TORONTO (October 14, 2009)-- Nike Golf has been closely working with its stable of Tour athletes to optimize shape, adjustability and face thickness to deliver the ultimate performance fairway metal - the new VR STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods.

This introduction follows in the footsteps of Nike Golf's recently announced new premium drivers, the Victory Red (VR) STR8-FIT Tour and the Victory Red Tour.

The VR STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods, available on February 1, 2010, are designed for golfers who are refining their games and demand Tour quality performance.

The premium VR STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods include the award-winning STR8-FIT face-angle technology that has 32 face options to shape any shot and tame any course.

As with the VR STR8-FIT Tour drivers, the VR STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods feature Nike's distinctive red Compression Channel on the sole. The split compression channel optimizes a 455 ultra thin steel face that delivers a hotter response and longer shots.

"Our athletes prefer a smooth sole design for optimized playability on tight fairway lies," said Tom Stites, Director of Club Creation for Nike Golf.  "In order to achieve that, we split the compression channel on the sole to provide improved performance from every lie."

The VR STR8-Fit Tour fairway woods include a thin Nike Powerbow design that places the centre of gravity low and forward for faster swing speeds.  With a Tour-inspired round shape head, the VR STR8-Fit Tour fairway woods feature a mid shallow head design.

The VR STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods come with an Aldila Voodoo shaft that delivers score technology that strengthens the shaft and creates a more consistent performance.

Availability: February 1, 2010 at golf shops and specialty stores across Canada.
VR STR8-FIT Tour Fairway Woods
Men's:  Loft Options:  3+ (RH) 3; (RH/LH); 4 (RH); 5 (RH/LH); All available in:  A,R,S,X
Cdn MSRP: $279.99
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