Of all the Nike golf balls I have tested, one stands out. That’s a bit
of a pun really, because the one that stands out is Nike ONE. I wouldn’t
recommend a particular golf ball to you just because it’s played by so
many players on the pro tour, including Tiger Woods. The pros have their own
way of playing, and you have yours, and what you really need is golf ball that
enhances your own particular skills.
What Is the Nike One
The ball has a speedy core with three different covers. Each of the covers
has a specific function, from transferring energy to the core to allowing high
spin and maximum control on the greens. It is designed to do what the golfer
wants it to do, irrespective of the type of shot being played. In this respect
it is excellent. It does the job of three different balls!
The Golf Ball You Use Makes A Difference
I know what you are thinking. I bet you think that a better swing, or even
a better set of golf clubs, is what you really need. You know what – you
are right. A better swing will help you more than you could imagine, and clubs
definitely make a difference. But how about the ball? Have you really thought
how much difference a golf ball could make?
Nike One Black And Gold Golf Balls
There are three types of Nike One golf balls. Nike Golf said the One Black
is designed for maximum distance and reduced spin for the player who places
a premium on low-spin and high launch conditions, and prefers a crisp feel with
more penetrating trajectory. The Gold Nike ball is designed for players who
like to shape shots and optimize control around the greens. Both balls are priced
at a very high $54 per dozen.
Nike Platinum One Golf Ball
The Platinum is designed to offer a higher trajectory and lower spin rate off
today’s maxi-drivers. This is the ball Tiger place with. In fact, Tiger encouraged
the director of product development to set to work on a new, higher-trajectory
version of the Nike One.
Nike is stated that Tigers distance as gone up 7 yards with this ball, while
his greens in regulation and scoring have also improved. We are not Tiger Woods,
but interesting to know those stats. Again, this ball is priced very high, and
is best for the low single digit handicapper.
Who Should Use The Nike One Golf Ball
abilities, from the rank rookie to the top professional. If you have reached
the stage of the game that you can swing consistently, and can control your
spin to some extent, I suggest you try Nike One golf balls.
Alternatives Balls Available
I certainly would not recommend Nike One to a rookie, or even a player with
a golf handicap of more than fourteen or so. At that stage you are still learning
how to swing (aren’t we all!), and get some spin control. You should try
one of the other Nike balls, like the Nike Juice that gives good straight distance
with low to medium clubhead speeds.
If you are past that stage I really do believe that the Nike One gives you
greater length, but even more importantly, gives you a high degree of spin control.
It will be very fast in the air, but you can stop that ball dead in the middle
of the green! What more do you want? What more can I say?
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My name is Mike Pedersen, and I'm an avid golfer just like you. I would consider myself quite obsessive about the game, and want to learn as much as I can to not only improve my game, but yours too.