The jetspeed driver is the time taylormade implemented their speed pocket into a wood. The jetspeed family of metalwoods is taking the mantle of the rbz stage 2 family, and so taylormade is once again continuing its twofamily. Oct 05, 20 well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. Discussion hybrid taylormade jetspeed vs rbz stage 2. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ping g15 driver or cobra mens fly z xl driver taylormade rbz stage 2 was released in 2012. 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. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. 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. That suggests that between sldr, jetspeed, sldr s, sldr c, r15, aeroburner, m1, and now m2, the company has given golfers an additional 3. I did hit the stage 2 well, but this driver is more consistent and has a better feel on well struck shots.
One year later, taylormade upgrades its most popular. My comments are that it was better than the stage 2 and i found it easier to hit straight than the sldr. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver 2nd swing golf. Taylormade has another driver on the market, the jetspeed. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted. The speed pocket creates a larger sweet spot and reduced spin, which both lead to. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade rbz stage 2 driver and taylormade rbz stage 2 driver 10. 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.
The taylormade rbz stage 2 driver is a proven upgrade from the prior rocketballz driver. Speedblade irons r1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways rbz. Jetspeed, like the rbz stage 2, still features a speed pocket in the sole, close to the face, but this time around its been radically redesigned. The rocketballz ribs stage 2 driver has an expanded clubface that gives the golfer substantially more face area. Taylormade 2017 irons m1 or m2, shape it or bomb it. That is why they went with the rocketballzier promo for this year. 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.
It did not take long to adjust to the difference when upgrading and i will not go back to the rbz. Between the sldr and the jetspeed, this is the best year for taylormade drivers in a long time. Longest drive comp taylormade jetspeed vs sldr subscribe here. But for all the hype these two clubs have generated in 2018, they arent taylormade s only new 2018 models. With the help of the worlds best golfer, taylor woods, the company claims that it is the fastest and the straightest driver. There are a lot of newer fairway woods on the market. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. It pretty much comes down to your budget on this specific club, as both are really nice drivers and can do the job. 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. Although the driver and hybrids were great, the real success was the fairway woods. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. Walk into any american golf shop across the uk and youll find the m3 and m4 sat on a rack right next to a reincarnated rbz black driver, one of golfers favourite drivers from a few years ago. 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.
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. The tm rbz stage 2 3wood is l ongier, straightier and easyier. Last year the promise was 17 yards, this year another 10 yards onto that. The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormade s pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2 duration. Rocketballz glued driver taylormade rocketballz stage 2 glued driver. 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. 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 standard shaft offering is light but by no means uncontrollable, as is the case of the aeroburner driver. Sldr, sldr s, sldr s mini, jetspeed vs rbz stage 2, speedblade vs rocketbladez, sldr vs speedblade, jetspeed vs sldr, you decide. May 06, 2015 check out our popular taylormade posts. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving.
Oct 27, 2017 these were followed the next year by the rbz stage 2, driver, fairway metal and hybird. Taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. 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. Jan 29, 2014 when you add the fact that this is taylormades best sounding driver in ages, you have a driver that is on the must try list.
Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. Taylormade jetspeed driver compared against rbz stage 2, rbz. The speed pocket creates a larger sweet spot and reduced spin, which both lead to more forgiveness and distance. 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. Well taylormade tried to do just that with the new rocketballz stage 2 line which is billed as rocketballzier. The presence of various decals and graphics around the head may be a source of distaste for.
Once warmed up and on the vector ball launch monitor i was very pleased at the overall aesthetics and performance of the rocketballz stage 2. Spider limited m1 special edition driver aeroburner driver. 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 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. 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. The solid sound can be attributed to the new speedpocket. Dec 15, 20 check out my latest video here taylormade sldr hybrid v rbz stage 2 hybrid subscribe to my channel here. 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. Unfollow rbz stage 2 driver shaft to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti bubble 2 tour. Wrench tool kit for taylormade rbz weights rescue cobra sldr jetspeed driver fw. Im not saying its not better than last years i dont really know. I think taylormade did a great job taking some of the feedback from the original rocketballz driver and working them into the stage 2 club.
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. I did get in contact with the seller and even sent them a photo of the driver with the upc number. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. May 20, 20 with the release of the stage 2 rbz line taylormade is looking to continue upon that success with a betterier club. The jetspeed driver produces a classic, higher pitched sound when it is struck solid, letting everyone know youve just piped one down the middle of the fairway.
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. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb 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. The taylormade jetspeed fairway is the successor to the taylormade rbz stage 2 fairway and features a curved speed pocket slot on the sole of the club like the taylormade sldr fairway the speed pocket has been the key to these super distance fairway woods because it enables the face to flex more and generate higher ball speeds from a smaller head. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like 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. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. May, 2014 we took the new taylormade jetspeed driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Check out my latest video here taylormade sldr hybrid v rbz stage 2 hybrid subscribe to my channel here. 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.
Features selling points aside, the clubs were nothing short of the. The taylormade m2 driver is the driver for forgiveness and distance. If i were buying a driver today i would be very torn between buying this one and the currently discounted r1. These fairway woods were the first to feature taylormade s speed pocket technology. Taylormade sldr hybrid v rbz stage 2 hybrid youtube. The taylormade jetspeed driver has all the bang of the top drivers without all of the buck. Jun 20, 2018 walk into any american golf shop across the uk and youll find the m3 and m4 sat on a rack right next to a reincarnated rbz black driver, one of golfers favourite drivers from a few years ago. The taylormade rocketballz stage 2 is a serious club. Loftsleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. 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. 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. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy.
The stage 2 has a little more pop but the rbz was slightly more accurate. With the release of the stage 2 rbz line taylormade is looking to continue upon that success with a betterier club. 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. 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. Dec 14, 20 taylormade has another driver on the market, the jetspeed. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. That said, overall i think the stage 2 is the better.
The rbz stage 2 driver was one of the first drivers where taylormade moved the cg lower and closer to the clubface. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. 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. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver golfmagic. Hoping to continue on the excitement taylormade released rocketballzier line called rbz stage 2. The rbz stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the r1. Taylormade s 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. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. The distance was just short of my driver and it was dead straight. We took the new taylormade jetspeed driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. These were followed the next year by the rbz stage 2, driver, fairway metal and hybird.
The gameimprovement jetspeed is, in many ways, a marked improvement over its predecessor, the rbz stage 2. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. Lezhisnug new red wrench tool for rbzsldrrbz stage 2. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range.
The m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. These fairway woods were the first to feature taylormades speed pocket technology. Then you can work out which driver will suit your golf game and make you better. Forgiveness is similar but again i would give the edge to the jetspeed driver. The first taylormade driver to fully utilize speed pocket soleslot technology, jetspeed has enlarged the faces sweet spot by 25.
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. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. 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. The biggest change is the adjustability freedom that the new stage 2 offers you. Sleeve for taylormade 2017 m1m2 r15 sldr r1 jetspeed. Jul 11, 2014 the jetspeed driver produces a classic, higher pitched sound when it is struck solid, letting everyone know youve just piped one down the middle of the fairway. 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 rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. 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. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. 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. For comparison, the jetspeed fairway wood heads are about 10cubiccentimeters larger than sldr models, which is consistent with the companys moreforgiving. 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. 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. Yet you wont find any mention of it on taylormades website either in the uk, europe or usa or see it on tour. 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.