Nike RZN Proto

[Golfrnut]

It was probably also really cheap to ship them to you!

[YoYoJumbo]

Hey, I'll take it. �

[YoYoJumbo]

This ball is no joke. Used it for 18 at a difficult course yesterday. Shot my best score ever. Thing is long and stops on the greens. Great balance. Feels 100000000000000 times better than the black/platinum out now off the driver and especially off the putter. I've never putted more consistently in my life. If the retail platinum is anything like this then I'm in.

[MalsPals32]

This definitely may be given a try. Looking fwd to testing it out. Seemed to work for koepka this past weekend

[Golfer from MO]

So I just finished playing my first 9 holes with the RZN Proto and I wanted to write a review for those who were interested. I played 9 holes with 2 balls: a 2015 Nike RZN Black and a RZN Proto. I wanted to be able to test them side-by-side. Here are my thoughts/observations:

 

Feel: The RZN Proto is much softer than the RZN Black. It was obvious from the first swing that the feel was much improved. For me, this took some getting used to, especially around the greens. Having played the RZN Black for about a year and a half now, the softness of the Proto took some adjusting to on delicate touch shots. One thing that I did notice that felt different to me was that the Proto felt "heavy" off the driver. Hard to describe, but it felt like you didn't have to hit it on the screws to compress it.

 

Spin**: The RZN Proto spins much, much more than the RZN Black on iron shots. I hit two different 3/4 shots (1 PW & 1 9 iron) that both spun back about 8-10 feet. In comparison, the RZN Black for me hits and stops. I don't get much zip on the ball. With the driver, I don't think the Proto spins much more than the Black does.

 

Distance**: I would say that the Proto and Black are pretty similar when it comes to distance. The course I played was quite soggy, so roll wasn't really there today, and every drive I hit the two balls were within 5 yards of each other.

 

Ball Flight/Trajectory**: I didn't think there was any discernable difference in the trajectory of the two balls. I would say that if anything the Proto flew a touch higher due to the added spin, but it was a negligible difference.

 

Durability: There is no question this is where Nike hit the home run to me. The durability of the Proto is hands down the best I've seen from a Nike ball. The Black I played today had quite a few cuts and scrapes on it from the various wedge shots, but the Proto only had one small mark (from a stone under the ball in a bunker). Other than that, it barely looked like it had been played.

 

Overall: I was very impressed with the Proto. The two biggest adjustments for me with this ball will be how soft the ball is around the greens and how much more it spins with the irons. Having to play for the ball to spin back as opposed to hitting and stopping will be and adjustment, but certainly a manageable adjustment. Without a doubt, I think it's a better overall golf ball than the RZN Black.

 

**I don’t have access to a Trackman at the moment, so these are obviously just visual observations.

 

The spin is interesting as you said it was a soggy day hence very soft greens. If the black didnt spin on that day they must really be an issue on firm fast greens in summer - thats why this ball and the new platinum intrigue me. More spin to score on firm fast competition greens is what Im after and nike looks like a contestant in the tpx and v1x dept.... thanks man!

[North Shore Golfer21]

This is the retail RZN Tour Platinum that launches 1/29. It's the best ball in the marketplace this year!

[YoYoJumbo]

This is the retail RZN Tour Platinum that launches 1/29. It's the best ball in the marketplace this year!

 

100% Correct. I cant beleive I'm saying in January that this is more than likely for sure the ball I will be using all of next season. I will give the new Bridgstone a try but this will be tough to beat.

[MichiganMan]

So I just finished playing my first 9 holes with the RZN Proto and I wanted to write a review for those who were interested. I played 9 holes with 2 balls: a 2015 Nike RZN Black and a RZN Proto. I wanted to be able to test them side-by-side. Here are my thoughts/observations:

 

Feel: The RZN Proto is much softer than the RZN Black. It was obvious from the first swing that the feel was much improved. For me, this took some getting used to, especially around the greens. Having played the RZN Black for about a year and a half now, the softness of the Proto took some adjusting to on delicate touch shots. One thing that I did notice that felt different to me was that the Proto felt "heavy" off the driver. Hard to describe, but it felt like you didn't have to hit it on the screws to compress it.

