Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver golfmagic. 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. But to spice thing up a little we put it up against 4 of taylormades previous. If i were buying a driver today i would be very torn between buying this one and the currently discounted r1.
Oct 25, 2015 with the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, distance is king. Jan 29, 2014 with its combination of a low, forward center of gravity cg and taylormades speed pocket, the jetspeed delivers great distance and the best solution to one of the most common driver mishits. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods r1. Here are the standard specifications for the taylormade rbz driver. The matte black crown looks great, and the lack of alignment aids keeps the. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0. In addition to the stock 3wood, 5wood, and 7wood loft options, taylormade also offers high launch versions of the 3 and 5woods.
It offers plenty of power and lift, with additional levels of speed and reduced amounts of spin when compared to a typical driver, to help make your shots really go the distance. 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. They found that this repositioning of the cg would produce faster ball speeds with less spin, compared to a lower and back cg. Crown graphics are a departure from the white heads from the rbz. Taylormade jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro youtube. The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver golf discount.
I was wrong, this driver was deep and fairway finding for me right away. Is there a ton of difference in the jetspeed hybrids vs the rbz2. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. 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. Unfollow taylormade rbz stage 2 driver to stop getting updates on your. My comments are that it was better than the stage 2 and i found it easier to hit straight than the sldr. Whats the difference between the sldr and jetspeed driver. Mar 02, 2014 though the rocketballz stage 2 was available in tour and tour tp models, the jetspeed is onesizefitsall. Speedblade irons 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. 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 stage 2 also has an updated adjustability component. Qhalen 1pcs golf weights for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver fairway wood hybrid. The speed pocket also dramatically improves performance on shots struck lower in the face, where, according to taylormade, most driver mishits occur. 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 also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti bubble 2 tour. Lefty clubs are available, though the loft options are limited. 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. Released in 2017, the m2 maintains the highest customer rating of any taylormade driver available at dicks. 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 has improved the speed pocket by filling it with polymer in order to prevent debris from getting into the pocket and hurting the performance of the driver.
For additional swing speed enhancement, the rbz stage 2 driver comes standard with a fujikura rocketfuel 50 graphite shaft. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit your taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver. Earlier this week, aboard a jet, taylormade announced the launch of their latest driver, the taylormade jetspeed. The rest of the new sldr s family fits nicely into the same mold. This driver is impressive to say the least, with its 4,100 square. Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2, rbz.
I take it for a spin to see how it performs and check out if it is. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods. Driver callaway rogue 3w callaway rogue 5w callaway rogue. 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. Like last years rbz stage 2, these are the goto fairway woods for taylormade players who need more forgiveness or spin. We have a sneaky feeling that the tour preferred versions of the jetspeed is coming. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro on gc2 to see which driver is the longest off the tee. 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. 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. One set golf ring weight for taylormade rbz sldr rbz driver. Jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo. 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.
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. The next rendering in the family was the taylormade jetspeed. Taylormades jetspeed fairway woods are the companys replacement for 20 rbz stage 2. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs rbz stage 2 youtube. M6 driver, m5 driver fairway, m4, driver, m3 driver fairway, m2 driver, m1 driver fairway, r15 driver fairway, sldr driver fairway, jet speed driver, r1 driver, rbz stage 2 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. With an extreme forward cg, misshits are severely punished by both. 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 has implemented the speedpocket technology into their drivers for the first time in the jetspeed. The jetspeed family of metalwoods is taking the mantle of the rbz stage 2 family, and so taylormade is once again continuing its two.
The rbz stage 2 has a more understated color scheme compared to that of the original rocketballz. Jul 11, 2014 the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. The gameimprovement jetspeed is, in many ways, a marked improvement over its predecessor, the rbz stage 2. 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. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers. The jetspeed family of metalwoods is taking the mantle of the rbz stage 2 family, and so taylormade is once again continuing its twofamily. Jan 16, 2012 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 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 most recent offering is referred to as the rocketballz bonded driver, and if youre asking you. Apr 03, 2014 the speed pocket on those clubs was done to increase the distance and most people will attest that the rbz and rbz stage 2 fairway woods were very long. 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.
In late 2011, taylormade introduced the 1st generation rocketballz woods. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted. Speedblade irons r1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways rbz stage 2 tour fairways rbz. Taylormade revives the rbz brand with the new rbz black. 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. The new taylormade rocketballz stage ii driver features. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as tour edge hot launch 2 or callaway mens xr pro 16. The newly redesigned speed pocket promotes faster ball speeds across the face, especially those struck low on the clubface. We took the new taylormade jetspeed driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know.
Hifrom golf wrench tool kit for rbz weights rescue cobra sldr jetspeed driver. These were followed the next year by the rbz stage 2, driver. At the top of our list is the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver. In your view which the most easy to hit and forgiving hybrid between rbz stage 2 and the new jetspeed. Given there is now the rbz stage 2, r1, jetspeed and sldr drivers to choose from could you do a mini drive off between the 4. There are a lot of newer fairway woods on the market. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular metalwoods ever. Im convinced that the taylormade jetspeed driver deserves just as much attention as any other driver especially since it is many upgrades from its predecessor, the taylormade rbz stage 2. A heavy, fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed. Thats a killer combo for players who like to get after it with a big swing to launch the ball long. Appreciate all have their particular features but i am in the market for a new driver. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options.
Jetspeed, like the rbz stage 2, still features a speed pocket in the sole, close. Taylormade rocketballz driver to bond or not to bond. Set to replace the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver, jetspeed has a lower centre of gravity, a larger sweet spot and a speed. The sldr fairway wood is significantly more playable than last years taylormade rbz stage 2 fairway wood. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. The rocketballz stage 2 driver does exactly what you would expect from its name. The m3 driver offers straight distance and unmatched personalization, while the m4 driver provides maximum forgiveness. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. 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. 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. 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. Speed pocket technology reduces spin and increases speed and distance, especially on mishits.
My ball speed with a m2 driver is in the 5 mph and about 1. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. Shallower head and low, forward center of gravity helps create slower spin rates and allows for increased loft and control. With the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, distance is king. 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. Shaft adapter sleeve for taylormade m2m1r15sldrjet. I hit a regular stage 2 and a tour side by side and they are really like different drivers.
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 bold slime green accents have been replaced by elegant yellow and gray stripes. Low and forward weighting appeared for the first time, creating high launch with low spin, a message used for virtually every major driver. Nov 28, 20 the sweetspot is 25% larger than the rbz stage 2 driver so this is perfect for the mid to high capper who struggles to make clean contact with their drives. One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. The rocketballz ribs stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf.
The rbz has a 460cc head and uses a graphite shaft. It says the shafts are the same meanwhile i thoughtthe tour 9 degree came with a matrix 6q3 and the tour 10. Jetspeed is the first big stick to feature taylormades speed pocket, designed to increase ball speeds and reduce spin on shots. 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. At address, the jetspeed is a really solid looking 460cc driver. May, 2014 we took the new taylormade jetspeed driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. 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 rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro on gc2 to see which driver.
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 feel, the shallow face, the sound, and i the control wasnt for me. The new jetspeed replaces the rbz stage 2 in a big way. Tour much heavier and low spin, regular lighter more spinforgiveness. It offers plenty of power and lift, with additional levels of speed and reduced amounts of spin when compared to a typical driver.
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