Nike Vapor Pro vs Nike Vapor Fly Pro
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Vapor Pro loft | Vapor Fly Pro loft | Vapor Pro lie | Vapor Fly Pro lie | Vapor Pro length | Vapor Fly Pro length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 17 | — | 59 | — | 40.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.75 |
| PW | 47 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36.5 |
| AW | — | 49 | — | 64 | — | 36.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Vapor Pro
- Vapor Fly Pro
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Vapor Pro is 35° and the Vapor Fly Pro is 32°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Vapor Fly Pro should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Vapor Pro. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Vapor Fly Pro averages 2.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Vapor Fly Pro 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37.25" vs 37.75").
The sets are built differently: the Vapor Pro runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the Vapor Fly Pro 2-iron to AW (10 clubs).
The Vapor Pro is a players iron and the Vapor Fly Pro a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Vapor Fly Pro is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Vapor Pro trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The Vapor Pro is listed as forged cavity back and the Vapor Fly Pro as hollow-body cavity back. The Vapor Fly Pro'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 Vapor Pro, at some cost in feel.
The Vapor Fly Pro came out 1 year after the Vapor Pro, 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 Vapor Fly Pro is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the Vapor Pro 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 Vapor Pro specs and Nike Vapor Fly Pro specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nike Vapor Pro stronger lofted than the Vapor Fly Pro?
No. The Vapor Fly Pro is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 35° for the Nike Vapor Pro, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Nike Vapor Pro and Vapor Fly Pro?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (35° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Nike Vapor Pro or the Vapor Fly Pro?
The Vapor Fly Pro. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Nike Vapor Pro is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Nike Vapor Pro and Vapor Fly Pro have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Nike Vapor Pro is 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the Vapor Fly Pro 62.5° and 37.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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