While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver. The r11s driver can perhaps be considered the flagship driver of the impressive taylormade line. What most golfers love most about it is that it creates a larger clubface that provides more power to offcenter hits. It comes in regular or os models, with 3 lofts and 4 shaft flexes. It is a version of a tour velvet grip, but with more cutout space. Just like the i20 driver, the 3wood is incredibly solid.
Conclusion the rbz tour and rbz fairway woods are game changers. Factory adjustable adapter replacement sleeves for the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver. 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. An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. Taylormade rbz tour series driver left handed u fortunate dent in the to crown. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. My only complaint with the driver was about the loud impact quality of the rbz driver.
Even with the fct i could not get the ball to turn right to left consistently and it drove me nuts. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. As a reminder, our higher swing speed guys 100 mph all tested with the protour. If you getthe rbz, you will need to change out the stock shaft. This lowers spin, giving higherspeed players the flatter trajectory they need to maximize carry and roll. The tour edge hl4 is a simple driver in terms of bells and whistles. 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. Not every course on tour is a bombers paradisewhich maria fassi quickly realized last season. Nevertheless, taylormades rbz stage 2 is an outstanding driver in its own. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. Sep 11, 20 for many golfers who like taylormade clubs, the issue is which one to actually purchase r11s or rbz. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. Ive had them now on a number of my clubs, drivers and irons and really like them. Its a great looking club at address, but its like buying a car, it can look like a dream, but if the engine is not working at least for me it.
Not every course on tour is a bombers paradisewhich maria fassi quickly realized last. Adjustable driver is a great way to go if youre trying to straighten out that cut. 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. Its a great looking club at address, but its like buying a car, it can look like a dream, but if the engine is not working at least for me it was not, its a lemon. Apr 19, 2012 just to make sure we are all informed regarding the ping i20 driver, louis oosthuizen is a taylormade r11 driver and taylormade rbz 3 wood and rescue user. Rbz rocketballz tour vs tp tour fairway wood the difference. Oct 05, 20 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. Just to make sure we are all informed regarding the ping i20 driver, louis oosthuizen is a taylormade r11 driver and taylormade rbz 3 wood and rescue user. It says the shafts are the same meanwhile i thoughtthe tour 9 degree came with a matrix 6q3 and the tour 10. It doesnt have adjustable weights or slots or interchangable shafts. Item is in very good condition without any faults that i can see. Taylormade is the leading driver manufacture that is out on the market and with 3 different heads to choose from.
View gumtree free online classified ads for taylormade rbz and more in south africa. I was impressed with what the taylormade rocketballz tour driver and tour rescue had to offer. Taylormade rbz tour driver for sale in uk view 29 ads. This special tour driver uses an engineered smaller address size for a penetrating trajectory and neutralflight bias with heavierstiffer shaft for more. The company says the r11s is a souped up version of the original r11.
Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure its still relevant. 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. The stage 2 also has an updated adjustability component. With his stock rbz three wood he is not sacrificing distance vs his old driver with the rbz three wood. I have been extremely fortunate to have been playing with the new rbz tour for the last 4 months. Now we got our hands on the fairways and hybrids and sure enough nothing has changed. For many golfers who like taylormade clubs, the issue is which one to actually purchase r11s or rbz. The smash factor is amazing and the overall high and straight ball flight is appealing.
Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. Taylormade is an undisputed industry leader in golf equipment, offering a complete product line with innovative design and technologybased product for golfers of all skill levels. I hate to admit it but im seriously looking at drinking some tm koolaid and sourcing an rbz 3 wood. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti bubble 2 tour. Taylormade has a large presence on the pga tour as well as most competitive international tours. The tungsten weights in the back corners of this head help with forgiveness, launch and feel. Also clips of the new taylormade r1 driver are included. For the second generation of its covert tour driver, nike made the club bigger 30 ccs bigger, to be exact, up to 460 from 430.
Therefore, the club head is actually bonded or glued to the shaft and cannot be adjusted like the original. I warned up and hit my r11 tp 9 first to establish a baseline. This generation features a new, aggressive style and powerful performance. Of course not, you are going to trade in your almost new driver for pennies for that brand new one that some say is. Pga tour season to restart in june without fans november masters could. Taylormade rbz tour 9degree driver great condition. The taylormade rocketballz rbz technology has been packaged into a great looking driver and combines speed and adjustability to give you the perfect custom fit driver to have in your bag.
