It also produces lowspinning, higherlaunching shots compared to the rbz stage 2. Right when the rbz stage 2 hit the market the idea of new drivers being outdated within six months wore a bit thin, and the stage 2s geometric crown design was just a step too far. Tony covey unless youve been in a coma for the last couple of months, the announcement of new woods from taylormade. 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. 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. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have. 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. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. 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. Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know. 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. The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted.
This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. Lowest prices on taylormade closeouts at golf discount. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. The new jetspeed replaces the rbz stage 2 in a big way. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy. 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. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. 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. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as. The taylormade jetspeed fairway wood has been designed with the ultimate goal of being an easy to hit, good looking club that crushes the golf ball past your buddys driver. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. Taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. Previously, the shaft sleeve only allowed you an upright and standard lie setting, and then club face positions. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to.
Discussion hybrid taylormade jetspeed vs rbz stage 2. 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. 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. 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. Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2, rbz, superfast 2. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number. May 20, 20 the other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent 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. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. 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. 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. 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. Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you. 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. 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. Watch mark hit the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and see if it could help you play some.
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. Speedblade irons r1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways rbz. My comments are that it was better than the stage 2 and i found it easier to hit straight than the sldr. My comments are that it was better than the stage 2 and i. Legendary speed pocket for high launch and increased carry distance new satin black finish with elegant detailing to improve alignment. Ring in the new year with explosive new drivers loaded. View gumtree free online classified ads for taylormade rbz and more in south africa. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler.
The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. 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. Taylormade rbz in south africa gumtree classifieds in. 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. 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. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. This driver is ready to fire as soon as you put it in the bag, no adjusting necessary. This strikes a balance between powerful and pleasing to the ear. The stage 2 has a little more pop but the rbz was slightly more accurate.
Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount. We took the new taylormade jetspeed driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Taylormade rbz in south africa gumtree classifieds in south. That suggests that between sldr, jetspeed, sldr s, sldr c, r15, aeroburner, m1, and now m2, the company has given golfers an additional 3.
Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. 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. Jun 20, 2018 the rbz also launched higher with more spin, which is the same equation the best club designers try to balance through clever weight positioning in premium drivers. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established. 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. 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 stage 2 also has an updated adjustability component. 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.
Jetspeed is the first big stick to feature taylormades speed pocket, designed to increase ball speeds and reduce spin on shots. It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. Nov 28, 20 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 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 is constantly pushing the limits of innovation, working to give you more speed, more distance and more accuracy every time you tee it up. There are a lot of newer fairway woods on the market.
The newly redesigned speed pocket now cuts through more of the sole, which increases ball speeds on mishits across the entire face, performing better than its predecessor, the taylormade rbz stage 2 fairway wood. May, 2014 we took the new taylormade jetspeed driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Its a classic driver that fits into anyones bag, not to mention its easy on the wallet. 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. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. The thickthin crown gives the rbz stage 2 driver a moreforward cg location, which promotes a high launch and low spinning ball. The speed pocket also dramatically improves performance on shots struck lower in the face, where, according to taylormade, most driver mishits occur. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. 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 other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent driver. 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.
To help dial in the loft, taylormade offers 4 different loft options. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. The rbz also launched higher with more spin, which is the same equation the best club designers try to balance through clever weight positioning in premium drivers. 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. 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. 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 2s geometric crown design was just a step too far.
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. The rbz stage 2 driver also allows you to choose a more upright lie. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. Sorry rbz stage 2, heres the feedback we heard inconsistency. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. The addition of taylormades speed pocket technology to its jetspeed driver promotes lowerspinning, higherlaunching shots than its predecessor, the rbz stage 2 driver. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer. Unlike the jetspeed driver, the aeroburner driver is a nonadjustable clubhead. If i were buying a driver today i would be very torn between buying this one and the currently discounted r1. Sep 11, 2015 unlike the jetspeed driver, the aeroburner driver is a nonadjustable clubhead. It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver.
But all in, a carry distance seven yards down on the m4 total distance was 10 yards shorter isnt disastrous, and for some golfers would be a worthwhile tradeoff for keeping an. Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2, rbz. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap. 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. The gameimprovement jetspeed is, in many ways, a marked improvement over its predecessor, the rbz stage 2. That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better. 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. 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. 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. Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2. 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. Jan 07, 2014 the addition of taylormades speed pocket technology to its jetspeed driver promotes lowerspinning, higherlaunching shots than its predecessor, the rbz stage 2 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.
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