Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the non tour model as some others we tested. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. The tungsten weights in the back corners of this head help with forgiveness, launch and feel. It doesnt have adjustable weights or slots or interchangable shafts.
For some it might be too distracting but the driver performs well. Was wondering the practicalreal difference between the tour. The i20 does have a nice feel and sound and is a players club. Taylormade has a large presence on the pga tour as well as most competitive international tours.
Unfollow taylormade rbz driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In the past couple years ive gotten to take a look at a few tour issue drivers and this is what this club reminds me of. I have been extremely fortunate to have been playing with the new rbz tour for the last 4 months. For many golfers who like taylormade clubs, the issue is which one to actually purchase r11s or rbz. Aldila vs proto 60s stiff flex 43 58 inch driver shaft condition professionally pulled excellent features stiff flex. It might be the best feelingsounding driver right now. First were the drivers and sure enough, the rbz tour and standard outperformed the competition in distance. Last year i had the rbz in my bag about 60% of the time, with the i20 about 30%, though i. Previously, the shaft sleeve only allowed you an upright and standard lie setting, and then club face positions. Even with the fct i could not get the ball to turn right to left consistently and it drove me nuts. Ok, so you have the latest and greatest from taylormade and all of a sudden their new it driver comes out. 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. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver.
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. 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. Aug 20, 2012 taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. 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. I just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. Jul 23, 2018 adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. 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. Taylormade is the leading driver manufacture that is out on the market and with 3 different heads to choose from. 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. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested.
Taylormade rbz in south africa gumtree classifieds in. Ping g30 tour 65 callaway xr pro 3 wood callaway xhot 3 and 4 hybrid. Just like the i20 driver, the 3wood is incredibly solid. The company says the r11s is a souped up version of the original r11. Rbz rocketballz tour vs tp tour fairway wood the difference. Its fitted with the factory shaft s flex as seen in the picture. Nov 26, 2015 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. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Not every course on tour is a bombers paradisewhich maria fassi quickly realized last. The largest is the 460cc clubhead, which is much better for use in tournaments. My only complaint with the driver was about the loud impact quality of the rbz driver. 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. While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver.
Then the stock stage 2 just came with a rocket blur. Taylormade mens rbz black drivers a new rbz driver with aggressive styling and powerful performance. I have the rbz driver with a graphite design di 6 shaft and i wont be changing it any time soon. 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. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. The most recent offering is referred to as the rocketballz bonded driver, and if youre asking you. Jun 27, 2012 hi, i play off 12 handicap and would like to know what would better suit me, the rbz or rbz tour. Mark hits the two best looking golf drivers in the. The rbz does feature aggressive styling which is so evident at the address, and with matrix white tie 55 shaft and the satin black finish it looks powerful on the course. Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. 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. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. As a reminder, our higher swing speed guys 100 mph all tested with the protour. View gumtree free online classified ads for taylormade rbz and more in south africa.
Now i have sold my rbz driver looking at going back to ping what are the diffences from the g20 and i20. 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. This generation features a new, aggressive style and powerful performance. Not every course on tour is a bombers paradisewhich maria fassi quickly realized last season. A replacement for the i20 driver, the 460 cc i25 is aimed at. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. Taylormade rbz tour 9degree driver great condition. Basically, the new rbz driver is a fixed hosel version of the original rbz driver. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. R 2,500 i am selling my rocketballz tour 9degree driver. I hate to admit it but im seriously looking at drinking some tm koolaid and sourcing an rbz 3 wood. Sep 25, 2012 the hottest name in golf lives up to its hype. 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 rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. 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. Sometimes the lure of new clubs is such a costly idea, this is an option to upgrade your driver without breaking the bank. Taylormade rbz tour series driver left handed u fortunate dent in the to crown. Sep 11, 20 for many golfers who like taylormade clubs, the issue is which one to actually purchase r11s or rbz. Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data. The tour edge hl4 is a simple driver in terms of bells and whistles. 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.
Now we got our hands on the fairways and hybrids and sure enough nothing has changed. 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. 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. The smash factor is amazing and the overall high and straight ball flight is appealing. Taylormade rbz tour driver for sale in uk view 29 ads. 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. Item is in very good condition without any faults that i can see.
The large titanium club head is 460cc for maximum playability and confidence at address. Dusting off another one of matts old clubs, this time its the ping i20 driver. This special tour driver uses an engineered smaller address size for a penetrating trajectory and neutralflight bias with heavierstiffer shaft for more. It says the shafts are the same meanwhile i thoughtthe tour 9 degree came with a matrix 6q3 and the tour 10. I found that on average for 18 holes i would hit 12 awesome drives and 2 soso drives. Ive had them now on a number of my clubs, drivers and irons and really like them. M2 robot testing every club has to hang it up at some point. I was impressed with what the taylormade rocketballz tour driver and tour rescue had to offer. 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. Theres a reason that its cheaper than the r1, however.
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. 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. If you getthe rbz, you will need to change out the stock shaft. Rocketbladez vs i20s rick shiels pga golf coach youtube. An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. 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. What most golfers love most about it is that it creates a larger clubface that provides more power to offcenter hits.
Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. 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. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. Lets take a closer look at the r11s and the rocketballz. The stage 2 also has an updated adjustability component. It comes in regular or os models, with 3 lofts and 4 shaft flexes. 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. Factory adjustable adapter replacement sleeves for the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver. Adjustable driver is a great way to go if youre trying to straighten out that cut. Rbz tour driver for sale in uk 21 used rbz tour drivers. Technology last years flagships were the m3 and m4 taylormade drivers, and you could see many of the tour players winning tournaments with them. Nevertheless, taylormades rbz stage 2 is an outstanding driver in its own. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. 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.
With so many drivers on the market its hard to choose which one is right for you. I have tried the rbz on a course and was very impressed with the distances, slight draw and feel. Also clips of the new taylormade r1 driver are included. Of course not, you are going to trade in your almost new driver for pennies for that brand new one that some say is.
I think it was mostly based on the swing, but the i20 is not as forgiving for poor swings like the g20 is. Taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. Pga tour season to restart in june without fans november masters could. True spec golf, miura, nicklaus companies, golf logix, club conex.
Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. With every manufacturer claiming the same thing in their marketing material we felt club wars was the perfect platform to test these claims. 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. Taylormade rocketballz driver to bond or not to bond. 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. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. With his stock rbz three wood he is not sacrificing distance vs his old driver with the rbz three wood. I warned up and hit my r11 tp 9 first to establish a baseline. The r11s driver can perhaps be considered the flagship driver of the impressive taylormade line.
One of the most iconic brands in golf, taylormade, provided two excellent 2012 driver models for golfers. By sergie, june 27, 2012 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. It is a version of a tour velvet grip, but with more cutout space. After my swing came back, i was bombing the i20 again. Conclusion the rbz tour and rbz fairway woods are game changers. Find great deals on ebay for new taylormade rbz driver. Therefore, the club head is actually bonded or glued to the shaft and cannot be adjusted like the original. 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 hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. 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. This lowers spin, giving higherspeed players the flatter trajectory they need to maximize carry and roll. However, in comparison to other models, like the original rbz, i felt this club was sort of a let down.
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