Taylormade was the first major oem to break ground into the highcor fairway wood category with the original rocketballz, and we applaud the company for making the second generation of those fairway woods longer and more playable. The problem i had with the aeroburner was it was too long and too light. While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. The rbz bonded driver provides the complete taylormade rbz technology which makes the rocketballz driver among the best selling drivers ever, without an adjustable hosel. If youre browsing ebay searching for a driver to help improve your golf game, the taylormade rbz driver should be on your list of potential choices. Aug 20, 2012 taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. Like the rbz stage 2 fairway woods, rbz stage 2 rescues benefit from an ultrafast clubface and improved speed pocket design.
The rbz has a 460cc head and uses a graphite shaft. The irons are dynamic gold s300 steel stiff shafts. The club comes with the original head cover in very good condition. Finishing just behind xhot is taylormade s rbz stage 2. Walk into any american golf shop across the uk and youll find the m3 and m4 sat on a rack right next to a reincarnated rbz black driver, one of golfers favourite drivers from a few years ago. An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. With the thinnest cover of all taylormade golf balls, the rbz urethane features low compression and a large core to further boost distance and feel. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. If you delve into the old rbz stuff, make sure the shaft isnt flimsy. Faster and longer than the original rocketballz driver. But for all the hype these two clubs have generated in 2018, they arent taylormades only new 2018 models. 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. Taylormade is constantly pushing the limits of innovation, working to give you more speed, more distance and more accuracy every time you tee it up.
Sticking with taylormades new theme of matte white woods, the most noticeable update in the rocketballz stage 2 driver is the loud. Very good condition 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 rocketbladez 5 thru lob wedge plus 3 18 4 22 hybrids, hybrids are 65 gram, graphite stiff shafts, also the 4 hybrid has taylormade arp stamped on the hosel. Technology as with most taylormade clubs technology will always be a part of the equation. Think of urethane as the balata of the 21st century. With the release of the sldr driver taylormade has taken ball flight to a new level. Have you been thinking about what improvements taylormade has made from the 2012 rocketballz driver to the 20 rocketballz stage 2. Unless youve basically been living in a bunker for the last several weeks youve very likely already seen pictures of taylormades upcoming r1 and rbz stage 2 woods lineup. As we approach the end of 20, you may be asking what is new with the 4th driver taylormade have announced this year following the taylormade black r1 driver, the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and the taylormade sldr driver. When taylormade first unveiled the rocketballz driver, it introduced innovations in technology and design that defined a new generation of taylormade clubs. The rbz stage 2 driver takes it to the next level with reworked technology and advanced new features.
I picked up an average 2 mph of club head speed and the overall distance with this stage 2 driver was around 7 yards longer than my current taylormade r1 driver. After teasing you with the longest driver of 20, and the most accurate driver of 20, its time to reveal mygolfspys most wanted driver of 20. Spring 20 shaft options aldila rip phenom 55 r1 driver flex weight torque tip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 61g 3. A fair question and one for which taylormade has the. Dec 20, 20 as we approach the end of 20, you may be asking what is new with the 4th driver taylormade have announced this year following the taylormade black r1 driver, the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and the taylormade sldr driver. Here are the standard specifications for the taylormade rbz driver. As a point of reference, my current driver is the taylormade rbz, so the switch to the sldr should not have been a huge change if the naysayers were correct. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Weve got the low down on how the r1 matches up with the r11s from one of. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted. With respect to all products, any replacement product will be warranted from the date of purchase of the original product from an authorized retailer, not from the replacement date. One of the most iconic brands in golf, taylormade, provided two excellent 2012 driver models for golfers. For the 20 season taylormade switched it up and released the r1 line and continued with the rocketballz line, dubbing them stage 2.
Combining this expanded clubface with inverted cone technology results in optimal ball speed. Finishing just behind xhot is taylormades rbz stage 2. Lets take a closer look at the r11s and the rocketballz. Bold moves visually and performance tweaks make what was a great driver perform better. The rbz stage 2 was better for me a 60gram stock shaft but tour edge gave me twice as tradein as tm, and ive had the xrails ever since now compete with alpha 815 fws. Head the head of the rbz driver is a large titanium alloy with a lofted sleeve to enhance ball trajectory. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. Trying to decide whether buying the new taylormade r1 driver is worth the price over last years r11s model. Finally, the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is completed with a fujikura rocketfuel shaft and lightweight grip. Alternate sole view image of taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver. Weve got the low down from one of our scratch golfers on staff. Its hard to do but fitters around the country support our opinion that the 20 r1 driver can stand proud. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. From the rbz stage 2, with its white crown, to the silver sldr and the carboncrowned m2 and m4, each one has revealed new tech that promised more distance and extra forgiveness but which ones actually delivered.
