I have a natural slice so the draw face turns a slice into a fade and a fade into a straight shot. Right when the rbz stage 2 hit the market the idea of new drivers being outdated within six months wore a bit thin, and the stage 2 s geometric crown design was just a step too far. As a senior player, i need a driver that gets the ball in the air and that is forgiving of mishits. I did change it to the open setting which did bring the launch down a little and it also seemed to create a middle ball flight vs. Its hard to say whether or not the shaft difference contributed to the results but its no question that i would replace the x hot with the x2 hot for the upcoming season. Callaway epic flash 9 driver head only with headcover.
Women taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 23 7 wood ladies. Jun 05, 20 the x hot line, on the other hand, is aimed at golfers seeking a little more in the way of forgiveness and a lot more in the way of distance. Rogue vs xr 16 vs x hot vs razr fit callaways new xhot woods and irons have been engineered to offer more distance at an affordable price. It is an all titanium head with callaways optifit hosel. It is an all titanium head with callaway s optifit hosel. Jun 04, 2014 the x hot also uses callaways optifit hosel system. The speed frame face is the real tech behind this driver. Long with a hot face regardless of which option you pick. There are a lot of newer fairway woods on the market. The shallower, lower profile head shape allows this fairway wood to be playable from a variety of lies and provides a higher launch with ease.
The average joe that cant handle the crazy length can cut them down 1 2 inch and still get a playable swingweight for many. The range consists of two different sets throughout the x hot clubs are aimed at the gameimprover, while the x hot pros have been designed to offer slightly more finesse and. Better player 10 yard claim based on rocketballz rbz stage 2 vs. Callaways xhot is the one driver that consistently performed at wide range of swing. However, i did test both clubs with the kbs hybrid shaft. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf nuts.
The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. While the x hot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. Taylormade m1 2017 vs callaway epic sub zero driver. Your body is perfectly lined up, and you swear you did not take your eyes off the ball, but there your ball goes slicing to the left again. Havent hit the rbz stage 2 yet but am wondering from those who have hit both, the differences in distance and feel of both the driver and 3w.
Lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a consistent, forgiving, long distance driver. Taylormade rbz stage 2 3w, ahina mizuno mp59 37, mp69 7p, 5. The x2 hot and x2 hot pro should be able to fit the bill for any golfer whether they are. Finishing just behind xhot is taylormades rbz stage 2.
Evan gibbs, from callaway golf, talks to about the technology behind the new callaway x hot driver, including added adjustability and the clubs speedface, in this weeks edition of, game. Welcome to our community forums, full of great people, ideas and excitement. The average joe that cant handle the crazy length can cut them down 12 inch and still get a playable swingweight for many. 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. They were the guys that gave us big bertha, the oversized driver that shook the industry. Thanks to the new head shape and construction, the sweet spot is located where youre more likely to hit it while ball speed and distance are maintained if you dont. Not only did rose win with nearly a bag full of the latest and greatest taylormade gear r1 driver, rbz stage 2 fw, a combo set of rbladez tour and tp mb irons, a spider blade putter, and the new lethal ball, by outlasting perennial us open bridesmaid phil mickelson, he gave taylormade what could be seen as a head to win over callaway. 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. Sep 24, 20 callaway golf x hot 3deep v s taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here. 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 mazel titanium 460cc. Callaway created their fastest face for this driver and it shows.
My research indicates the x series is simply a rebranded x hot. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. Does anyone know the difference between the callaway xhot. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. Big bertha drivers were just the beginning of a wave of technology and innovation found in callaway drivers, and that tradition of ideas and designs to maximize. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Brand new loft sleeve technology has allowed the rbz stage 2 to be adjusted by as much as 3 degrees, for a total of 7. He suggested four drivers including the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Loftsleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. Head to head taylormade m2 2017 driver vs callaway. Callaway engineers say that the x2 hot driver is ten yards longer than its predecessor, thanks to a thinner and lighter titanium face that boosts ball speeds. Taylormade mens bonded rbz stage 2 golf driver, right hand, 9. A much better total performance driver than the x hot of last year.
Callaway x hot driver for those of you younger than 40, you might not know that back in the day, callaway was the bigtime game changer. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids. The callaway x2 hot driver has an enhanced variable face thickness behind the clubface. I have had this driver for about six weeks and absolutely love it. I hit the stage 2 consistently straighter with a better trajectory than the callaway x hot, mizuno jpx 825 and the ping g20. The x2 hot driver offers a new hyper speed face, an improved head shape and construction, and new advanced adjustable hosel technology. Callaway golf x hot 3deep v s taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here.
