Nike Covert 2.0 Driver

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Game Improvement Driver

The Covert 2.0 arrived in early 2014 with the same loud red crown as the original Covert and one very specific job: fix the trampoline. Nike's first cavity back driver was a genuinely interesting idea, hollowing out the rear sole to push weight toward the heel and toe, but the unsupported crown bled ball speed on center strikes. The 2.0 added what Nike called Fly-Brace, a set of internal ties connecting the sole to the crown, and the difference was real. Center contact finally felt solid instead of springy in the wrong way.

This is a full 460cc game improvement head, and it plays like one. The cavity back design puts stability first, so mishits toward the heel or toe hold their line better than you'd expect from a driver this age. It won't chase modern low-spin numbers, and it was never meant to.

One thing worth knowing before you buy used: Nike walked away from the equipment business in 2016. The Covert 2.0 is a piece of a dead product line now, which keeps prices low and makes it one of the better cheap-driver bargains from that era, as long as you go in with clear expectations.

• Mid to high handicappers who want maximum stability on off-center strikes and don't care about tinkering with settings.
• Bargain hunters comfortable buying a discontinued brand, since Covert 2.0 heads routinely sell for a fraction of what current game improvement drivers cost.
• Players with moderate swing speeds who benefit from the higher spin this head produces, which helps keep drives in the air rather than falling out of the sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nike Covert 2.0 driver still worth playing today?

For the money, yes, with caveats. You'll give up some ball speed and forgiveness to a current game improvement driver, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests. If your budget is under a hundred dollars, it's a legitimate option. If you can spend more, a driver from the last few seasons will beat it.

What's the difference between the original Covert and the Covert 2.0?

The big change is Fly-Brace, internal supports that tie the sole to the crown around the cavity. The original Covert's crown flexed too much at impact and cost ball speed on pure strikes. The 2.0 stiffened that area, so center contact is faster and the sound is more solid. The NexCOR face carried over with minor tweaks.

Is this driver adjustable?

No. This version has a fixed hosel, so you can't change loft or face angle. Whatever loft is stamped on the sole is what you play. That makes it worth being honest about your launch conditions before buying. Most golfers who fit this club's profile should lean toward the higher lofts.

Is the Covert 2.0 forgiving?

By 2014 standards, very. The cavity back layout moves weight to the corners of the head, which keeps the face from twisting on heel and toe strikes. It was one of the more stable heads of its year. Modern drivers have higher MOI figures, but for a ten-plus-year-old club it still holds up on mishits.

Can I still get Nike golf clubs serviced or find replacement parts?

Nike stopped making clubs in 2016, so there's no manufacturer support. Any competent club repair shop can handle a reshaft or regrip, and used shafts with the right adapter aren't an issue here since the hosel is glued. Headcovers and specific replacement parts come down to eBay hunting.

Alternatives to the Nike Covert 2.0

Other game improvement driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.