The callaway x2 hot driver has a lightweight, 460cc clubhead that provides maximum game improvement for those golfers seeking a driver thats lighter, faster, easier to swing, and extremely forgiving. With inverted cone technology, this club delivers higher speeds that delivers amazing amount of distance with every shot. Taylormade debuts rocketballz, r11s lines of clubs golf digest. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. The rocketballz irons are individually engineered with a 2 piece metalwood construction in the longer irons to promote more distance and a higher launch. Balls and drivers have always featured prominently in the distance debate, but recently more golfers have been looking to make distance gains from irons. 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. All of the additions and designs, of course, result in a cor measurement of jump off the clubface numbers similar to that of a driver. Coming off of a solid year of new introductions last year taylormade has kept the new products and technologies coming with the introduction of the new rbz line of drivers, fairway woods, and irons.
One thing you will notice about these irons is their weight. If you are familiar with gi irons than the rocketbladez should be a consideration at the top of any list. Theyre the best set of golf clubs ive ever played and that was hard to come to terms with because i was in serious love with my tommy armour. Both companies had two drivers rated gold on golf digests 2010 hot list. The speedmantle core offers high velocity off tee shots, but also added irons spin through out the bag. Taylormade speedblades and callaway x series n415 irons. Im just curious as the club im bout to join is running a special for new members that join they can get the new aeroburner driver and iron set. The best drivers of 2020 get specific, meet your needs, address your flaws and enhance your skills. What do you think of taylormade rocketballz and rocket. Its in the top 3 bestselling irons and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade rbz 4 or ram ez3. The engine behind the increased ball speed production in the x2 hot driver is the hyper speed face technology. Check the lofts on the irons youre comparing if youre going to use distance as a comparing factor. In callaways player testing, x2 hot was, on average, 9 yards longer than x hot while x2 hot pro was 4 yards longer than x hot pro.
Longest iron challenge taylormade rsi 1 vs callaway x2 hot. Callaway is staying on top of their irons game by releasing a wide range of models for players of all skill levels. Jul 23, 2018 x hot hit the market right when taylormade were riding the crest of a rocketballzfuelled wave, and just before speed pockets really became a thing. A change to the closed c setting will set the face 1degree closed and.
Taylormade have compacted all the rocketballz technology into an exquisite set of irons. Callaway x2 hot is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. We examined 9 hot rocketballz golf irons over the recent year. All of their distanceenhancing and gameimprovement technologies have come together to create our most extreme irons ever. The x hot pro driver features a smaller head 440cc, with a deeper face that. The speed frame face is the real tech behind this driver.
Dec 11, 2012 the rocketbladez feature a much thinner face than the previous rocketballz irons and a sixpercent lower center of gravity that its predecessor. Mar, 2012 there has been a ton of publicity and buzz around the rocketballz rbz line from taylormade this year. Callaway golf produces some of the most reputable clubs on the market, and have been for years. X hot hit the market right when taylormade were riding the crest of a rocketballzfuelled wave, and just before speed pockets really became a thing. What do you think of taylormade rocketballz and rocket bladez.
You know why id like to compare the newest taylormade rocketballz irons with the older burner 2. Globalgolf takes a look at taylormades rocketballz clubs, their brand new series of clubs for 2012. Callaway is staying on top of their irons game by releasing a. Most of these irons continue to be forged from a soft metal such as 1025 carbon steel mizuno mp54 and mp64 and titleist ap2 714, although some are. This deeper cavity helps achieve higher ball speeds than you would get from any other irons on the market. Callaway created their fastest face for this driver and it shows. Theyre a few years old now, but theyre still sweethitting sticks. The thing that struck me immediately about the rbz irons was the distribution of weight. The generous offset helped square up the face at impact for the average golfer, but ping balanced that offset with that huge weight in the toe. Confidence is the 15th club in your bag and needs to be used on every single shot. Pick up a callaway driver, a highperformance club that makes shooting balls down the fairway easy. In the long irons 3,4,5, a new hollowbody construction was used similar to our metalwoods to increase ball speed and distance significantly while maintaining high flight. Was not as pleased with feel of 45 irons, rest of set felt better. Mark talks about two golf irons that try to offer long distance and easy to hit design.
Rocketballz 3balls golf sep 11, 20 4214 views 0 comments one of the most iconic brands in golf, taylormade, provided two excellent 2012 driver models for golfers. Shop new and used callaway irons from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. Taylormade rocketballz is a very popular option in the middle of the irons price range. Jan 06, 2016 the callaway x series n415 or n15 in one place is a reload of the x. Callaway razr x black irons vs taylormade rbz irons on. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf nuts. I figure thats a good deal since they just came out. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids. The g15 irons from ping are gameimprovement all the way, but with a slight fade bias. Be sure you understand what youre ordering because each seller is not selling the same set. The new iron is designed to promote high launch and long, straight ballflight for all skill levels through the use of a speed pocket, used in the rocketballz fairway woods. Distinguish which rocketballz golf irons fits you best. The latest golf drivers have new tech that makes them easier to use.
What are the two worst names for golf equipment ever. I liked callaway but i really liked the feel and distance of the r7 irons. That is going to be the case much of the time when youre looking at game improvement vs players irons. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here facebook. These x hot irons are rock solid, providing the forgiveness. Rbz or aeroburner iron set clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Dec 25, 2012 i played taylor made r7 cgb irons for many years after playing callaway irons exclusively for many years before and ping eye 2 irons before that. Callaway rogue x is a very popular option in the middle of the iron sets price range. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 youtube. Like other taylormade golf clubs, taylormade r7 irons have sophisticated designs and use advanced materials. Taylormade have done it all when it comes to their golf club designs. My first shot with the x2 hot driver was pounded and set a good tone. The new rbz max irons are lighter, longer and loaded to push your limits on the course.
