GolfSpy WD Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I'm sure like many of you, I got an email a while ago saying I won a RBZ 5 iron. It's not due to ship until the middle of the month, but I'm seriously considering bagging it. My thoughts are: 1) It's not really a 5 iron, it's more of a 4 iron 2) Based on the design, it's really more like a 4 hybrid My "real" 5 iron is 27* and my 3 hybrid is 19*, so the 23.5 RBZ "5-iron" falls smack in the middle of the two clubs and the offset is also smack in the middle. Has anyone tried this? (As an aside, I may order a Rescue 2011 3-hybrid from GolfDiscount.com since the 18% promotion applies to last years models) @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I didn't get a letter, stinks! John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonasVenture Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Theoretically I should be getting one as well. I'm gaming the Burner 2.0's so I'm curious to see how much of a difference it is from my current 5 iron. I'm also looking to revamp the shorter irons in my set (building some Dynacraft Prophet Tour Forged w/ KBS Tour shafts), so I have no idea what my final set makeup is going to look like. I do know that I like the Burner 2.0 3 & 4 irons (really 2 & 3 irons) better than I liked my Adams Idea a12 Pro Hybrids; enough to get rid of the hybrids all together. I sold them to start to finance the short iron building. Driver: Taylormade R11 9°, Fujikura Blur 60 S-flex Fairway: Taylormade R11 15.5°, Fujikura Blur 70 S-flex Fairway: Acer XDS React 18° "Machete", Fujikura Fit-On E-360 R Flex Irons: Taylormade Burner 2.0, 4-PW, Steel SuperFast 85 R-flex Wedges: Cleveland CG-14 Black Pearl 52° AW, 56° SW, 60° LW Putter: Bionik 207 Nano Mallet Belly Putter, 43", Winn 21-inch Red/Black Putter Grip Putter: Cleveland Classic #2 BRZ, Winn Jumbo Pistol Grip Ball: Searching for a Penta TP replacement... Callaway LR550 Laser Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Theoretically I should be getting one as well. I'm gaming the Burner 2.0's so I'm curious to see how much of a difference it is from my current 5 iron. I'm also looking to revamp the shorter irons in my set (building some Dynacraft Prophet Tour Forged w/ KBS Tour shafts), so I have no idea what my final set makeup is going to look like. I do know that I like the Burner 2.0 3 & 4 irons (really 2 & 3 irons) better than I liked my Adams Idea a12 Pro Hybrids; enough to get rid of the hybrids all together. I sold them to start to finance the short iron building. Not to derail my own topic, but you'll love the Prophet Tours. I'm going to get fit as soon as I can for a new shaft for them and the KBS Tour, S300s, and Nippons are at the top of my list. @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooboo Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Once I get mine, I will report back. It is technically middle of the month, right? Hope to see a box from TM soon with RBZ 5 iron. Based on spec, I might bag one as well. Driver: Snake Eye 9.5* Python XLD w/ AXE FW Regular, tipped 1" 4 Wood: Bridgestone J40 with AXE FW Stiff Hybrid 19*, Acer XF, FST 115 Pro, stiff Hybrid 25*, Bobby Jones, stock shaft, stiff Irons 4-6: Tommy Armour, 845c silverback forged, R300 Irons 7-P: Tommy Armour, 845m Silverback forged, S300 Wedges: 56* Eidolon; 60* Mizuno Putter: SC - Monterey 35", stock weight Balls: B-Stone B330RX-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I'm gonna bend the loft a few more degrees stronger and try it as a driving iron. In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Got my email just a couple of days ago. We'll see what the thing can do... What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I'm gonna bend the loft a few more degrees stronger and try it as a driving iron. I had planned on doing the exact same thing. If its something I can hit 230, accurately, then it will kick the 60* out of the bag. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonasVenture Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I like the 3 iron from the Burner 2.0 set. It's 19 degrees so it's a challenge off of the deck, but I loooove it off of the tee. If the driver is out of whack I go straight to it. I'm hoping the RBZ 5 will replace the 4 iron and give me more options in the scoring clubs. Driver: Taylormade R11 9°, Fujikura Blur 60 S-flex Fairway: Taylormade R11 15.5°, Fujikura Blur 70 S-flex Fairway: Acer XDS React 18° "Machete", Fujikura Fit-On E-360 R Flex Irons: Taylormade Burner 2.0, 4-PW, Steel SuperFast 85 R-flex Wedges: Cleveland CG-14 Black Pearl 52° AW, 56° SW, 60° LW Putter: Bionik 207 Nano Mallet Belly Putter, 43", Winn 21-inch Red/Black Putter Grip Putter: Cleveland Classic #2 BRZ, Winn Jumbo Pistol Grip Ball: Searching for a Penta TP replacement... Callaway LR550 Laser Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I am gaming Mizuno MP-53's My 6 iron is 30* My 5 iron is 27* My Cally FT-iz 4 Hybrid is 24* My Cally Ft-iz 3 Hybrid is 21* My Powerbilt 5 wood is 18* My Powerbilt 3 wood is 15* My cally FT-iz Driver is 11* I guess the RBZ 5 iron could be used in place of the 4 hybrid? BTW, I got the same email, so i guess mine will arrive next month. