May 20, 20 hoping to continue with the fantastic success of the rocketballz driver taylormade has released the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Sep 11, 20 if youre having a taylormade r11s vs rocketballz debate, the rocketballz provides a full range of high performance clubs, including fairways and hybridsrescue clubs in addition to the driver. The engine behind the increased ball speed production in the x2 hot driver is the hyper speed face technology. Again the stage 2 was longer, but after about 15 hits with each, removing outliers, the avg was just a shade longer. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver.
The normal rocketballz is suppose to get 17 yards more yardage when you switch. I returned a callaway x hot because i couldnt feel the clubhead d3. With the lightweight shaft and grip you can increase your ball speed and lower ball spin rate. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. Its no surprise that taylormade has followed up the release of the rocketballz fairway wood from last year with a new and improved model called the rbz stage 2. While the x hot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. X hot hit the market right when taylormade were riding the crest of a rocketballz fuelled wave, and just before speed pockets really became a thing. Jan 31, 2014 callaway x hot fairway wood these highly playable, solid fairways are great for a lot of conditions, but they may not be perfect for every player. Thin, driver like faces are forgiving and have a lot of spring. The new iron is designed to promote high launch and long, straight ballflight for all skill levels through the use of a. Taylormade driverm1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. The speed frame face is the real tech behind this driver.
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 taylormade rocketballz driver features taylormades flight control technology fct in a large 460cc head for any player looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. While the xhot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver.
Taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. 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. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted. There are a lot of newer golf club drivers on the market. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Mar 14, 20 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. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. However, once on the course, the feel felt off for some reason. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a. The bold slime green accents have been replaced by elegant yellow and gray stripes. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2 duration.
One is a 2018 tour winner, the other is a retail special. Finishing just behind xhot is taylormades rbz stage 2. Very easy to adjust trajectory, but hitting small fades and draws can be challenging. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here. 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. Unfollow taylormade rocketballz stage 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So it could be said x hot, which had an alltitanium head, was fighting an uphill battle, which is a real.
Find the best settings for your adjustable driver, with mike sullivan. Taylormade rbz stage 2 callaway xhot 3 woods youtube. Its in the top 3 bestselling irons and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as adams idea a12os or callaway epic. The rbz stage 2 tour driver uses the same head shape as the nontour model, but changes. Tried it on several courses and was still the same. Jan 21, 20 its no surprise that taylormade has followed up the release of the rocketballz fairway wood from last year with a new and improved model called the rbz stage 2.
The rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan. The distance the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 fairway wood gets is unreal. Tony covey unless youve been in a coma for the last couple of months, the announcement of new woods from taylormade, specifically the r1 driver and rbz stage 2 series woods came as anything but a surprise. So picked up the stage 2, and it felt good when tested at a local golf shop. Taylormade has taken some of the adjustable technology and crown graphics that they offered in the groundbreaking r1 driver and they added speed providing a driver with more control and distance. The rocketballz set also gives me a better range, going from 19590, while the burner 2. Callaway x2 hot is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. When checking the specs and setting up the golf club to my preferences, i was a little surprised by one of my findings. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. I really like this driver, but it may be too advanced for me.
It is an all titanium head with callaways optifit hosel. According to taylormade, the rbz bonded driver comes with taylormades inverted cone milled into the back of the face. First, taylormade brought you rocketballz, but rocketbladez is the next company innovation that will grab golfers, according to company president and ceo mark king. If youre having a taylormade r11s vs rocketballz debate, the rocketballz provides a full range of high performance clubs, including fairways and hybridsrescue clubs in addition to the driver. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Ended up demoing xhot, rfe, stage 2hl, an stage 2 tour.
Jan 02, 20 yesterday, i had my pro suggest forgiving drivers. 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. Driver sales fairway wood sales hybrid sales iron set sales single iron sales wedge sales putter sales all deals. The r1maybe ill come around when i try it with a different shaft performance can move me like nothing else, but frankly, its a little bit of a letdown for me as well. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by.
