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FIRST LOOK PICS: Nike Lunar Ascend Golf Shoes

February 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
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For Christmas I received a $100 gift card to tgw.com, so a week ago I pulled the trigger and bought a pair of the new Nike Lunar Ascend golf shoes. I’ve had my eye on these ever since we first got a sneak peek back in August of last year, and I knew the blue/gray/white colorway was the one I would go with. They arrived a few days ago, and my first impression (from trying on indoors) is — WOW, what a shoe. Super-light and extremely comfortable, this looks to be one of Nike Golf’s best designs for a summer golf shoe yet. I am already a big fan of the Air Rate and Air Range, but I can tell already that the Lunar Ascend will give those a run for their money.

The Lunar Ascend is the first Nike Golf shoe to use Nike’s Hyperfuse technology, and it definitely keeps the shoe weight to a minimum. The Lunarlon in the sole (first seen in the Lunar Control) gives the Lunar Ascend a super-smooth ride. The mesh upper also looks to be very breathable to keep cool in the summer heat. And the new integrated traction sole pattern looks to have plenty of stability, although I’ll know more when I game these in a live round.

One initial note on sizing: the pair I have seems to run true to size, if not a little big. Like the Air Rate, it has plenty of length, and the medium width seems to be true also (the Air Rate seemed to run a little narrow). I like my golf shoes to not be too tight — the Lunar Ascend has plenty of room for comfort without being too big.

I can’t wait to take these to the course to see how they perform during live play, and when I do I’ll give a full review. Until then take a look at these first in-hand pics of the Lunar Ascend:

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Nike Notes: Kevin Millar in Air Ranges

February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Red Sox player Kevin Millar tweeted this pic of himself at a golf outing supporting the Children’s Miracle Network. Millar got hooked up with some serious Nike gear as he’s sporting some sweet Air Range WP’s with the neon laces. Check out the bright green shirt too, who else is rocking that look this Spring?

 

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Trick Shots by Gareth Maybin in Nike Lunar Controls

February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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NGN Damian shared this video with me today and lo and behold, professional golfer and trick shot artist, Gareth Maybin is rockin black Lunar Control golf shoes. The Northern Irishmen has three professional wins in his career, with one on the Challenge Tour and the two others on the Hooters Tour.

Have a look at the amazing pitch at the end.

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John Daly sports more Nike Golf at Qatar Masters

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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John Daly finished fourth at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy last week and he did so wearing some of Nike’s latest apparel. Daly had switched from the Zoom Trophy to the Lunar Control last year and he has apparently developed a liking for the popular shoe.

The two-time major champion, sponsored by Loudmouth Golf, wore 2012 Edition Lunar Controls and the Method putter while sporting a black wind breaker occasionally on windy days. Have a look at some pics:

- Daly with a full-zip windbreaker with contrast zips from the 2012 line.

- Showing off his Method 001 putter with 2012 Edition Lunar Controls in Cyber colorway

- Matching red/black pants with the Lunar Control

Filed Under: Apparel, Footwear, Footwear & Apparel, Lunar Control, METHOD Putter, Rain Gear

Nike Notes: John Rollins chooses Lunar Control

January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Srixon staffer John Rollins has chosen to wear the Lunar Control during this week’s Farmers Insurance Open. Previously the Texan was sponsored by Adidas but has made the change to Nike. His website does not indicate whether or not he has a shoe deal with Nike. Here are some pics from The Farmers Insurance Open:

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Filed Under: Footwear, Footwear & Apparel, Lunar Control

Nike Golf TW 13 Shoe Available in June 2012

January 26, 2012 By 7 Comments
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Many fans of Nike Golf footwear have been asking when the Nike TW Nike Free-Inspired prototype shoe that Tiger Woods has been wearing in competition for the last 6 months will be available at retail. Yesterday we got our answer when Nike Golf President Cindy Davis announced on The Golf Channel‘s Golf Central that the shoe will be available in June around the time of the U.S. Open. Confirmed in a tweet from Nike Golf today, the long-anticipated shoe will be called the TW 13, and rumor has it that the price point will be $179.00 with limited quantities available at first launch.

NG Nation Correspondent Jon Robbins got some pics of the shoe at the PGA Merchandise Indoor Show, you can see those in the gallery below (the last photo of the shoes on the green background is from Nike Golf). NGN Correspondent Michael Karamarkovich got pics of the TW13 brochure. those are in the gallery below also. We hope to get an advance preview of the shoe and to bring you an early look at the TW 13 right here on NGN, stay tuned.

 

PHOTOS FROM PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW:

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Nike Introduces the Lunar Ascend Summer Golf Shoe

January 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Nike Lunar Technology Keeps Soaring with the Introduction of the Nike Lunar Ascend

-Nike Golf combines innovative technologies to create the ultimate lightweight summer golf shoe-

Leveraging the success of the Nike Lunar Control men’s golf shoe, Nike Golf is expanding its Lunar offering with the addition of the new Nike Lunar Ascend men’s golf shoe.  Loaded with innovative Nike technology, the Nike Lunar Ascend features Nike’s Hyperfuse construction and Integrated Traction.

