| Nike Hybrid Golf Clubs are available in two versions of | | | | for both left and right handed golfers. There is no |
| two different models, for a total of 4 product lines. | | | | women's version of this model available, or for any |
| These include the Slingshot Hybrid and Slingshot Tour | | | | of the Nike hybrid golf clubs models for that matter. |
| Hybrid, the CPR3 Wood and CPR3 Iron-Wood. This | | | | Of course both steel and graphite shafts are |
| article will review the attributes of each of these | | | | available. Custom fitting options exist for club length |
| hybrid golf clubs. | | | | (-1/2" to +2" from standard) and for lie angles (-2 to |
| Slingshot Hybrid and Slingshot Tour Hybrid | | | | +4 degrees from standard). One would need to have |
| Both of these clubs have an MSRP of $199 US for | | | | a custom club fitting to know if he needs to order |
| either steel or graphite shafts. The Slingshot Tour is | | | | any of these changes. This is a good idea in any case |
| targeted for low handicap golfers, and the Slingshot is | | | | for a person thinking of investing in a set of new golf |
| for less skilled players. Both clubs aim to deliver a | | | | clubs. |
| center of gravity (CG) that is low and as far back | | | | As stated, the Slingshot Tour Hybrid is for low |
| behind the face as possible. This type of club head | | | | handicap players. In fact Nike notes that their Tour |
| design is geared to making the ball get up into the air | | | | staff requested such a model be developed. Four |
| easier and to be forgiving of off-center hits. Both | | | | clubs are available in 1-4 hybrids. The shafts on the |
| clubs look like a hybrid or small fairway wood with | | | | Slingshot Tour Hybrid are slightly heavier than on the |
| the upper back section removed. This is readily | | | | Slingshot. The same options to customize club length |
| evident on the company's web site. The weight thus | | | | and lie angle can be chosen. |
| removed is then redistributed in a thick sole and a | | | | CPR3 Wood and CPR3 Iron-Wood |
| thick bar around the back of the clubs called a | | | | These two hybrids have an MSRP of $139 with steel |
| Slingback bar. The result of this design is to have | | | | shafts and $159 with graphite. The CPR3 Wood clubs |
| 70% of the mass of the club head below the | | | | have a deeper sole and have more of a wood |
| equator of the ball. The face plate on both clubs is | | | | bottom footprint, thus the name. The upper back |
| made of 455 stainless steel which is normal for | | | | section is cut out, and thus again weight can be |
| high-end hybrid clubs like these. | | | | redistributed around the periphery of the sole to |
| There are 5 clubs available in the Slingshot line. These | | | | lower the CG and move it back. 2-5 hybrids are |
| are 2-6 hybrids. Perhaps it bears repeating that hybrid | | | | available, and all lofts come in left handed models. No |
| clubs are designed to replace long irons that are | | | | women's versions of this product line are available, |
| difficult for most golfers to hit solidly on a consistent | | | | nor are there any options for customization as there |
| basis. A 3 hybrid will replace your 3 iron, for example. | | | | are with the Slingshots. |
| All the clubs in the Slingshot product line are available | | | | |