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SECRET TaylorMade Driver: why so CHEAP?

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    In this video PGA Golf Professional Rick Shiels puts the TaylorMade Golf RBZ Black driver test and compares the driver to the brand new TaylorMade Golf SIM Max driver.
    You have probably heard of the TaylorMade Golf SIM driver, the Titleist Golf TS1 driver, the Titleist Golf Pro V1, the Cobra Golf SZ driver but have you ever heard of the TaylorMade RBZ black driver that is available for so much cheaper than some of the other big drivers on the market!
    You won’t see any golfers on The European Tour or The PGA Tour using the TaylorMade RBZ Black driver. However in this video you will find out how good they actually are considering they are so much cheaper than other clubs on the market.
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  • @RickShielsPGA
    @RickShielsPGA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +212

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  • @blacklab1113
    @blacklab1113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +942

    The greater golf community needs more content like this to bring attention to less expensive points of entry into equipment improvements!

    • @HT-yc6kh
      @HT-yc6kh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That’s why I’m here!

    • @RTM459
      @RTM459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hell I can’t tell you how many tournaments I won with a set of Ben hogan apex blades from the 80,s still played with them until this weekend when I bought mizuno jpx921 Forged

    • @jezdzicnaczerwonodostacgow7756
      @jezdzicnaczerwonodostacgow7756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RTM459 I just bought jpx 921 Hot Metal, I’m not as good as you! But I hit 2 birdies. These clubs are really gonna help me improve my game.

    • @Harz77
      @Harz77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RTM459 what are the mizunos like?

    • @archibaldfencepost7696
      @archibaldfencepost7696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RTM459 dude we need some details on how the Mizunos have worked out for yuh!

  • @krawczak9182
    @krawczak9182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    My buddy has this driver, it hits into the woods as good as my R7 that I bought way back for $350

    • @lukehill8324
      @lukehill8324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i play with an r7 draw and it is my favorite club in my bag, a very well made club in my opinion

    • @krawczak9182
      @krawczak9182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lukehill8324 The shaft on my R7 unfortunately broke in half the other day. Hit another tee peg on the forward part of my swing and it redirected the club head into the ground.

    • @jonny8547
      @jonny8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @JS C this comment literally made me laugh out loud

    • @TheStinkysteve
      @TheStinkysteve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you can’t hit an R7 you can’t hit any driver in my opinion.

    • @Hifcrea
      @Hifcrea 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @treker34
    @treker34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Rick, I don’t know if it’s been said before but you are the Top Gear version of golf. Every video is fantastic.

  • @Clinterus
    @Clinterus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Like a lot of other casual golfers on here, I ended up buying this club (on sale for $195 CAD!) to augment my 20+ year old set of garage sale clubs. My old driver's head was the size of a deck of cards almost.
    First time out with this on 9 holes I hit two stinkers, one half decent strike....and the best drive of my life at 270 yards straight as an arrow. I still need to work so much on my swing but by God this gives driver gives me so much more confidence.

    • @tylerhauk6737
      @tylerhauk6737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clinterus nice win there man! Thanks for sharing. Where did you find this club in Canada? I find golf town is usually over priced and sport check has a terrible selection.
      Cheers,

    • @Clinterus
      @Clinterus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tylerhauk6737 I had actually already ordered it on Amazon for $240 and then saw it on Golf Town for 195 free shipping...so cancelled it on Amazon and ordered through Golf Town.

  • @garydonnelly6704
    @garydonnelly6704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +826

    You need a new channel called "Rick Shiels bargain hunter" 😂

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      😂

    • @ForzaOwnz
      @ForzaOwnz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@RickShielsPGA why not have a budget series!?

    • @offroad-adventure
      @offroad-adventure 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ForzaOwnz agreed. Great idea.

    • @tjericson2414
      @tjericson2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      gary donnelly well, it’s a good idea because most golfers don’t need all this new rubbish, it’s a big con for the most part

    • @milfuegos2
      @milfuegos2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pls

  • @_Will919
    @_Will919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    Every club manufacturer right now: "Someone recall all of the stock for every inexpensive club we produce. Rick Shiels is about to expose us."

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      😂

    • @davidwilson1952
      @davidwilson1952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      more like people ringing up and cancelling their SIM orders LOL

    • @tbboy7777
      @tbboy7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They literally pulled it from all the shelves on consignment. Thanks Rick😂

  • @Aiden_2303
    @Aiden_2303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I bought the RBZ driver back in august when it was still fairly new and I was new to the game, I didn’t want to spend a fortune but still wanted something that was good, I love my RBZ and I’m glad you’ve discovered it too 👍🏻

  • @johannw67
    @johannw67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have this exact driver (RBZ) and I am absolutely loving it, had it for almost a year now.

