Nike VR_S Covert Driver

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Game Improvement Driver

The VR_S Covert was the driver that made Nike impossible to ignore in 2013. That bright red crown showed up on television every week, and the cavity back design underneath it was a genuine departure from what everyone else was building. Nike carved a channel out of the back of the sole and pushed the weight out toward the heel and toe, betting that golfers would trade a traditional look at address for more stability on off-center hits.

For a game improvement driver, the bet mostly paid off. The 460cc head is stable, the NexCOR face keeps ball speed up on strikes away from the center, and the ball flight runs mid-to-high without ballooning. It never quite matched the forgiveness numbers of the biggest names that year, but it hangs closer than its price on the used market suggests.

A decade on, this club is a value play. Nike left the equipment business in 2016, which killed resale prices while doing nothing to the driver itself. If you want a forgiving 460cc head for well under a hundred dollars, the Covert deserves a look.

• Mid and high handicappers who miss the center of the face often enough to want real perimeter weighting behind them.
• Players shopping the used market who want maximum forgiveness per dollar and don't care about having a current model year.
• Anyone who prefers a driver with zero adjustability, set your loft once and never think about it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nike VR_S Covert driver still worth buying?

For the price, yes. Used heads routinely sell for under $75, and the forgiveness holds up fine for recreational play. You give up the ball speed gains and adjustability of modern drivers, so treat it as a budget option rather than a hidden gem that outperforms new equipment.

What is the difference between the VR_S Covert and the Covert Tour?

The Tour model has a smaller 430cc head, a deeper face, and Nike's FlexLoft adjustable hosel. The standard VR_S Covert covered in this review is the full 460cc game improvement version with a fixed hosel, built for higher launch and more forgiveness.

Is the Nike VR_S Covert adjustable?

No. This version comes with a fixed hosel, so the loft you buy is the loft you play. If adjustability matters to you, you would need to look at the Tour version or a different driver entirely.

Why did Nike stop making the Covert line?

Nike exited the golf equipment business entirely in August 2016, discontinuing all clubs and balls to focus on shoes and apparel. The Covert line ended with the Covert 2.0 in 2014, followed by the Vapor family, which were Nike's last drivers.

Who played the Nike VR_S Covert on tour?

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods both put Covert Tour drivers in play during 2013 after signing with Nike. They played the smaller adjustable Tour head rather than this 460cc version, but the red crown became one of the most recognizable looks on tour that season.

Alternatives to the Nike VR_S Covert

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