Nike VR Pro Cavity vs Nike VR_S Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | VR Pro Cavity loft | VR_S Forged loft | VR Pro Cavity lie | VR_S Forged lie | VR Pro Cavity length | VR_S Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 59 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 59 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 60 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| 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_S Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the VR Pro Cavity is 32° and the VR_S Forged is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the VR_S Forged should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the VR Pro Cavity. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 31°).
The sets are built differently: the VR Pro Cavity runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the VR_S Forged 4-iron to AW (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_S Forged as forged 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 VR_S Forged came out 1 year after the VR Pro Cavity, 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 VR_S Forged is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the VR Pro Cavity 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 VR Pro Cavity specs and Nike VR_S Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nike VR Pro Cavity stronger lofted than the VR_S Forged?
No. The VR_S Forged is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Nike VR Pro Cavity, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Nike VR Pro Cavity and VR_S Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 3 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Nike VR Pro Cavity and VR_S Forged 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_S Forged have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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