In its most recent fairway wood releases the 9 and 915 models titleist used the f and fd naming system. Oct 12, 2014 i have a rocketballz driver and really love it, so i cant help but kick myself for enduring a years worth of golf without this wonderful 3 wood. The drivers face area and head inertia is huge compared to even a largerfaced rocketballz 3wood. Taylormade updated the original r11s and rocketballz line with the trendier r1.
Taylormade rbz stage 2 and stage 2 tour fairway wood. I just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. On the other hand, the r11s fairway woods feature enhanced adjustability three degrees. Taylormades new r11s driver and fairway woods clubs. If youre having a taylormade r11s vs rocketballz debate, the. Not only have they kept me on the fairway but i am way longer too. R11 3 wood or rbz 3 wood clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. With the r11 driver, players can adjust the loft, face angle, and flight path for up to 100 yards of sidetoside trajectory change and 500 rpm back spin change. Rated 4 out of 5 by chet3 from great club i upgraded from the r11s 3 wood to this bad boy mainly due to the strong.
One of the most iconic brands in golf, taylormade, provided two excellent 2012 driver models for golfers. Spring 2012 shaft options flex weight torquetip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo. The speed pocket in the sole boosts ball speed dramatically for more distance. As it happened the rbz and r11s clubs had just been delivered early by about 4 days and the. The r11 was the most successful launch in the modern golf era. Taylormade m4 fairway wood set 1518 extra stiff x flex graphite new lh. 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. Although the fairway wood and hybrid are nonadjustable, the rocketballz driver has an adjustable hosel with eight loftlie angle settings. Taylormade has been producing golf equipment since 1979. Feb 06, 2012 knowing that i dont actually carry a fairway wood the lowest lofted club in my bag besides my putter and driver is an 18 hybrid, the taylormade guys really wanted me to hit the rocketballz hybrid. Mar 06, 2012 like always though, if you have low launch conditions, the 3 wood gets closer to the driver. The flagship of tmag taylormade adidas golf is the r11 line. When choosing one of these taylormade golf clubs, there are some things to keep in mind.
Clean taylormade r11s wood set driver 3 5 7 woods motore speeder hcs new grips. If you are like me, you might have been curious when you found out taylormade golf was adding an additional model to the highlly succesfful rocketballz driver line. Three golf monthly readers become the first amateur golfers to be fitted for the taylormade r11 driver and fairway wood and the rocketballz. Taylormade fairway wood righthanded golf clubs for sale. Jun 08, 2012 the 2012 rocketballz fairway wood line has received a majority of the buzz from the new products that have been released this year. Technology and construction the taylormade r11 irons are cast, but that should come as no surprise given the technology behind the irons. For shots off the tee, a driver is much better than a fairway wood, though, given that its fitted properly to your swing. Nov 21, 2012 the feeling the rbz gave me was that it was a grip and rip hence the rocketballs designation i guess type of club which was designed to bomb it down the fairway where as the r11s was more of a finesse club which is what i am looking for in a 3 wood. I will say that when i hit it right, i can put it out there 280300 vs my old big bertha which topped out around 260280. Taylormade rocketballz fairway wood 2nd swing golf. 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. Rocketballz 3balls golf sep 11, 20 4110 views 0 comments one of the most iconic brands in golf, taylormade, provided two excellent 2012 driver models for golfers. This is all entirely subjective, but like the fairway wood, and it pains me to say this, ballz simply rocket off the face of the hybrid. Among the products they produce are fairway wood righthanded golf clubs.
