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Nike Vapor Flex TaylorMade R15 430

Nike Vapor Flex TaylorMade R15 430 reviewed and tested by mark Crossfield and Steve Buzza. The guys hit the Nike Vapor Flex driver and compares it up to the TaylorMade R15 430 driver. See what each golf club could do for your golf game and if they could offer you more distance and improved accuracy.

31 thoughts on “Nike Vapor Flex TaylorMade R15 430

  1. Hmmmm the tide of expectation is colouring everything here. If this was
    just a review of a generic medium profile manufacturer Mark would hit this
    club, put up the numbers and sum it up generally and move on. But its Nike
    Vapor, so we cant believe our eyes so we try again and again adjusting this
    and that. Well its a good club with average performance. How do we know
    because everything has been done, beyond what it deserves, to show it in a
    better light and still it fails. Our best club is the one we made last year
    – winks ;-)

  2. mark, whats your opinion on the amtuere cutting down their drive shafts to
    encourage more control of the club face. hitting the centre (or sweet spot
    depending on the direction of your clkub face) is the most important thing.
    so wouldnt it make more sense to cut your shaft by an inch and a quarter
    and have more control then have that extra inch and lose a ton of control?

  3. The nike vapor flex is only 425cc it has the same footprint as the vapor
    pro that is 460cc, but the technology in the flex makes it less cc

  4. Good stuff, guys! The Nike has a better (to me) sound. However, with
    numbers like that, how could a person chose the Nike over TaylorMade?
    #Volt-Isitacolororacar?

  5. I’m a little surprised that you are focusing so much on the shorter
    distance when those glorious Dispersion stats (Mark’s in particular) are
    staring you in the face? I changed my driver 4 years ago trading 15-20yds
    of length for a vast improvement in the number of fairways hit and my
    scores have improved off the back of it (most rounds within 3 of handicap
    or better). OK my handicap is still 10 but several injury layoffs have
    hampered my progress, thankfully this year is shaping up nicely so far and
    baring any injury setbacks I am on for single figures!

  6. Oh my lord the R15 length is real xD Love it, just switched my Covert 2.0
    driver and 3 wood for an SLDR driver and 3 wood now they are nice and cheap
    and it is just amazing, actually makes a huge difference which I wasn’t
    expecting, just wanted a new shiny club :p the R15 is practically the same
    as the SLDR, got the same numbers so went for the club half the price.
    Thanks for the #honestreviews mark! 

  7. Great vid. Love these comparisons of different folks with different
    strokes. Helps show how different clubs work and dont for different people
    based on club setup peoples emotions towards a clubs looks feels ect.
    Intresting on the Nike numbers I have seen a few videos on the new Nike
    Vapors and no one has really been impressed with numbers produced. Seems
    too much time was spent on the paint job. They do look good though!

  8. thank your for keeping honest reviews mark, I game a nike covert 1,0 with
    those winn grips you dont like, the club is been good to my game. ‘feel’ on
    my covert is just right so i dont see any reason to change for now,
    although i would like to try the Volt first hand 

  9. Its clear from all of Mark’s and other golfer’s reviews that Nike have
    screwed up with this range. They’re the worst performing of all the big
    name drivers to come out in past 6 months. Just imagine how far Rory could
    be hitting it if he had an R15 in the bag….

  10. Steve’s numbers are interesting. On the Ping / Nike test the margins were
    smaller but the R15 is going almost 20yards further. I know Mark says he
    wouldn’t switch a club out for 6-8 yards if he preferred the shorter club
    but on these numbers Steve would have to game the Taylor Made.

  11. Damn Buzzman, 300 carry!! You been hanging out with Dustin Johnson? sniff,
    Got a feeling your urine sample would burn a hole through the bottom of the
    plastic pot!

  12. So lets say you wanted to go with the vapor because you like the head more
    and feel … what would you do, and can do, to get the club performing
    like you want it to?

  13. How much, if any. Does the temperature effect club face and ball
    Performance? A little off topic. But I have wondered lately. And also
    altitude of course. 

  14. Hola Mark! love the videos!! you have a lot of fans here in Mexico! Please
    can you compare Nike vapor Pro irons vs Mizuno MP 4 irons and tell us your
    thoughts about it? Even if its only on looks.
    Gracias!
    

  15. What shaft comes on the Nike? Maybe it’s not very good. Do they offer any
    premium shafts. Also what is the club head speed and smash factor of the
    Nike? 

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