The idea behind the 3DX weighting design
is to allow each 3DX product to be fine-tuned to provide
maximum perimeter weighting, optimal launch angle and trajectory
for its specific loft, enabling directional control capabilities
and extreme playability for every level of golfer.
The 3DX weighting system (3-D Extreme Weighting) combines interior
weighting and exterior weighting in the 3DX Drivers, 3DX Fairway
Wood and 3DX Ironwood with proprietary 3DX weight ports. The
weight ports give Nickent engineers a way to effectively position
weight low, back and towards the heel and toe of the clubhead.
This concentrated area of mass produces heavily perimeter-weighted
clubs with a face that is majority sweet spot.
In the new 3DX DC hybrids series, the once steel weight ports
are now made of a special proprietary tungsten polymer. By using
polymer around the outside of the insert, Nickent has the ability
to vary the mass of the insert without being bulky and taking
away from proper clubhead design. XW Inserts are also used to
move the center of gravity of the head to insure proper weight
distribution and eliminate the “pull hooks” produced
by many of the leading hybrid designs.
3DX technology is not limited to woods only. Under the direction
of master designer John Hoeflich, there are now three irons
that utilize the unique weighting philosophy. In the 3DX "Redback" Iron
and 3DX Pro, using the XW Insert plug vs. a metal plug gives
Nickent the flexibility to move around significant amounts of
weight without losing feel. That’s a significant improvement
in iron design because it feels more solid. In the 3DX Hybrid
Iron set, 35 grams of weight were saved by placing a super-lightweight
carbon-composite back on the clubhead. This weight was moved
into two steel 3DX weight ports at the back and bottom of the
iron. This allowed Nickent engineers to produce a very high
launch angle, allowing them to strengthen the lofts 4 degrees
on the long irons. This got rid of the gaps between the 4 hybrid
and 5 iron and created what many are calling the Longest Irons
in the History of Golf.
