Nike bakes up key tools for golfers at The Oven – the epicenter for golf ball research and development at the company’s headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.
During a recent media event, golf writers had a chance to tour The Oven to see how Nike golf balls are forged.
A Visit to The Oven, Nike Golf Ball HQ
The Oven at Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon is home to research and development of golf balls.
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Composite Materials
Various raw composite materials for golf balls are kept in jars at The Oven.
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Resin in Raw Form
The resin at the core of Nike golf balls comes in raw plastic form first.
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Molded Golf Ball Shells
Cast shells for test golf balls are molded at The Oven.
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Golf Ball Manufacturing
An inspection machine rolls out finished golf balls at The Oven.
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Golf Ball Inspection
Test golf balls are inspected at Nike's Oven.
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Golf Ball Cross Sections
Nike golf balls are constructed in layers, from core to cover.
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Detailed Inspection
High powered microscopic inspection can examine golf balls down to the dimples.
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Golf Ball Batches
Nike organizes test golf balls into batches at The Oven.
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Golf Ball History
Nike keeps golf balls framed for reference.
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The Competition
Nike Golf keeps the competitiors golf balls on hand at The Oven.
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Robot Swinger
Robots test strike patterns on Nike golf balls at The Oven.
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Speed Tunnel
This corridor of sensors tests the speed of a struck golf ball.
