All you need to do is order a customassembled shaft with. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. With the new trend of shortened driver shafts on tour right now, a question came to my mind. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver, best golf drivers. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a 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. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black. Best driver for seniors in 2020 top rated models compared.
Other than replacing a defective adaptor, the adaptor sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft options for the taylormade rbz driver for less than the cost of simply reshafting your current shaft sleeve. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. If the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. Taylormade mens rbz black driver, black, right hand, regular flex. 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. Correct shaft replacement for rbz 1st generation driver. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. How to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver 3balls golf aug 16, 20 14463 views 0 comments congratulations if youre reading this, it probably means youve decided to buy a new taylormade rocketballz driver, or a used one thats new to you a smart decision buying used can save you quite a bit of. If you want to know what callaway thinks about the new razr fit, read the press release. An expansive clubface results in a confidencebuilding club that you know you can bomb off the tee. If you have a strong swing, you need something stronger than the stock stiff shaft. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf.
The aldila rogue driver shafts have now all been reissued with msi prepreg. Rbz stage 2 shaft replacement club makingfittingrepair. Congratulations if youre reading this, it probably means youve decided to buy a new taylormade rocketballz driver, or a used one thats new to you a smart decision buying used can save you quite a bit of money at this point you probably know what loft you want for the club, but what typeflex shaft are you going to get. Head the head of the rbz driver is a large titanium alloy with a lofted sleeve to enhance ball trajectory. Oct 05, 20 i wasnt quite find all the extra length promised in the taylormade marketing, which was expected, but i was still hitting this club plenty long. At 46 inches, it still feels long enough in your hands. Shop taylormade rbz rescue hybrid graphite shaft, taylormade golf on sale 60% off, oem graphite shafts on sale save 82%. The purpose of golf myths unplugged is to challenge the accepted wisdom of golf, but even we have blind spots. Nov 07, 20 if the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. I purchased the f8 2 hybrid with the stiff shaft about four months ago. Apr 19, 20 the rbz stage 2 drivers are available in a standard version with lofts of 9.
Spring 2012 shaft options flex weight torquetip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 68g 3. Whether upgrading your current drivers, repairing a damaged one, or building your own custom driver, a taylormade driver shaft can comes in handy. The largest is the 460cc clubhead, which is much better for use in tournaments. Dec, 2011 the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver succeeds the burner superfast 2. One of those was revealed recently when we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. The latest feature of the rbz stage 2 driver is taylormades loftsleeve technology. New taylormade reax ladies driver shaft w m1m2m3m4 adapter std length. The rbz stage 2 drivers are available in a standard version with lofts of 9. Speedblade irons sldr driver 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.
The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. The shaft taylormade took a full half an inch off the length of the shaft. From golf magazine clubtest 20 march 20 taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver category. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. Taylormade driver graphite shaft golf club shafts for sale. 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. Reshafting between different adapters shaft lengths. When does a longer shaft produce diminishing returns. By shawn zawodni cluboratory manager at miles of golf special to golfwrx miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver.
Apr 16, 2015 modern driver heads comes with tons of features, but you wont benefit from it unless you use it with a shaft that fits your swing. The standard matrix xcon 5 shaft is better than recent stock shafts on taylormades standard models but still not as good as the tp version so make sure you get fitted for the correct one for your swing. I have plenty of distance, but driver accuracy is an issue for me. In addition, of course, the 3 wood shaft will be approximately 1 shorter than a driver shaft, but you can lengthen it by removing the grip and epoxying in a shaft extender, cut to correct length, and replace the grip, or alternatively, you can add weight to the driver headthe equivalent for a 1 shorter shaft would be 6 grams in the head. After breaking the shaft on my taylormade rbz stage 2 three wood i decided to try and replace it myself. A simple way to think about accuracy as it relates to shaft length is to compare the way you hit your wedge to the way you hit your driver.
Not likely the driver was worn out, but could be the shaft in it wasnt right for your swing or the claims by tm are more hype than reality. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance. Taylormade introduces rocketballz driver, fairway woods and. Buy the taylormade rbz black driver today and improve your game. Rossa mezza monza center shaft rossa mezza monza comparison womens rescue mid. The shaft is always cut to the perfect length, whether you are looking for something standard or would like it customized to suit your playing. You can find a large variety of these golf club shafts at affordable prices when you shop on ebay.
