Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know. If it is an r shaft, it will be stiffer than a driver r shaft, and if it is an s shaft, it will be. Lightweight shaft and grip promotes faster swing speed for more distance there is a newer model of this item. The standard driver is larger at 460 ccs, while the tour model is somewhat smaller but has a deeper face. Designed and manufactured at the graphite design japan factory headquarters, the tour ad fseries fairway shafts are available in 55g r2, r1 and s flex, 65g sr stiff regular, s and x flex, 75g s and x. 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. Taylormade rbz fairway clones turner lpt fairway wood. The rocketballz fairway woods come standard with a matrix ozik xcon 5 50gram graphite shaft in four flexes s, r, m, l. Some use a fairway wood strictly as an alternative to their driver off the tee. 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 fw swingweight is d5 and rbz2 driver sw is up to d6. How to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver. Ill take the highlaunching, straightflying hl model any day of the week. Rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways 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. The raw shaft is several inches shorter than a driver shaft. Tried out a buddies rbz 3 wood and was bombing this compared to my old 4 wood. 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. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The r11s drivers have the same flight adjustability range as the r11s fairway woods. I tested the taylormade r1 with the stock aldila rip phenom 55 stiff shaft. Previously, the shaft sleeve only allowed you an upright and standard lie setting, and then club face positions. Mark hits the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver with a standard stiff shaft up against a.
The contrast between the black crown and white clubface makes it easy to align the rbz fairway accurately at address. Aug 16, 20 how to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver 3balls golf aug 16, 20 14570 views 0 comments 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. Started in 1979 by gary adams, taylormade became famous for creating a new 12degree loft metalwood with a unique steel construction. This is an amazing shaft and hard to find custom ordered from taylormade. The club head has a more compact design to promote a penetrating trajectory, its not going to ballon for players with higher swing speeds. I always play a shaft 10 grams heavier in my fairway woods and on occasion will use a version that has a bit softer tip section in the fairways as well. Driver sales fairway wood sales hybrid sales iron set sales single iron sales wedge sales putter sales all deals. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10.
Oct 27, 2017 taylormade revives the rbz brand with the new rbz black. 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. R11 s driver r11 s fairway wood rescue 11 rocketballz bonded driver rocketballz driver rocketballz tour driver rocketballz fairway wood rocketballz tour fairway rocketballz rescue burner sf 2. Taylormade r9 r11 rbz shaft adapter adjustable tip. Rbz stage 2 shaft replacement club makingfittingrepair. Jan 08, 2017 a comparison of the new m2 3wood vs my rbz. A shallow head profile combines with a strategically positioned mass pad to optimize center of gravity location, launch and response for performance from a variety of conditions. But overall i did not like this model of driver as it was too high of a spin and balloned, likely due to the shaft and higher spin of this driver face. 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. Point is, the rbz fairway woods are really long, just as taylormade says they are. The stage 2 also has an updated adjustability component. Taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and fairway wood, golf.
I like to stay in the same family of shafts though to keep a similar feel. Taylormade 3wood wood shaft golf clubs for sale ebay. Dec 26, 2015 after breaking the shaft on my taylormade rbz stage 2 three wood i decided to try and replace it myself. The fubuki ax fairway is a mid price shaft, making for economical fairway clubs with a high performance shaft. Ended up trading it in for a rbz tour head which is a lower spin face. I hit it nearly as far as my driver and very straight. I had bought a rbz 3 fairway tell you the truth, i hit it too far, i was looking for something between my rbz 9. While i do believe the hype from rbz 20 yards further every year is ridiculous, this club is long and very easy to hit. Unlike the rbz driver, the rbz fairway and rescue are not adjustable pricing and availability the rocketballz fairways lightweight shaft and grip are critical to the overall weight of just 315 grams. Straight off i have to say i enjoyed playing with these clubs and just loved the adjustability of the hybrid. Tony covey unless youve been in a coma for the last couple of months, the announcement of new woods from taylormade. That suggests that between sldr, jetspeed, sldr s, sldr c, r15, aeroburner, m1, and now m2, the company has given golfers an additional 3. Dare to go for the green in 2 with the taylormade rbz black fairway wood.
Esthetics taylormade loves the fact that their clubs are white and is surprised noone else has really followed them down this road. Factory adjustable adaptor replacement sleeves for mens taylormade rbz drivers. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. The tour tp model features a premium shaft from matrix so you get the ultimate in performance from toptobottom. Dec 12, 2011 the standard driver is larger at 460 ccs, while the tour model is somewhat smaller but has a deeper face. The taylormade rocketballz fairway wood has been taking all the. The contrast between the black crown and white clubface makes it easy to align the rbz. Matrix ozik mfs 70x4 white tie driver fairway shaft regular flex. Matrix ozik mfs 70x4 white tie driverfairway shaft. I want to hit high shots that fly a mile and stop on a dime. Graphite design tour ad iz 5 r1 flex fairway wood shaft w ping g410 tip. Something that was an issue for the current rbz fairway and r11s. Jun 08, 2012 the face is more open, actually neutral and the shaft is 30 grams heavier than the standard rbz fairway. Shop taylormade rbz rescue hybrid graphite shaft, taylormade golf on sale 60% off, oem graphite shafts on sale save 82%.
