The taylormade rocketballz irons feature individually engineered irons to promote distance, forgiveness and feel throughout the set. Approximately 45 14 in any r9 or r11 driver shaft weight. How to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver. 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.
Taylormade rbz stage 2 fujikura rocketfuel driver shaft. Other than replacing a defective adapter, the adapter sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft options for the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver for less than the cost of simply reshafting your current shaft sleeve. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. 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 rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. Other than replacing a defective adapter, the adapter sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft options for the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver for less. Unfollow taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jul 05, 2012 taylormade rbz rocketballz shaft testing with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. 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. Drivers fairways spring 20 shaft options aldila rip phenom 55 r1 driver flex weight torque tip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 61g 3. Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver builds on the success of its predecessor. 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. Rated 5 out of 5 by billy from very forgiving and long i actually bought several hybrids so i could give them a lot of play for a good evaluation. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Easily change the flex of your rocketballz stage 2 driver between stiff and regular by interchanging different shafts to customise your game.
Like the r1, taylormades rocketballz stage 2 drivers have boldlooking graphics on their white. This golf club is stock at 46 inches long so i was a little more erratic with this club than my normal r1 driver 45, however the drives i hit solid did go farther. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. Taylor made rocketballz stage 2 driver taylor made. Taylormade did this with the rocketballz stage 2 driver. New listing taylormade golf rocketballz black 19 5 wood regular flex rbz graphite shaft. Taylormade outfitted the rbz stage 2 with an ultralight fujikura rocketfuel 50 gram graphite shaft to promote faster swing speeds. The biggest change from the original rbz clubhead is the loft sleeve which provides the golfer the capability to change the loft of the clubhead approximately 1. Feb 08, 20 watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you play some better golf and hit more fairways. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. 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.
Both of the stage 2 drivers are on the short list for driver of the year and the 20 golfwrx editors choice award. For the taylormade lifers, the rocketballz stage 2 will not be a great departure from the all characteristics youve loved in your old taylormade drivers so consider this as a great upgrade option when youre ready to pick up your next driver. Congratulations if youre reading this, it probably means youve decided to buy a new taylormade rocketballz driver, or a used one thats new to you a smart decision buying used can save you quite a bit of money at this point you probably know what loft you want for the club, but what typeflex shaft are you going to get. The rocketballz stage 2 driver does exactly what you would expect from its name. The taylormade rbz stage 2 fujikura rocketfuel 50 driver shaft, perfect as a replacement or a change over shaft.
Ready to be installed and paired with your favorite taylormade r11 or r9 driver. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 rescue hybrids 20 is rated 4. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. With the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, distance is king. Jan 31, 20 the shaft coupled with the drivers mass properties work together to create a moderate draw bias. Taylormade rbz stage 2 driver national club golfer. Up for auction today is one very nice taylormade r11 tp project x fcm 6.
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. R11 s driver r11 s fairway wood rescue 11 rocketballz. This driver has been updated to offer 12 positions within the window of 1. Taylormade introduces new r1, rocketballz stage 2 golfweek. Were testing out a new product page experience, and wed love your feedback. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler.
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. In conclusion, other than the shaft being out of spec, the other aspects of the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 tested very well. Get the best deals on taylormade rocketballz rbz shaft when you shop the largest online selection at. Taylormades rbz stage 2 fairway woods offer even more of the ball speed that made the original rocketballz fairway woods famous, but its housed in a smaller, more forgiving package that improves versatility off the ground and light rough. Complete with the standard rbz stage 2 patible with the rbz stage 2 drivers including the tour and tp models. The adjustable head and white graphics will be a popular golf club among. The reengineered face features a new toebar to direct. The rocketballz stage 2 driver is longer and faster than the original rocketballz driver. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world.
Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 tour fairway woods specs. The rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan. I wanted to replace with a like for like shaft, the rocketfuel by matrix so i looked up the specs and found that it should have a. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. Taylormade states that they improved the aerodynamics of the clubhead to reduce drag to deliver a higher ball speed. 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. Rated 4 out of 5 by noleguy from not up to the rbz irons the rbz irons were a game changer for me. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. I recently purchased the taylormade rbz driver and while it advertises 8 settings for lie, loft, and face angle with the shaft, only 4 of them are labeled. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. Rbz stage 2 shaft replacement club makingfittingrepair. Jul 22, 20 the rbz stage 2 driver will also be available in a tour model.
Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver golf avenue. Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you play some better golf and hit more fairways. 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. May 20, 20 taylormade did this with the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Faster and longer than the original rocketballz driver. The shaft coupled with the drivers mass properties work together to create a moderate draw bias. The rbz stage 2 driver will also be available in a tour model. Some manufacturers do offer multiple shafts as stock options, stock shaft may refer to any of these options.
After breaking the shaft on my taylormade rbz stage 2 three wood i decided to try and replace it myself. I have been looking around online and cannot find anywhere that gives a breakdown on what each setting specifically does. We do provide images of the actual shaft for all of our golf clubs to help better identify the exact shaft in the clubs. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 tour tp driver 9 degree. The rocketballz rbz stage 2 tour tp driver is faster and and more aerodynamic than the original rocketballz driver. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 tour fairway woods is rated 4. Factory adjustable adapter replacement sleeves for the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver.
The new thickthin crown pushes the cg forward producing a higher launch, lower spin and faster ball speed. The latest feature of the rbz stage 2 driver is taylormades loftsleeve technology. The thickthin crown provides a lower, more forward cg locaion. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. Aug 16, 20 how to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver 3balls golf aug 16, 20 14570 views 0 comments congratulations if youre reading this, it probably means youve decided to buy a new taylormade rocketballz driver, or a used one thats new to you a smart decision buying used can save you quite a bit of. Dec 26, 2015 after breaking the shaft on my taylormade rbz stage 2 three wood i decided to try and replace it myself. Features selling points aside, the clubs were nothing short of the. The rocketballz irons are individually engineered with a 2 piece metalwood construction in the longer irons to promote more distance and a higher launch.
Matrix ozik hd 6m3black tie stiff flex driver shaft with a taylormade tp 2 adapter offering up to 4 of adjustabilty in your taylormade r1, rbz stage 2, jet speed, 2014 adams or sldr driver head. Preowned taylormade golf rocketballz stage 2 driver left. Mark hits the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver with a standard stiff shaft up against a tour xstiff. Expansive 4,100 squaremillimeter clubface gives the golfer substantially more face area. The shaft has normal bag wear in the form of nicks, scratches, and scuffs.
The presence of various decals and graphics around the head may be a source of distaste for. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a. 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. Available lofts in both stage 2 driver models are 9, 10. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. The improved aerodynamics reduces drag and promotes faster clubhead speed. Features and benefits of the taylormade 20 rocketballz stage 2 driver.
Apart from a different stock shaft matrix 6q3 or 7q3 tp, the primary difference is the placement of weight. The standard model is designed with a slight draw bias, while the tour model has a neutrally placed center of gravity. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. 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. The thickthin crown gives the rbz stage 2 driver a moreforward cg location, which promotes a high launch and low spinning ball. Taylormade rbz rocketballz shaft testing with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. The thickthin crown provides a lower, more forward cg locaion for faster ball speed, high launch and low spin.
The stock shaft is the 50gram fujikura rocketfuel, and taylormade confirms that this light shaft, combined with the mass properties of the driver, will create a moderate draw bias for consumers. Loftsleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1.
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