Nike Slingshot vs Nike Ignite
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Slingshot loft | Ignite loft | Slingshot lie | Ignite lie | Slingshot length | Ignite length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 58.5 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 3 | 20 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3H | — | 20 | — | 59.5 | — | — |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | — |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | — |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.75 | — |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | — |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | — |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | — |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36 | — |
| AW | 50 | — | 64.5 | — | 36 | — |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 65 | 65 | 35.75 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Slingshot
- Ignite
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Slingshot is 34° and the Ignite 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 (55° vs 54°).
The sets are built differently: the Slingshot runs 2-iron to SW (11 clubs), the Ignite 3H to SW (9 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 Slingshot is listed as cast cavity back with Slingback bridge and the Ignite as cast cavity back. 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.
The Ignite came out 3 years after the Slingshot, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Ignite is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Slingshot 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 specs and Nike Ignite specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nike Slingshot stronger lofted than the Ignite?
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 Slingshot and Ignite?
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.
Are the Nike Slingshot and Ignite 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.
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