The new rocketballz irons represent the latest technology in game improvement irons. Included in the rocketballz product line are rocketballz drivers, rocketballz fairway woods, rocketballz rescue hybrid clubs, and rocketballz iron sets. At the top of our list is the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver. Like last years x hot, the x2 hot drivers come in two different options, a pro version with a slightly smaller head, lower launch and. Long irons have huge offset and very thick top line. Callaway makes some of the highest performing irons on the market. When the callaway x hot irons were released in january 20, it was claimed that they were up to 10 yards longer than the razr x. We have a wide selection of new and used callaway iron sets to shop from as well. Taylormade could be enough to give the next guy pause before making a nebulous claim like the longest driver in golf, but business as usualthe 17 more yards, the stuff thats irrefutably covered by the fine print, its not going anywhere. Rocketballz max irons taylormades longest iron ever. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver design, graphics and look in terms of the appearance of the clubs head, consumers opinions will surely be divided. Get the best deals on taylormade rocketballz rbz shaft when you shop the largest online selection at. It is an all titanium head with callaways optifit hosel.
The gameimprovement rocketballz set features 3, 4 and 5irons that are made from a highstrength steel alloy and feature a hollow construction to optimize distance. X hot with adjustable shaft, x hot n14 with fixed shaft and x2 hot. I currently play the rbz irons, and i hit them long and straight. How to choose the right shaft flex for the rocketballz driver.
I could use the 4i as driver all day considering how easy it was to launch but. Callaway drivers are engineered with supreme stability. They have the look of a nice cavity back set not too wide like most hybrids and are weighted with the perfect amount of bottom heaviness. Its in the top 3 bestselling irons and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway x hot iron or bridgestone tour b x hi. Better fairway wood players will also find that the 3deep is surprisingly good off the turf as well. Callaway x hot iron is a popular option in the middle of the irons price range. The taylormade rocketballz irons feature individually engineered irons to promote distance, forgiveness and feel throughout the set. I was surprised that the g15 stock had a fade bias. Nov 18, 20 whether you want to replace the driver or just like to have an alternative in the bag, the 3deep is awesome off the tee. Dec 11, 2011 the gameimprovement rocketballz set features 3, 4 and 5 irons that are made from a highstrength steel alloy and feature a hollow construction to optimize distance. Left handed taylormade rbz rocketballz irons 49 aw regular flex steel shafts gc. Nov 26, 2015 taylormade have compacted all the rocketballz technology into an exquisite set of irons. Ive become accustomed to playing hybrid irons over the past few years due to buying a used set of cleveland hibore irons.
This driver is impressive to say the least, with its 4,100 square millimeter clubface, which gives you more face area. 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. I am an average golfer usually shoot from 8595 have shot several 80 rounds but never broke 80. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a better player. As you may recall, x hot was the overall winner in our most wanted driver competition earlier this season, so if x2 hot is actually longer, and more forgiving like callaway claims, the x hot series could be a. The 2 piece metal wood style construction allows you to get the ball high in the air. Oct 23, 2012 first, taylormade brought you rocketballz, but rocketbladez is the next company innovation that will grab golfers, according to company president and ceo mark king. Its in the top 3 bestselling irons and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as adams idea a12os or callaway epic. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf. The 4 and 5 rocketballz were a nightmare for me because of the offset, chunkiness, and weightpurely subjective though. Nov 12, 20 in callaways player testing, x2 hot was, on average, 9 yards longer than x hot while x2 hot pro was 4 yards longer than x hot pro. 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. They are designed to give the player maximum ballspeed and pinpoint accuracy.
Irons taylormades burner line, a max gameimprovement iron, was the bestselling iron of 2009, according to sports illustrated, and it was one of the highestrated irons in. While the xhot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. That said, if you bought a new driver or set of irons or wedges or putter last year, it might not be. Thats because either of them is going to be or has been the preferential choice for golfers replacing new irons. The rocketballz from the 6 iron up were a lot fun but again the larger offset made for a challenging time. The whole face was hot and the sweet spot was huge. Taylormade debuts rocketballz, r11s lines of clubs golf. Now everything seems to be changing again, and i have the taylormade rocketballz irons to thank for that. Taylormade want to be the number one distance iron and this is right in that category as it is all about ball speed. Mid irons are cavitybacks with ultrathin faces providing high cor and improved accuracy and forgiveness. I looked at the 6iron comparrisons for the rballz and rbladez on the taylormade website, and compared them to the other clubs, rocketballz is always 35 yds longer than rocketbladez. So it could be said x hot, which had an alltitanium head, was fighting an uphill battle, which is a real shame as even now we loved the look and feel of it.
You can also filter by material, type, flex and hand orientation or settle upon one of our rocketballz golf irons feature picks. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. Rated 5 out of 5 by buck from got my distance back i had these several years ago, but i was still too limber, now that im older and lost 10 yards with steel shafts, these have me back where i was 5 years ago. My initial impression while unboxing of the irons was good. While the x hot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. The x2 hot has a hot face and definitely gets the ball out there. There are callaway iron sets to fit every level of golfer, from super game improvement to classic muscleback. Taylormade r7 irons arent the companys most recent models, but that doesnt mean theyre outdated. The rocketballz golf ball is a 3piece max distance ball with softercontrol attributes about it as well. Chances are the x2 hot pro and rocketbladez tour are lofted like a standard 7 iron, and the fly z 7 was actually lofted like a standard 6 iron.
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