TaylorMade RocketBladez Irons Review

[Super Tuna]

You guys think that's bad? That's an easy mistake. TM will often just get you to go to a partner shop to swap things like that on their dime.

 

The last set of Pings I tried to order

Attempt 1: Wrong shaft, wrong set configuration, didn't put any of the weightport/sound inserts in

Attempt 2: Wrong shaft, 6 lie angles across 7 clubs

Attempt 3: Fixed the rest, half had mid sized grips in a different colour then the standard. The guys in the shop just fixed those.

[GolfSpy WD]

You guys think that's bad? That's an easy mistake. TM will often just get you to go to a partner shop to swap things like that on their dime.

 

The last set of Pings I tried to order

Attempt 1: Wrong shaft, wrong set configuration, didn't put any of the weightport/sound inserts in

Attempt 2: Wrong shaft, 6 lie angles across 7 clubs

Attempt 3: Fixed the rest, half had mid sized grips in a different colour then the standard. The guys in the shop just fixed those.

 

Wow, I guess I've never ordered custom clubs so I haven't heard of this. You're right MBP's grips is tame in comparison

[Super Tuna]

Wow, I guess I've never ordered custom clubs so I haven't heard of this. You're right MBP's grips is tame in comparison

 

I've only ever had 4 custom clubs/sets come as spec'd. Unfortunately custom orders still need check overs. Standard deviation still applies there.

 

Plus, say whatever else about TM, they stand by their product to the hilt. If you, I or MBP had purchased these and called them up for their mistake they'd fix it in a heart beat (often overnighting a replacement with a return shipping label for you for the mistake. Even for something as small as a grip install mistake).

[GolfSpy WD]

I've only ever had 4 custom clubs/sets come as spec'd. Unfortunately custom orders still need check overs. Standard deviation still applies there.

 

Plus, say whatever else about TM, they stand by their product to the hilt. If you, I or MBP had purchased these and called them up for their mistake they'd fix it in a heart beat (often overnighting a replacement with a return shipping label for you for the mistake. Even for something as small as a grip install mistake).

 

Very good to hear, thanks for jumping in on this Tuna. I guess we always assume perfection for custom orders, so it's definitely good to be set straight, especially if the OEM is quick about fixing mistakes.

[JBones]

Sorry guys, no 65. My timing was just a hair off today, I kept hitting everything a little right. Add in a disgusting day putting (four 3 putts and not making anything outside of 3') and it adds up to a 78. Thats all I'm going to say for now, saving all the good stuff for the review.

[The Dansome]

Sorry guys, no 65. My timing was just a hair off today, I kept hitting everything a little right. Add in a disgusting day putting (four 3 putts and not making anything outside of 3') and it adds up to a 78. Thats all I'm going to say for now, saving all the good stuff for the review.

 

Oh man these irons must really suck...

[JBones]

Going for round three with these tomorrow and I'm going to get on the LM next week. I'm hoping to have the first part of my review up the day after Thanksgiving.

[kygolfer1980]

Good looking irons guys!

[BK in TEXAS]

Sorry guys, no 65. ......... and it adds up to a 78.

Thank god. I'd have been way too tempted to shell out the cash sight-unseen just to play a few rounds with these

[revkev]

Wow just catching up on this thread. 29? That's a serious, serious 9.

 

Is the 4 iron really 20 degrees? That was a 2 iron when I was a kid - In fact a strong 2 iron. That's the one thing that gets me with modern irons - I guess that good part is that if it keeps going like this we'll have to carry 5 wedges which means that when friends ask in the grill room what we had on 12 it will always be - driver, wedge - who cares that 12 is 440.

[JBones]

Wow just catching up on this thread. 29? That's a serious, serious 9.

 

Is the 4 iron really 20 degrees?

Yeah, my previous best on 9 was a 32; this was one of those very rare occasions where I was hitting it pretty good and the putter was on absolute fire..,like literally once in my lifetime on fire.

 

Again, I don't want to give too much away before my official review, but these irons have a good reason for being stronger lofts. These are by far the highest launching heads I've ever played. While the 4i is 20*, it launches as high as my Swing Science 7i and that is with XS KBS C Tapers. So if you just go by loft, then they are 1-1.5 clubs stronger than standard, but if you go by launch angle, their probably 2-3 clubs weaker. Does that make sense?

