Nike Vapor Flex Driver

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The Vapor Flex was the top of Nike's 2015 driver line, sitting above the Vapor Speed and Vapor Pro at a $500 price that raised eyebrows even then. What you got for the money was adjustability. Not just the usual loft sleeve, but a movable weight system Nike called FlexFlight, a RZN tube in the sole you can pull out and flip to shift the center of gravity forward for lower, flatter flight or back for higher launch and more forgiveness.

Pair that with the FlexLoft 2 hosel and its 15 combinations of loft and face angle, from 8.5 to 12.5 degrees, and you have one head that can be built into a lot of different drivers. That was the pitch, and it mostly held up. The 460cc head with Nike's Covert Cavity Back and Compression Channel produced competitive ball speed, though it never quite matched the pure distance of the cheaper Vapor Speed for slower swingers.

Nike quit the equipment business in August 2016, so the Vapor Flex is now a used-market club with no manufacturer support. That matters more for this model than most, because you need the Nike wrench to use any of its adjustability. Buy one without the wrench and you own a fixed driver locked in someone else's settings.

• Tinkerers who want to experiment with CG position and loft settings without buying multiple drivers.
• Mid to low handicap players who know their launch numbers and want to dial spin down or up deliberately.
• Bargain hunters comfortable buying discontinued gear, since used prices are a fraction of the original $500, provided the wrench and headcover come with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nike Vapor Flex driver adjustable?

Yes, twice over. The FlexLoft 2 hosel offers 15 settings covering 8.5 to 12.5 degrees of loft with independent face-angle control, and the FlexFlight RZN tube in the sole flips to move the center of gravity forward or back. You need the Nike torque wrench for both, so confirm it's included before buying used.

What's the difference between the Vapor Flex and the Vapor Speed or Vapor Pro?

The Flex was the adjustable flagship. The Vapor Pro was the smaller, lower-spinning head Rory McIlroy's crowd gravitated to, and the Vapor Speed was the cheaper, draw-biased distance model. Only the Flex has the movable FlexFlight weight system.

Is the Nike Vapor Flex still worth playing today?

Against a current driver, you give up some forgiveness and ball speed on mishits, since face tech has moved on meaningfully since 2015. As a cheap used buy for a player who wants to learn what CG and loft changes do to their flight, it still does that job well.

Can I still get shafts or parts for Nike drivers?

Nike left the club business in 2016, so there's no official support. Aftermarket shaft adapters for the Nike hosel are still made, and generic torque wrenches fit the screws, but the FlexFlight tube itself is not sold separately, so don't lose it.

What loft should I set my Vapor Flex to?

Start at your usual loft and adjust from ball flight, not guesswork. If you're losing carry with low spin, add a degree and move the FlexFlight tube to the rear setting. If you balloon the ball, take loft off and set the tube forward. The whole point of this driver is that you don't have to commit.

Alternatives to the Nike Vapor Flex

Other players distance driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.