NIKE HAT worn by Isner & Berdych

Rhino

Legend
I am a Nike apparel fan, to say the least, but I don't understand the fuss over this hat. It just looks like a cap with a swoosh, which isn't a bad thing but... why is it so special?
 

Shaolin

Talk Tennis Guru
I'm hoping to pick up some of these hats this weekend at a place I saw selling them a few weeks ago. Anyone interested email me thru my profile.
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
GHOAT=Eighth Wonder of the Modern World

I am a Nike apparel fan, to say the least, but I don't understand the fuss over this hat. It just looks like a cap with a swoosh, which isn't a bad thing but... why is it so special?

I too was skeptical my friend until the wondrous design encased my fat ugly dome in a cocoon of breathtaking design...it is the most form-fitting cap ever made, curving to match even the most lopsided of melons...it also breathes like the lungs of an opera soprano hitting true high "C" and breaking champagne glasses throughout the audience...it also is the essence of low maintenance, needing only a quick wash, rinse and hang dry overnight in the shower. So stay sweaty my friend and when you domecover, say GHOAT...Nike for perfection.
 

10ACE

Professional
The hat literally molds to your head the flexible joints allow an effortless fit(you and the hat become one), and the fabric is the best fabric in the universe- sweat absorption is like a sponge allowing a desert to form on your brow- when the wind blows the microscopic entry holes seep in gods breath allowing your dome to cool off. Knowing full well the greatness that is the original Nike sphere hat, having lost one a decade ago- let me worn those- care for it, wash it by hand! Hang dry, do not drive with the windows open- never place it down on a change over- loosing even one, leaves an open wound in your subconscious that never goes away. Do this and it will protect you for years to come.
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Shhhh! Big Brother Watches!

what happened to the GHOATing thread?

As I post, the Workhorse surrounds my cranium, comfortably protecting me from the harsh Florida summer sun. No sweat reaches my eyes to cloud my efforts with my nimble left index finger. I have raised my NPRP (Nat'l Posting Rating Program) to 5.0 since scoring my first NTWC (Nike Trend Woven Cap).
 
T

Tough Gut

Guest
The main page was deleted and hcb (aka Carl) was banned.
Maybe it was due to the nude GHOAT picture he made.
:( now we need to add 50 pages to the thread.
 

GPB

Professional
dang, i missed a nude ghoat pic? what if it was a goat wearing the ghoat... i mean come on, goats don't wear clothes anyways!
 
T

Tough Gut

Guest
Yes! I bet everyone is So relieved that you back.
You had us worried sick! :)
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Feels Like Old-School Christianity

Gotta feed the second-longest-running GHOATthread (behind Pope Joel's original masterpiece)...it feels like the Great Schism of Roman Catholic/Greek Orthodox days. GHOATworshipping was attempted at Orlando's Premium Outlet Knike store to no avail. Some guy on staff offered me a job due to my devout knowledge of the greatest product the Oregonian Knikesters ever made. I told him I wasn't interested in working for a company unwilling to stock and sell what they can design and manufacture. The GHOATquest continues!
 

courtking

Semi-Pro
Man I wish Nike marketing team read this thread. They should make as many as available color that that can for this hat. Or better yet, TW should exclusively order Nike to make them.. now that's a business plan.. !!
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
GHOATs Extinct in UK Since mid-70's!

Anyone found some in UK, Europe?

Yeah, GHOATs became hard to find after craze stirred up by the GR&RBand and their album, "Goat's Head Soup".

Seriously, this next two weeks might net a GHOAT or two at Wimby. I would imagine the limitation will be "white only" on any tourney edition GHOATs. Probably have the red hot chili pepper swoosh. Now, if Fed gets a sudden case of alopecia, we know Phil Knike will rush in some GHOATs with a green swoosh to promote Oregon Ducks athletics and match Fed's new duds. BTW, I like the shirt...very understated with the skinny pipings.
 

Bri-guy

Semi-Pro
I felt the need to post this picture in this GHOAT thread as well. Still a tragedy that our original, true thread is gone. By the way, that is one sweaty, much loved GHOAT on the previous page. Give that thing a bath!

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Cheers!
 

zasr4325

Professional
Does anyone else think Berdmans AppleGHOAT is slightly different from the normal ones? The panelling on the sides looks slightly different from mine. It also has some colouring underneath the bill, something I saw Isner's White one in Madrid had.
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Did Sweeting GHOAT today?

IIRC, Sweeting abandoned the GHOAT for the bandana recently. Was that temporary? Did he GHOAT vs. Andujar?
 

anhuynh16

Hall of Fame
Unfortunately-- one of the main GHOAT wearers *Tomas Berdych* has temporarily( hopefully) switched to the featherlite :( I think we all hope for him to switch back to the GHOAT in his next round !!! Hope Isner will wear the GHOAT vs Mahut....

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although in the first pic- it looks like he has a featherlite/GHOAT hybrid
 

Bri-guy

Semi-Pro
It seems to have the mesh inserts near the top of the hat that all featherlites have. The bill shape and material also looks very similar to that of the featherlite.

Cheers!
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Can this be GHOAT 2.0?

It seems to have the mesh inserts near the top of the hat that all featherlites have. The bill shape and material also looks very similar to that of the featherlite.

Cheers!

This could be a new cap, neither WHOAT or GHOAT! Wonder if Knike intends to distribute this through tennis retailers???
 

Bri-guy

Semi-Pro
I wish it was a hybrid, but I think it really looks like a featherlite.
I'm just worried that Nike perhaps stopped making the GHOAT. For years Betdych has been wearing the GHOAT that matches his outfit. Why did he stop now? Did they not make one? Hmmmmm.
Isner will probably west whatever white GHOAT he has.

Cheers!
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Not a Featherlite

I wish it was a hybrid, but I think it really looks like a featherlite.
I'm just worried that Nike perhaps stopped making the GHOAT. For years Betdych has been wearing the GHOAT that matches his outfit. Why did he stop now? Did they not make one? Hmmmmm.
Isner will probably west whatever white GHOAT he has.

Cheers!

The top photo of Berd shows the side panel which is quite more translucent than featherlite material. The biggest drawback to FLs has always been their lack of "breathability", which would be addressed by the construction shown in his new lid. Also, I have never owned a FL with a "shaded" bill. They are all same color top and bottom.
 

anhuynh16

Hall of Fame
The top photo of Berd shows the side panel which is quite more translucent than featherlite material. The biggest drawback to FLs has always been their lack of "breathability", which would be addressed by the construction shown in his new lid. Also, I have never owned a FL with a "shaded" bill. They are all same color top and bottom.

My sister has a kids FL and it has a black underbill. I went to my local tennis and all thekids FL have black underbills
 

Power Player

Bionic Poster
I have seen Berdych wear the FL before.

In all honesty, if Nike took the GHOAT feel and fused it with the FL, I would be fine with it. Berdych's hat is completely sick looking, but does it feel like a GHOAT?
 
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