Kiel Christianson - Latest Comments on Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

mc [Visitor] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

mc [Visitor] — Fri, 12 May 2006 18:15:23 +0000

the nike sq is the best driver on tour. the only reason for the R7 425's wide use is that tm R7's have been out longer in general. Nike has had trouble with their drivers. Tm has a reputation for quality drivers. Now that the sq is winning it will only be a matter of time before more players switch to nike. The R7 and R5's have had 3 years of tour development. the nike till 2009 and they too will be great.

valentino galaviz [Visitor] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

valentino galaviz [Visitor] — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:04:41 +0000

Don't be a hater, hit the club you'l see the forgiveness is fabulous and the good shots are great. Dare you to hit it!

Kiel Christianson [Visitor] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

Kiel Christianson [Visitor] — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:39:31 +0000

A-hem. Hey Ron, I guess Sabbatini settled down. Another SQ win. Almost creepy. Just to be clear, I don't have any interest in the SQ's success one way or another; I just report the trends.

Jon [Visitor] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

Jon [Visitor] — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 17:13:09 +0000

(in my best imitation of Ronnie) Mike Cortson. How dare you? Are you calling me a monkey? You big baboon. What is this crap: "Clubs come and go. It is the monkey not the stick." What do you want me to do? Go to the zoo and watch monkeys play with their sticks? What am I supposed to hit my golf balls with while "the clubs come and go?" A monkey's stick? I am not happy with my driver and I am simply trying to find an approprieate club that won't lose me much money on the course. Good day. Lol

Mike Cortson - instructor/author [Visitor] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

Mike Cortson - instructor/author [Visitor] — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 16:48:32 +0000

Clubs come and go. "It's the monkey not the stick."

Jason [Visitor] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

Jason [Visitor] — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:21:37 +0000

Yes, I do work for TaylorMade -- I apologize if I wasn't completely clear.

My only comment for you if you don't want weights in your driver is -- don't move them. The driver will be just like any other driver that has a specific weight configuration, and the weights are positioned to maximize forgiveness. Then, if you do get more consistent, or decide to experiment, you have the option of adjusting. While the main advantage of the movable weight is to move it, it's not like the club won't work if you don't.

By the way, the R580 is only 400cc -- the r5 is 450cc, and the new r7 460 (coming soon) is, as you would imagine, 460cc. Try the new clubs -- I bet you'll find them even better than your 580. There's no reason to play with other equipment. Come home.

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jon [Visitor] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

jon [Visitor] — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 02:21:15 +0000

Look, I love Taylormade R580 head, and I don't mind R5. I just don't want any screws in my driver. My problem isn't the slice; I can fade or draw but not consistently. My problem in short is the consistency. I am not buying any drivers with screws. Why can't Taylormade give the consumers the option of buying max corr and vol driver like R580 without the screws. The forgiveness of the max vol and corr drivers is awesome. I love to buy R5 without the screws. You are making me play with Titleist(God save me if I mishit), Cleveland ( hate the sound) or Japanese clubs like Srixon ( pin ball head). Please. I am begging you. Give the consumer the option of playing Taylkormade club without the screws. P.S. sorry for the rant.

Kiel Christianson [Member] in response to: Nike's SasQuatch driver stomping competition

Kiel Christianson [Member] — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 22:41:13 +0000

Nick--

I was quoting what I said in reponse to a previous blog:

"According to Nike Golf's media relations person Beth Gast: 'Yes, Tiger played the standard version.'"

Different shaft, yes. But according to the Nike PR person (whom you may believe or not), the head was the standard one, not the Tour model.

That's all I can say. I am not a Nike spokesperson, but did quote one.

So I don't know if this qualifies a shoe-eating. Maybe a nibble on the lace?