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 thickthin crown gives the rbz stage 2 driver a moreforward cg location, which promotes a high launch and low spinning ball. Also clips of the new taylormade r1 driver are included. That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better. I found the stage 2 driver to be very easy to set up on the left edge of the fairway and reliably fade back in to the fairway. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. 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. Currently the jetspeed sells for 299 which is less than the sldr at 399 and the same price as the rbz stage 2 when it was released. The s in sldr s presumably stands for silver, and so as you might expect, all of the clubs in the lineup feature silver crowns.
The jetspeed family of metalwoods is taking the mantle of the rbz stage 2 family, and so taylormade is once again continuing its twofamily philosophy regarding woods. 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. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. 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. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver.
Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. Jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo tour preferred irons cb tour preferred irons mb tour preferred irons mc tour preferred wedges rocketbladez hl white smoke putters ghost tour series putters golf balls. Sldrs mini driver sldr irons jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo tour preferred irons cb tour preferred irons mb tour preferred irons mc tour preferred wedges rocketbladez hl white smoke putters ghost tour series putters golf balls. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. If i were buying a driver today i would be very torn between buying this one and the currently discounted r1. 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. 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. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. Then the stock stage 2 just came with a rocket blur. Aug, 2019 the driver is a resurrected upgrade of the original rbz that had an immense success about ten years ago. These were followed the next year by the rbz stage 2, driver, fairway metal and hybird. 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. The stage 2 line was not nearly as popular as the original, and so once again taylormade decided to change it up with the jetspeed line of.
The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 is a serious club. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. The gameimprovement jetspeed is, in many ways, a marked improvement over its predecessor, the rbz stage 2. This strikes a balance between powerful and pleasing to the ear. That suggests that between sldr, jetspeed, sldr s, sldr c, r15, aeroburner, m1, and now m2, the company has given golfers an additional 3. On first look of the jetspeed 3wood, tested out in 15degree, stiff shaft the same specs as i tested out the rbz stage 2 of 20, i notice a much shallower face than its elder brother the rbz. A rbz stage 2 tour model, which features a lower and more forward cg than the rbz stage 2 and a matrix 6q3 shaft, will be available on feb. Impressive distance for a driver with this level of forgiveness. Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2. Welcome to our community forums, full of great people, ideas and excitement. I wouldnt have believed it without trying it myself, but this club can flat out fly the ball and hit its target almost every shot. We took the new taylormade jetspeed driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom.
For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. 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 rocketballz stage 2 driver feels great throughout the swing and impact and i was a big fan. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade burner superfast or yonex ezone xp fw. The stage 2 has a little more pop but the rbz was slightly more accurate. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range.
The rbz stage 2 drivers are available in a standard version with lofts of 9. It says the shafts are the same meanwhile i thoughtthe tour 9 degree came with a matrix 6q3 and the tour 10. Features selling points aside, the clubs were nothing short of the. In conclusion, the taylormade jetspeed driver will suit more amateur golfers than the sldr, as the higher spinning face will suit those whose driver clubhead speed is under 95mph.
Dec 04, 20 on first look of the jetspeed 3wood, tested out in 15degree, stiff shaft the same specs as i tested out the rbz stage 2 of 20, i notice a much shallower face than its elder brother the rbz. The other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent driver. Jul 23, 2018 right when the rbz stage 2 hit the market the idea of new drivers being outdated within six months wore a bit thin, and the stage 2 s geometric crown design was just a step too far. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. The low and front cg is a very different set up to the low and back cg of the rbz stage 2 driver so you do have a lot of choice at present and if you want a taylormade driver then some professional advice on all these models is a must. Low and forward weighting appeared for the first time, creating high launch with low spin, a message used for virtually every major driver launch today. Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre using flightscope data. For comparison, the jetspeed fairway wood heads are about 10cubiccentimeters larger than sldr models, which is consistent with the companys moreforgiving. The low and front cg is a very different set up to the low and back cg of the rbz stage 2 driver so you do have a lot of choice at present and if you want a.
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. Taylormades rbz stage 2 fairway woods were much more playable than the companys original rbz models, but the indented slot in. My comments are that it was better than the stage 2 and i found it easier to hit straight than the sldr. It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job. Speedblade irons r1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways rbz.
