Nike VR Pro Cavity vs Nike VR Pro Combo
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | VR Pro Cavity loft | VR Pro Combo loft | VR Pro Cavity lie | VR Pro Combo lie | VR Pro Cavity length | VR Pro Combo length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 21 | 59 | 59 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 24 | 59 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 27 | 60 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 31 | 61 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 35 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 39 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 43 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.75 | — |
| SW | 55 | — | 65 | — | 35.5 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 65 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- VR Pro Cavity
- VR Pro Combo
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the VR Pro Cavity is 32° and the VR Pro Combo is 35°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the VR Pro Cavity should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the VR Pro Combo. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the VR Pro Combo averages 2.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (28° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the VR Pro Cavity 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the VR Pro Cavity runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the VR Pro Combo 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 VR Pro Cavity is listed as multi-piece cast cavity back and the VR Pro Combo as forged combo set. Forging, as in the VR Pro Combo, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the VR Pro Cavity, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
Both sets were introduced in 2011, 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 VR Pro Combo is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the VR Pro Cavity. 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 VR Pro Cavity specs and Nike VR Pro Combo specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nike VR Pro Cavity stronger lofted than the VR Pro Combo?
Yes. The Nike VR Pro Cavity 7-iron is 32° against 35° for the VR Pro Combo, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Nike VR Pro Cavity and VR Pro Combo?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (32° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 6-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Nike VR Pro Cavity and VR Pro Combo aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Nike VR Pro Cavity and VR Pro Combo have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Nike VR Pro Cavity is 62° lie and 37 inches, the VR Pro Combo 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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