Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you play some. My tee shots are typically straight enough, but would like more distance. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. Taylormades fct allows players to easily adjust the loft 1. The g15 irons from ping are gameimprovement all the way, but with a slight fade bias. 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. Ping g20 taylormade rbz irons compared by mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. Ping g5 driver vs g10 i agree the ping g10 doesnt have the hottest face, but it gave me the best feel.
Mar 26, 20 page 1 of 3 ping g25 or taylormade rbz stage 2 posted in golf equipment. With a mix of high velocity and great greens control, this ball is in true form to work for just about any golfer. The 7grams of weight taken from the face are put out on the toe and a custom tuning port which might just seem like a medallion is much more than that behind the sweetspot. Taylormade aeroburner is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range.
First let me set the stage last year after spending some time on trackman i was sold hook line and sinker on the taylormade sf2. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. By 34isdatruth, june 21, 2010 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. You will find some similarities of the new r15 driver to the sldr driver and jet speed drivers of last season. The g15s design created more perimeter weighting than previous g lines. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness. 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. A youtube video compared it with the ping g400 and he did better with the tour edge hl3 driver. At address it has a more rounded head and it sits behind the ball very nicely and the white headblack face colour scheme makes it very easy to align. After a considerable amount of research and hitting clubs i bought the hype and purchased the g15 s. The change in loft makes the driver feel more forgiving. 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.
Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. Firstly, the new taylormade rocketballz driver will replace the successful taylormade burner superfast driver, and while it retains the striking white colour the new product offers a level of adjustability not previously seen in a previous driver. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Its one of the most wellrounded drivers weve ever tested and we cant think of many golfers whod be happy to sacrifice 10 yards of carry to game an older ping model. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the. Had the driver shaft replaced with the ust axiv regular shaft and love it. 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. Here in the following are the details of rocketballz driver and taylormade burner superfast driver. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. I could use the 4i as driver all day considering how easy it was to launch but if anything lost a little touch on shorter feel shots. Thankfully taylormade have reduced the length of the shaft by half an inch. I would only recommend the taylor made r11 which dropped in price since the arrival of the r11s you can prob get the whole setup for under 300 this would be the only driver on the market that i would buy over the ping g15 or g20 series. The rbz fixed hosel driver has the same characteristics of the rbz driver without the adjustability factor.
Marks hits these two game improver golf clubs and talks about what iron might help your golf game improve. Confidence is the 15th club in your bag and needs to be used on every single shot. The new rocketballz driver features the flight control technology which allows the golfer to easily adjust the performance angles of the rbz driver to one of 8 settings via the fct sleeve. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver settings foregolf. 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. May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. For players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Taylormade rocketballz driver to bond or not to bond. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. 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.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ping g15 driver or cobra mens fly z xl driver taylormade rbz stage 2 was released in 2012. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. The gentleman recommended that i get a regular flex shaft and a 10. Globalgolf takes a look at taylormades rocketballz clubs, their brand new series of clubs for 2012.
The loft of the club directly impacts the distance and trajectory of your shot as well as the direction of your ball off the tee. 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. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. The rocketballz set also gives me a better range, going from 19590, while the burner 2. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. My old driver was a regular shaft so the stiff should help straighten me out a bit. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Taylormade introduces new rocketballz clubs golfweek. Included in the rocketballz product line are rocketballz drivers, rocketballz fairway woods, rocketballz rescue hybrid clubs, and rocketballz iron sets. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front.
Difference between taylormade rocketballz driver vs burner superfast driver. The feel, the shallow face, the sound, and i the control wasnt for me. The standard driver is larger at 460 ccs, while the tour model is somewhat smaller but has a deeper face. I was wrong, this driver was deep and fairway finding for me right away. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to.
Taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. Aug 04, 2012 ping g20 taylormade rbz irons compared by mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. Neben einem neuen schlagflachendesign fallt zudem ein im. I was leaning towards the burners as they have an extra 1. One of the most important considerations when shopping for a golf driver revolves around loft. The shaft makes it one of the best drivers ive ever used and the head is compact and packs a killer punch. With inverted cone technology, this club delivers higher speeds that delivers amazing amount of distance with every shot. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. Ping conclusion all in all i believe that the taylormade line of clubs is a better option for the casual and serious golfer for many reasons but i may be biased because they are what i play and ive seen good results. The rocketballz golf ball is a 3piece max distance ball with softercontrol attributes about it as well.
An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. But for all the hype these two clubs have generated in 2018, they arent taylormades only new 2018 models. Rocketballz bonded driver rocketballz driver rocketballz tour driver rocketballz fairway wood rocketballz tour fairway rocketballz rescue burner sf 2. The taylormade rocketballz driver features taylormades flight control technology fct in a large 460cc head for any player looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. I love the fitting cart and the color coded scale ping created years ago that make sure every golfer can get the exact lie angle needed for maximum performance. The taylormade rbz rocketballz driver succeeds the burner superfast 2. The sleeve on the r15 works a lot like the sldr driver. Performancesince the ping g15 driver was super forgiving and easy to hit, i was really expecting much in terms of playability.
The front track system in the r15 driver has been moved closer to the clubface, compared to the sldr, by 12mm, which shifted 75% of the total drivers weight. R11 s driver r11 s fairway wood rescue 11 rocketballz bonded driver rocketballz driver rocketballz tour driver rocketballz fairway wood rocketballz tour fairway rocketballz rescue burner sf 2. Jun 20, 2018 taylormades current m3 and m4 drivers are played by many of the games biggest names including rory mcilroy, dustin johnson, justin rose, jason day and tiger woods. What are the two worst names for golf equipment ever. Ping definitely has a winner in terms of feel and forgiveness with the g15 driver.
Walk into any american golf shop across the uk and youll find. 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. The front track system in the r15 driver has been moved closer to the clubface, compared to the sldr, by 12mm, which shifted 75% of the total driver s weight. Rocketballz drivers come in standard and tour models. The weight comes from a thinner more explosive face. Conclusion the hottest name in golf lives up to its hype. A thickthin crown design creates a lower center of gravity, which promotes higher launch for more distance. At the top of our list is the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver. Ping g15 vs taylormade r9 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver too.
I was impressed with what the taylormade rocketballz tour driver and tour rescue had to offer. Feb 06, 2012 i went to golf galaxy last night for a fitting r11s driver and rbz 3 wood. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver to float to the top slot in late year polling. With the white crown and black face it is easier to align the club head towards the target and reduce glare. 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. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara. The rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan. However, today i hit on a trackman with an associate at edwin watts. 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. 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.
Difference between taylormade rocketballz driver vs burner. Jun 21, 2010 i actually change my r5 last year for a ping g15, ive tried many different drivers and compare them to my r5, since i already had a taylor made driver the first one i ask to try was the r9, to be honest i was pretty disapointed, it felt pretty much exactly like my r5 and the numbers on the simulator were about the same for both drivers, i also tried the callaway ft9 and the callaway diablo. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver. The soft lothane cover has a great feel, but also great durability.
This driver is impressive to say the least, with its 4,100 square millimeter clubface, which gives you more face area. I was 20 yards longer then my present octane 3 wood, i was hitting this 3 wood over 250 and 10 yards more with the driver vs. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. The light shafts take some getting used to but are good for easy up and straight flight. Although their trackman machine worked only intermittently i eventually got through the process. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. 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.
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 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. There are a lot of newer golf club drivers on the market. When trying to hit certain cuts and draws, i was able to do so with ease, but in some. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as adams xtd ti driver or taylormade rbz black. Dec, 2011 the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver succeeds the burner superfast 2. 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. There is a world of difference between a board that is 8 wide and 8. My current driver is a ping g15 with an aldila serrano r shaft. A little bit of a compromise, but thats why i bought it last year. According to taylormade, the rbz bonded driver comes with taylormades inverted cone milled into the back of the face. With the lightweight shaft and grip you can increase your ball speed and lower ball spin rate.
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