Overall the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver is a very good club and one we would recommend. Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. A 3 wood shaft will have been tipped by at least 1 and will therefore be stiffer than a driver shaft. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Taylormade rbz driver x stiff in golf club shafts for sale ebay. R1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers rbz stage 2 fairways rbz stage 2 tour fairways rbz stage 2 rescues rbz metalwoods rbladez irons. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the. An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. Custom assembled graphite shaft, with grip, installed with a taylormade rbz stage 2 jetspeed adapter. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for taylormade rbz golf club drivers. Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length.
New fujikura six graphite driverwood shaft speeder choose specs. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. The mitsubishi fubuki jseries is a seriously wellmade and high performing driver for any golfer. Loftsleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit your taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver. When i pull the trigger on a new driver, that is something im going to factor in. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity.
Fuji fuel tp 60 rbz stage 2 tp driver flex weight torque tip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 63g 3. This adjustment is made, because a 3 wood head is heavier than a driver head. The optimal club length for a driver is usually thought to be between 44 and 45 inches. Factory adjustable adaptor replacement sleeves for mens taylormade rbz drivers. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Unfollow rbz stage 2 driver shaft to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Im also 57 so im not sure if a standard length driver shaft is right for me. Engineered to deliver aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver has built a large, 460cc titanium head for playability and confidence. But, i supposein the interest of fairness, i will share a few of callaways bullet points that explain why should care about the new razr fit. Aug 16, 20 how to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver 3balls golf aug 16, 20 14463 views 0 comments congratulations if youre reading this, it probably means youve decided to buy a new taylormade rocketballz driver, or a used one thats new to you a smart decision buying used can save you quite a bit of.
The feel off the face is great and the club cuts through the rough like butter but the stock a. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to a length between 45. Get the best deal for taylormade driver graphite shaft golf club shafts from the largest online selection at. A steelshafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. Golf monthly technical editor joel tadman explores the impact different shaft lengths have on the distance and accuracy golf drivers provide for. How to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver.
Taylormade driver graphite shaft golf club shafts for sale ebay. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. Modern driver heads comes with tons of features, but you wont benefit from it unless you use it with a shaft that fits your swing. At this length, its keeping to scale with the rest of the clubs in your bag while producing an optimal combination of distance. 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. Here are the standard specifications for the taylormade rbz driver. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year.
I can kill my 3 wood, and at one point was even considering putting that shaft in my driver just to see what it was. The rbz has a 460cc head and uses a graphite shaft. Get the best deals on taylormade rbz driver x stiff in golf club. Mark hits the taylormade rbz rocketballz driver with a standard stiff shaft up against a tour xstiff shaft straight of a pga tour van. Oban kiyoshi black 65 05 xflex extra stiff flex driver shaft with a lhif you are a righty, it will just adjust opposite taylormade sldr tp sleeve offering up to 3 of adjusatability in your r1, 2014 adams, jet speed, rbz stage 2, or sldr driver head. Jul 27, 2012 not likely the driver was worn out, but could be the shaft in it wasnt right for your swing or the claims by tm are more hype than reality. Taylormade rbz rescue hybrid graphite shaft monark golf. Spring 20 shaft options aldila rip phenom 55 r1 driver flex weight torque tip size trajectory tip profile swing tempo x 61g 3. Heres the 8 best golf drivers to buy in 2020 revealed. 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. They made an adjustment, went shorter, 46, with the length.
At address it has a more rounded head and it sits behind the ball very nicely and the white headblack face colour scheme makes it very easy to align. What most golfers love most about it is that it creates a larger clubface that provides more power to offcenter hits. The taylormade rbz rocketballz driver succeeds the burner superfast 2. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player. The shaft is in very good condition with normal bag wear in the form of nicks, scuffs, and. Miles of golf feels one of the very important parts of fitting a customer for a driver is the length of the driver. At our request, wishon golf built four 949 mc drivers43 12inches. It will also fit the taylormade jetspeed driver as well as the adams xtd driver. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. If you choked down so it plays like a 44 inch shaft, would it go further, the same, or shorter than if you had a shaft cut down to 44 inches. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to. I wanted to replace with a like for like shaft, the rocketfuel by matrix so i looked up the specs and found that it should have a. If it is an r shaft, it will be stiffer than a driver r shaft, and if it is an s shaft, it will be slightly stiffer than an s driver shaft.