2009 GOLF Buyer's Guide: Drivers
$299, graphite
nikegolf.com
It's for: All skill levels, those who want to shape shots
Rick Wahlin, product engineering manager:
"Here we focus on increasing the stability of
a round-shaped driver while maintaining
workability for better players. We look at the
increase in stability due to the far corners
[extreme heel or toe] of a square design and implement
a new design that has the effect of square geometry."
How it works: The standard Dymo is a straightforward
glued clubhead with no adjustable fitting component.
Weight pockets in the rear toe and heel areas are said to
reposition "square-like head mass" into this round head.
The center of gravity (CG) and face angle vary by loft to
optimize launch and spin. High-lofted SQ Dymo drivers
have more draw bias (CG is farther back and more heel
side) with a more closed face than lower-lofted SQ Dymos.
The square-headed SQ Dymo2 driver has many of
the same design and performance traits. However, it
offers just a bit more forgiveness (higher MOI).


