Nike Slingshot 4D vs Nike SQ MachSpeed
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Nike Slingshot 4Dcast cavity back with Slingback bridge · stainless steelNike SQ MachSpeedtwo-piece cavity back, off-the-face-weld construction with an undercut cavity behind the face · stainless steel body with an AM355 alloy face insert welded to the body
Specification comparison
| Club | Slingshot 4D loft | SQ MachSpeed loft | Slingshot 4D lie | SQ MachSpeed lie | Slingshot 4D length | SQ MachSpeed length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.25 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 61 | 61.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 62 | 62.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 63 | 63.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 63.5 | 64 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 64 | 64.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 64.5 | 65 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 65 | 65.5 | 36 | 36 |
| AW | — | 50 | — | 65.5 | — | 36 |
| SW | 55 | — | 65.5 | — | 35.75 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The SQ MachSpeed is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Slingshot 4D on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Nike Slingshot 4D specs and Nike SQ MachSpeed specs.