DEC. 20 CHAT WITH TAYLORMADE (Read what TMag replied to all of your questions pg 12)

[hoot79714]

What is the easiest way to get my customers to understand that the new R11S is that much better than last years model when it is basically the best thing out there? Are there any other major benefits to the new driver other than a few extra tweaks to really knock the R11 out of their golf bags?

[fluff01]

3-part combo question for the TMAG crew:

Is Inverted Cone technology still used on the face of both new clubs? Is this technology still competitive with other OEM's offerings? Are there changes/updates to this that increase forgiveness across the face?

[dukie4e]

I currently game titleist woods, but have taylor made mc irons. Why should I consider switching to taylor made woods and the new rocketballz?

[Mackdiddyp]

-Why are you guys deciding to leave out the adjustability in the fairway woods that are available in your other offerings?
-How does your compression channel work? And what are the advantages? How is it different from what is included in other manufacturers?
-Is this offering a good choice for a high spin player such as myself? I have a hard time getting full distance due to the amount of spin rate I produce with the woods I have tried.

Thank you for your answers!
-ZP

[CarloGolfer]

What will be the standard playing length for the new RocketBallz 3 wood?

[PINSEEKER72]

Which TaylorMade sponsored tour players have committed to switching over to the RBZ fairway woods for 2012?

[N2N2]

There are many good questions out there. I've read a few posts that talked about shaft lengths in fairways. That is also question I have. It seems like fairway shafts are getting longer and longer.

- What is TM position on this for the players who has the number one priority of keeping fairway woods in play? Is it just a matter of ordering custom?

- With more and more lightweight shafts what are my options from TM if I want to utilize a light shaft weight in fairway wood, while keeping swing weight up?

- Lastly, I am also interested in the "slot" technology and how you believe it varies among your competition out there?

Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[bluequail]

Why not give a choice white or black
Thanks

[andef]

Can you confirm which lofts and models will be available for left handed golfers?


Edit: Read from the TMAG press release the the RBZ Tour will not be available in LH.
Why is that, as I'm sure many lefties will want the tour head? Please reconsider it!

[Ballzy98]

What type of grip will the RBZ line come with?

[SwingBlues]

The R11 and R11S is geared for optimization but what is TM doing to help the common golfer optimize at the local store level? Or do we have to go to the Kingdom to receive this help?

[shygolfer]

I know that the slot definitely increases ball speed but how necessary is it to move the weight port forward? This seems revert back to back to older technology. Also why not add the FCT for adjustability to the fairways when marketing is aiming a RBZ driver with adjustability at a $299 price point?

[Duck_putter]

I'm intrigued by all the new technology! Can you comment on the Matrix shaft selection and why you selected this particular shaft for the Rocketballz 3 wood? Also can you suggest the best method for getting fit for the new RBZ 3 wood? Thanks

[dans37]

will the stock lengths be the same as Burner 2.0? or will they be longer?

[Eck42]

I think the RocketBallz line looks outstanding. I really like the look and I'm looking forward to trying the fairways and hybrids.

I'm currently using a R9 3W & 5W. Other than the COR reaching the max in the RBZ, how would you compare the R9 vs RBZ. How do the stock shafts compare and understanding the standard RBZ is draw bias, how does the draw bias compare to the R9 set closed w/weight in the heel?

[Chris33]

Why hasn't anyone previously been able to get close to the USGA (COR) speed limits in a steel body / face on fairway woods? Will the new fairway woods outperform the more expensive titanium faced fairway woods?

[PMAC]

Except for the extra adjustability, why would a golfer choose the R11-s or the RBZ? They now both seem to be closer to the same driver then ever before within the TM series.

[MR. MP67]

Q. 1- Where for 2012 is the Itsy Bitsy Spider Ghost? Hanson, Clarke and Day are all using the Itsy Bitsy Spider Ghost model. It's available in Japan at Taylormade/Japan. Why not give the U.S. customer what they want.

[Ghost_Orchid]

TM Technology Crew...

I'm a low handicapper that already has good length with my TEE CB3 3W that uses Combo Brazed Ti face, what new technology does the RBZ have that makes it so much longer and straighter than other FW woods out there? Does the RBZ woods and RBZ ball combo make the ball and/or FW/driver perform better?

Thanks TM and GolfWRX for this great opportunity.

[BNABOD]

Is the RBZ advertised extra distance a result of the club alone or was TM testing the new club with a new ball? if yes then how can you attribute the gain in distance to the fairway wood alone?

[N2N2]

I’ve been reading the thread and watched the video about the ATV wedge. Lots of guesses out there, but anxious to see how it plays. I am excited to test it out. That being said, I would like to hear more about the sole technology, especially bounce from different lies.




-For all the lofts that will be available what is the estimated effective bounce for leading edge shots and effective bounce where one opens the face up?

[PrO_D_BoMbEr]

How does the RBZ technology in fairway woods differ from the standard fairway wood to give it the additional ball speed? Seems that technology has not changed in the last 15 years in fairway woods. Wondering how the technology has changed in the RBZ to accomplish the 15 yard gained as advertised.

[Love2Slice]

I'll be mean here and hope you guys read this.

We all think you are stupid right now. Calling a line Rocketballz. The product looks really sick, performance wise, and if you would've thought out the name a little more, I'd even say one of those 3 woods would be in my bag, but not with the name rocketballz it wont. And the green also looks silly. We don't like that.

I hope you will clean this up and maybe 2013 will be a better year since you have already blown it IMO with calling clubs Rocketballz.
WHY? Where was the advertising team when this happened? NO NO NO NO NO. I hope there is still time to fix it.

[thegolfnutz]

Why were the adjustments in the r11 s made primarily to the soleplate? The sole plate only affects perception at address. When you change the sole plate on the iron Byron it does not affect flight path. Will you be focusing more attention on the fct to change the actual loft and face angle in the next generation like titleist has already done?

[Knockdown]

Why not put the channel on the top of the head for the fairway and hybrid? If it is beneficial to have it on the bottom of the club head, why wouldn't it also be beneficial to have the channel on the top of the club head?

[Zach Heusser]

Will it be possible to get a set of the RBZ B irons? Will there be a limited release or are they tour only? Thanks Zach

[plusone609]

When will the new line of products be available in Europe ?

[bennycoop9882]

Will the effects of the slot behind the face be muted by taking a divot with the 3 wood or hybrid? By effects I mean, have you guys seen any noticable reduction in ball speed on shots hit off the ground where the club enters the ground. I'm not talking about a fat shot but a solid shot where the ball is hit first but afterwards the club travels through the ground creating a divot. At the least, are there any issues with the club head getting stuck in the ground as opposed to gliding through the ground?

In my mind it would mute the spring like effect of the face through a dampening of the face flex when the club is going through the ground. However, if this face flex is a minor component in the spring effect, it probably wouldn't matter too much.

[bosoxfan]

Thanks for the chance to ask questions, my question is:

I've been a huge fan of the Superfast 2.0, I really believe it is the best, longest and most consistent driver that I have ever played and I have played a lot of different drivers. My question is, as a very satisfied SF2.0 user, what would most likely sell me to take the step to purchase a RBZ driver to replace it? Also, is the RBZ also a .350 shaft tip driver, sure would be nice if it were a .335 so you wouldn't have to mess with shims so much. Last question, any chance that the RBZ could be offered with the same kind of shaft/head connection as the R series, again, just to make trying and changing shafts an easier process?
Thanks, anxious to hear the responses.
Kelly

[viperstudio]

Is there a glue version on the RBZ driver?

Thanks
Viperstudio