Nike Sumo2 5900
$399, graphite
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WE TESTED: 9.5° and 10.5° in Mitsubishi Diamana graphite shaft
COMPANY LINE:
"The deeper face, convex crown and a redefined body shape increases ball speed and accuracy. 'PowerBow weighting' repositions mass to the corners of the head to optimize stability, and a multi-thickness face maximizes ball speed across the face."
OUR TEST PANEL SAYS:
•Pros: Ball wants to fly straight; no hooks or slices, just pushes or pulls; highest ball flight of the six models; impact sounds loud but not too noisy or weak—an improvement over previous Sumo; misses definitely stay in play; very accurate; reduces sidespin dramatically; richer look than first Sumo2.
•Cons: Square shape still seems strange to some, even distracting; difficult to hit draws or fades, even when you try; many testers say they must adjust stance or clubface at address to compensate for closed look due to its upright lie; not a 'feel' club.
"Very forgiving—the large sweet spot and distribution of weight in the corners makes it easy to hit straight."—Dave Daumit (12)
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