My normal is about 200 yards, but 12 of the time they were in the right side rough or worst in the trees, but not with this driverstraight down the middle. If you struggle to hit the fairway with your driver, going with a longer golf club is not always the best answer. What could be better than the runaway success of the rbzwell, taylormade will tell you its the rbz stage 2 driver, promising even more distance than the original. He says the stage 2 launches the ball about 1 higher and produces about 300400 rpm less spin. This means that the ball speed off the face is increased and taylormade say that this should go on average 10 yards further than the original rocketballz fairway. The taylormade rbz gives you that confidence with a driver that is designed to increase launch angle for greater distance while improving your accuracy off the tee.
The increased distance comes from a combination of improvements that includes an improved speed pocket design and a new, ultrastrong and ultrafast clubface material called rocketsteel that was developed in cooperation with carpenter, a company renowned for expertise in creating highperformance metals. Results yielded a high ball flight, exactly what the club and. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. 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. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. 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. Tom kroll, taylormades global product marketing manager for woods, explains all the new features and benefits of the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver fixed hosel design. Jul 22, 20 were getting higher launch, less spin, and more speed. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. I have played 4 rounds with it so far, and have only sliced 1 time with it. An expansive 4100 squaremillimeter clubface provides players with a substantial face area. Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data.
The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. The rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 adjustable driver at. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years.
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. Aug 16, 2016 almost nobody promises absolute distance anymore. Olsavsky further states that the improved center of gravity cg positioning helps make the rocketballz stage 2 anywhere from 7 to 10 yards longer than the original. The question is how12 upright loft options thanks to loftsleeve technology. Taylor made rocketballz stage 2 driver details the rocketballz revolution continues in 20 with the new rocketballz stage 2 driver from taylormade.
Taylor made ladies rocketballz stage 2 driver discount golf. 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 bonded driver provides the complete taylormade rbz technology which makes the rocketballz driver among the best selling drivers ever, without an adjustable hosel. This new version of the industryleading rbz features a bigger face and improved aerodynamics for even faster performance. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. The new taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver features a bigger face and better aerodynamics for even more distance than ever before. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. According to taylormade, the rbz bonded driver comes with taylormades inverted cone milled into the back of the face. The stage 2 also has an updated adjustability component. This is a distance driver for golfers looking to hit the golf ball. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. Better player 10 yard claim based on rocketballz rbz stage 2 vs. 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.
With the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, distance is king. 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. The result is bigger face and better aerodynamics for more distance. Today i did a test run on the foresight sports simulator with my present driver, the taylormade super fast 2.
Taylormade rocketballz driver to bond or not to bond. Both of the stage 2 drivers are on the short list for driver of the year and the 20 golfwrx editors choice award. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver builds upon the success of the original rbz driver but is much faster and longer. An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. The rocketballz stage 2 driver does exactly what you would expect from its name. The stage 2 launches the ball about 1 higher and produces about 300400 rpm less spin. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver has truly entered into the next phase of speed and distance.
No tuning, just long distance taylormade has with the release of their rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver taken the fuss and the muss out of adjustable tuning with the fixed hosel of the stage 2 bonded driver. 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. If youre browsing ebay searching for a driver to help improve your golf game, the taylormade rbz driver should be on your list of potential choices. Apr 02, 20 taylormade rocketballz stage 2 rescue category. The clubface uses inverted cone technology to enhance the speed and the distance of offcenter hits, and the head of the club utilizes aerodynamics to produce greater head speed and distance. I tried the stage 2 driver on a number of occasions and never found consistent results similar to the original rocketballz driver. Olsavsky says that, and the improved cg positioning, helps make the rocketballz stage 2 anywhere from 7 to 10 yards longer than the original.
