Nike CPR Iron-Wood Fairway Wood Golf Club

About me: I'm a mid- to high- handicap golfer and play 1-2 rounds a month.

I currently carry 2 hyrbids in my bag (2-iron and 3-iron Nickent Genex 3dx Ironwoods). I have owned and played both the Nike CPR ironwood type hybrid and the TaylorMade Rescue Mid.

Hybrid clubs have definitely helped my game. As advertised hybrids are generally easier to hit than long irons, get the ball in the air quickly, and fly higher and farther than the irons these clubs are intended to replace. They are versatile and can be hit from the tee, the fairway, the rough, out of fairway bunkers, and even used on chip shots from the fringe.

Performance: As far as hybrids go, I’m only luke warm on the Nike CPR. The clubhead design on the CPR is essentially an older design. For those of you who remember the original TaylorMade Rescue clubs (copper color scheme) before the introduction of the Rescue Mid, the Nike CPR has a very similar clubhead shape/ design. The Nike’s weight distribution (center of gravity) is not as low or as far back as most of its competition including the Taylor Rescue Mid, Nickent Genex 3dx, Callaway Heavenwood, Cleveland Halo, Cobra Baffler, and others.

Dislikes: One thing that did bother me about the Nike was its toe-up position/ lie angle. At address, the toe of the club really felt like it was pointing upward. The flex of the club during the swing would no doubt return the club to square at address, but I never got comfortable with the look at address. In comparison, the Rescue Mid I used to play and the Nickent that I currently play are both more level at address and give me a greater confidence in the club.

Bottomline: The Nike CPR is a better option than long irons, but there are better options among hybrids on the market today.