Great driver and really impressed, specially compared to last years rbz. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great. Longest drive comp between r1 and rbz stage 2 with rick shiels pga golf. These were followed the next year by the rbz stage 2, driver, fairway metal and hybird. Unlike the r1 which is only available in a single model, the rbz stage 2 driver will also be available in a tour model. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs rbz stage 2 youtube. Allinall, the rbz stage 2 is in a battle for the bag. For a tour model, this club is playable for everyone. Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data. The tm rbz stage 2 3wood is l ongier, straightier and easyier. In late 2011, taylormade introduced the 1st generation rocketballz woods.
The tour model of taylormades rbz stage 2 fairway woods. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Taylormade driver m1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. Taylormade factory replacement adapter sleeves for the sdlr, sldr tp, rbz stage ii, and rbz stage ii tp driver heads. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. It says the shafts are the same meanwhile i thoughtthe tour 9 degree came with a matrix 6q3 and the tour 10. May 20, 20 the rbz stage 2 driver is not as adjustable as the r1 because the golfer cannot change the face angle or the weighting of the clubhead. The rbz head shape was more like the r11 and the rbz tour was shaped more like the superfast 2. There are a lot of newer golf club drivers on the market. That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better. Oct 05, 20 the biggest difference between the stage 2 and the original rbz seems to be the improved aerodynamics which reduced drag to increase club speed, resulting in more distance. The rbz stage 2 tour driver uses the same head shape as the nontour model, but changes in taylormades tooling allowed engineers to.
The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver is built for golfers who want the high forgiveness of the original rocketballz driver coupled with faster swing speeds, more distance and more adjustability. Taylormade has a large presence on the pga tour as well as most competitive international tours. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz. For additional swing speed enhancement, the rbz stage 2 driver comes standard with a fujikura rocketfuel 50 graphite shaft. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 fairway wood is pretty much the same rbz fairway that you know and love from before with a wider speed pocket in the sole. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. Taylormade is an undisputed industry leader in golf equipment, offering a complete product line with innovative design and technologybased product for golfers of all skill levels. The thickthin crown provides a lower, more forward cg location for faster ball speed. Taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. Personally, i prefered the more traditional look of the rbz over the rbz tour, and it was a little more forgiving. Taylormades original rbz was one of our favourite alltitanium drivers, ever.
The bold slime green accents have been replaced by elegant yellow and gray stripes. The rocketballz ribs stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. While the r11s family seems to receive most of the tmag driver buzz, we are looking towards the rocketballz driver to be the 2012 darkhorse of the year. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. Oct 25, 2015 taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. Jun 20, 2018 taylormades original rbz was one of our favourite alltitanium drivers, ever. This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers.
The rocketballz stage 2 driver does exactly what you would expect from its name. The improved speed pocket design allows for faster flexing to promote faster ball speed and more distance better player gain up to 10 yards again the original rocketballz fairways. This means that the ball speed off the face is increased and taylormade say that this should go on average 10 yards further than the original rocketballz fairway. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. With the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, distance is king. Then the stock stage 2 just came with a rocket blur. The improved aerodynamics reduces drag and promotes faster clubhead speed. Oct 27, 2017 taylormade revives the rbz brand with the new rbz black.
The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. I warned up and hit my r11 tp 9 first to establish a baseline. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver golf avenue. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. I deliver straight talking, easy to follow, honest, professional, calculated advice to all of my viewers from beginner to tour pro. Taylormades current m3 and m4 drivers are played by. This lowers spin, giving higherspeed players the flatter trajectory they need to maximize carry and roll. I ordered rbz stage 2 adjustable driver as shown above in the photo and by the product information, but instead got the bound version of the driver. The rbz stage 2 tour has an incredibly smooth feel and very few hybrids will duplicate the same feeling. While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver to float to the top slot in late year polling.
Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 hybrid 2nd swing golf. It offers plenty of power and lift, with additional levels of speed and reduced amounts of spin when compared to a typical driver, to help make your shots really go the distance. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Looks sticking with taylormades new theme of matte white woods, the most noticeable update in the rocketballz stage 2 driver is the loud graphics on the crown which may be difficult for some to get used to. The nontour stage 2 has a little more give and feed back on hits, which i liked. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. This means when the golfer desires a lower loft they must accept that the face will be opened in the process. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra king f7 or callaway 2017 mens gbb epic. The rbz stage 2 has a more understated color scheme compared to that of the original rocketballz. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as tour edge hot launch 2 or mazel titanium 460cc. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. Unfortunately, i felt the taylormade stage 2 rbz tour hybrid felt much better at impact than it performed. Aug 20, 2012 taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops.
