Nike VR_S Forged vs Nike VR_S
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Nike VR_S Forgedforged cavity back · forged carbon steel with a NexCOR faceNike VR_Sinvestment cast cavity back · stainless steel with a NexCOR variable-thickness face
Specification comparison
| Club | VR_S Forged loft | VR_S loft | VR_S Forged lie | VR_S lie | VR_S Forged length | VR_S length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 38 |
| 7 | 31 | 31 | 62 | 63 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 63 | 64 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| AW | 51 | 48 | 63.5 | 65 | 35.5 | 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 3° stronger than the VR_S Forged 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_S Forged specs and Nike VR_S specs.