The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. If im being honest about my own excitement level about the spring 20 products from taylormade, the rbz stage 2 driver is the one spot where im not feeling it. Taylormade rbz driver golf clubs, taylormade r11 golf club drivers, taylormade driver righthanded golf clubs. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. The aerobruner, i really liked how it looked so i bought it cheap as well. Taylormade introduces new r1, rocketballz stage 2 golfweek. In taylormades advertising they claimed that our longest just got longerier. Also clips of the new taylormade r1 driver are included.
They name three of their staff golfers, dustin johnson, when he started using the sldr driver he went from a 9 degree driver to a 10. A fair question and one for which taylormade has the answer in its pocket. If applicable, include original headcover, fitting wrenchtool, and extra weights. Following are thumbnail sketches of all the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 drivers for 20.
Features and benefits of the taylormade 20 rocketballz stage 2 driver. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. Its simply a softer, stickier surface than surlyn, as the rbz. Like the r1, taylormades rocketballz stage 2 drivers have boldlooking graphics on their white.
Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. If taylormades plan was to keep everything underwraps until early january, that ship has long since sailedand sunk. I usually buy the year old models for cost savings. If you struggle to hit the fairway with your driver, going with a longer golf club is not always the best answer. Jan 29, 20 testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data. Jul 23, 2018 taylormades drivers have changed radically in the timeframe were looking at. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Buy new and used taylormade rocketballz iron set from the best golf shop.
The rocketballz ribs stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. Speedblade irons sldr driver r1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways 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. Taylormade rbz driver golf clubs, taylormade r11 golf club. According to taylormade, the rbz bonded driver comes with taylormades inverted cone milled into the back of the face. The weight to move is now only a single weight and is set in a slider at the bottom of the clubhead. Fuji fuel tp 60 rbz stage 2 tp driver flex weight torque tip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 63g 3. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver has truly entered into the next phase of speed and distance. Of all the long list of taylormade drivers that i owned and tried, only m2 is the one that seemed to be a good fit for me.
For many golfers who like taylormade clubs, the issue is which one to actually purchase r11s or rbz. Taylormade, the king of drivers, has done it again. The taylormade rocketballz driver features taylormades flight control technology fct in a large 460cc head for any player looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. Combine that a slightly higher swing weight, and the design of the club, and the rbz stage 2 works to create a moderate draw bias. Drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and putters should include all original accessories.
Get the best deals on taylormade rbz driver golf clubs when you. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. Taylormades fct allows players to easily adjust the loft 1. An expansive 4100 squaremillimeter clubface provides players with a substantial face area. While the driver may not contain the speed pocket featured in the rbz stage 2 fairway, that didnt stop the ball feeling like it. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. Besides loft adjustability in the rbz and m2, are there any other major differences in regards to performance. Taylormade also introduced a number of other improvements in order to provide a driver that would help them ensure their number one ranking on the pga tour.
A thickthin crown design creates a lower center of gravity, which promotes higher launch for more distance. So as many of you already know, the taylormade r11s is being replaced by the taylormade r1. Taylormade r1 driver this is the first im hearing of the r1 or rbz stage 2. I cant speak about the new rbz black legacy clubs that came out a couple of years ago. Warranty claims will be handled at taylormades sole discretion, pursuant to the terms and conditions stated above. Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know. Taylormade driver golf clubs the driver is a prominent golf club on the course, and having a highquality driver is essential, as the correct club will help you increase shot distance and accuracy. 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.
Taylormades drivers have changed radically in the timeframe were looking at. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. I am sure most of us have seen the commercial with pga tour players wondering what rocketballz were and then hitting the fairway wood a gazillion yards in order to impress us enough to buy them. The rbz and the aeroburner was so erratic for me that i sold them quickly. With respect to taylormade golf balls and accessories, taylormade warrants, to the original. Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data. Sep 22, 20 as a point of reference, my current driver is the taylormade rbz, so the switch to the sldr should not have been a huge change if the naysayers were correct. Taylormade rbz stage 2 20 drivers test todays golfer. Unfollow taylormade rbz driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Taylor made rocketballz stage 2 driver taylor made drivers.
The taylormade rbz gives you that confidence with a driver that is designed to increase launch angle for greater distance while improving your accuracy off the tee. For the majority of our testers, the stage 2 actually proved to be longer, but almost to a man it couldnt match the accuracy of the xhot the longer shaft caused more of an issue for most, and that proved to be the difference maker. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. Join me as i go through the details of this rbz stage 2 driver. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver pga value guide. However, after getting the sldr dialed in correctly at the range and then taking it to the course, i doubt very much the rbz will ever see the inside of my bag again.
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