Nike VR_S Covert vs Nike Vapor Fly
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | VR_S Covert loft | Vapor Fly loft | VR_S Covert lie | Vapor Fly lie | VR_S Covert length | Vapor Fly length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39.5 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 61.5 | 62 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 7 | 31 | 32 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 8 | 35 | 36 | 62.5 | 63 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 63.5 | 64 | 36 | 36.5 |
| AW | 48 | — | 64 | — | 36 | — |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 64 | — | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- VR_S Covert
- Vapor Fly
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the VR_S Covert is 31° and the Vapor Fly is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the VR_S Covert should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Vapor Fly. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the Vapor Fly averages 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (27° vs 28°). Beyond loft, the VR_S Covert 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Vapor Fly 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.5" vs 37.75").
The sets are built differently: the VR_S Covert runs 4-iron to AW (8 clubs), the Vapor Fly 4-iron to SW (8 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The VR_S Covert is listed as investment cast cavity back and the Vapor Fly as hollow-body cavity back. The Vapor Fly's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the VR_S Covert, at some cost in feel.
The Vapor Fly arrived 2 years after the VR_S Covert, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The Vapor Fly is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the VR_S Covert. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Nike VR_S Covert specs and Nike Vapor Fly specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nike VR_S Covert stronger lofted than the Vapor Fly?
Yes. The Nike VR_S Covert 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Vapor Fly, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Nike VR_S Covert and Vapor Fly?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 6-iron, and 4 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Nike VR_S Covert and Vapor Fly aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Nike VR_S Covert and Vapor Fly have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Nike VR_S Covert is 62° lie and 37.5 inches, the Vapor Fly 62.5° and 37.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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