Nicklaus Nicklaus Dual Point Driver OS

Reviewed by: cuchalina ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Dual Point Fast Back

Summary:
Also was skeptical since I hadn´t heard about the Nicklaus products before. Went to a specialized pro shop and was told that 90% of the driver is the shaft. We tried the stability and flexibility of different shafts that come with stock drivers. All were stiff which is what I play. And then tried a non-stock shaft regular and to my surprise the regular was more stiff than the stock stiffs. And was also more stable. He said that the difference is that stock shafts are mass produced in China for example. And a custom shaft is not produced in mass, has a higher quality standard and are made mainly in Japan. So I asked the pro guy what should I do. He recommended to put a Nicklaus head on a custom shaft. When I asked why Nicklaus, the reason was more financial. For $300 Nicklaus offered the choice in shafts. If I bough something else, I would have to buyt the whole club plus a custom shatf. I asked about Nicklaus which was not a brand I was aware of. He said that they are all mostly the same. There are some differences, but in general they are the same. It is mostly a matter of what you feel comfirtable with. In my case, I liked the shape, design, and overall feel. So what the heck... I bought it with a YS regular shaft. To my surprise I am hitting it long and straight... time after time. Had some trouble trying to fade it, but came to the realization that I just have to hit it straight. Why try to work it if I can put the ball where I want? Love the club!!! And saved some bucks.

Another intersting fact on heads. We wieghed heads made out of titanium, old steel and wood... all weigh the same. The difference that you feel has to do with the weight distribution of the head. This was interesting to me.

Reviewed by: stueyboy ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Nicklaus Nicklaus Dual Point Driver OS

Summary:
I was looking to get a new driver as the shaft on my Srixon was just a bit too stiff for my liking and I was lacking in cionsistency off the tee. I testet the Nicklaus alongside a Ping G10 and one of the new Nike Squash thingies!. All with stiff shafts. They all performed admirably in the distance. Hitting 280 yds with range balls so pretty happy.

After quite a few shots, I felt that the Nicklaus offered the best feel and reliability in distance and direction. In the UK the Nicklaus is £50 less than the other 2 and I really felt that I couldn't hit either the ping or Nike £50 further or better so I now have the Nicklaus as my new driver. I will post a proper course review hopefully soon.

Reviewed by: mjhoge ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Nicklaus Dual Point 9*

Summary:
Compared the Dual Point to the new TM Burner, Nike Square, Ping Rapture, and Adams BUL5000.
All were similar in distance and forgiveness though I preferred the Nicklaus. Sound was muted, feel was very solid, used price was great . Distance was as good or better than all that I tested. I expected the high MOI advertised drivers to be more forgiving but I did not find this to be the case. For me the Dual Point was as forgiving as any of the others.

Similar Products Used:
Orlimar HipTi 420 (very good driver), original Nike SQ (also very good), Ping, Taylor Made.

Reviewed by: ExTrumpet ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Dual Point Driver 9 Degree

Summary:
Demo'd the Dual Point today...WOW!!! After hitting multiple Titleists, Pings, Cobras, Clevelands, Nike's, Callaways, Taylor Mades, etc...they kind of all performed similarly. All good when fitted properly, but none head and shoulders better or worse than any others.

This Nicklaus driver stood out!! For some reason, my swing speed was 5 mph faster with this club, launch angle was consistent, sound was a nice muted sound. Not the horrible sound of that square Nike thing! How much of this improved performance is shaft-related? Probably a lot. This driver had a Mitsubishi designed shaft in it. Kick points, weight, feel--all seemed to fit my particular swing.

LONG...consistently 15 yards longer than anything else; even the freak long hits with others!

Looks great, sounds great, and a great value by today's standards. Give it a try...you might just like it!!

Similar Products Used:
I've hit 'em all...