Club and Putter

Given the geographical unlikelihood of combining Bigfoot with a sumo wrestler,”Sasquatch Sumo” is certainly an interesting name for a club.  Sumo wrestlers are huge guys whose average match lasts about 20-30 seconds, and not even Tiger Woods can get round a course that quickly. Still, the name doesn’t matter as much as the performance, and this driver – the “sequel” to the Sasquatch – is designed for greater forgiveness and longer driving power.

User feedback would suggest that it generally succeeds in these aims, although not everyone likes the sound the club makes when the ball is hit with considerable force. The length and straightness of the shots produced are cited numerous times. The “460” in the name refers to the size of the club head and that Nike, like other manufacturers, have created the head to be as large as it can be under current golfing regulations. Also like other manufacturers, they have done this to maximize the “sweet spot” – the optimum place to hit the ball – and to punish off-center shots less.

In terms of less positive comments, there are suggestions that the sumo is not the best option for players who really want to shape their shots; however the extent to which a player needs this is something that depends on their level. When looking at a driver, many players are likely to be more interested in how far and how straight it hits than how well it can shape the shot. The club has also been accused of lacking firmness by some players. No club is for everyone and a minority of players have stated that they have had difficulty hitting straight with this driver. it has to be stressed that this is a minority, however and that most users seem happy with the club.

Overall, the Sasquatch Sumo has more fans than detractors and seems well suited to the objectives it sets for itself as a driver.