Modern Classics (Ep. 3): Testing the TaylorMade Rocketballz RBZ Tour from 2012
GolfWRX recently launched a new 8-part video series, called “The Modern Classics,” in partnership with 2nd Swing Golf. Throughout this video series, GolfWRX’s Head of Tour Content, Andrew Tursky, tests out 8 legendary used golf clubs that are still being played on Tour today. How do the older, less expensive products compare to modern technologies?
In the first two episode’s Tursky tested out TaylorMade’s Tour Preferred MC 2011 irons, and Adams Idea Pro hybrids from 2006.
For episode 3, we highlight the TaylorMade Rocketballz RBZ Tour 3-wood, which first hit the market in 2012. The fairway woods are currently available for $84.99 on 2nd Swing’s website.
Check out the video at the top of the page for more on the product, design, and how it stands up in testing against a modern 3-wood.
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- Troy Merritt what’s in the bag accurate as of the WM Phoenix Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees @9.25)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees @ 14.25)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist H2 818 (19 degrees)
Shaft: KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 105 S+
Irons: Titleist T200 (2-5), Titleist T100 (6-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour C-Taper 125 S+
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F, 54-14F, 58-08M)
Shafts: KBS Tour 120 S
Putter: Yes! C-Groove Mollie Tour
Grip: SuperStroke Traxion Pistol GT Tour
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10.3)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX (45 inches, tipped .5)
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond T (16 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees @19,9)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X 125 6.5
Wedges: Callaway Apex TCB (AW), Callaway MD5 Jaws Raw (56-10S @55, 60-12X)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (AW), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (56)
Putter: Odyssey O-Works #7S Black
Grip: Odyssey
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align
Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X
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Distance in the game of golf is one of the hottest topics currently in the sport, especially with the USGA and R&A’s recent announcement that a plan is in place to roll back the golf ball for professional players.
When it comes to the amateur game, just how far are you hitting the ball compared to those in your age and handicap group?
Thanks to Arccos and their recently published study, you can find that out.
Per the report, which used data based on over 20 million drives – using Driver only – from the Arccos dataset, the numbers show that men’s numbers have increased on the previous year’s study but are down on the 2018 data. At the same time, women’s distance trends are continuing a downturn.
As for age and handicap, you can check out the full data and breakdown below, which also includes accuracy off the tee.
Men
Distance
Accuracy
Women
Distance
Accuracy
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Christopher
Jan 31, 2023 at 8:08 am
Absolutely great 3 wood. Played mine up until 2020 before replacing it with an m5. Love the slightly more triangle shape of the tour head.
Mike Palmer
Jan 31, 2023 at 6:41 am
Loving this series! Had the TM MCs so the review blew my mind. Now the RBZ 3 wood? Still have it in the garage. Bravo Andrew.