Nike SQ MachSpeed vs Nike VR_S
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Nike 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 bodyNike VR_Sinvestment cast cavity back · stainless steel with a NexCOR variable-thickness face
Specification comparison
| Club | SQ MachSpeed loft | VR_S loft | SQ MachSpeed lie | VR_S lie | SQ MachSpeed length | VR_S length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 61.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 | 62.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 29 | 27 | 63.5 | 62.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 7 | 33 | 31 | 64 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 37 | 35 | 64.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 65 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 65.5 | 64.5 | 36 | 36 |
| AW | 50 | 48 | 65.5 | 65 | 36 | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The VR_S is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the SQ MachSpeed 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 SQ MachSpeed specs and Nike VR_S specs.