I sold the rbz 3 and thought i would take a shot at the turner lpt 4 fairway wood taylormade does not make a rbz 4 wood. But overall i did not like this model of driver as it was too high of a spin and balloned, likely due to the shaft and higher spin of this driver. Get the best deals on taylormade rocketballz rbz shaft when you shop the largest online selection at. Taylormade revives the rbz brand with the new rbz black.
A 3 wood shaft will have been tipped by at least 1 and will therefore be stiffer than a driver shaft. Taylormade introduces new rocketballz clubs golfweek. May 01, 2012 i want to hit high shots that fly a mile and stop on a dime. Taylormade rbz rescue hybrid graphite shaft monark golf. Mark hits the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver with a standard stiff shaft up against a tour xstiff.
Taylormade fairway woods take the technologies and innovative spirit that have brought success in the driver market to provide high performance clubs for every player. The matte white finish eliminates hotspots and glare to promote improved focus. Taylormade rbz rocketballz shaft testing with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. If it is an r shaft, it will be stiffer than a driver r shaft, and if it is an s shaft, it will be slightly stiffer than an s driver shaft.
Get the best deals on fairway wood shaft golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. The rbz black is a 460cc titanium headed driver designed for higher launch and low spin. Veylix alpina wildeye rainbow ion fairway wood shaft. Taylormade rbz black fairway wood dicks sporting goods. Unfollow rbz stage 2 driver shaft to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver 3balls golf aug 16, 20 14570 views 0 comments congratulations if youre reading this, it probably means youve decided to. Please note vendors frequently rotate component options on customizable products. The average joe that cant handle the crazy length can cut them down 12 inch and still get a playable swingweight for. I upgraded the shaft to proforce v2 and the grip to golf pride. Driver sales fairway wood sales hybrid sales iron set sales single iron sales wedge.
Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids golfwrx. The turner lpt fairway wood is a clone of the taylormade rbz. These were followed the next year by the rbz stage 2, driver, fairway metal and hybird. The shaft i use in my driver but heavier was 35 yards shorter in my fairway than the driver shaft model. Started in 1979 by gary adams, taylormade became famous for. But for the matrix mfs white tie x4 in the rbz you wont find a single shaft on either the taylormade or matrix website with the same name. But for the matrix mfs white tie x4 in the rbz you wont. If your desired setup isnt available, well notify you and suggest comparable options. Taylormade tp rbz matrix ozik hd6 xstiff driver shaft with adapter. Other than replacing a defective adaptor, the adaptor sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft options for the taylormade rbz driver for less than the cost of simply reshafting your current shaft sleeve. Taylormade fairway wood seniors flex righthanded golf. The metalwood performed better than other clubs of its time because of its. 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. In late 2011, taylormade introduced the 1st generation rocketballz woods.
The only thing, that i can tell from my years as a fitter is, that most players prefer a shaft with a lower balance point in their fairway woods. Other than replacing a defective adaptor, the adaptor sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft. Taylormade rbz driver x stiff in golf club shafts for sale ebay. 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. The tour model of taylormades rbz stage 2 fairway woods. Matrix ozik rul 60the gold shaft regular flex fairway driver shaft with a taylormade rbz stage 2 tp adapter offering up to 3 of adjustabilty in a your r1, sldr jet speed, 2014 adams or rbz stage 2 fairway driver head. Legendary speed pocket technology increases face flex to unlock higher launch and lower spin. The rbz driver does all of these things, and even low handicap players are looking to this golf club as a solid piece of equipment to help their game. Although the driver and hybrids were great, the real success was the fairway woods. Rbz model a little farther than the hlbut i didnt care. Mark hits the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver with a standard stiff shaft up against a tour xstiff shaft straight of a pga tour van. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. I am starting a fitting fund today with the goal of a total. Taylormade fairway woods combine innovation with authenticity and maintain ties to what many golfers consider a triedandtrue golf club.
Driver shaft vs fairway shaft club fitting team titleist. Matrix ozik rul 60the gold shaft regular flex fairwaydriver shaft with a taylormade rbz stage 2 tp adapter offering up to 3 of adjustabilty in a your r1, sldr jet speed, 2014 adams or rbz stage 2. Gain 17 yards right away by adding this to your bag. The average joe that cant handle the crazy length can cut them down 12 inch and still get a playable swingweight for many. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. The matrix xcon 5 stock shaft seems a lot better than the standard taylormade shafts of. And i must admit i didnt think you could improve on the rbz 3.
Jul 05, 2012 taylormade rbz rocketballz shaft testing with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. Do a search for the fujikura atmos 5 shaft in the m4 and youll find the shafts specs on the companys website. When we invited to the rbz fitting experience, we were told to bring fws, wedges, and putter leave everything else at home. With my inability to hit a driver i was hitting my trusty old vsteel 5. I wanted to replace with a like for like shaft, the rocketfuel by matrix so i looked up the specs and found that it should have a. Taylormade introduces rocketballz driver, fairway woods. Generally driver shafts are the same as fairway wood shafts, meaning it is one shaft at raw length and is then butt trimmed to play at a specific length depending on the club. 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. This adjustment is made, because a 3 wood head is heavier than a driver head.
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