Available on January 1, 2012, The Nike Lunar Ascend is engineered with the ingredients of the perfect lightweight and breathable golf shoe that combines stability and the comfort of Lunar cushioning.  To achieve these optimal combinations, Nike Golf collaborated with Nike Inc. to utilize Hyperfuse construction to deliver the perfect summer golf shoe.

An upper construction technique that originated in Nike Basketball, Hyperfuse construction is an innovative multi-layered construction that ensures lightweight support, comfort, breathability and durability.  Hyperfuse is an engineered composite of three different materials: an internal synthetic underlay for structure and support, a performance mesh layer for breathability and a thin TPU durable outer layer for additional protection and support.  The base stability layer and the breathable layer are fused together with the thin TPU skin layer for a no-sew construction.  Hyperfuse construction allows the Nike Lunar Ascend to achieve structure and stability while maintaining lightweight breathability. This Nike innovative technology results in a serious performance golf shoe.

The Nike Lunar Ascend utilizes the Tour-proven Lunarlon foam cushioning paired with an Integrated Traction performance outsole. Integrated Traction is a molded TPU outsole that enhances traction and ground feel while reducing the overall weight of the shoe. The lower profile of the Nike Lunar Ascend increases stability while utilizing Integrated Traction to eliminate spike pressure and maintain traction.  The Integrated Traction outsole allows more flexibility and greater natural motion for the foot.

Developed in Nike’s Innovation Kitchen, Lunarlon cushioning system is another proprietary technology from Nike that offers underfoot comfort, ground feel and stability. The Lunarlon foam midsole is lightweight, durable and highly responsive resulting in a unique combination of cushioning and support.

Packed with golf-specific technology, the Nike Lunar Ascend is the pinnacle lightweight and breathable performance summer golf shoe.

Key Features:

  • Hyperfuse technology combines synthetics, mesh and TPU
  • Lunarlon cushioning in heel
  • Full-length comfort sockliner
  • Full-length TPU Integrated Traction
  • Nike Power Platform

Nike Lunar Ascend

Available: 1/1/2012

MSRP: $130.00 (MAP/Street $99.99)

Colors:  White/Black-Action Red-Granite; Black/Black-Grey-Electric Green; Soar/White-Metallic Cool Grey-Black; Cool Grey/White-Black-Action Red

Editor’s Note: The post above is from a press release from Nike Golf.

Filed Under: F&A Product Announcements, Footwear, Footwear & Apparel, Lunar Ascend, ngnation.com, Nike Golf

Nike Notes: Carl Petterson, VR_S, Lunar Controls and Molinari

January 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Hey all, the PGA Tour’s second stop, but first full-field event is under way this week at The Sony Open. The event will mark the first time many pros will use new equipment that they’ve mastered over the break. While Tiger Woods put in the new VR_S forged iron into play at the Emirates Australian Open in Nov 2011, Carl Pettersson is breaking out the VR_S forged iron for this week’s tournament. Posted by Golf WRX, Pettersson’s bag includes a VR_S forged 4-iron (TW used a similar 2-iron). Expect more players on tour this year to incorporate it into their bags.

Also check out the full gallery because you’ll notice at least 5 non-Nike Golf athletes sporting the Lunar Controls.

With new equipment changes this year, it also seems like Francesco Molinari may make the switch to the Vr Limited Edition driver as pointed out in his Twitter feed last night:

Filed Under: Athletes, Carl Pettersson, Francesco Molinari, Lunar Control, PGA Tour, Tiger Woods, VR Pro Driver, VR_S Forged Irons

VIDEO: AK and PC Talk Nike Dunk NG

January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The Nike Dunk NG golf shoe became available at retail yesterday, with additional colorways to become available on March 1st (read more in Nike Golf’s press release about the Nike Dink NG). The iconic Nike Dunk has been weatherized and spiked, and many fans of Nike Golf have been awaiting it’s launch. Both Anthony Kim and Paul Casey will wear this shoe in competition this year on the PGA Tour in addition to their Lunar Control footwear. In this video on Nike Golf’s YouTube channel, AK and PC talk about this innovative new golf shoe based on the classic Nike Dunk shoe design:

VIEW THE NIKE DUNK NG VIDEO ON NIKE GOLF’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL >>

READ NIKE GOLF’S PRESS RELEASE ABOUT THE NIKE DUNK NG GOLF SHOE >>

Filed Under: Anthony Kim, Athletes, Footwear, Footwear & Apparel, ngnation.com, Nike Dunk NG, Nike Golf, Paul Casey

Year of the Lunar

December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Nike Golf really came out with a winner this year with the Lunar Control golf shoe. The original four colorways were all well received in the marketplace, and the limited edition colorways for the four majors were equally impressive. To really sum up my thoughts on the year for Nike Golf’s apparel and footwear I would have to say it was the Year of the Lunar.

The shoe was the most worn on tour by the Nike Athletes and perhaps for the first time, we really saw some traction from non-Nike sponsored players. It was the shoe of choice for Asian Tour player Liang Wen Chong, European Tour player Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, and PGA Tour player Kevin Chappell. Beyond the Major editions and the retail versions, we also had a chance to see special editions for college teams, and some editions emblazoned with European soccer teams.

Here are some of my favorite ones of the year. Ok, so the Arsenal edition is something I concocted, but it would have been great to see! Enjoy!

Filed Under: Footwear, Footwear & Apparel, Lunar Control