Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. The lighter shaft makes it easy to feel the club head throughout the. 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 r11s driver can perhaps be considered the flagship driver of the impressive taylormade line. The loft options are done in white to contrast the black. R11, r11s, rocketballz length 44 pulled from a driver that measured 46 with the shaft installed flex x weight 77g torque 2. The taylormade r11s driver is a refined version of the previous r11 driver. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. Taylormade rbz rocketballz shaft testing with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. The r9 adaptors are in half degree increments, for a total of 2 degrees change. Can not decide between heads, i know i want an ad di 6s shaft for either driver.
Does the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 drivers use the same tips for shafts. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Taylormade introduces new r1, rocketballz stage 2 golfweek. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. 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. Apr 24, 20 taylormade has fixed that problem with the rbz stage 2, which are hotter and more playable than last years models. 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. It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job.
Features selling points aside, the clubs were nothing short of the. 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. Jul 30, 20 the stage 2 driver features a d6 swing weight with a lightweight fujikura rocketfuel shaft that weighs 51 grams with 4. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. There is talk among some pga tour players that the rocketballz stage 2 driver is the most surprising club among the introductions. Similar to the r11s, the rocketballz driver is fully adjustable meaning you can change ball flight, loft, and alignment. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a. 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. A little bit of a learning curve getting use to the 317 gram weight compared to other drivers. The rbz stage 2 has a more understated color scheme compared to that of the original rocketballz. The rocketballz price point is a bit below that of the r11s but still provided a great experience. This factory adapter allows for 7 standard and 5 upright loft and lie settings for a total. 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.
Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. The presence of various decals and graphics around the head may be a source of distaste for. Lets take a closer look at the r11s and the rocketballz. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids golfwrx. Sep 11, 20 lets take a closer look at the r11s and the rocketballz. The rbz stage 2 driver will also be available in a tour model. Does the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 drivers use the same. R11 s driver r11 s fairway wood rescue 11 rocketballz. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. 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. That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better. Taylormade states that they improved the aerodynamics of the clubhead to reduce drag to deliver a higher ball speed.
Does the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 drivers use the same tips. R1 offers players 12 loftsleeve settings and 7 faceangle positions, as well as. Taylormade driver righthanded regular flex golf clubs for. Easily change the flex of your rocketballz stage 2 driver between stiff and regular by interchanging different shafts to customise your game. Jan 16, 2012 taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. For additional swing speed enhancement, the rbz stage 2 driver comes standard with a fujikura rocketfuel 50 graphite shaft. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. However, taylormade also offers a bonded version of the driver that does not allow the adjustability. The aldila rip phenom shaft weighs 58 grams with 3.
The only difference between the r11s and rbz adaptors is the color. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. The standard model is designed with a slight draw bias, while the tour model has a neutrally placed center of gravity. 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. Other than that everything else on the rbz stage 2 came out about as i expected. Rbz stage 2 sleeves do not fit prior models rbzr11sr11r9 etc. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Aldila rip sphenom 65 tock r11s tp d ive aldila rip phenom 80 stock r11s tp fai rway flex weight torque trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 87g 1. Loftsleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. 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. Loft sleeve technology offers 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to add or subtract 1.
One of the most iconic brands in golf, taylormade, provided two excellent 2012 driver models for. The adjustable head and white graphics will be a popular golf club among. The rocketballz has a maximumsized 460cc clubhead, as does the r11s. The r11s provides more distance and greater adjustability. Complete with the standard rbz stage 2 patible with the rbz stage 2 drivers including the tour and tp models. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. Mark hits the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver with a standard stiff shaft up against a tour xstiff. 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. Get the best deals on taylormade driver righthanded regular flex golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. See more ideas about taylormade, golf clubs and wilson golf clubs.
Taylormade did this with the rocketballz stage 2 driver. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. The bold slime green accents have been replaced by elegant yellow and gray stripes. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver builds upon the success of the original rbz driver but is much faster and longer. 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. At my club among golfers who used taylormade drivers the rocketballz ruled over the r11s by a two to one margin. The lighter shaft makes it easy to feel the club head throughout the swing. The ultralight fujikura rocketfuel 50g shaft provides that extra kick you need to achieve maximum distance off the tee. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver golf avenue. May 20, 20 hoping to continue with the fantastic success of the rocketballz driver taylormade has released the rocketballz stage 2 driver. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number.
This is the first driver i have used that was designed for senior use shaft. The taylormade stage 2 driver produces a slightly louder sound at. 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 key changes are the adjustable hosel that now has an extra 0. How to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver. I am hitting the ball as far if not farther and straight. The stage 2 has a little more pop but the rbz was slightly more accurate.
Taylormade has fixed that problem with the rbz stage 2, which are hotter and more playable than last years models. Taylormade updated the original r11s and rocketballz line with the trendier r1. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. 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. It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. 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. Both models provide excellent options for all golfers. Unfollow taylormade rocketballz stage 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf.
The only difference between the r11s and rbz adaptors is. The rocketballz fairway woods were so popular in 2012 that r11. Boasting gains in swing speed and distance over their predecessors, the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 rescue hybrids are ideal for the golfer who wants lots of distance, high forgiveness and a highlaunching, softlanding ball flight. Jul 22, 20 the rbz stage 2 driver will also be available in a tour model. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. The loft sleeve allows for 12 adjustable settings between 8 and 12 degrees. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples.
Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Jul 05, 2012 taylormade rbz rocketballz shaft testing with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. 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 new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. Get the best deals on taylormade driver righthanded regular flex golf clubs when you. The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1.
The taylormade rbz stage 2 fujikura rocketfuel 50 driver shaft, perfect as a replacement or a change over shaft. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver on sale carls. The company says the r11s is a souped up version of the original r11. This means you can quickly change to a draw or fade bias. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. Adjustments on taylormade rbz driver clubs, grips, shafts. Available lofts in both stage 2 driver models are 9, 10.
Taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. 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. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 hybrid 2nd swing golf. Last year it was the r11s line and the extremely popular rocketballz line. The average clubhead speed for a pga tour player with a 3 wood is around 105 mph. The stock shaft is a lightweight matrix ozik xcon 5. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Join me as i go through the details of this rbz stage 2 driver. Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know. This is incredibly rigid for a shaft marked as a stiff as 272 cpm s is on the high end of an xstiff flex bordering on 2x. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. When the stage 2 driver was put on our frequency analyzer, at 46 inches it came out to 272 cpms cycles per minute. Technology the latest feature of the rbz stage 2 driver is taylormades loftsleeve technology.
The rbz stage 2 driver comes stock a with a fujikura rocketfuel 50 graphite shaft in x, s, r and m flexes in a standard length of 46 inches. Taylormade rbz stage 2 fujikura rocketfuel driver shaft. 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. An adjustable sleeve allows for alterations in loft. In conclusion, other than the shaft being out of spec, the other aspects of the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 tested very well. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. Apart from a different stock shaft matrix 6q3 or 7q3 tp, the primary difference is the placement of weight.
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. 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. The rbz stage 2 driver takes it to the next level with reworked technology and advanced new features. The rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan.