Thursday, November 8, 2012


First Look: New 2013 Nike Golf Lunar Control Footwear
Nike Golf Athletes Put Their Best Foot Forward

By Pete Pappas 
You can follow Pete on twitter @PGAPappas and on blogspot at PGAPappas.blogspot

Nike Golf set the golf community abuzz earlier this week with the announcement of their visually stunning and technologically advanced, new 2013 Covert driver.  And if you haven’t yet had time to catch your breath from the crimson red excitement, don't expect to anytime soon.

Nike has done it again.


This week Nike Golf athletes put their best foot forward, and debut the 2013 Lunar Control line-up of innovative footwear at the Children’s Miracle Network in Orlando, and the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

Featuring advanced torque stability, dependable moisture wicking, unparalleled comfort, and striking good looks, the 2013 Lunar Control is everything you want in a golf shoe.  And everything you expect from “The Swoosh.”

Clearly a company to keep your eye on, Nike Golf could very well be the most talked about OEM in the golf world for 2013 (and that doesn’t even have anything to do with a kid named Rory).

This is a press release.

Nike Golf Athletes to Debut New Nike Lunar Control Footwear

BEAVERTON, Ore. (November 8, 2012)– Nike Golf Athletes will debut the latest Lunar Control footwear at the Children’s Miracle Network in Orlando and in Dubai for the European Tour’s DP World Tour Championship.

The new Nike Lunar Control footwear, available January 1, 2013, imparts innovation in every detail, delivering performance that exceeds athletes’ expectations.

Distinguishing from the original Nike Lunar Control golf shoe, the new Lunar Control footwear features a full-length Lunarlon cushioning system, providing lightweight comfort, optimal ground-feel, and all-day support throughout the entire shoe.

The Lunarlon cushioning system is a proprietary technology from Nike that offers comfort and stability where athletes need it most. The Lunarlon Foam midsole is lightweight, durable and highly responsive, resulting in a unique combination of cushioning and support.

Another differentiating detail from the original Lunar Control is increased Nike Flywire technology, wrapping from the midfoot to heel to provide targeted support and lightweight structure.

A Nike Power Platform stabilizes the foot to offer better balance, smoother weight transfer and more power through impact. Working in conjunction with the Power Platform is the patent pending Power Transfer Zone technology which allows for constant contact and a smooth transfer of power at impact.


This construction of the saddle panel combined with a carved out TPU, works with the foot to allow natural range of motion and improved flexibility. This technology not only elevates performance, but it has also reduced the weight of the original Nike Lunar Control from 14.6oz to 13.4oz (.6oz per shoe).

“We take inspiration from our athletes and work to amplify performance in every aspect of their game,” said Nike Golf’s Footwear Product Director, Lee Walker. “When you’re on your feet all day every day, practicing and competing, every ounce makes a difference.”

The Nike Lunar Control will be available in 6 colorways with wide options.



Key Features:
Waterproof premium leather upper
Flywire midfoot saddle
Full length Lunarlon cushioning
Nike Power Platform
2-year Waterproof Warranty

Nike Lunar Control
Available: 1/1/2013
MSRP: $200.00
MAP: $159.99

Sizes: 7-12, 13, 14, 15 (MED); 7.5-12, 13, 14 (WIDE).
Colors: Black/Reflect Silver-Metallic Pewter-Volt, Black/Reflect Silver-Volt-Black, White/Reflect Silver-PR Platinum-PR P, White/Reflect Silver-Hyper Red-Anthr, White/Reflect Silver-Volt-Volt, White/Reflect Silver-Pht Bl-Anthrc.

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