Equipment
RocketBallz RBZ 3 wood that could be a game changer. Distance gains in testing
Here is the new TaylorMade RocketBallz line. VIDEOS ADDED! This is the 3 wood that gave me 15 yards compared to the r11 dialed in gamer 3 wood I have in the bag. Available February 3rd RocketBallz fairway woods will come standard with a Matrix Ozik Xcon 5 50-gram shaft with the Tour version to come with a Matrix Ozik RYL 70 75-gram graphite shaft. $229 and TP $329.Rescues $179 with TP for $229.
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-Better players gain 17 yards, see what you’ll gain
-Speed Pocket in the sole boosts ball speed dramatically for more distance
-Thick-Thin Crown design creates lower CG to promote higher launch for more distance
-Low / forward CG for high launch and low spin
-Lightweight shaft and grip promotes faster swing speed for more distance
-White crown and black face makes alignment easy and eliminates glare on top
The technology in our new RocketBallz fairway woods boosts clubface COR to a place we haven’t come close to before, promoting an immense increase in distance. It’s an absolute breakthrough. – Dr. Benoit Vincent TMag Chief Technical Officer
For the Tour FWY Woods-
-Speed Pocket in the sole boosts ball speed dramatically for more distance
-Thick-Thin Crown design creates lower CG to promote higher launch for more distance
-Exceptionally large, deep face and high-MOI head for easy launch
-Slightly heavier shaft for accuracy and control
-White crown and black face makes alignment easy and eliminates glare on top
-Engineered compact head for a penetrating trajectory and neutral flight bias with heavier/stiffer shaft for more stability
Tour pros and skilled players often reach for their 3-wood on the tee for added control. Those guys will be all over RocketBallz Tour fairways for the extra distance they promote. – Keith Sbarbaro TMag VP Tour Operations
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TaylorMade has dominated the mallet putter market with their expansive Spider putter line over the last few years. From players on professional tours to us everyday players, you will see a lot of Spider putters in bags. For 2026 TaylorMade is updating the Spider line with the new Spider Torched series that features a new torched PVD finish and some new head shapes.
The first thing you will notice about the Spider Torched putters is the bronze color finish. This finish takes inspiration from Rory’s custom Spider that is heated with a torch to get a multi-color bronze finish. When you heat stainless steel to around 600°F to 900°F it will change to this bronze color in a process called temper color. This happens because very high temperatures cause the metal’s surface to react with oxygen in the air, creating a thin transparent layer that gradually becomes thicker over time. Instead of using the time-consuming torching process, TaylorMade went with a more durable PVD finish to get a similar look.
Rory’s TaylorMade Spider Tour X
With the new launch we get the familiar Spider Tour head shapes that we know and love with the Spider Tour and Spider Tour X. Both are offered with different hosels as well to give looks that golfers will love and influence the toe hang of the putters for fitting different putting strokes. It doesn’t stop there as TaylorMade is also giving us the new Spider Tour V and Spider Tour F shapes that offer a different look and alignment at address. All of the heads stay true to being a Spider by their high MOI design for stability and forgiveness. A sole plate with updated graphics moves weight away from the center of the club head and out to the perimeter.
“The Spider Tour putter family represents the very best of what we do at TaylorMade. Nearlytwo decades of engineering, refinement and Tour feedback have gone into building thisfamily—and this new finish brings a level of visual sophistication that matches theperformance underneath it. These are putters that belong in the hands of the best players inthe world, and they’re proving it every week.”–Andrew Oldknow, Senior DirectorProductCategory and Design
More Photos of the TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Putters
For lining up the putter we see the tried and true True Path alignment that TaylorMade has been using on Spiders for what feels like forever. This high contrast line makes it faster and easier to get the putter pointed towards your target for more accuracy. You can also see the legendary Pure Roll insert that is made from white TPU for a softer feel. Each insert contains horizontal 45 degree grooves that put more forward roll on the ball and reduce hopping and skidding. Behind the insert is a Hybrar Echo Dampener that will reduce unwanted vibrations for a softer feel and sound at impact. On the sole TaylorMade kept the TSS weights so that you can dial in the head weight in order to get the perfect feel out of your Spider Tour Torched.
