Virginia Golfer May / Jun 2016 | Page 41

NIKE RZN Tour ball Nike Golf has introduced two versions of its new, four-piece premium ball, the RZN Tour. The RZN Tour Black—played by Rory McIlroy—has a niceand-soft impact feel, plus plenty of energy with low spin on longer shots for outstanding distance. Its “Speedlock X” core features deep grooves and an X-shaped surface pattern on its surface, for efficient energy transfer. Says McIlroy: “It’s easily the best combination of distance and feel I’ve ever played.” Meanwhile, the RZN Tour Platinum ball—played by Tony Finau—delivers extremely soft feel and optimal greenside spin without sacrificing distance off the tee. Nike describes it as a mid-spin control ball that’s soft and forgiving. $48. Nike.com/golf TAYLORMADE M2 Rescue For men and women, TaylorMade’s M2 Rescue makes it oh-so-easy to hit long shots. Geared for all skill levels, the club has the DNA of a fairway wood—its profile is low,