[The Dansome]

Don't know if it was the company (Tuna) or these slick irons I had in the bag, but I'll just say I had a TON of fun @ the range yesterday

 

More to come. That is all.

[Aotearoa_Brad]

Man, you guys and your cryptic pre-review teasers! Well, sounds like the irons are a blast anyway, and that bodes well.

[furu]

The gap wedge sets a new standard for iron sets. Excellent club. Wish this marks a new trend for all brands.

[furu]

Furu, have you had a chance to hit it? Thoughts? It's a great lookin iron, the best lookin iron in the set, IMO.

 

Thanx

 

Fairways & Greens 4ever

 

Yes, I've hit RBladez. The gap wedge is an awesome club. So much fun to use. Incredibly forgiving. I've ordered the irons, will review them as soon as possible. They don't give me clubs, I buy them. First impression is that RBladez is a huge improvement over RBZ. Can't really compare them in performance or looks. RBladez hits that group of players that Wilson calls "aspiring golfers" when they talk about their Ci11. Golfers that want help but still use a good looking iron.

 

I can't really say anything about distance before I get them on a simulator and out on the course.

[TWShoot67]

I was at my home course Saturday and Sunday since we got into the 50's this weekend and I had a chance to demo the 7 iron of the New Rocketbladez iron. Now I play Cobra mb's and love the feel of the irons a bunch. I was pleasantly surprised with the feel of these irons and the distance was a little longer then my 7 iron but that was to be expected as they are not the same lofts. But what did surprise me again was the launch angle and the height (apex) of this 7 iron. I'm going to be playing tomorrow and Wednesday so I'm going to see if the head pro will allow me to take out the whole set for a 18 hole round to get some real feedback. If I get to do this I will give you all a little more feedback.

[JBones]

I'm going to have the first part of my review up on Friday, the "playing" part of the review. Then within the next couple weeks, I'll have the final part of the review up, which will be the "data" part; it's been to nice to go get on the LM instead of playing. After today I'll have 99 holes on them (maybe I'll play 18 twice to make it an even 100).

[Jballmn]

Why not just post the review already?

[GolfSpy WD]

Why not just post the review already?

 

Basically we want to give it a full shake. I don't think I've ever had a round where all of my golf game is perfect, there's also an issue somewhere in my swing. Having multiple rounds and LM sessions gives a better and less opinionated review because we're able to work off more data.

[Lambo]

When are these irons going out to the public?

 

The more I look at the pictures, the more I like these irons.

[Tony Covey MGS]

They go on-sale Friday.

[Lambo]

Thanks!

[mrlongball]

Manbearpig....any results you can share?? Come on bud!!!

[The Dansome]

Manbearpig....any results you can share?? Come on bud!!!

 

gotta save something for the review!

[Super Tuna]

Appears me Nike's didn't like me hitting these with MBP. Couldn't hit them to save my life tonight.

 

Curse you RBZ2's.

[GolfSpy WD]

Just got an email from Taylormade that these clubs have been released. My review was somewhat delayed by me throwing out my back, but it should be ready next week.

[jayhawker]

I've noticed it has been briefly touched on, but what else would you say about the gap wedge? Being as different as it is from the set, do you see a much different feel or forgiveness? How does it compare to your previous gap wedges?

[GolfSpy WD]

I've noticed it has been briefly touched on, but what else would you say about the gap wedge? Being as different as it is from the set, do you see a much different feel or forgiveness? How does it compare to your previous gap wedges?

 

I have quite a bit to say about the GW, but not yet

[Ice]

I've noticed it has been briefly touched on, but what else would you say about the gap wedge? Being as different as it is from the set, do you see a much different feel or forgiveness? How does it compare to your previous gap wedges?

 

It's extremely similar to the ATV wedge. I think it's probably the same wedge, just rebadged, at least from my experience with it.

[GolfSpy WD]

It's extremely similar to the ATV wedge. I think it's probably the same wedge, just rebadged, at least from my experience with it.

 

I can't say. The TM site says the SW and LW use the same sole as the ATV wedges, but they don't mention if the AW does as well. When I go to GG I'll compare the two to see if there's any difference.