The taylormade rocketballz fairway wood features taylormades revolutionary speed pocket and a thickthin crown for any player looking for maximum distance. The thickthin crown design creates lower cg to promote higher launch for more distance. The taylormade speed pocket in the sole increases ball speed across the face for an impressive increase in distance. Taylormade introduces new r1, rocketballz stage 2 golfweek. Have to say was sceptical about the claims but after just a couple of hits at the fitting it was obvious there was some proof in the pudding. Austin vp and low single digit handicap tests out the new 2012 taylormade rocketballz and r11s drivers to give you an idea of the what sort. F was a larger, more forgiving fairway wood that launched higher and spun more, while fd was a smaller, deeperfaced, lowerlaunching fairway wood that reduced spin. The lowforward cg promotes a higher launch and low spin. Aeroburner the faster you can swing the club, the greater amount of force you can generate and therefore the golf ball will travel faster and further. Lets take a closer look at the r11s and the rocketballz. Taylormade r11s fairway or taylormade rocketballz comparing. While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver to float to the top slot in late year polling. I really like this driver, but it may be too advanced for me. It does this by flexing at impact and transfers energy to the golf ball.
One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. Inverted cone technology to expand the sweet spot, a precision weight port to optimize the center of gravity, a thin unsupported face for higher cor and faster ball speeds. The taylormade rocketballz fairway wood has a mattewhite finish and larger head which makes it easier to align and launch the ball this adds up to an. Taylormade debuts rocketballz, r11s lines of clubs golf. Which driver is better, taylormade r11s, or the taylormade rocketballz. While surveying a select few top 100 fitters, we found this driver. The taylormade rocketballz fairway wood has been taking all the headlines on the tour ranges. After learning not to over swing, this club has consistently found the fairway for me and the distance is equal to or better than the callaway i was hitting.
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. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Taylormade debuts rocketballz, r11s lines of clubs golf digest. I have a rocketballz driver and really love it, so i cant help but kick myself for enduring a years worth of golf without this wonderful 3wood. Taylormade debuts rocketballz, r11s lines of clubs. So lets dive in and tell you what the difference is between the taylormade aeroburner driver and the taylormade r15 driver. Oh my husband is so happy with his rocketballz rbz clubs. This repositioned weight design has produced a driver with the lowest and most forward center of gravity cg ever. Taylormade introduces new rocketballz clubs golfweek.
The new taylormade r11s and taylormade rocketballz. Taylormades rocketballz fairway woods are the talk of the golf world, not just for unorthodox name but also for boasting distance gains of at least 17 yards. But i have found it easier to be consistent and long with the 3 wood than the driver. Since my wife and kids gave me this driver and 3 wood, i cant seem to miss the fairway. Anyone familiar with taylormade will find some of the usual technology enhancements.
Spring 2012 shaft options flex weight torquetip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 68g 3. The taylormade r11 driver features ultimate optimization with 3 different adjustable dimensions. Although the fairway wood and hybrid are nonadjustable, the rocketballz driver has an adjustable hosel with eight loftlie angle settings, making. The taylormade rocketballz fairway wood features an advanced speed pocket technology which creates the ultimate launching pad. The speed pocket, on several taylormade fairway woods, offers golfers increased ball speed and ease of getting the ball into the air.
Taylormade r11s and rocketballz rbz range to launch golf. The r11s driver can perhaps be considered the flagship driver of the impressive taylormade line. I only gain a few yards vs my r11 3 wood, but i feel so much more consistent. There are a lot of newer fairway woods on the market. It has all of the same characteristics that i love about the driver, especially the feel and the technology. I bought the rbz 3 fairway and fell in love with it the first time i hit it explosive. Nov 26, 2015 5 out of 5 rbz fairway 3 wood 09 june 2012. Taylormade shook up the market last year when they launched the rocketballz fairway wood, and now theyve taken it a step further with the new rbz stage ii. For many golfers who like taylormade clubs, the issue is which one to actually purchase r11s or rbz. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 fairway woods specs. Taylormade has been advertising that the rocketballz 3 wood is 17 yards longer than your current 3 wood. Barnum would have loved the way ferris had just shown how much longer taylormade claims the new rocketballz 3 wood is. For better players however, who generally put a premium on control firstpower second when it comes to their fairway woods, maybe the rocketballz fairway woods are so long, they sort of defeat the purpose of having a fairway wood if its, in fact, almost as long as their driver and maybe just as uncontrollable.
