What it ultimately delivers is a feeling of greater athleticism and ground connection in the swing.

If you look at the sole, you’ll notice that it’s not one flat piece of plastic – it’s segmented with five different “creases.” Nike refers to this as the Power Platform and Power Transfer Zone, and it allows your foot to turn, pivot, and bend naturally throughout the golf swing. With the Lunar Control II, the weight is evenly distributed to minimize fatigue during the round.įinally, and this is the most noticeable improvement over last year, the Lunar Control II moves with your foot beautifully. Some shoes feel like all the weight is sitting on top of your foot. Some shoes feel like all the weight is in the sole, tying you down to the ground. Again, if you’ve tried enough shoes you’ll know what I mean. The Lunar Control 2 utilizes just six spikes per shoe, but they’re placed strategically so that you won’t have to worry about slipping regardless of the conditions.Īdditionally, the Lunar Control II is lightweight and well balanced. I like spikeless shoes as much as the next guy, but they simply don’t provide the same traction as “real” spikes. Let’s start with one of the most obvious: traction. There are a number of strong performance elements in the Nike Lunar Control 2. *Note: The pair shown here is part of Nike’s limited edition run for the Masters, not a standard colorway. For those that prefer to tone it down, there are a couple basic black and white styles as well. The white/pink colorway is a true head turner, and the white/lime style should play well with the younger set. It’s a balancing act between modern and understated that few can pull off.įor those that want to turn the volume up on their shoes, the Lunar Control II does offer some really bold options. It definitely nods towards Nike’s athletic shoe roots, but not in an over-the-top “I’m golfing in gym shoes” way. The Lunar Control II, while certainly not traditional, is a shoe that almost any golfer can look good wearing. However, this shoe also offers the support you would expect from a shoe built for athletes. There’s no break-in period required with the Lunar Control 2 I took mine to the course immediately with no ill effects. To me, the signature of a Nike golf shoe is an ideal balance between comfort and support. For some makers, that’s pillow-soft cushioning, for others it’s rock-solid structure. If you wear enough different shoes, you start to realize that every manufacturer has a signature feel. Nike has proven, once again, to be up to the challenge as the Lunar Control II features marked performance benefits over the original in addition to some bold new color choices. This was the challenge that Nike faced in following up the Lunar Control golf shoe: how could they make it better?

While it’s great to be number 1, continuing to improve on the best is extremely difficult. In golf equipment, where product life cycles last the blink of an eye, being on top is a mixed blessing.

The best all-around shoe of 2013 comes back with new colors and a significant performance improvement.

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