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just got mine in the mail today. Going to try it out tomorrow. Not sure I'll be able to get over the looks, it's pretty bulky, but when looked at as a hybrid, it's compact! @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 I hit this on the course a few times today and couldn't hit anything but a hook. Not sure how much longer it'll be in my bag considering I'm hitting my acer hybrids well right now. @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted April 19, 2012 SPY VIP Share Posted April 19, 2012 Got mine today. Kind of kooky looking... I am interested in hitting it though. Seems like a hybrid more than an iron. Anyone know the shaft weight. Feeling too lazy to go to the tm site... <_> OK so I checked... 106g, 23° loft 38.25" Now I want to check out the 17.5° 3i Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted April 21, 2012 SPY VIP Share Posted April 21, 2012 Took the 5i out to the range yesterday, wanting to hate it. Looks awful to me. Couldn't hate it. This thing is just stoopid easy to hit. Over and over, high draws. Not totally sure of distance as I was on the range, but more than a few rolled up on the 200 yard green. It seemed like the RBZ 5i plays somewhere between my 4h and 3h. Very high ball flight. Shaft is definitely lighter than my S300 in my Razr X irons. I get the feeling that people who need this type of club, but are turned off by the looks may warm to them after they get some balls into play. Shop didn't have the 3i to see what it looks like. If I had cash to burn, I would pick up a set of these just to experiment with them for an extended run on the course. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooboo Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 For those who got the club, how long between you got the e-mail and actually receive the club. It's been few weeks, but mailman hasn't dropped it off yet. want to try this baby out...free make it that much better. Driver: Snake Eye 9.5* Python XLD w/ AXE FW Regular, tipped 1" 4 Wood: Bridgestone J40 with AXE FW Stiff Hybrid 19*, Acer XF, FST 115 Pro, stiff Hybrid 25*, Bobby Jones, stock shaft, stiff Irons 4-6: Tommy Armour, 845c silverback forged, R300 Irons 7-P: Tommy Armour, 845m Silverback forged, S300 Wedges: 56* Eidolon; 60* Mizuno Putter: SC - Monterey 35", stock weight Balls: B-Stone B330RX-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 For those who got the club, how long between you got the e-mail and actually receive the club. It's been few weeks, but mailman hasn't dropped it off yet. want to try this baby out...free make it that much better. I was also wandering how long it takes. I just received my email 10 days ago, so I wasn't expecting it for another couple weeks. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 I got my email on 3/21 stating it would arrive mid April. It arrived on 4/17. @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Tried it again. I was hitting it fine, but I just can't get a feel for this club. I don't see it kicking out my acer hybrids anytime soon. @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Nothing on my doorstep yet....... Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Nothing on my doorstep yet....... Same situation here...anxious to give this thing a whack. What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postfold Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Same situation here...anxious to give this thing a whack. +1. It's only been a few weeks since I got the email but I'm antsy to give it a go. Thinking about some new irons for the first time in forever and want to see how the RBZ stacks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted May 4, 2012 SPY VIP Share Posted May 4, 2012 Father-in-law took mine, played with it for a round, going to buy a set. I guess marketing works sometimes Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I finally received mine this morning. Took it out for a spin and it kicked the 60* out of the bag. It is an effortless 215-220, which is exactly what I was looking for; so easy to hit. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 To follow up....I got mine in mid May..... Used it several times as the look is just like my UGI PowerBilt AFO 5 iron. Took both of them to the range and they gamed the ball the same. Took it to the course on Saturdays with me and let others hit it...nobody was overwhelmed by it. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I got the email but I never got a club... yes I filled out all the info correctly. TM CS never responded to my e-mail either. It was weird. What's In The Bag: Adams 9064LS Ben Hogan Edge CFT Ti Ben Hogan Apex Edge 4-PW TaylorMade ATV 50* 54* Mizuno Bettinardi BC3 Tour Issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 I got the email but I never got a club... yes I filled out all the info correctly. TM CS never responded to my e-mail either. It was weird. You didn't miss much, this club is hook city for me @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I got the email but I never got a club... yes I filled out all the info correctly. TM CS never responded to my e-mail either. It was weird. I got one I hit 3 balls with that ill send you if you want it. In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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