Nike problems Ignite vs SQ

[flomarilius]

Ok so I have had this SQ for about 8 months or so now and I have yet ceased to get 100% control of it. I got pretty fed up with it after my last outing and let the Ignite have its encore. Oh my! I can't believe I ever put this thing in the back up bag! My dad made a suggestion saying that maybe its the shaft on that SQ is whats killing me. So I am thinking of going to some fitter and trying to get an analysis on a new shaft for it. The 26.3 launches too low and it has to go into a time-out atleast for another 2 weeks or so.


Now my question is for anyone who has used these 2 drivers (a lot of ho's around so I am sure a few of you have had a whack at both) which one did you prefer?

I really need advice on what to do so I am kinda worried that I might have spent the money on the SQ and thrown it down the toilet.

Thanks,

Omar

[chemboy2]

Is that a Fuji Tour Platform 26.3 that you're saying is too low? That by all accounts is a high launch shaft. Are you sure there's not something else going on there?

As for the Nike comparison, I've only played the SQ Tour. A buddy of mine swtiched from the Ignite (400cc) to the SQ and is still making some adjustments. I don't think you'll find too many folks that have played both on this forum as there's not a lot of Nike love here. It's a shame too because they're making some really solid stuff the last few years!

[PhillyEagle]

You'll never get 100% control over anything, so maybe you're just being too hard on it?

What's your clubhead speed?

[flomarilius]

I can get it up to 115 max last time I was on a sim I was averaging about 105. It's just weird I hit alot more draws and hooks with the SQ than I do with the Ignite. The ball flight is just so much better there's almost 0 reason why someone would buy an SQ. I dont know but I am gonna go to a local pro see if I can fix it.

[warbirdlover]

The SQ is an excellent club "with the right shaft". There is no doubt a shaft issue OR one club face is more closed then the other. sssmokin (and everyone else I've ever seen hit one) crushes the SQ and straight down the middle.

[ManchesterGolfer]

I've hit both the SQ & Ignite and they're both solid drivers but both have sh*t stock shafts it's as simple as that, upgrade the shaft!!! Bang a ProLaunch in it and it will transform it into a great driver!!!

[flomarilius]

FIXED IT!

Was not the shaft nor the club head! The SQ is back in the bag! Unfortunetly it was the swing. I realized that I was yanking the club back way too quickly and not being able to shift my weight so I could accelerate. I slowed down the backswing and just let it explode through the hitting zone and walah! I was almost getting to the back net at the range. Luckily the random guy next to me said "eyy uhhh don't you think your taking your backswing back a little too quick?" and I was about to tell him "thank you I think I got it" I realized oh man he is right!!!

[ezra76]

Glad you got it worked out. I was going to suggest a different shaft.

I had that 26.3 in an R7TP and hit only massive hooks with it. I'm a fade guy too so pretty hard for me to get hooks. Add in the open faced driver and even moreso a phenomenon. That shaft is so soft down bottom I was unknowingly turning the head over way too fast.

[flomarilius]

I think that is my problem ez. I really do think that is what happens with that shaft. What about a Bi-Matrix? Think that would be any good?

[ezra76]

I'd serioiusly look for a Blueboard or a VS Proto pullout. I know they are very pricey new but the reward for hunting down a pullout will make you a very happy man.

I have an Epic 68-S if you are at all interested. If you could have that shaft pulled and send me the head I could even install and have it back out to you the next day.

[flomarilius]

I will see if I can find a club with an epic around here and see how it hits. Who makes Epic?

[flomarilius]

How about a V2? That's the one Furyk uses I believe I heard they are quite the winner to alot of people.

[ezra76]

Grafalloy makes the Epic. It thier new "nanofuse" shaft. I tried the V2 in my Superquad and hated it big time. Totally different than it felt in a 905R bore through.

[Shea_Butler]

graphalloy makes the epic... i have the V2 and it is a BEATER of a shaft and is about half the cost of the epic, idont know much about the epic but i know that the V2 has a mid kickpoint meaning if you hit it low it ll stay there n vise versa, and it is a neutrally bias shaft meaning it isnt meant for helping a fade or draw you ll hit your natural ball flight, but i know more about swings than shafts so take my advice with a grain of salt

[flomarilius]

Im gonna do Golfsmith's Hot STix thing and they tell you what shaft best suits you. What is there to lose?