TaylorMade has a new driver hitting the USGA Conforming list this morning. Early thoughts are that this will be a lower priced offering, hitting big box stores. Obviously the simple black and white sole picture doesn’t offer a ton of insight, but here is the TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite driver.
Only descriptors are that it features what they call a Speed Pocket and a High MOI Aero design. More will be coming soon, so stay tuned.








The return of ballz-ier!!!!!!
Woah woah!! This is awesome. The return.
20 yards further… Cant wait to see marketing
Will they loft jack a driver this year?
This is an interesting twist. Can’t say I’m all that interested in hitting it but I’d venture a guess it will sell OK with new golfers.
JB, I think you are spot on! My guess is that this is most definitely a budget offering we will see in places like DSG/Golf Galaxy.
Good on TM for finding a way to get people new and shiny for less than $500 (Speculating obviously)
The SLDR-C of our times.
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The SLDR-C of our times.
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If you say that out loud 3 times, something bad happens to the forum :ROFLMAO:
Dicks exclusive release is my guess.
Also.. Nike called and wants their driver back. ??
You know what, this release is genius.
With the lower price point, and I would hope that TM has some inventory available, this could be the perfect “second driver” for those who just got into golf in the last year. Nicer than your boxed set driver, or the 5 year old driver you picked up second hand. Less expensive, and less complicated than the top of the line drivers out right now.
It might not be most THPers cup of tea, but I bet they’ll find their way into bags.
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You know what, this release is genius.
With the lower price point, and I would hope that TM has some inventory available, this could be the perfect “second driver” for those who just got into golf in the last year. Nicer than your boxed set driver, or the 5 year old driver you picked up second hand. Less expensive, and less complicated than the top of the line drivers out right now.
It might not be most THPers cup of tea, but I bet they’ll find their way into bags.
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I have a feeling you are right. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if this driver is in a boxed set too.
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Although I wouldn’t be surprised if this driver is in a boxed set too.
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True, true. But a [I]Boxier[/I] boxed set!
I may have seen these in a pro shop this past week. Should I not have?
I may have seen these in a pro shop this past week. Should I not have?
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You know what, this release is genius.
With the lower price point, and I would hope that TM has some inventory available, this could be the perfect “second driver” for those who just got into golf in the last year. Nicer than your boxed set driver, or the 5 year old driver you picked up second hand. Less expensive, and less complicated than the top of the line drivers out right now.
It might not be most THPers cup of tea, but I bet they’ll find their way into bags.
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this is nothing new, even the 2nd M2 got a rerelease and RBZ has been available as 2.0 and Black for a few years
My golf league is filled with the Rocket line! Rocketblades irons, woods and usually they are great products for the audience willing to entertain the idea.
Did this happen early because the SIM 2 Line is not taking off?
I remember when the R1 was not selling and by June they had the SLDR lineup up and going, and no one could hit the SLDR unless their speed was over 100. But it did not have a NASCAR crown:ROFLMAO:, so people bought it even if they could not get it anywhere.:mad:
A lower price point driver for the masses?
The return of Rocketballz? interesting.
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Did this happen early because the SIM 2 Line is not taking off?
I remember when the R1 was not selling and by June they had the SLDR lineup up and going, and no one could hit the SLDR unless their speed was over 100. But it did not have a NASCAR crown:ROFLMAO:, so people bought it even if they could not get it anywhere.:mad:
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Sim2 is doing really well actually.
If my info is correct, this will be part of a boxed set priced at a little more than 1k.
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If you say that out loud 3 times, something bad happens to the forum :ROFLMAO:
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I have to say, I did wince a bit when I hit that “Post Reply” button.
It looks like a Dick’s/ Golf Galaxy only Driver. It’s a hard pass for most on the forum, but for the consumer it’s targeting it will sell.
It will sell because of price point not due to a R&D story, if my assumption is correct.
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Sim2 is doing really well actually.
If my info is correct, this will be part of a boxed set priced at a little more than 1k.
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A box set makes since too..,
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Sim2 is doing really well actually.
If my info is correct, this will be part of a boxed set priced at a little more than 1k.
