Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. Taylormade r1 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver youtube. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 tour driver 2nd swing golf. However, in comparison to other models, like the original rbz, i felt this club was sort of a let down. The rbz stage 2 driver has a larger face with full aerodynamic technology for faster.
Join me as i go through the details of this rbz stage 2. Rbz stage 2 tour fairways 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. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 tour driver. Taylormade rbz in south africa gumtree classifieds in south. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. I was by the told by the salesman that the tour version would have lower spin than the regular, ive also had luck with matrix shafts which is a stock offering in the tour. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a. Combine that a slightly higher swing weight, and the design of the club, and the rbz stage 2 works to create a moderate draw bias. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. This listing features an rbz stage 2 tour driver set at 9 and equipped with an authentic matrix rul 60 in stiff flex and a matching taylormade logo grip. Are you looking for taylormade rocketballz stage 2 tour driver.
Well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. Taylormades fct allows players to easily adjust the loft 1. Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you play some better. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. 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. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. 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. Inverted cone technology milled into the inner side of the clubface expands the. 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.
I have a bunch of clubs that im no longer using up for grabs. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. Funktioner och fordelar med taylormade 20 rocketballz stage 2 driver. 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. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the non tour model as some others we tested. Hitting the rocketballz stage 2 3wood longier is great, but actually i liked how straightier it was. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. Used taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 fairway wood.
A tour version of both the fairway woods and the hybrids adds an adjustable hosel similar to the rbz stage 2 driver that allows loft to be tweaked plus or minus 1. Unlike the r1 which is only available in a single model, the rbz stage 2 driver will also be available in a tour model. The result is a confidencebuilding club that promotes more distance than the original rocketballz driver. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Taylormade has a large presence on the pga tour as well as most competitive international tours. The rbz stage 2 driver also allows you to choose a more upright lie. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver on sale carls. That suggests that between sldr, jetspeed, sldr s, sldr c, r15, aeroburner, m1, and now m2, the company has given golfers an additional 3. This lowers spin, giving higherspeed players the flatter trajectory they need to maximize carry and roll. Taylormade mens bonded rbz stage 2 golf driver, left hand. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 tour rescue 3 hybrid 18. The rbz stage 2 tour driver provides a penetrating. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium.
Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver builds upon the success of the original rbz driver but is much faster and longer. The rocketballz ribs stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. Jul 09, 20 i deliver straight talking, easy to follow, honest, professional, calculated advice to all of my viewers from beginner to tour pro. As several of our readers have already pointed out, taylormade has previously claimed that rbz stage 2 is 10 yards longer than the original rbz. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap. The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. This means when the golfer desires a lower loft they must accept that the face will be opened in the process. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. 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. Like everyone else, i had a favorite old driver macgregor tour that was very.
Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Taylormade rbz in south africa gumtree classifieds in. This driver remains in excellent used condition and the matching head cover is included. This driver was used in a few competitive tournaments during my time on the taylormade staff. Finally, the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is completed with a fujikura rocketfuel shaft and lightweight grip. That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better. 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 adjustable head and white graphics will be a popular golf club among. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. Jan 02, 20 above image is the rbz stage 2 driver crown. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf. Apart from a different stock shaft matrix 6q3 or 7q3 tp, the primary difference is the placement of weight.
This process saved three grams of weight, making the clubhead even faster through impact. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Buy a used taylormade rocketballz stage 2 fairway wood at globalgolf. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 tour driver specifications. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long.
The rbz tour is extremely forgiving on miss hits and sounds and feels fantastic when you make solid contact. May 20, 20 the rbz stage 2 driver is not as adjustable as the r1 because the golfer cannot change the face angle or the weighting of the clubhead. The stage 2 has a little more pop but the rbz was slightly more accurate. The rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan. Rbz stage 2 tour fairways 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. I would give up a few yards to be online, because there is nothing worse than ripping a drive down the middle. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. 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. It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. The standard version has a light grey graphic on the rear heel, whereas the tour version has a dark grey graphic with the words tour stenciled in. The thickthin crown gives the rbz stage 2 driver a moreforward cg location, which promotes a high launch and low spinning ball. Efter allt snack om r1 och nya rocketballz stage 2drivern kunde vi.
While the driver may not contain the speed pocket featured in the rbz stage 2 fairway, that didnt stop the ball feeling like it. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. This driver was used in a few competitive tournaments. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver golf avenue. The r1 with its many adjustable ports and screws or the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with its white,yellow and grey colour scheme. For a tour model, this club is playable for everyone.
The rbz stage 2 tour driver uses the same head shape as the nontour model, but changes in taylormades tooling allowed engineers to. Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. Anybody demo the rbz stage 2 tour driver, not the regular version. This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 tour driver pga value guide. 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 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.
It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job. Numbers dont lie but during club wars the rbz was my most consistent driver in all categories we were testing distance, spin, club speed and control. 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. 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 taylormade rocketballz tour driver features taylormades flight control technology fct in a large 460cc head for any player looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. 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. Taylor made rocketballz stage 2 driver taylor made drivers. Vi har testat taylormades nya driver rocketballz stage 2. 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.
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