Nike Ignite vs Nike Slingshot OSS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Ignite loft | Slingshot OSS loft | Ignite lie | Slingshot OSS lie | Ignite length | Slingshot OSS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 58 | — | 39 |
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 3H | 20 | — | 59.5 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60.5 | 61 | — | 38 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61.5 | 62 | — | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 62.5 | 63 | — | 37 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 63 | 64 | — | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63.5 | 64 | — | 36 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 64 | 65 | — | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64.5 | 65 | — | 36 |
| AW | — | 50 | — | 65 | — | 36 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 65 | 66 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Ignite
- Slingshot OSS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Ignite is 34° and the Slingshot OSS is 34°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the SW (54° vs 55°). Beyond loft, the Ignite 7-iron sits 1° flatter (63° vs 64°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Ignite runs 3H to SW (9 clubs), the Slingshot OSS 2-iron to SW (11 clubs).
The Ignite is a game improvement iron and the Slingshot OSS a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Slingshot OSS is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Ignite trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The Ignite is listed as cast cavity back and the Slingshot OSS as cast cavity back with Slingback bridge. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2006, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Nike designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Slingshot OSS is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Ignite. 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 Ignite specs and Nike Slingshot OSS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nike Ignite stronger lofted than the Slingshot OSS?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 34°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Nike Ignite and Slingshot OSS?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (34° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the SW, and 1 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Nike Ignite or the Slingshot OSS?
The Slingshot OSS. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Nike Ignite is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
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