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TaylorMade Rocketballz Iron Review

Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by. We got another review to share with you, the TaylorMade RocketBallz game improvement irons. Special thanks to our independent reviewer for this review. Enjoy!

Looks

The RBZ irons progressive head shape offers hollow long irons, cavity back middle irons, while the short irons and wedges are a smaller and more compact clubhead design. In fact, the short irons hardly appear game improvement-like at all. The entire set is visually appealing and easy to hit. From address, the topline looks a little heavy, but you really hardly notice it. The color combination is unique which features a dull steel finish with black cavity and neon green accents. I’ve heard grumblings about the color combination, however I like the neon green, and besides, the green is not visible at address and has no visual affect on playability.

Performance

The Rocketballz irons perform as advertised. If you are looking for a set of irons to produce a high ball flight and extreme distance, this set is for you. Although advertised as a game improvement iron, the RBZ irons could interest a lower handicap player simply because they are so easy to hit. They are a slightly longer length and offer stronger lofts than competitors (6-iron lofts are +2.5 degrees stronger than most). Coupled with all the new technology TaylorMade invested in these clubs, it is easy to see how the RBZ is one of the longest sets of irons on the market.

The clubs are super easy to hit, regardless of condition (fairway, rough, tight or fluffy lie) and are very accurate. When I made a poor swing, the ball flew slightly higher yet still straight. Even on pushed or pulled shots the ball still kept its line pretty well. In addition, they still provide the ability to control trajectory. Off center hits fly high and straight. These clubs are easily one longer than my personal set. If I had any complaint, it would be that working the ball becomes difficult, but again, these are in the game-improvement category, so workability is like not an issue for most players.

While some might argue lowering the average loft of clubs seems like an easy way to get distance, Taylormade was able to do so while also maximizing forgiveness and playability.  This is why these irons are so special.

Want to get kids interested in the game? Make it fun, and make it easy. I have to give credit to the folks at this years merchandising show, they really went out of their way to make the game fun and enjoyable for the youngsters. BirdieBall setup a giant inflatable dragon for the kids to hit at - and the kids seem to ate it up. Also at the show were some brave souls that dressed up in padded velcro suits, and took to the range to let kids hit foam balls at them (hopefully they were a little luckier than David Faherty shown below wearing a similar suit). Although I'm not sure how I feel about teaching kids that it's funny to hit golf balls at someone... you have to start somewhere.

Your swing path is one of the major contributors to the starting direction of your golf shot. Getting your swing to the point where your swing path is consistent is one of the best ways to take your game to the next level. This consistency helps eliminate pull and pushes from your swing, and helps you improve your overall ball striking. Sometimes, visualizing the proper path is difficult – that’s why today we’re sharing with you this great drill that enables you to “see” your path more effectively.

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Ping K15 3-Wood Review

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by.  Today we'll share with you a review from an independent reviewer for the Ping K15 fairway woods.  This forgiving and effortless 3 wood made quite the impression on our reviewer.  See more details below.  Are you a fan of the K15? Or do you loath it? Share your review below!

 

Performance

The Ping K15 3 wood is one of the friendliest fairway woods to hit. The K15 could be classified as a game improvement club, yet even low handicapped players will benefit from its forgiveness. The club produces a high launch angle and ball flight which is great for more carry - even from tight lies. With such a high trajectory the K15 produces minimal roll upon landing - which would allow a player to become more aggressive in from 200+ yards out. One negative to all this forgiveness and accuracy is the inability work the ball easily - both left and right and in terms f trajectory.

A low handicap player might experience a very minimal loss of distance with the K15 due to high launch and ball flight.  However, a high handicap player with inconsistent ball flight might increase distance by improving their accuracy with the K15. Personally, I am willing to give up a few yards for the accuracy the K15 offers. Overall, I rate the clubs performance at a 9 out of 10. It hits the ball high and straight, a recipe for lower scores.

Hi everyone, we've got some odds and ends from the golfing world to share with you today from our friend Scott Kramer.  Some of these tidbits we've shared further information on throughout or site, some, are news to even us.  Enjoy!

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Adams Golf, less than a year after buying Yes! Golf putters, is exploring options to help boost it's company's share price, despite it's overwhelming successes in the past two years. Their Board of Directors unanimously decided to "explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value" says a recent press release on GlobeNewswire. This move is quite shocking when you consider Adams saw a 14 percent increase in sales in 2011 over 2010. A quote from Adams CEO Chip Brewer gives insight into the frustrations Adams is feeling - "The entire board thinks the current market valuation is inconsistent with the company's performance and future prospects".

With Adams recently launching the F12 driver this year, and launching the "speed slot" technology trend that can now be found in TaylorMade's RocketBallz line and Nike's VRS - you have to agree Adams has become a leader in golf technology advances, and yet their current share price is a steal at only $7. It's hard to say who may be interested in the company, its patents and intellectual property - but you can bet some big players will be interested.

My thoughts? I'm not too sure who would be interested, but one thing is for sure: Fortune Brands - which recently sold Titleist and Footjoy to Fila Korea for a big chunk of change, will be taking a close look at this one.

If you're worried Adams will be no more - you may find solace in the fact that Adams has stated that for the purchase to take place, the circumstances must be ideal. You can bet, that if there indeed is a purchase of the company, Adams execs will ensure the brand its built will endure.

We'll keep an eye on this one.

 

See the press release here.

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Titleist 910F Fairway Wood Review

Performance

If you are into technology, then the Titleist 910F 15 degree fairway wood will not disappoint. The Titleist 910F utilizes Titleist SureFit Technology which allows you to adjust the hosel to sixteen different positions that change the loft and lie of the club. The SureFit technology allows you to alter your desired trajectory, spin rate and shot pattern.

Set in the standard, A-1 position, the club will provide a mid ball flight with better than average distance. The standard A-1 position is set at .5 degrees open, which will benefit anyone concerned with turning the ball over too much. Players can decrease loft by -.75 degrees or increase loft by as much as +1.5 degrees. Face angle can be set anywhere from 1.5 degrees open to 1.5 degrees closed. Finally, the lie angle can change from +1.5 degrees upright to -.75 degree flat. Cool adjustability!

Off center hits still feel good and solid, yet the results are less forgiving. The 910F allows players to really shape their shots. The smaller clubface makes the club a little less forgiving than some other clubs on the market. However, the adjusting features allow you to really pinpoint any desired distance gaps for a 15 degree fairway wood.

The Titleist 910F is more suited to lower handicap players looking to have more control over trajectory and shot shaping. Players who suffer from inconsistencies and struggle to control the ball (distance, direction and trajectory) may be better off with more of a game improvement fairway wood.

Overall, I would rate the performance of the Titleist 910F at an 8 out of 10.