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. 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. While the x hot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. 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. Apr 19, 20 the rbz stage 2 drivers are available in a standard version with lofts of 9. The speed frame face is the real tech behind this driver. 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. Taylormade rbz stage 2 callaway xhot 3 woods youtube. 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. Taylormade rbz stage 2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. Glad to hear you went through the process for yourself and found something you like to play with. It isnt a true rescue club in my opinion, but a long distance gap filler. 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. Callaway epic flash 9 driver head only with headcover.
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. The x hot also uses callaway s optifit hosel system. Look at a player like charl schwartzel who won on tour yesterday while playing an 11. Taylormade driver m1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. I have had this driver for about six weeks and absolutely love it. Mar 25, 20 performance wise, there was no significant difference between the rbz stage 2 and the 910h. However, i did test both clubs with the kbs hybrid shaft.
Some will not care for the graphics, and the sound isnt as muted on the nontour model as some others we tested. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz. Taylormade rbz stage 2 3w, ahina mizuno mp59 37, mp69 7p, 5. It is an all titanium head with callaway s optifit hosel. Callaway x2 hot driver callaway set out to create a driver better than the one played by the longest hitters in golf. 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. 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. Head to head taylormade m2 2017 driver vs callaway. Left handed taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 tour 9 driver stiff 1. Explore golf drivers from the biggest names in the industry at the lowest price, guaranteed. To do that, they had to start fresh and change everything, and the results were not incremental.
My research indicates the x series is simply a rebranded x hot. Loftsleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. Does anyone know the difference between the callaway xhot. 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. The rbz stage 2 tour driver uses the same head shape as the nontour model, but changes. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf nuts. The callaway x2 hot driver has an enhanced variable face thickness behind the clubface. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairways and hybrids golfwrx. The callaway x2 hot driver is designed to be even longer and more forgiving off the tee than its x hot predecessor. Exactly what i was looking for, as i m in the market to pull my driver and go with a mini driver club. Callaway golf x hot 3deep vs taylormade rbz stage 2 youtube.
Lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a consistent, forgiving, long distance driver. The latest feature of the rbz stage 2 driver is taylormades loftsleeve technology. 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. As a senior player, i need a driver that gets the ball in the air and that is forgiving of mishits.
The average joe that cant handle the crazy length can cut them down 1 2 inch and still get a playable swingweight for many. Both clubs yielded nearly identical swing speeds however the ball speed decreased 4. For wedge shots, the kirkland golf balls might be less responsive and appealing in the greens than the titleist prov1. The taylormade rbz stage 2 hybrid is a mini fairwaywood rocket launcher. 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. Taylormade rbz stage 2 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. For driver shots, the kirkland balls offer the lower spin and further flying distance than the prov1. 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. 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. 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 standard lofts and 5 upright loft settings in each club. 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. Im looking to upgrade my outdated nikes and both these have caught my eye. Something that was an issue for the current rbz fairway and r11s.
The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. Apr 17, 20 its mygolfspys most wanted driver of 20. 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. May 20, 20 the other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent driver. 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. They were the guys that gave us big bertha, the oversized driver that shook the industry. The rbz stage 2 fw swingweight is d5 and rbz2 driver sw is up to d6. 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. Apr 10, 2015 longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Test driver callaway x hot et driver taylormade 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.
I have a natural slice so the draw face turns a slice into a fade and a fade into a straight shot. The stage 2 feels heavier, like i am swinging a wedge, not a driver. 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. 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. It hits the ball plenty long, does it with ease and is very forgiving. Sw to 5i, no putter 2 woods plus driver and hybrid. For iron shots, these two balls perform equally with almost the same flying distance and spin. The other smaller changes are well done an provide an excellent driver. Does anyone know the difference between the callaway xhot and. He suggested four drivers including the rocketballz stage 2 driver. Callaway xhot hybrid 20 pga merchandise show todays golfer. Your body is perfectly lined up, and you swear you did not take your eyes off. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a.
Taylormade driverm1 2017 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. Taylormade rbz stage 2 vs callaway x hot toronto golf. 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. Callaways xhot is the one driver that consistently performed at wide range of swing. 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. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Rocketballz fairway robot testing at 150mph ball speed, total distance. Callaway created their fastest face for this driver and it shows.
Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben. 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. While the xhot is the less technical model in the callaway driver lineup, it still offers many great features. 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. This it the perfect club for your bag if you would like a mini fairwaywood that is forgiving and easy to hit long.
Women taylormade rocketballz rbz stage 2 23 7 wood ladies. Jun 03, 2014 lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a consistent, forgiving, long distance driver. For some testers, this meant that one or both of the stage 2 drivers performed better than the r1. 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. Better player 10 yard claim based on rocketballz rbz stage 2 vs. Jun 04, 2014 the x hot also uses callaways optifit hosel system. Taylormade mens bonded rbz stage 2 golf driver, right hand, 9. Performance wise, there was no significant difference between the rbz stage 2 and the 910h. The x hot also uses callaways optifit hosel system. Sep 24, 20 callaway golf x hot 3deep v s taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here. A much better total performance driver than the x hot of last year. Callaway golf x hot 3deep v s taylormade rbz stage 2 subscribe to my channel here. There are a lot of newer fairway woods on the market. Feb 27, 2014 a much better total performance driver than the x hot of last year.
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. 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. Welcome to our community forums, full of great people, ideas and excitement. 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. Kinda from what ive seen guys have in bags it seems the original driver and the stage 2 3w get the most play. 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. 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. There are a lot of newer golf club drivers on the market. 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. 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. For a golfer like me, the x hot definately seems more forgiving ecpecially when the club is set to the draw position.
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