company has ever developed to date - the Nike SQ
MACHSPEED irons.
Due in stores on February 25, 2010, the SQ MACHSPEED
irons represent
three key functions: speed, stability and launch. Speed leads to distance.
Stability leads to forgiveness. And launch leads to functionality. The key
advantage for golfers with the SQ MACHSPEED irons is that they combine
a high launch with increased distance.
"With MACHSPEED, we've developed a very fast iron
through new and
dynamic construction that works," said Tom Stites, Director of Club
Creation for Nike Golf. "This iron is all about helping golfers increase
their
ball speed in order to generate distance. Our patented PowerBow
technology allows golfers to launch the ball high and increase distance -
a perfect combination to improving your game."
Speed and Distance
To achieve speed and distance, the two-piece SQ
MACHSPEED irons
have a higher CT (Characteristic Time) in the wider areas on the face
resulting in faster ball speeds and longer distance. The new game-
improvement Nike irons feature a combination of AM 355 alloy and an
off-the-face weld construction that creates a thinner, hotter face and a
wider sweet zone. The new SQ MACHSPEED construction offers an
extremely hot center area that expands lower on the face where the
ball is more likely to be in contact to prevent a decrease in distance.
Stability and Forgiveness
The SQ MACHSPEED irons provide stability and
forgiveness because of Nike's PowerBow technology. Nike's innovative
PowerBow technology was first introduced in its earliest SQ product, the
groundbreaking Nike SasQuatch driver in 2006. The Nike PowerBow creates an
extremely deep center of gravity and provides a wider sweet spot.
Launch and Functionality
Completing the three key functions of the Nike SQ
MACHSPEED irons is the launch capability. The SQ MACHSPEED features a deep
undercut behind the face, which repositions 50 grams of weight out and back
to the PowerBow for high launching shots that travel far and land softly.
Availability - February 25, 2010 at golf shops and
specialty stores nationwide
