TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite Package Set Review
We tested the TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite at the range and on the golf course to find out what you can expect. If you are thinking of investing in a golf club set, there are a lot of boxes to tick.
VIDEO: Watch Neil Tappin run through what the RBZ SpeedLite set has to offer
Firstly, whatever your skill level, every golfer wants something with a smart, aspirational look. TaylorMade has a strong track record in this department and whilst the individual clubs in this set might not quite reach the aesthetics highs of the TaylorMade SIM2 driver, the looks have clearly been carefully considered here.
The irons feature toplines that are thick enough to inspire confidence at address without being too clunky and uninviting. The grey finish on the crown of the metalwoods combines with a small flash of green – they look superb. At the other end of the bag, the sand wedge and putter are slightly more compact, with a refined, premium look. So far, so good.
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We started by testing these on a launch monitor up against various clubs from our own current, custom-fitted line up. Despite the shaft spec being wrong (we were testing the regular flex RBZ shaft as opposed to something more towards the stiffer end of the spectrum), we were impressed by the performance on offer. In particular, throughout the set they are easy to launch and forgiving. We especially liked how generous the hybrids look at address – there is plenty of room between heel and toe – which can really help players in an area of the bag that is notoriously hard to master.
The ball flight was on the high side but a stiffer shaft option would have almost certainly helped resolve this. As a result, we lost a little carry distance (three yards in the 7-iron and 15 yards in the driver) versus our custom fitted clubs. However, for those golfers looking to get the ball up and away with a smooth swing, the regular shaft version we tested should certainly do the…
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