Like the r1, taylormades rocketballz stage 2 drivers have boldlooking graphics on their white. The stage 2 driver is designed to produce a high ball flight and testing revealed similar results. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. Oct 25, 2015 with the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, distance is king. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. It offers plenty of power and lift, with additional levels of speed and reduced amounts of spin when compared to a typical driver, to help make your shots really go the distance. Taylor made ladies rocketballz stage 2 driver discount. With the possible exception of callaways fairly nonspecific up to 2 clubs longer claim that accompanied the launch of the big bertha irons, we havent seen a statement this bold since taylormade proclaimed rbz stage 2 to be 10 yards longer than the original rocketballz. Join me as i go through the details of this rbz stage 2. Rocketballz fairway robot testing at 150mph ball speed, total distance. 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. Preowned taylormade golf rocketballz stage 2 fairway wood.
Were getting higher launch, less spin, and more speed. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 hybrid 2nd swing golf. Taylormade womens rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver on sale. I picked up an average 2 mph of club head speed and the overall distance with this stage 2 driver was around 7 yards longer than my current taylormade r1 driver. Combining this expanded clubface with inverted cone technology results in optimal ball speed. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. Used taylormade rocketballz stage 2 fairway woods at.
The womens taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver builds upon the success of the original rbz driver but is much faster and longer designed specifically for a womens game. 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. Used taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver in bargain. A major difference in the stage 2 design over the original rbz is the lower head profile to help with higher launch. This driver is faster and longer than the original rocketballz driver. The rbz stage 2 has a more understated color scheme compared to that of the original rocketballz. The rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area.
The rbz stage 2 drivers are available in a standard version with lofts of 9. The m3 driver offers straight distance and unmatched personalization, while the m4 driver provides maximum forgiveness. Taylor made rocketballz stage 2 driver discount golf world. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 fairway wood is pretty much the same rbz fairway that you know and love from before with a wider speed pocket in the sole. Released in 2017, the m2 maintains the highest customer rating of any taylormade driver available at dicks. A heavy, fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed and highlaunching. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver.
Clubloft hand lie volume length swingweight custom options available tom olsavsky senior director metalwood creation rbz stage 2 tour fairways are engineered to promote more distance than the original rocketballz fairways, with the added benefit of adjustable loft. Used taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver in very good. Alternate sole view image of taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver. A thickthin crown design creates a lower center of gravity, which promotes higher launch for more distance. May 07, 20 rbz stage 2 felt more solid at an outdoor demo day. For additional swing speed enhancement, the rbz stage 2 driver comes standard with a fujikura rocketfuel 50 graphite shaft. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 rescue, best golf hybrids. May 20, 20 hoping to continue with the fantastic success of the rocketballz driver taylormade has released the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Taylormades rbz stage 2 fairway woods offer even more of the ball speed that made the original rocketballz fairway woods famous, but its housed in a smaller, more forgiving package that improves versatility off the ground and light rough.
Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. The new rocketballz stage 2 driver offers adjustable lofts for on course customisation and a bigger face with better aerodynamics for even more distance. 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. Jan 03, 20 tom kroll, taylormades global product marketing manager for woods, explains all the new features and benefits of the rocketballz stage 2 driver.
The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. The shallower, lower profile head shape allows this fairway wood to be playable from a variety of lies and provides a higher launch with ease. Distance about the same as rbz1, but more consistent flight. I did lose a little distance, but i will gladly take a 1520 yard loss for being in the middle of the fairway all the time now. Taylor made ladies rocketballz stage 2 driver faster and longer than the orginial rocketballz driver womens clubs equipment. Simply grip it and rip it for seriously long taylormade distances. Used taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver in very. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. The bold slime green accents have been replaced by elegant yellow and gray stripes. I changed out the stock shaft and decreased shaft length slightly.
While the driver may not contain the speed pocket featured in the rbz stage 2 fairway, that didnt stop the ball feeling like it. Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you. Taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 driver on sale carls. Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you play some. Previously, the shaft sleeve only allowed you an upright and standard lie setting, and then club face positions. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, best golf drivers. The improved aerodynamics reduces drag and promotes faster clubhead speed. Jul 30, 20 i tested the taylormade stage 2 driver in the 9. R11 s driver r11 s fairway wood rescue 11 rocketballz. Taylor made ladies rocketballz stage 2 driver faster and longer than the orginial rocketballz driver. The ultralight fujikura rocketfuel 50g shaft provides that extra kick you need to achieve maximum distance off the tee.