The SQ Sumo2 5900 has a square-shaped head with the PowerBow nike dunk design repositioning weight to the farthest corners of the club for greatly enhanced stability. A multi-thickness face is designed to maximize ball speed.
Both clubs ought to suit players of all skill levels, but the Sumo2 5900, according to our testers, would be best for mid to higher handicap players who struggle with control off the tee.
In check sessions, the Sumo 5000 was labelled "straight," "workable" & "long." Some testers thought the sound was "loud."
The Sumo2 5900 was praised for being "very solid," "very forgiving" & "very, straight." Its overall performance attributes actually surprised some testers. It was cited for a noticeably "better sound at impact" than its Sumo2 predecessor. While square-shaped drivers stay an acquired taste among nike dunks golfers, our testers rated the new 5900 club as "must consider" for average players thinking about a new driver.
Both drivers come in a wide choice of lofts, ranging from 8.5 to 16 degrees. Additionally, the Sumo 5000 is offered with a 13-degree offset version.
Suggested retail prices are $359 for the SQ Sumo 5000 driver & $479 for the SQ Sumo2 5900
Balls
Nike's newly reformulated One series introduces nike dunk low a Power Transfer Expertise layer in both models, Platinum & Black. The PTT layer is designed to enhance ball speed response &, ultimately, distance when struck with metalwoods & long irons.
"With the new power transfer layer . it compresses better," said Tiger Woods, who plays the Platinum model. "The thing that I love about it is that you do hit the ball further but you don't give up workability."
The four-piece Platinum consists of a progressive nike dunk high density core, the PTT layer, a polymer mantle layer & softened urethane cover. It is geared for a slightly higher launch trajectory off the tee & with long irons, & for enhanced workability around the greens.
The One Black is a three-piece construction with progressive density core, PTT layer & urethane cover. Usually thought about more of a "pure distance" product, the ball helps reduce drag for a more penetrating flight.
Our testers rated both balls as satisfactory. Choosing which nike dunk sb would depend on the playing characteristics a golfer would prefer.
Both One Platinum & One Black carryover suggested retail prices of $54 per dozen.
The new mid-tier Karma ball is a two-piece product with a 50 compression rating, softest of any Nike ball. It is designed for players with slower swing speeds.
"When men & ladies with slower swing speeds hit the Karma, they will immediately feel how soft it is & see how well it carries," said Rock Ishii, Nike director of ball creation.