The rbz stage 2 fw swingweight is d5 and rbz2 driver sw is up to d6. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number. Wrench tool for taylormade fct r1 r11s r11 r9 r7 r5 driver hybrid. 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. Taylormade rbz stage 2 and stage 2 tour fairway wood. Is the taylor made r1 driver really worth the hype. 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. Apr 10, 2012 which driver is better, taylormade r11s, or the taylormade rocketballz.
Taylormade updated the original r11s and rocketballz line with the trendier r1 and stage 2 rocketballz products. 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. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. The average joe that cant handle the crazy length can cut them down 12 inch and still get a playable swingweight for. My ball speed with a m2 driver is in the 5 mph and about 1. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Is the taylor made r1 driver really worth the hype clubs. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. 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.
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. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. 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. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established. 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. Tony covey unless youve been in a coma for the last couple of months, the announcement of new woods from taylormade. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Thankfully taylormade have reduced the length of the shaft by half an inch.
That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better. Lets take a closer look at the r11s and the rocketballz. This driver is faster and longer than the original rocketballz driver. The small changes that taylormade introduced with this driver has made for super results. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. Tour edge exotics cb pro limited edition 3wood taylormade rbz stage 2 3wood. The r1 with its many adjustable ports and screws or the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with its white,yellow and grey colour scheme. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. My thoughts are the r1 goes, it is longer than the stage 2, but the stage 2 is more forgiving and i am in the fairway much more often.
I really like this driver, but it may be too advanced for me. 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. For players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. Can not decide between heads, i know i want an ad di 6s shaft for either driver. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. The essential adjustments are the adjustable hosel that currently has an added 0. 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. Im still fighting a slice ive developed and suspect a more forgiving club would be more appropriate for me. 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. The rbz stage 2 has a more understated color scheme compared to that of the original rocketballz. At address it has a more rounded head and it sits behind the ball very. The taylormade r11s driver is a refined version of the previous r11 driver. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Does the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 drivers use the same.
This club is made for those who can swing it over 100mph, not for the average golfer, such as i. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. Like the r1, the rocketballz stage 2 drivers have a striking paint job a greyandyellow triangle design on the crown that points down the target line. I went for more hype on the stage 2, and sold my original and purchased the stage 2, what a mistake. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. 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. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. The rocketballz price point is a bit below that of the r11s but still provided a great experience. Im still fighting a slice ive developed and suspect a more forgiving club would be more.
Buy products related to rbz driver products and see what customers say about rbz. For additional swing speed enhancement, the rbz stage 2 driver comes standard with a fujikura rocketfuel 50 graphite shaft. Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you play some.
The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer. It makes a thunk kind of sound off the club, not the crack from the original. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Testing the 2012 taylormade rocketballz and r11s drivers. The rbz stage 2 driver has a larger face with full aerodynamic technology for faster. Dec, 2011 the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver succeeds the burner superfast 2. Does the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 drivers use the same tips.
Like the r1, the rocketballz stage 2 drivers have a striking paint job a greyandyellow triangle design on the crown that points down the. The r11s driver can perhaps be considered the flagship driver of the impressive taylormade line. Apr 19, 20 i loved my original rocketballz driver, truly loved it. Once warmed up and on the vector ball launch monitor i was very pleased at the overall aesthetics and performance of the rocketballz 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.
The rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. 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. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. Which driver is better, taylormade r11s, or the taylormade. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. 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. Longest drive comp between r1 and rbz stage 2 with rick shiels pga golf. Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know. The rocketballz ribs stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. This means you can quickly change to a draw or fade bias. According to taylormade, the rbz bonded driver comes with taylormades inverted cone milled into the back of the face. Austin vp and low single digit handicap tests out the new 2012 taylormade rocketballz and r11s drivers to give you an idea of the what sort of player would play which driver.
Does the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 drivers use the same tips for shafts. Adjust the loft on a taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver. Features selling points aside, the clubs were nothing short of the. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features. 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. Like the r1, the rocketballz stage 2 drivers have a striking paint job a grey andyellow triangle design on the crown that points down the. At my club among golfers who used taylormade drivers the rocketballz ruled over the r11s by a two to one margin. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver.
May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. One of the most iconic brands in golf, taylormade, provided two excellent 2012 driver models for golfers. I would give up a few yards to be online, because there is nothing worse than ripping a drive down the middle. 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. Used taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver in very. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. 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. 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. Three golf monthly readers become the first amateur golfers to be fitted for the taylormade r11 driver and fairway wood and the rocketballz. The two drivers looked the same, and that made it more difficult to point out the changes we made in the r11s. The rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan. 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. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs rbz stage 2 youtube.
Jan 02, 20 like the r1, the rocketballz stage 2 drivers have a striking paint job a greyandyellow triangle design on the crown that points down the target line. Once warmed up and on the vector ball launch monitor i was very. Jul 30, 20 however, in comparison to other models, i felt other drivers available produced better results, including the original rocketballz driver. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver golf avenue. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids golfwrx. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids.
Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Taylormade r1 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver youtube. I would give up a few yards to be online, because there is nothing worse than ripping a drive down the middle and going for the green in 2 shots to only find yourself in deep trouble because of a wayward 3wood, or stepping up to the tee box on a tight hole to hit your safe club into the trees. Well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballz ier. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf. 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. Im looking to buy a new driver this weekend, and im stuck between the r11s and the rocketballz. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. Taylormade rocketballz driver to bond or not to bond. Taylormade introduces new r1, rocketballz stage 2 golfweek. The r11s provides more distance and greater adjustability.
I just got a rocketballz stage 2 driver, and it has the ability to adjust the loft. The average joe that cant handle the crazy length can cut them down 1 2 inch and still get a playable swingweight for many. When i saw the first r11s commercials talking about how various pga pros picked up yardage with their r11s vs. Which driver is better, taylormade r11s, or the taylormade rocketballz. Mar 15, 20 the r1 with its many adjustable ports and screws or the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with its white,yellow and grey colour scheme. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. 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 continues the tradition of their nonglare white crown with the rocketballz stage 2 fairway wood line. The bold slime green accents have been replaced by elegant yellow and gray stripes. Taylormade r11 driver vs taylormade r11s driver best. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver builds upon the success of the original rbz driver but is much faster and longer. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a. I warned up and hit my r11 tp 9 first to establish a baseline. It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job.
Hoping to continue with the fantastic success of the rocketballz driver taylormade has released the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Something that was an issue for the current rbz fairway and r11s. Gd tour ad iz7 titleist u510 iron 4i project x hzrdus black 80 epon by endo af505 irons 5 pw rifle project x 6. Aug 23, 20 adjust the loft on a taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. Hitting the rocketballz stage 2 3wood longier is great, but actually i liked how straightier it was. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. I hit some absolute bombs with the r1, but sometimes it bombs into adjacent fairways. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver on sale carls. The taylormade rbz rocketballz driver succeeds the burner superfast 2.
This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. 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. I already had a rbz stage 2 driver with a 60g fujikura stiff flex shaft, and i have a. The ultralight fujikura rocketfuel 50g shaft provides that extra kick you need to achieve maximum distance off the tee. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy. Taylormade r11 driver vs taylormade r11s driver best golf. My thoughts are the r1 goes, it is longer than the stage 2, but the stage 2 is more forgiving and i am in the. I just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. The company says the r11s is a souped up version of the original r11.
May 20, 20 hoping to continue with the fantastic success of the rocketballz driver taylormade has released the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. The taylormade r11s driver is a finetuned version of the previous r11 driver. The standard version of the rbz stage 2 driver has a center of.
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