Nickent continues to push the hybrid category forward with its multi-material 4DX. The 4DX Ironwood, a long-iron replacement, and 4DX Utility, a substitute for high-lofted fairway woods, braze a titanium crown to a steel body. Swapping a steel crown for titanium means 10 grams more discretionary weight is spread around the club's perimeter to create more stability. You'll see the benefit on off-center shots. Tweaking the club's mass properties also produces a more penetrating, low-spin ball flight than the 3DX DC, the allstainless holdover. Which makes 4DX a first-rate option for high-ball hitters and those who trap it. $179, steel, $199, graphite; nickentgolf.com
SOLE
These indentations give 4DX
a handsome, high-tech
appearance. They minimize turf
drag in heavy grass and are
housings for weight inserts.
LOFTS
4DX Ironwood:
14°, 15.5°, 17°, 18.5°,
20°, 21.5°, 23°,
24.5°, 26° and 29°.
4DX Utility: 13°, 15°,
17°, 19° and 21°.
REAR
Each tungstenpolymer
insert
weighs 4 grams.
Nickent will switch
plugs for you to
modify swing
weight and flight.
CROWN
The 0.4-mm
titanium crown
is three times
lighter than the
stainless steel
one it replaced.
