Specifications of Nike CCi Irons
Nike is still a relative newcomer when it comes to producing golf clubs. The company's arrival as a major player within the industry came as its relationship with the young Tiger Woods blossomed alongside his career in the late 1990s. Nike's golf department certainly lacks the history of its major rivals, and its products have struggled to win the trust of recreational players around the world looking for equipment that will improve their game. In recent years, however, the clubs released by Nike have been significantly better than their earlier efforts. The CCi irons fall squarely into that category.
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CCi Range
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The top clubs in the Nike CCi range are the forged irons released in 2007. These are used by professionals such as Stewart Cink and K.J. Choi on the PGA Tour. Nike offers a cheaper range of CCi cast irons, too, aimed at players with a mid range handicap.
Composite Cavity Insert
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The CCi range takes its name from the "Composite Cavity Insert" that forms part of the specification of both cast and forged clubs. The insert runs from the heel to the toe of the club, and, according to Nike, it "enhances forgiveness and feel." The polymer and tungsten insert also gives the club a lower center of gravity compared to traditional blade irons as it concentrates weight at the rear of the club.
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Forged Irons
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The top-of-the-range irons are forged from 1025 Carbon Steel, a softer metal designed to enhance the users feel for the ball. Nike also has given the clubs a CNC Milled Face in a bid to increase the predictability of shot distance and direction. This technology has been used regularly in putters in recent years but Nike is one of the first manufacturers to try and replicate the effect in a set of irons. Right- and left-handed versions of the clubs are available as are Dynamic Gold shafts as an optional extra. These are designed to produce a lower, flatter flight when the ball is struck.
Cast Irons
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The cast irons feature the same Composite Cavity Insert and the CNC Milled Face. They are made from 431 Stainless Steel, which is softer than that used by most manufacturers in similar irons but doesn't quite offer the same feel that players can get from the forged clubs. The cast irons also feature a thicker topline than the forged clubs and a slightly wider sole. They are also slightly more offset.
Design
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The CCi has been praised extensively for its design quality. The clubs are understated but classy in appearance, and the brushed finish applied to the range is impressive while also reducing glare. The minimal offset on the forged irons and thin topline compliment this to give an uncluttered, slick appearance.
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