Nike Power Distance Soft 2009 Review

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August 26, 2009

NIKE Power Distance Soft 2009

Grade: B / A for juniors

The 2009 version of Nike’s Power Distance Soft balls are supposed to have an even softer feel than the 2005 version that I liked so much. It certainly feels like it. There’s an almost rubbery feel to them.

At the same time, Nike has managed to keep them in the long ball category; they’re as long as any ball I play on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, I still think that Nike has some durability issues. In fact, I’d say that’s the general impression from everyone I know that plays Nike balls. They just scruff too easily. When I dig out out with a wedge, I’m sure to see scruffs..

But maybe that’s not an issue of you’re the type who loses a couple of balls a round (be honest ... you know who you are). If you tend to lose balls, for the price—under $20 a dozen—the Nike Power Soft is a very good value.

I also think these would be a good value for the junior golfer who doesn’t have quite the strength and swing speed of an adult. I gave these balls to my boys, and the big one plays fairly well with them.

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