Nike VR_S Covert Forged 2.0 Irons

When Nike decided to redesign their Covert irons, they combined an S20c carbon steel body with the Nike NexCOR design face which is made from SAE 8655 steel. The result is the new VR_S Covert 2.0 irons, an iron created for better players that want better feel and faster ball speeds.

Nike an enhanced perimeter weighting system and a deeper, innovative high-speed cavity back design help deliver longer, higher, and straighter shots into the clubhead. This redesigned cavity back positions extra weight in the toe to shift the center of gravity and put it more in line with the center of the face.

A progressive sole design gives the new Nike VR_S Covert 2.0 forged irons a cleaner profile at address and delivers optimal performance through the turf. The high-frequency X3X grooves are closer together and deeper on the clubface, creating superior shot consistency and spin control. Another benefit of the X3X grooves is a 50-percent decrease in long iron dispersion from difficult lies.

In creating these irons, Nike engineers focused on off-center hit performance. According to Chris Savage, Nike Golf Irons Innovation Engineer, "Our research shows that more than 80 percent of player impact is between the center and the toe side of an iron." Savage goes on to say that "another key focus of this product was to shift the center of gravity to the center of the face. By moving the true sweet spot to the area where most people hit the ball, we enhanced the iron's feel and improved off center performance by as much as 17 percent."

The variable thickness in the clubface really boosts the trampoline effect. Balls fly off the club face straight down the fairway. The new Covert 2.0 Forged irons deliver up to seven additional yards compared to last year's model. These clubs are easy to hit right out of the box. I couldn't believe how far I was hitting the seven iron; I actually had to look and make sure it wasn't an 8-iron. I would say these are easily 7 - 10 yards longer than my Miura CB-501 irons and just as easy to work the ball left or right.

A "set" of these irons consists of 8 clubs, 4 - AW. The stock shaft on the VR_S Covert 2.0 Forged irons is the lightweight Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH steel shaft (R-Flex 94.5 grams, S-Flex 98 grams). The red Nike Tour Wrap 2G grips are a nice touch and give the club excellent feel and control while adding a little sex appeal.

The Nike VR_S Covert 2.0 Forged irons are available at most golf retailers, both online and brick and mortar. For more information please visit the Nike website at www.nikegolf.com.