This means when the golfer desires a lower loft they. Looks sticking with taylormade s 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. That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better. They are both some pretty sexy looking golf clubs, oh, and they work. Like the r1, the rbz stage 2 features loft sleeve technology, however. The rocketballz stage 2 tour is set to be at retail feb. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Rbz stage 2 driver standard rbz stage 2 fairway wood 15 degrees tour rbz stage 2 fairway wood ts degrees standard rbz stage 2 hybrid 19 degrees tour rbz stage 2. I have been extremely fortunate to have been playing. But it was more than just paint, the r11 was a really good driver no matter what color you painted it.
Loftsleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. It may not grab the headlines that the more expensive r1 does, but this is still a seriouslysolid golf club that we fullyexpect to perform well for many golfers of different abilities. The latest feature of the rbz stage 2 driver is taylormades loftsleeve technology. Taylormade golf company introduces r1 driver, rocketballz. The stage 2 has a little more pop but the rbz was slightly more accurate. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. The center of gravity is shifted even lower and more forward for better players with faster swing speeds.
Click here to read our full front page story and to watch exclusive video interviews with taylormade engineers about the new rbz stage 2 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted. 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. It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs rbz stage 2 youtube. Like the r1, taylormades rocketballz stage 2 drivers have boldlooking graphics on their white crowns. Jan 03, 20 the two r1 models, plus the stock rocketballz stage 2, are scheduled to be available feb. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1.
Taylormade introduces new r1, rocketballz stage 2 golfweek. If taylormades plan was to keep everything underwraps until early january, that ship has long since sailedand sunk. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. My current driver is the taylormade r1 so i must say i was intrigued when asked to put the rocketballz stage 2 through its paces and see how it performed. But it was more than just paint, the r11 was a really good. 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 new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features. Welcome to our community forums, full of great people, ideas and excitement.
With an updated look, technology and cool color scheme, be sure to check out. Well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. In my opinion, the driver was more consistent and felt better than the r1 driver, so taylormade has a win on that front. Unless youve basically been living in a bunker for the last several weeks youve very likely already seen pictures of taylormade s upcoming r1 and rbz stage 2 woods lineup. These are big claims, but when we tested the rocketballz stage 2 3wood against the taylormade r1 driver, it was only 25 yards or so less carry, so this is a very powerful 3wood. The driver uses a similar inverted cone technology to the r1, which is milled into the inner side of the clubface and expands the portion of the face and produces a high ballspeed at impact. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. 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 taylormade r1 driver is the longest, most adjustable driver taylormade has brought to market for the 20 season, an excellent option for golfers from a wide range of skill levels. Like the r1, the rocketballz stage 2 drivers have a striking paint job a grey andyellow triangle design on the crown that points down the.
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. Rbz stage 2,jetspeed, sldr,r15,m1 use the new tipsanything prior shared same add r1 to that list and m2 it was the year they released the r1, rbz stage 2 that they changed to the newer. The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. If you struggle with your driver and prefer teeing off with a 3wood then the rbz stage 2 will be the answer as the distance gains are more noticeable when the ball. I currently have the r11 and either the rbz stage 2 or the r1 has a somewhat better feel and sound to me. Taylormade 2017 irons m1 or m2, shape it or bomb it. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids golfwrx.
See more ideas about taylormade, golf clubs and wilson golf clubs. This means when the golfer desires a lower loft they must accept that the face will be opened in the process. The r1 with its many adjustable ports and screws or the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with its white,yellow and grey colour scheme. Jan 03, 20 both releases are for drivers by taylormade. Of course not, you are going to trade in your almost new driver for pennies for that brand new one that some say is the longest, hottest driver around. Taylormade updated the original r11s and rocketballz line with the trendier r1 and stage 2 rocketballz products. Jul 30, 20 taylormade updated the original r11s and rocketballz line with the trendier r1 and stage 2 rocketballz products. The two r1 models, plus the stock rocketballz stage 2, are scheduled to be available feb. Feels solid in your hand, easy to work the ball, able to adjust for an upright swing, paired with a low torque shaft works for me.
In 20 the r1 driver again has the golfing world buzzing with its crown graphics. Taylormade rbz stage 2 driver for sale online ebay. 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. When checking the specs and setting up the golf club to my preferences, i was a little surprised by one of my findings. No longer do golfers have to worry about buying the wrong loft. The graphics on the crown can be distracting, stock grip was the first to go, feel and sound off the face is blunt. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. 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 new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. The graphics on the crown may dissuade some but if this is the case, then put this thought to one side. The first being the r1 and the second being the rbz rocketballzs stage 2. Unfollow rbz stage 2 driver shaft to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If taylormade s plan was to keep everything underwraps until early january, that ship has long since sailedand sunk.
With an updated look, technology and cool color scheme, be sure to check out the new products from taylormade. During our testing we were surprised by performance of the stage 2, which was a fit rodketballz for many than the taylormade r1 driver that. May 06, 2015 check out our popular taylormade posts. When you first see the taylormade r1 driver you are probably going to do a double take. We talk to taylormade about the new r1 and rbz series 2 drivers. Unless youve basically been living in a bunker for the last several weeks youve very likely already seen pictures of taylormades upcoming r1 and rbz stage 2 woods lineup. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. R1 driver 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. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti bubble 2 tour. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Sldr, sldr s, sldr s mini, jetspeed vs rbz stage 2, speedblade vs rocketbladez, sldr vs speedblade.
Taylormade r1 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver youtube. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. Both the r1 and rocketballz stage 2 have stripes on the crown. Apart from a different stock shaft matrix 6q3 or 7q3 tp, the primary difference is the placement of weight.
I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number. Apart from a different stock shaft matrix 6q3 or 7q3 tp, the primary difference is the. Unlike the r1 which is only available in a single model, the rbz stage 2 driver will also be available in a tour model. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. I have been extremely fortunate to have been playing with the new rbz tour for the last 4 months. Unless youve basically been living in a bunker for the last several weeks youve very likely already seen pictures of taylormades upcoming r1. Testing the latest 20 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with rick. 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 rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids. The rocketballz ribs stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormade s pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Rbz stage 2,jetspeed, sldr,r15,m1 use the new tipsanything prior shared same add r1 to that list and m2 it was the year they released the r1, rbz stage 2 that they changed to the newer current adapter design. 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. During our testing we were surprised by performance of the stage 2, which was a fit rodketballz for many than the taylormade r1 driver that dominates the tours.
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