Nike 450cc Forged Titanium

Reviewed by: Zingermikey ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Forged 450cc 10.5 Accuflex

Summary:
This is the longest driver I ever hit and I tried them all on a launch monitor and the numbers don't lie. The only driver I hit straighter was the Nike Sumo2 square driver. Nothing will beat the Sumo for dispersion but the old forgeed model was only off by 5-6 more yards on bad drives. Both had low spin, around 2900-3200 for me at a launch of 14-15 1/2 degrees. The Nike forged feels better. Can't describe feel at impact. Kind of muted but a nice feel like when you connect in baseball with a line drive gapper. The Forged 450cc is also heavier which is better for control. Now I upgraded my shaft with the new Accuflex Evolution. Awesome shaft! The original Nike shafts put in these were garbage and thus the bad reviews. Too whippy, thin construction and poor launch and spin rates. But the 450cc head is first class. Appears a little closed at address-maybe 1 degree or so but you won't hook it. I have a very fast swing and my miss is a hook but I hit this fairly straight and often with a soft fade that bores thru the air. The Nike forged delivers a flat, penetrating flight with little spin that will eat thru any wind and if your fairways are hard you can expect major roll. Buy one cheap on Ebay and put your favorite shaft in it and watch it fly. I will use my forged driver for hit and giggle tournaments like scrambles when I need major length off the tee. I will use the Sumo2 for competition because it's almost impossible to hit off line and distance is only 8-12 yards behind old forged model...

Customer Service:
pretty reliable

Similar Products Used:
everything,,,905T, 905S, 905R, Nike Sumo2, Taylor Made Superquad, R7 and R5, Mizuno Mx500 and Mp001 460, Tour Edge Exotics tour model, Ping G5, G2 and Rapture, Callaway Ft3, ft5 and fti and a slew of others since 1996

Reviewed by: bucknutgolfer ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Nike Forged 450 9* Stiff

Summary:
I've had this driver for three years now and have tried to replace the last two, but keep coming back to it.
This year I tried a Hogan C-S3 10.5* loft.Hit it way too high and lost about 30 yards off the tee (no roll). Went back to old reliable and picked up where I left off last year. I just have a lot of confidence on the tee box with this club. Until I can find somethng that I hit as long and consistant, I'll keep this in my bag.
You can find these for next to nothing and if you don't have $400 to shell out for a driver try this club out. It sure won't cost you much and you might be surprised.

Customer Service:
Not used.

Similar Products Used:
Ben Hogan Big Ben C-S3, TaylorMade R-540, TaylorMade R-5, King Cobra Ti Deep

Reviewed by: golfluuva09 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
nike forged titanium 450cc driver

Summary:
this is a really great driver.i would recomend it to anyone from a scratch golfer to a 45 handicap. It is very forgiving but also has great feel and is looong! and when you hit the sweetspot it seems lik it is going to carry for miles but when you dont hit the sweet spot it is very forgiving and still goes straigt but loses a few yards.. overall a very great driver and has been in my bag for 2 years now.and another plus is you can now buy these on ebay for under 100 bucks you cant beat that

Customer Service:
havnt had to use but i have heard good things

Similar Products Used:
tm r5 (great driver), mp001 400cc and 460cc(pretty good),tm r7(not very forgiving),ping g5(ok not much feel to it)....

Reviewed by: humbo777 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Nike 450 Forged Titanium

Summary:
Well, I have slowly but surely made my way up the ladder. Started off with the 350, went to the 400 and now I am at the 450. This club is a MONSTER! My 400 is no slouch but this 450 is so much more forgiving. The quality is impeccable. The club looks spectacular. I cannot fathom how ANYONE in their right mind could possibly have anything negative to say about this series of drivers. Its ridiculously long, extremely forgiving, and great looking. The beauty of it is that now they can be had for next to nothing on Ebay! I mean 100-140 is a bargain. I continuously hit different drivers all the time to test them and this still ranks as one of the top ones. I also love the Ignite and the New Titleist. I think Titleist finally recovered from their 983 Series disaster. Give this club a try. You will not be disappointed. The real key is to find one with an aftermarket shaft. This club is wonderful with the Grafalloy Blue as well as the Aldila NV.

Customer Service:
Use their information line and they are extremely helpful. This is the brand of the future. just ask Phil Mickelson about Nike's inferior equipment and his claims of being to fly it past El Tigre. Boy does this guy even get a grasp on what a complete tool he sounded like. He must have because he switched to Callaway.

Similar Products Used:
MacGregor Eye-O-Matic, Taylor Made (Not worth the money and the feel is average), Callaway (GBB2 is finally back on track), Titleist (Almost got if completely right) Cobra (Always Top Shelf).