Im looking to upgrade my outdated nikes and both these have caught my eye. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls. Taylormade rbz stage 2 callaway xhot 3 woods youtube. For iron shots, these two balls perform equally with almost the same flying distance and spin. If you start your adventure into golf with a side by side comparison of clubs, i predict and have no doubt you will have a full blown golf equipment addiction in no time. Callaway golf has been on the cutting edge of driver technology for years, and was the driving force behind the advent of oversize, titanium drivers that are ubiquitous in golf today. Taylormade driver m1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben. Exactly what i was looking for, as i m in the market to pull my driver and go with a mini driver club. The stage 2 feels heavier, like i am swinging a wedge, not a driver. The x hot line, on the other hand, is aimed at golfers seeking a little more in the way of forgiveness and a lot more in the way of distance. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler.
Your body is perfectly lined up, and you swear you did not take your eyes off. 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. Performance wise, there was no significant difference between the rbz stage 2 and the 910h. Callaway x2 hot driver callaway set out to create a driver better than the one played by the longest hitters in golf. Kinda from what ive seen guys have in bags it seems the original driver and the stage 2 3w get the most play. For the majority of our testers, the stage 2 actually proved to be longer, but almost to a man it couldnt match the accuracy of the xhot the longer shaft caused more of an issue for most, and that proved to be the difference maker. For driver shots, the kirkland balls offer the lower spin and further flying distance than the prov1. Taylormade driverm1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options.
Something that was an issue for the current rbz fairway and r11s. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a. Jun 17, 20 not only did rose win with nearly a bag full of the latest and greatest taylormade gear r1 driver, rbz stage 2 fw, a combo set of rbladez tour and tp mb irons, a spider blade putter, and the new lethal ball, by outlasting perennial us open bridesmaid phil mickelson, he gave taylormade what could be seen as a head to win over callaway. There are a lot of newer golf club drivers on the market. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 youtube. That being said, the xr standard driver has more draw bias than the pro, and with the opticfit hosel, you can add a lot more left if you need it. The lm i used didnt tell the height, so i was unable to test tms claim that the rbz stage 2 helps get the ball in the air better. The x hot also uses callaways optifit hosel system. Both clubs yielded nearly identical swing speeds however the ball speed decreased 4. Look at a player like charl schwartzel who won on tour yesterday while playing an 11. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf. Callaway xhot hybrid 20 pga merchandise show todays golfer. Test driver callaway x hot et driver taylormade rbz stage 2. I found the stage 2 driver to be very easy to set up on the left edge of the fairway and reliably fade back in to the fairway.
Apr 10, 2015 longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. The 20 taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver offers improvement over the original rocketballz driver in the areas of speed. Explore golf drivers from the biggest names in the industry at the lowest price, guaranteed. The rbz stage 2 fw swingweight is d5 and rbz2 driver sw is up to d6. Feb 27, 2014 a much better total performance driver than the x hot of last year. May 20, 20 the other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent driver.
My recommendation is that if you are considering some of the lighter drivers that are on the market now that you give the rbz stage 2 driver a spin. Jun 03, 2014 lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a consistent, forgiving, long distance driver. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Callaway claims this to be their hottest driver and with the x hot line their focus is very much on hitting the ball a long way. Mar 25, 20 performance wise, there was no significant difference between the rbz stage 2 and the 910h. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. Callaway built upon the foundation of last years successful x hot and x hot pro by bringing us two more drivers that have the same feeling and performance that was so great in the original but with more distance, better performance, and a cooler look. The x2 hots are a decent amount cheaper can be found with hybrids for cheaper than just the 5pw but is the xr worth the upgrade.
The latest feature of the rbz stage 2 driver is taylormades loftsleeve technology. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. While the xhot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. The callaway x2 hot driver is designed to be even longer and more forgiving off the tee than its x hot predecessor. Apr 19, 20 the rbz stage 2 drivers are available in a standard version with lofts of 9.
Glad to hear you went through the process for yourself and found something you like to play with. The x hot also uses callaway s optifit hosel system. 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. For wedge shots, the kirkland golf balls might be less responsive and appealing in the greens than the titleist prov1.
To do that, they had to start fresh and change everything, and the results were not incremental. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids golfwrx. Apr 17, 20 its mygolfspys most wanted driver of 20. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long. Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. Rocketballz fairway robot testing at 150mph ball speed, total distance. For a golfer like me, the x hot definately seems more forgiving ecpecially when the club is set to the draw position. The other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent driver. Left handed taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 tour 9 driver stiff 1. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra king f7 or callaway 2017 mens gbb epic. With the introduction of the x hot fairway woods from callaway in 20, the golf world saw the return of one of the greatest fairway wood makers in golf history. Does anyone know the difference between the callaway xhot and. The rbz stage 2 tour driver uses the same head shape as the nontour model, but changes. This allows for an easy of interchanging shafts from head to head throughout the callaway lineup if necessary razr fit, x hot pro, and razr fit xtreme rather than requiring a unique shaft adapter.
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