LIVE ROCKETBLADEZ Q&A with TaylorMade! Thursday, Oct. 25 1-3PM ET! Win RBLADEZ TOUR IRONS!

[Par-A-Medic]

Thanks TMAG for the chance to take a look at what we have all been waiing for.

My questions may have already been asked but i have two totally unrelated

With previous tmag irons (excluding the tp line), the ability to work the ball left,right, high, and low on command was mostly lost with the inverted cone, hot face etc. Will these cast irons have the tour playability of the the forged tp's with the hot distance of the burner and rbz line? to put it another way are thes a players gi iron?

Second question is very simple. Investing a grand in a set of irons i want them to last a while, what is the "wear life" of the polymer insert. I can see this as an issue for those of us that plan on using the irons or a few years.

Thanks again, cant wait to swing these

[EthansGolf]

is anyone gaming this one tour right now?
will this be available with s300 or project x shafts?

[tyro]

First off, thanks to all those involved for making this Q&A thing happen.

How much more forgiving will the Standard version be compared to the Tour model? Care to give a general target handicap range for each?

[xxio]

What is the rationale behind not having .5" length increments in the BladeZ, especially in the mid-long irons? How does this affect distance gaps in the longer clubs?

Will that affect any reshafting that I do? I use Nippon Steel shafts and when I reshaft would I have to follow the lengths that you use as stock or can I go my normal .5" differences without affecting swingweight etc.

[BirdieBob]

[size=4][color=#FF0000]RBladez.............BRILLIANT DESIGN!!!![/color][/size]
[size=4][color=#FF0000]A whole lota flexing going on in those heads.[/color][/size]

[dthomcat]

Over a long period of time will the Speed slot loose any of it's effect? Has it been tested enough to be sure the clubs integrity will last for a long period of time? Thanks.

[the4hornes]

My question is:
As a "tech guy" I'd like to hear some results from your robot testing. I'm interested in hearing actual numbers about performance from off center hits and how this compares to the average iron. Can you share some of this or similar information from the robot testing?

Thanks!

[Cooper]

Will there be a larger gap between the 7 and 8 irons than other irons due to the speed slot not being in the 8-PW?

[ndredhd]

If I'm understanding correctly...slight miss hits should have no effect on desired distance throughout the set... Is this correct? I can't imagine how easy the game will become.

[j0yk]

Why??? How??? When??? Where???

[riche46]

How does the head design, and specifically the Rocketbladez line influence the descent angle? The release info states that the ball will descend at a steeper angle. Thanks!

[Polymer]

Any plans to release the Rocketbladez Max irons in the US?

[OspreyCI]

Why does the speed slot appear to be curved? Am I seeing something that is not there? If it is curved, what are the benefits?

BTW, can't wait to try the Tour irons.

[Rod17]

Will the new RocketBladez inserts offer any reduction of the vibration reaching the player's hands?

[grantr]

The irons look great! I know they are meant to deliver a higher ball flight and steeper angle of descent. But how do they perform in the wind? Is it still possible to control trajectory and hit knockdown shots, etc? Thanks.

[Brianbigoats]

How durable is the 3m polymer is sun going to have an effect on it?

[MadGolfer76]

So...what is the deal with Wilson?

[Ldog]

TM it is great that we have the opportunity to provide comments / questions directly to the manufacturer. Here are my questions.
Last year it was the RBZ irons. I was frankly considering them for my next set. I’m a low handicap golfer.

Would these new irons with the slot provide a significant margin of consistency over last year’s RocketBallz irons?

How would you describe the target customer for the RocketBladez regular and tour irons vs. the RocketBallz irons?

Much thanks.

[clebrowns85]

Hi TMaG,

Just wondering if there are any plans to put the speed slot in hybrids or any other club? Also, if the speed slot is supposed to lead to a higher launch, will there be an increased spin rate that would result in balooning? Thanks and I would love to find out for myself with a new set

[bosto2831]

Could the slot technology eventually be used in wedges? I want to hit everything further!

[specimania]

Hi TM

With robust claims going around the golf world in terms of distance, how are you going to back these claims? In other words, why should others orI buy this product aprart from another OEM?

[kjameson80]

So my question is with the new explosive technology added to this line of irons , I understand the ball speed would be increased but with the small change what effect will this have on playability shaping shots etc. love the new look and the sleek design. How does this design also feel off the club face? Thanks for the response and fingers crossed for the big drawing would love to get my hands on these beauty's !

[sharks25]

Question: If the slot is only on the very bottom part of the face, how will the technology help players achieve "a higher flight with softer landings"?
Thanks for the chance guys!

[ksavy17]

Was the weights(perfect CG placement in every iron) from the previous TP line something that was included in this line. It made sense that every iron should have the same CG placement on a tour level iron. Is that something that is being abandoned with this line? Also, do you see many tour quality players such as Sergio whom have played blades their whole life switching?? As always thank you for the opportunity TMAG. Thats why your the best in the BIZ!!!!

[JJGolo]

I really love my R9TP set. What performance benefits will I enjoy when/if I switch to the Tours?

[just win]

I already hit the ball very high. Will these make the ball with my normal shaft setup?

[wizo]

Can you truly prevent other manufacturers from copying the innovations you have made in your products, especially the new rocketbladez irons?

[amateur pro]

Other than distance gains, what primary advantage does RocketBladez offer to the consumer looking for a more "traditional" players club?

[Rebel420]

First, a huge thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. I am sure these clubs perform, like all of your other offerings have, quite well. Great choice in picking Pittsburgh Steelers colors, btw Oh, and my address is on file if I am lucky enough to win a set, or you can get my specs from my fitter and ship to his location... i'm not picky!

Unfortunately I cannot be online so here are a couple questions I have...

1. do the Tour versions have the ATV grind?
2. Your moving the clubhead weight behind the sweet spot in the MB/MC/CB/R11 started a trend that others have copied, so it obviously worked. Now that the weighting is more 'incognito' and not as blatant, would that be adjustable when selecting different shafts? or would traditional hosel weighting or lead tape be necessary?
3. The pictures of the regular RocketBladez heads look a bit larger than some. How do the Regular and Tour version heads compare in size to the R11, CB, MC and MB offerings?

[BCC]

Your website indicates that the hosel design allows for easier adjustments for loft and lie. Some cast clubs such as the R9TP, R11, RBZ, Burner series were brutal to make even 1* loft adjustments. What type steel is used in the Tour model and what is your recommended loft/lie adjustment capability ??? Thanks for taking time to help us out........