 

Spin**: The RZN Proto spins much, much more than the RZN Black on iron shots. I hit two different 3/4 shots (1 PW & 1 9 iron) that both spun back about 8-10 feet. In comparison, the RZN Black for me hits and stops. I don't get much zip on the ball. With the driver, I don't think the Proto spins much more than the Black does.

 

Distance**: I would say that the Proto and Black are pretty similar when it comes to distance. The course I played was quite soggy, so roll wasn't really there today, and every drive I hit the two balls were within 5 yards of each other.

 

Ball Flight/Trajectory**: I didn't think there was any discernable difference in the trajectory of the two balls. I would say that if anything the Proto flew a touch higher due to the added spin, but it was a negligible difference.

 

Durability: There is no question this is where Nike hit the home run to me. The durability of the Proto is hands down the best I've seen from a Nike ball. The Black I played today had quite a few cuts and scrapes on it from the various wedge shots, but the Proto only had one small mark (from a stone under the ball in a bunker). Other than that, it barely looked like it had been played.

 

Overall: I was very impressed with the Proto. The two biggest adjustments for me with this ball will be how soft the ball is around the greens and how much more it spins with the irons. Having to play for the ball to spin back as opposed to hitting and stopping will be and adjustment, but certainly a manageable adjustment. Without a doubt, I think it's a better overall golf ball than the RZN Black.

 

**I don’t have access to a Trackman at the moment, so these are obviously just visual observations.

 

The spin is interesting as you said it was a soggy day hence very soft greens. If the black didnt spin on that day they must really be an issue on firm fast greens in summer - thats why this ball and the new platinum intrigue me. More spin to score on firm fast competition greens is what Im after and nike looks like a contestant in the tpx and v1x dept.... thanks man!

 

This is exactly why I'm so excited for the ball also. I think on firmer greens, this ball is going to be fantastic. I've played probably 5 rounds or so with them and have only used 2 balls because they are so durable. The ball just feels so good off the face and the extra spin is nice to have once I got used to it, especially because I haven't lost a single bit of distance.

[actchill]

This ball is no joke. Used it for 18 at a difficult course yesterday. Shot my best score ever. Thing is long and stops on the greens. Great balance. Feels 100000000000000 times better than the black/platinum out now off the driver and especially off the putter. I've never putted more consistently in my life. If the retail platinum is anything like this then I'm in.

 

the rzn proto is the rzn tour platinum.

 

i also find the proto ball to be one of the best balls I've ever gamed. like you said it does what your needing it too do and feels a whole lot softer with out loosing any distance.

if i was you id pick up the black and platinum. for me i'll be getting the platinums since thats what I've ben gaming the past month

[GC70]

I can't wait for the snow to go away! You guys are killing me!

[noddy]

Any word on what these will be called upon retail release? Will they stick with rzn black/ platinum name?

 

Really hoping that these get released in high-vis volt too.

[GC70]

Any word on what these will be called upon retail release? Will they stick with rzn black/ platinum name?

 

Really hoping that these get released in high-vis volt too.

RZN Tour black/platinum

[noddy]

Thanks for the info! Rzn tour black it is then.

[danielryanw]

We have a decent amount of the RZN Proto golf balls in our inventory and have them listed on eBay. Here is a link to where they can be found: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Nike-RZN-Proto-Mint-Used-Golf-Balls-AAAAA-RARE-/232005588633?hash=item36049c5699:g:2d8AAOSwOVpXfoP5

If anyone has any questions please contact me. Thanks!

 

$40 for six balls?! LOL

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[kadillackountry]

I'm in love with the Nike RZN Tour Platinum. I've played the TM TPx and ProV1x in the past and after three rounds, I'm in love with the new Nike.