The callaway x hot pro driver is a rock solid driver designed for only the most serious of. Glad to hear you went through the process for yourself and found something you like to play with. Thin, driverlike faces are forgiving and have a lot of spring. So it could be said x hot, which had an alltitanium head, was fighting an uphill battle, which is a real shame as even now we loved the look and feel of it. Sep 24, 20 callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here. The callaway x2 hot driver has a lightweight, 460cc clubhead that provides maximum game improvement for those golfers seeking a driver thats lighter, faster, easier to swing, and extremely forgiving. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Taylormade rocketballz driver to bond or not to bond. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. The first technology that was also integrated into the original fairway woods is the speed pocket which is designed right behind the clubface on the bottom of the club. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. I just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp.
An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. If you start your adventure into golf with a side by side comparison of clubs, i predict and have no doubt you will have a full blown golf equipment addiction in no time. And lets talk about that for a minute a pricing conundrum. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. X hot hit the market right when taylormade were riding the crest of a rocketballzfuelled wave, and just before speed pockets really became a thing. This is a set of two used left handed white taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 hybrid rescue clubs. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids golfwrx. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf. Taylormade driver m1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. The stage 2 rbz and the xhot are offering golfers long distance with. May 07, 20 the stage 2 fairway woods have taken the benefits of the original rocketballz and added small tweaks to make the clubs even better. I hit the stage 2 consistently straighter with a better trajectory than the callaway x hot, mizuno jpx 825 and the ping g20.
A thickthin crown design creates a lower center of gravity, which promotes higher launch for more distance. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. Both have their stock rocketfuel 65 gram stiff flex graphite shafts. The presence of various decals and graphics around the head may be a source of distaste for. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 vs rbz on the launch. I warned up and hit my r11 tp 9 first to establish a baseline.
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. Am a bogie golfer, and really liked the first rbz driver. The rocketballz price point is a bit below that of the r11s but still provided a great experience. Confidence is the 15th club in your bag and needs to be used on every single shot. For additional swing speed enhancement, the rbz stage 2 driver comes standard with a fujikura rocketfuel 50 graphite shaft. Callaway created their fastest face for this driver and it shows. Alternate sole view image of taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. 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 stage 2 driverim reasonably confident its as good as anything else. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 vs rbz on the launch monitor. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. The stage 2 fairway woods have taken the benefits of the original rocketballz and added small tweaks to make the clubs even better. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. One grip is original, the other is a replacement, both grips, which is in decent playable condition.
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. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf nuts. The rbz stage 2 has a more understated color scheme compared to that of the original rocketballz. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum.
Taylormades current m3 and m4 drivers are played by. Taylormades fct allows players to easily adjust the loft 1. At my club among golfers who used taylormade drivers the rocketballz ruled over the r11s by a two to one margin. These highly playable, solid fairways are great for a lot of conditions, but they may not be perfect for every player. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here facebook. Im still fighting a slice ive developed and suspect a more forgiving club would be more appropriate for me. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. He suggested four drivers including the rocketballz stage 2 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.
They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. The rocketballz driver is another impressive club aimed more at the mid to high handicap player and with a slightly cheaper price tag, however they do. Features selling points aside, the clubs were nothing short of the. With the white crown and black face it is easier to align the club head towards the target and reduce glare. The stage 2 feels heavier, like i am swinging a wedge, not a driver. I have been using the normal taylormade rocketballz and the stage 2 is getting over 10 yards more than the other. I will say that when i hit it right, i can put it out there 280300 vs my old big bertha which topped out around 260280. What are the two worst names for golf equipment ever. My current driver is the taylormade r1 so i must say i was intrigued when asked to put the rocketballz stage 2 through its paces and see how it performed. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs rbz stage 2 youtube. 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.
Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 youtube. Hoping to continue with the fantastic success of the rocketballz driver taylormade has released the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The rbz fixed hosel driver has the same characteristics of the rbz driver without the adjustability factor. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. Jul 23, 2018 x hot hit the market right when taylormade were riding the crest of a rocketballzfuelled wave, and just before speed pockets really became a thing.