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Boxed sets over $1k??
Who is the target market for that?
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Boxed sets over $1k??
Who is the target market for that?
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Golfers that want everything to match, and something new?
I mean its less than piecing together a full set and while I would advise against it personally, speaking with a few retailers, the Cobra one has done well in the past.
Theirs is normally made up of in line goods however such as F-Max.
I think the big question and one we all want to know, is if the shaft will be a real deal or a made for :unsure:
I feel like this is going to be a Dicks Exclusive model.
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Sim2 is doing really well actually.
If my info is correct, this will be part of a boxed set priced at a little more than 1k.
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Got it. Heard good things about SIM 2 as an evolution of SIM but was wondering. The boxed set idea is novel for an OEM these days. :unsure:
Well, that’s cool I guess. I didn’t think TM would resurrect the RBZ name. I hope they sell well.
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I have a feeling you are right. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if this driver is in a boxed set too.
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My green grass store had these last week on the floor and they were part of a box set.
I feel like the “good solid driver for a few hundred bucks” market is lacking right now. Could do very well.
Callaway started down this path with Rogue but never actually offered much savings. Maybe their EDGE driver is in the same boat?
Very SpeedBladey. Can’t say I don’t like that.
Good solid driver for a few hundred bucks? I remember those days… it would be nice for them to come back… not necessarily as part of a boxed set though.
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You know what, this release is genius.
With the lower price point, and I would hope that TM has some inventory available, this could be the perfect “second driver” for those who just got into golf in the last year. Nicer than your boxed set driver, or the 5 year old driver you picked up second hand. Less expensive, and less complicated than the top of the line drivers out right now.
It might not be most THPers cup of tea, but I bet they’ll find their way into bags.
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Tell you the truth, this is actually what I was thinking. If a lot of people are in to golf still this summer, this an easy sellable package to the newbie who might remember RBZ from years past and wants a simple option to upgrade his dad’s “McGregor’s” he’s been playing.
Love how they are a box set – RBZ was a great selling line and the 3W was just a monster
Looks like it’s a full bag set for TM. I saw one in person today. While it’s not the nicest looking set up. That’s a pretty good way to start out with brand new equipment I guess.
I think that’s going to be a tough price point for that box set personally. Make it sub 1k and better yet, $899 would be even more entertaining.
Meh. Hope that name stays in the big box stores though.
teamed up with a tight lies 3W and a KSig putter, this could totally be the everyman trio
The new owners of TM looking to get ROI, flooding the market with whatever.
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The new owners of TM looking to get ROI, flooding the market with whatever.
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I mean, this is over half a year old ?
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I usually shop at the local Worldwide Golf Shops store (Golf Mart), but was in Dick’s the other day out of location. I was surprised how down-market their offerings were. An RBZ driver could easily compete with the Tour Edge and Tommy Armour gear in there.
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Had me at TA, lost me at TE.
A number of reviews on GolfGalaxy website report the shafts on the driver and FWs breaking after only a few swings. Right at the top of the hosel. Sounds like bad prep of the hosel and/or improper epoxy cushion. Either way, not good for TM.
I just picked up a RBZ Speedlite driver.Brand new on eBay $70 I was shocked when I used it the first time! The sound was a bit tinny but that is my only complaint! This driver is a distance monster! After 4 rounds this cheap driver out performed my PXG gen 6 driver and my StealthPlus driver! I hit my longest drive ever on16 at my club. Massive distance and loads of forgivness! Not a joke people! I’m a11 handicap and know how to play.
Were you spinning your old drivers too little ? If so that’s the only way something like this beats a gen 6 or a Stealth+. Or the shaft on your previous drivers was way off. Gathering the rbz shaft plays softer with more launch and spin. Neither a bad thing if you need it
You could be correct about me spinning the other clubs too little. Both are low spinning drivers with stiff flex shafts. I’m sure the RBZ Speed lite is higher spinning and the stiff shaft feels a bit softer than normal. Maybe I just stumbled onto something that just happens to work for me? Like all of my other drivers, I will play it until I hit a few into the woods. Lol