According to taylormade officials, jetspeed, which is set to replace the existing rbz stage 2 woods in december, is the first driver that features the new speed pocket in the sole taylormade. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. The tm rbz stage 2 3wood is l ongier, straightier and easyier. Mar 07, 2014 ping i25 vs taylormade jetspeed subscribe here.
Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2, rbz, superfast 2. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver golfmagic. Jetspeed is the first taylormade driver to take up the speed pocket and this promotes less spin, as well as greater ball speeds on shots struck below the centre of the clubface. The 2014 taylormade jetspeed driver is a monster in the distance and forgiveness categories, outperforming the rocketballz stage 2 driver even as it breaks the mold of how a gameimprovement driver is designed. 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.
Dec 20, 20 in conclusion, the taylormade jetspeed driver will suit more amateur golfers than the sldr, as the higher spinning face will suit those whose driver clubhead speed is under 95mph. 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. Spider limited m1 special edition driver aeroburner driver. Although the driver and hybrids were great, the real success was the fairway woods.
Taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. Right when the rbz stage 2 hit the market the idea of new drivers being outdated within six months wore a bit thin, and the stage 2s geometric crown design was just a step too far. Centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver. Taylormades rbz stage 2 fairway woods were much more playable than the companys original rbz models, but the indented slot in their soles still made them a dirt magnet. Apr 19, 20 click here to see the full article on the rbz stage 2 lineup, as well as more photos. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade burner superfast or yonex ezone xp fw. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. With the unparalleled speed and distance success of rbz and rbz stage 2 can taylormade really make the ball go any faster and further. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. 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. There are a lot of newer fairway woods on the market. 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. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested.
To help dial in the loft, taylormade offers 4 different loft options. It has a 20g weight on the sole, which slides inside a rail that goes from the heel area to the toe giving golfers the ability to create 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. The presence of various decals and graphics around the head may be a source of distaste for. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. Taylormade has another driver on the market, the jetspeed. My recommendation is that if you are considering some of the lighter drivers that are on the market now that you give the rbz stage 2 driver a spin.
Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. May 20, 20 the other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent driver. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. Speedblade irons r1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways rbz stage 2 tour fairways rbz. Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. The jetspeed family of metalwoods is taking the mantle of the rbz stage 2 family, and so taylormade is once again continuing its twofamily. Taylormade jetspeed driver adjustment chart taylormade driver comparison jetspeed vs rbz stage 2. Sorry rbz stage 2, heres the feedback we heard inconsistency. It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. Taylormade revives the rbz brand with the new rbz black.
Apr 03, 2014 currently the jetspeed sells for 299 which is less than the sldr at 399 and the same price as the rbz stage 2 when it was released. Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2, rbz. Yea, we know, they have released about 14 new drivers this year but the fact is they are not so much trying to get you to upgrade every 3 months. Discussion hybrid taylormade jetspeed vs rbz stage 2.
An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Sep 11, 2015 unlike the jetspeed driver, the aeroburner driver is a nonadjustable clubhead. Machined out of solid aluminum, this aftermarket shaft adaptor allows for multiple shafts to be used in the taylormade jetspeed and rbz stage 2 adjustable driver heads. 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.
Taylormades sim max d is a slice busting draw biased driver with weight moved towards the heel and a larger face profile see how the taylormade sim max d. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy. Nov 28, 20 jetspeed is the first taylormade driver to take up the speed pocket and this promotes less spin, as well as greater ball speeds on shots struck below the centre of the clubface. This driver is ready to fire as soon as you put it in the bag, no adjusting necessary. In late 2011, taylormade introduced the 1st generation rocketballz woods. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a. The rest of the new sldr s family fits nicely into the same mold. Unlike the jetspeed driver, the aeroburner driver is a nonadjustable clubhead. The comparison of the performance data with the m4 showed that even though m4 is tour preferred and much more superior than rbz, it is a driver that holds up decently against it and mid and high handicappers are the ones that can take. The new speed pocket on the driver does make the ball feel like it comes off fast and works well in the fway and rescue delivering similar speeds as before.
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