R 2,500 i am selling my rocketballz tour 9degree driver. Basically, the new rbz driver is a fixed hosel version of the original rbz driver. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. Sep 25, 2012 the hottest name in golf lives up to its hype. I just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. Then the stock stage 2 just came with a rocket blur. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Rocketbladez vs i20s rick shiels pga golf coach youtube. 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 largest is the 460cc clubhead, which is much better for use in tournaments. Previously, the shaft sleeve only allowed you an upright and standard lie setting, and then club face positions.
Lets take a closer look at the r11s and the rocketballz. Mark hits the two best looking golf drivers in the. Jan 11, 2014 for the second generation of its covert tour driver, nike made the club bigger 30 ccs bigger, to be exact, up to 460 from 430. I found that on average for 18 holes i would hit 12 awesome drives and 2 soso drives. If you are like me, you might have been curious when you found out taylormade golf was adding an additional model to the highlly succesfful rocketballz driver line. Aldila vs proto 60s stiff flex 43 58 inch driver shaft condition professionally pulled excellent features stiff flex. 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 large titanium club head is 460cc for maximum playability and confidence at address. If youre in the market for a classic looking, lowspin driver, then the new ping i20 driver might be the driver to help you to maximize your distance and accuracy. Now i have sold my rbz driver looking at going back to ping what are the diffences from the g20 and i20. Aug 20, 2012 taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. Of course not, you are going to trade in your almost new driver for pennies for that brand new one that some say is the longest, hottest driver around. 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 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. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. A replacement for the i20 driver, the 460 cc i25 is aimed at. True spec golf, miura, nicklaus companies, golf logix, club conex. Dusting off another one of matts old clubs, this time its the ping i20 driver. The most recent offering is referred to as the rocketballz bonded driver, and if youre asking you. For some it might be too distracting but the driver performs well. Find great deals on ebay for new taylormade rbz driver. However, in comparison to other models, like the original rbz, i felt this club was sort of a let down. Taylormade rbz in south africa gumtree classifieds in.
Theres a reason that its cheaper than the r1, however. The taylormade rocketballz tour driver features taylormades flight control technology fct in a large 460cc head for any player looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. I have the rbz driver with a graphite design di 6 shaft and i wont be changing it any time soon. Sometimes the lure of new clubs is such a costly idea, this is an option to upgrade your driver without breaking the bank. By sergie, june 27, 2012 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Its fitted with the factory shaft s flex as seen in the picture. Taylormade mens rbz black drivers a new rbz driver with aggressive styling and powerful performance. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver.
Taylormades fct allows players to easily adjust the loft 1. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. Ok, so you have the latest and greatest from taylormade and all of a sudden their new it driver comes out. Technology last years flagships were the m3 and m4 taylormade drivers, and you could see many of the tour players winning tournaments with them.
Apr 19, 20 the rbz stage 2 tour driver uses the same head shape as the nontour model, but changes in taylormades tooling allowed engineers to move the cg lower and more forward. Last year i had the rbz in my bag about 60% of the time, with the i20 about 30%, though i. The i20 does have a nice feel and sound and is a players club. Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the non tour model as some others we tested. Jul 23, 2018 adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. 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. Unfollow taylormade rbz driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Rbz tour driver for sale in uk 21 used rbz tour drivers. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. Taylormade rocketballz driver to bond or not to bond. Ping g30 tour 65 callaway xr pro 3 wood callaway xhot 3 and 4 hybrid. First were the drivers and sure enough, the rbz tour and standard outperformed the competition in distance. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. After my swing came back, i was bombing the i20 again. The i20 spins lower but not i15 low, and i agree the loft on all drivers needs measured, ping you can actually pay to get them digitally lofted for a small fee, worth it for sure. Was wondering the practicalreal difference between the tour. Rbz stage2 vs rbz stage2 tour i was on the tmag website and comparing the tour vs the standard and i dont see much difference. I think it was mostly based on the swing, but the i20 is not as forgiving for poor swings like the g20 is. Jun 27, 2012 hi, i play off 12 handicap and would like to know what would better suit me, the rbz or rbz tour.
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