One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular metalwoods ever. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. My fir is up but the distance is about the same as my previous driver. See what we thought about the new release from taylormade. If youre having a taylormade r11s vs rocketballz debate, the rocketballz provides a full range of high performance clubs, including fairways and hybridsrescue clubs in addition to the driver. Taylormades m5 fairway is super adjustable and features new titaniumcarbon construction and twist face technology taylormades new m5 fairway wood represents a complete reengineering of their fairway wood, and is the first ever fairway to. The taylormade rocketballz fairway wood uses breakthrough technology to boost the clubface cor to an extreme.
R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Like always though, if you have low launch conditions, the 3wood gets closer to the driver. Dec 11, 2011 taylormade debuts rocketballz, r11s lines of clubs. But i have found it easier to be consistent and long with the 3wood than the driver. Regardless of the name it is interesting that the main technology story comes in the fairway wood rather than the driver.
Tmag is very much the leader is custom driver and woods fitting, evident by the new r11s with its added adjustability, innovative crown design and improved. Im looking to buy a new driver this weekend, and im stuck between the r11s and the rocketballz. The rocketballz driver is another impressive club aimed more at the mid to high handicap player and with a slightly cheaper price tag, however they do have the tour and tp models aimed at the more skilled golfer as well. Apr 10, 2012 which driver is better, taylormade r11s, or the taylormade rocketballz. The new r11s driver and fairway metals is a step up from its predecessor, which from all the tour success, luke donald, darren clarke and record sales is a pretty difficult feat.
Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. Despite what you may believe, the era of 10 more yards be they real or imagined has mostly been over for a while. May 06, 2015 the front track system in the r15 driver has been moved closer to the clubface, compared to the sldr, by 12mm, which shifted 75% of the total drivers weight to the front of the club head. Compared to the rocketballz tour, the r11s driver is cheaper, looks better, sounds better and has a better shaft so better players should go for this. Get the best deals on taylormade woods set golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. The feeling the rbz gave me was that it was a grip and rip hence the rocketballs designation i guess type of club which was designed to bomb it down the fairway where as the r11s was more of a finesse club which is what i am looking for in a 3 wood.
Testing the 2012 taylormade rocketballz and r11s drivers. A thickthin crown design creates a lower center of gravity, which promotes higher launch for more distance. Taylormades new r11s driver and fairway woods clubs, grips. Im still fighting a slice ive developed and suspect a more forgiving club would be more appropriate for me.
Along with the lightweight head and shaft this is designed to increase. Barnum would have loved the way ferris had just shown how much longer taylormade claims the new rocketballz 3wood is. Rated 5 out of 5 by bxxxr from best woods on the market prove me wrong these are the longest woods ever. The rocketballz fairway woods were so popular in 2012 that r11 fairway. The taylormade r11s ladies fairway wood features the trademark white crown and black clubface which makes it easy. May 01, 2012 for better players however, who generally put a premium on control firstpower second when it comes to their fairway woods, maybe the rocketballz fairway woods are so long, they sort of defeat the purpose of having a fairway wood if its, in fact, almost as long as their driver and maybe just as uncontrollable. Aug 20, 2012 taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. While the r11s family seems to receive most of the tmag driver buzz, we are looking towards the rocketballz driver to be the 2012 darkhorse of the year.
The taylormade rocketballz rbz fairway wood is fitted with the standard matrix ozik xcon 5 shaft, which weighs just 50 grams. Taylormade has notably been the leader in drivers out on tour and in retail shops. The club will give skilled players more freedom to create shots off the tee and even in the fairway, while highhandicappers may find the club more forgiving than a 3wood. Rocketballz fairway woods are lighter than r11s fairway woods, albeit with larger heads and deeper faces. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 fairway woods is rated 4. The most recent offering is referred to as the rocketballz bonded driver, and if youre asking you.
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