The d4 swing weight is the exact same in both versions. Taylormade revives the rbz brand with the new rbz black. The presence of various decals and graphics around the head may be a source of distaste for some, but the club has an image to fit with its name. Taylormade 2017 irons m1 or m2, shape it or bomb it. Apart from a different stock shaft matrix 6q3 or 7q3 tp, the primary difference is the placement of weight.
So its no surprise theyve resurrected the name for american golf and other large retailers who know theres a big market out there for a. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver on sale carls. This process saved three grams of weight, making the clubhead even faster through impact. On raw numbers alone the rbz holds up pretty well against a proven tour winner in the m4. Last year was a very clear success with the rbz fairway wood.
The rbz tour is extremely forgiving on miss hits and sounds and feels fantastic when you make solid contact. The rbz stage 2 is the second generation of rocketballz, which was very successful last year, which has evolved with the centre of gravity lower and more forward, a more aerodynamic head shape, an expansive club face and a new shaft, which combined together promote more distance than the first rbz driver. Rbz stage 2 tour fairways rbz stage 2 rescues rbz metalwoods rbladez irons rbladez tour irons rbladez max irons tour preferred mb irons rbz irons atv wedges rbladez wedges daddy long legs putter spider blade putter ghost spider s putters ghost manta putters ghost tour and white smoke putters womens 20 product. The adapter sleeve allows you to add multiple shaft options for your driver. Taylormade sldrrbz stage 2 adapter diamond tour golf. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 is a serious club. Rbz stage2 vs rbz stage2 tour i was on the tmag website and comparing the tour vs the standard and i dont see much difference. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver builds upon the success of the original rbz driver but is much faster and longer. I wouldnt have believed it without trying it myself, but this club can flat out fly the ball and hit its target almost every shot. Taylormade driverm1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. Finally, the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is completed with a fujikura rocketfuel shaft and lightweight grip. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. The d4 swing weight is the exact same as the tour version.
Numbers dont lie but during club wars the rbz was my most consistent driver in all categories we were testing distance, spin, club speed and control. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy. The rbz stage 2 driver is not as adjustable as the r1 because the golfer cannot change the face angle or the weighting of the clubhead. The rbz stage 2 driver also allows you to choose a more upright lie setting where the loft can also be changed in the same fashion. Previously, the shaft sleeve only allowed you an upright and standard lie setting, and then club face positions. Sldr, sldr s, sldr s mini, jetspeed vs rbz stage 2, speedblade vs rocketbladez, sldr vs speedblade, jetspeed vs sldr, you decide. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals.
It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. The rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. Boasting gains in swing speed and distance over their predecessors, the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 rescue hybrids are ideal for the golfer who wants lots of distance, high forgiveness and a highlaunching, softlanding ball flight. Well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the non tour model as some others we tested. Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. That suggests that between sldr, jetspeed, sldr s, sldr c, r15, aeroburner, m1, and now m2, the company has given golfers an additional 3. The stage 2 has a little more pop but the rbz was slightly more accurate. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. Although the driver and hybrids were great, the real success was the fairway woods. One is a 2018 tour winner, the other is a retail special. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular.
This factory adapter also allows for 7 standard and 5 upright loft settings for a total of 12 different loftlie settings. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Jul 30, 20 the rbz stage 2 rescue feels solid at impact with a crisp contact. Its in my top 3 picks for 20, and could easily be number 1. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. Some use a fairway wood strictly as an alternative to their driver off the. I just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp.
The first thing you will notice when you pick up the new stage 2 driver is the change in colors versus the original rbz line. As several of our readers have already pointed out, taylormade has previously claimed that rbz stage 2 is 10 yards longer than the original rbz. The rbz stage 2 rescue feels solid at impact with a crisp contact. The ultralight fujikura rocketfuel 50g shaft provides that extra kick you need to achieve maximum distance off the tee. The stage 2 rbz tour hybrid sets up nice at address and feels comfortable with the heavier 80 gram shaft. This driver is faster and longer than the original rocketballz driver. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver the rbz stage 2 bonded driver gives you a big, confidencebuilding clubface in a head with a fixed hosel engineered to promote faster swing speeds. The taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 fairway woods features a new ultrahigh strength rocketsteel material which creates a thinner and faster flexing face. While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver.
Apr 19, 20 the rbz stage 2 tour driver uses the same head shape as the nontour model, but changes in taylormades tooling allowed engineers to move the cg lower and more forward. Taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. Jul 09, 20 i deliver straight talking, easy to follow, honest, professional, calculated advice to all of my viewers from beginner to tour pro. The stage 2 also has an updated adjustability component. The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. A tour version of both the fairway woods and the hybrids adds an adjustable hosel similar to the rbz stage 2 driver that allows loft to be tweaked plus or minus 1.
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