Spider Tour
Spider Tour F
Spider Tour V
Spider Tour X
Spider Tour Counter Balanced
More Photos of the TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Putters
All of the new Spider Torched putters are offered with a premium KBS CT 120 putter shaft that features a gloss black finish. This upgraded shaft features a stiffer feel and low toque for added stability and consistency. The stock grip is a Super Stroke Pistol 1.0 while the counter balanced models get a Super Stroke 2.0 XL grip that is longer, 13.75″, in order to grip it further down easily. A new brown head cover has a leather texture and looks really good with the brown and light blue accents on it.
The new Spider Torched putters will have a $349.99 price for both the standard and counter balanced models.
Sungjae Im had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.
Driver: Titleist TSi2 (8 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X
3-wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
Hybrid: Titleist H2 818 (19 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD Hybrid DI 105 X
Irons: Titleist T100 ’19 (3-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (48-10F, 54-14F), SM7 (60-04L)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putters: Scotty Cameron Special Select F-5 Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype
Grips: SuperStroke Zenergy 1.0PT
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Lucas Glover had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.
Driver: Titleist GTS2 (10 degrees, B2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
3-wood: Titleist GTS2 (15 degrees, B2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GTS2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X
Irons: Srixon ZX5 (4), Srixon ZX7 (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-10 MID, 56-12 FULL,60-12 FULL) Cleveland RTZ Tour Rack (54-12 FULL, 60-12 FULL)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putters: L.A.B. Mezz.1 Max, Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380 Putter, TaylorMade Spider Tour X (new release), Odyssey TRTL Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride V55 Cord
Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV
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Han D capped golfer
Jun 8, 2012 at 12:26 am
Taylor made did not purchase Adams, the parent company Adiddas did they all fall under the Acushnet corporation now.
00*rs
Apr 9, 2012 at 10:08 am
I heard from a reliable source , TaylorMade purchased Adams about 30 days ago.
Lukas
Apr 2, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Matt January 15, 2012 at 6:59 pm –
>Sean O’Hair in the Sony Open is still >playing the R11- What does that tell you?
It tells me that Taylor Made are paying him a wheelbarrow load to play it … what does it tell you?
steve
Feb 5, 2012 at 8:42 pm
The Adams 3-wood blows this Rocketbalz away. I hit the Adams 245 yards uphill to a par 5 and got on the green in two…never had done anything like that previous…
Easiest 3-wood I’ve ever hit, it’s deadly long and accurate. TaylorMade is a marketing machine while Adams just keeps making better stuff.
Cass
Jan 23, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Just proves again that Adams are on the cutting edge.TM have copied the VST concept without the slot on top. Try both, you’ll be amazed how much better the Adams is
byshop
Jan 16, 2012 at 12:03 pm
if yall watch the video where they show you sean and dustin hitting the fairway wood sure its farther but its no where near straight or consistant
Matt
Jan 15, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Sean O’Hair in the Sony Open is still playing the R11- What does that tell you?
00*rs
Jan 3, 2012 at 3:39 pm
I want to see test compairisons between different club makers,using a machine.
AgaAga
Dec 27, 2011 at 11:16 am
It’s 44 inches long, right? Basically it’s a Driver.
Jennifer
Nov 5, 2012 at 4:25 am
Other considerations are that a tank heeatr has the advantage of a place for sediment and residue to lay, while a tankless will let anything get into your fixtures and potentially clog them.Also, if you heat your water with electric, you won’t want to get a tankless heeatr, they are inefficient and inconsistent with their hot water supply. In fact, the plumbing supply house I use refuses to sell electric tankless heeatrs.
Nickos76
Dec 14, 2011 at 12:30 am
I have Rocket Balls. So what?
Undaviya
Nov 3, 2012 at 3:59 am
Just found your blog for the first time via the Nester. I am in love with your beautiful style and obssesed with your lovely home. You are so inspiring! And the story about the bible quote above your daughter’s crib is truly inspiring thanks for sharing!
Birmingham65
Dec 13, 2011 at 5:56 pm
More proof that adamsgolf is ahead of the curveon the r and d front.