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Nike brings Flyknit Elite to golf

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In recent months, Nike has released several “throwback” golf shoes, inspired by famed Nike Air and Jordan shoe models. But on June 16, the company is releasing something completely new to its golf shoe line.

Called the FlyKnit Elite, the golf shoes debut the company’s Articulated Integrated Traction outsole, which Nike says “decouples the medial heel and lateral forefoot area to “help propel the athlete through the swing.” The articulated channels offer better balance, according to the company, and move a golfer’s feet closer to the ground. The TPU tread design is also said to “replace traditional spikes without sacrificing grip.”

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“When our team of designers started creating what would become Articulated Integrated Traction, we factored in foot performance through every aspect of the swing,” says Gentry Humphrey, Vice President Nike Golf Footwear. “We also considered the various surfaces and angles a golfer has to play through each and every round and worked hard to create traction that performs in every condition.”

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As their name implies, the FlyKnit Elites use Nike’s FlyKnit construction, a one-piece weave that Nike says offers support in key areas to keep the foot locked down and stable (think of Rory McIlroy’s swing). There’s also a sock-like, mid-height collar, which prevents debris from entering the shoe. While the shoes aren’t waterproof, they do have what Nike calls “dew protection” along the Flyknit upper’s edge to keep golfer’s feet dry in wet grass.

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The Nike Flyknit Elite will be available in two colorways (pure platinum/cool grey and black/clear jade) at nike.com and select retailers.

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7 Comments

  1. Tom Duckworth

    Jun 15, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Nike probably knows as much about making sport shoes as anybody. I would think these are pretty good. They do look funny but maybe with long pants they would be OK. The pictures don’t give much information on how they look on your feet. Maybe you could send me a pair to try out and I’ll take some pictures for you and give an in depth review. Just trying to help out.

  2. B. Parsons

    Jun 15, 2016 at 10:55 am

    fail…

  3. RAT

    Jun 15, 2016 at 9:22 am

    The Dino shoe!?

  4. Brian

    Jun 15, 2016 at 9:17 am

    I bet like most golf gimmicks, the designers came up with the product, and the marketing made it sound like it does something for your golf game. Chances are that not a single pro will ever wear a pair of these

    • Nobody

      Jun 16, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Rory has already worn them in practice rounds at the open… You will see him in these by the end of the year (not full time, but he will wear them). Paul Casey also has them in his locker at Oakmont, weather permitting he will be wearing them as well.

  5. Matt

    Jun 13, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Nike makes a solid product. You will need to have some serious game to sport these.. (But at the end of the day morning dew=wet feet)

  6. Big Kid

    Jun 13, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    So there’s no lateral traction? Looks like your foot would be able to slide laterally quite easily.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
  • MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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