Taylormade Rbz Stage 2 Driver Settings

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Testing the latest 2013 TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Driver with Rick Shiels Senior PGA Golf Coach at Trafford Golf Centre using Flightscope data. Also clips of th. The RBZ Stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the R1. Old vs New Driver Review: M4 vs M2 vs SLDR vs RBZ Stage 2. The new TaylorMade RocketBallz Stage II driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than £250.

The RBZ Stage 2 Tour driver uses the same head shape as the non-Tour model, but changes in TaylorMade’s tooling allowed engineers to move the CG lower and more forward. This lowers spin, giving higher-speed players the flatter trajectory they need to maximize carry and roll. There’s a reason that it’s cheaper than the R1, however. Rbz stage 2,jetspeed, sldr,r15,m1 use the new tips.anything prior shared same Add R1 to that list (and M2) It was the year they released the R1, RBZ stage 2 that they changed to the newer current adapter design.

  • At a glance

  • TG Rating4.5 out of 5
  • Owner Rating5 out of 5
  • Pros

    Moving the CG slightly towards the heel will please many amateurs. The combination of adjustability and added distance over the previous model justifies an upgrade.

  • Cons

    The R1 offers more adjustability and forgiveness. The crown design won’t be to everyone’s taste.

  • RRP£249.00

What we say...

2013 Drivers Test

While the driver may not contain the speed pocket featured in the RBZ Stage 2 fairway, that didn’t stop the ball feeling like it came off the face like a rocket. James hit his longest drive of the day with this club, Joel hit his second longest and Kit and Graeme’s distances were well above average on the day. Straight hitting was also synonymous with this club as Joel’s dispersion was down to just five yards, as was James’, while Graeme’s was just nine yards.

The unique crown design wasn’t to everyone’s taste, but the stand-out performance of this club ensured our testers soon dismissed any negatives about the looks. The RBZ Stage 2 was the preferred choice of our test team over the R1.


The new TaylorMade RocketBallz Stage II driver features an element of adjustability, enhanced aerodynamics and great performance for less than £250.
It may not grab the headlines that the more expensive R1 does, but this is still a seriously-solid golf club that we fully-expect to perform well for many golfers of different abilities.
The RBZ Stage II features a larger face than the RBZ predecessor, as well as incorporating the Loft-Sleeve Technology that allows golfers to adjust the loft, lie angle and face angle of the clubhead.
The centre of gravity has been kept low, but has been moved closer towards the face for lower spin and enhanced distance – in fact, TaylorMade claim the driver can generate up to nine yards more off the tee in the hands of better players compared to the original RBZ.

Lofts: 9.5°, 10.5° or 13°.

Product Information

Left Handed availableYes
Custom-Fit availableYes
AdjustabilityYes
Grip TypeFCT Lite Grip
Head Size460cc
Lofts9.5°, 10.5°, 13.5°
ShaftsFuji Rocketfuel

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Clubs Tested
Driver: RBZ
Stage 2
Loft: 10.5°
Shaft: Rocketfuel
by Fujikura
Flex: Regular
FCT Set up: Standard

Fairway wood:
RBZ Stage 2
Loft: 15°
Shaft: Rocketfuel
by Matrix
Flex: Stiff

Hybrid:
RBZ Stage 2 Tour
Loft: 18.5°
Shaft: Rocketfuel
80h
Flex: Stiff
FCT Set up: Lower


RBZ Stage 2 Driver


RBZ Stage 2
Fairway wood


RBZ Stage 2 Tour Rescue

Straight off I have to say I enjoyed playing with these clubs and just loved the adjustability of the hybrid. And I must admit I didn’t think you could improve on the RBZ 3-wood, but this baby is a hammer of a club and the way it sits behind the ball on the fairway at address is like a work of art.
In fact these beauties are works of art.If you’re looking for a new set of woods I wouldn’t look too far beyond the new RBZ Stage 2 set-up. I was impressed by the easy adjustability of both the driver and hybrid and tried it on the lower and higher settings, both working to great effect. But I think the star of the show has to be the 3-wood.
As I said about the first RBZ 3-wood, if you’re someone who leaves the driver out of the bag and are looking for a great 3-wood this is your club. Great ball flight, plenty of forgiveness, and it just sits behind the ball perfectly. This club oozes power and inspires confidence.
Techonology
The driver uses a similar Inverted Cone Technology to the R1, which is milled into the inner side of the clubface and expands the portion of the face and produces a high ball-speed at impact.
The Thick-Thin crown gives the RBZ Stage 2 driver a more-forward CG location, which promotes a high launch and low spinning ball.
The 9.5 option can be adjusted up to 11° or down to 8°. The 10.5 model can be adjusted up to 12° or down to 9° and the HL 13 can be adjusted up to 14.5° or down to 11.5°.
The 3-wood has an improved speed pocket design which first appeared on the original RBZ. This improvement helps the pocket flex faster to promote a faster ball speed. Coupled with the lower and more-forward CG location – which gives a higher launch angle and low spinning ball – it all adds up to some incredible distances from a 3-wood. The Rescue Tour 3 also utilises the same improved speed pocket as the 3-wood .
TaylorMade also use their Loft-Sleeve technology which has 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to add ±1.5° to the standard loft. The Rescue 3 loft is 18.5° but can be adjusted up to 20° or down to 17°, which gives you plenty of options. The Rescue 3 also has been designed to have a lower and more-forward CG location for faster ball speeds off the face and has a higher launch angle imparting a lower spin rate on the ball.
Conclusion
I’m impressed how the RBZ stage 2 has moved on so quickly from the original RBZs, but you can feel the difference and see the results especially in the driver and Rescue 3. The increase in the 3-wood is not so dramatic as the other two, rather incremental. You have to say the original RBZ 3-wood was a massive jump forward in how far a fairway wood can go, so the progress was never going to be so dramatic. But it’s there and I would recommend anyone who is looking to update their woods to take these out for a test. You will be glad you did.
Go and have some fun.