  • @alandunwell5052
    @alandunwell5052 4 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    These last two videos of yours Rick, this RBZ driver and the Callaway clubs are honestly your best videos too date.
    I have always enjoyed the content and watching your reviews but these have been another level. Fantastic 👌

    • @ThisIsMTH
      @ThisIsMTH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Alan Dunwell agree. Thanks Rick - makes me want to get back into golf!

  • @nicolainilsen5101
    @nicolainilsen5101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I love the fact that you give honest reviews catering to golfers of all levels. Cheers from Norway.

  • @ohhdanni9422
    @ohhdanni9422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    that 11 yards might actually help me make it past the ladies tees.. sim max here i come

  • @IngletonPottery
    @IngletonPottery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    I'll stick to my Sports Direct dubious Dunlops thanks Rick.

    • @stuartlindsay5965
      @stuartlindsay5965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The 515cc rebel 🤘 its beautifully disgusting 😂

    • @daly234ify
      @daly234ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What sort of distance you getting out of the Dunlop. I'm getting back into golf and was thinking of getting one to get my swing back with a driver

    • @justinfettinger8359
      @justinfettinger8359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Idk how more people dont know about these they not a secret definitely

    • @jamesadcock5235
      @jamesadcock5235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's my level never spent more than £50 on a club

    • @irishbob26
      @irishbob26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I could totally see that sign in sports direct.
      "DUBIOUS DUNLOPS"
      ONLY 199.99.
      🤣🤣

  • @Jannas05
    @Jannas05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    2 in 2 days, my mans grinding

  • @larrybeavens7580
    @larrybeavens7580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve had an original RBZ 3-wood for many years. I’ve upgraded all my other clubs several times over, but I still carry that old 3-wood. The ball just jumps off the face of that club, and if I catch it flush, it goes nearly as far as any driver I’ve ever had. Nothing wrong with the RBZ line, for sure.

  • @michaelmitchell6589
    @michaelmitchell6589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SIM Max the best thing i ever bought and never had a club made as much difference to my game.
    Can finally be aggressive on tee shots and not worry about that occasional slice since the custom fit closed the club face at address down 1.5 degrees.
    For me its flying 10 yards further, hitting 9/10 drives rather than the 6/10 i was at before. The confidence it has given me means im now enjoying golf so much more than i was hen i was just anxious about the dread OB on the right side.

  • @brycesparling3427
    @brycesparling3427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Need a review of some clubs after a 6 pack. That'd be the most accurate for my golf game.

    • @michaelrohrer332
      @michaelrohrer332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Snuffas agreed, a round played while drinking! “How much does beer affect my score” type of situation would be gold!

    • @tomadias4583
      @tomadias4583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Theres a video by golf digest doing exactly that, it's very good!

    • @winstonsmith11
      @winstonsmith11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ^^^ th-cam.com/video/c84Lg33iXZE/w-d-xo.html

    • @michaelcrilly1049
      @michaelcrilly1049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha that would be most Saturday comp golfers in Australia. Would be a classic to watch

    • @dannyfree1120
      @dannyfree1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice comment. Real nice.

  • @michaelrohrer332
    @michaelrohrer332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Really love these club reviews. With SO many new clubs coming out it is great to see non biased reviews that do not push us to spend top dollar. Thanks for the great content! Much love from Oregon.

  • @lokidecat
    @lokidecat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I wanna see it vs the Edge from Callaway.
    Budget v Budget

    • @mousepotatop9767
      @mousepotatop9767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He hit 265 with the Edge and 270 with a Maverick in another video.

  • @adamm2127
    @adamm2127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    *Rick Shiels posted a new video... “THE TRUTH ABOUT 2020 DRIVERS...”
    Manufactures: 🤬😡🤫🤐

  • @MikeWeber5
    @MikeWeber5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought this club in Summer of 2019 and it has been a real game changer for me. Definitely not the longest but represents tremendous bang for your buck.

  • @scottamos9042
    @scottamos9042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought the RBZ two weeks ago and tried the sim as well, no real difference. For a higher handicap golfer the RBZ is brilliant and well worth the value.

    • @jessebremner5209
      @jessebremner5209 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got one in the mail on its way to me by next week..looking forward to reaching a few greens hopefully thst have been just out of reach with my older Taylor made burner

  • @brennanprobasco8888
    @brennanprobasco8888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I actually bought this driver at the start of this summer and I love it. I’m a broke college student and broke my old rbz driver and replaced it with this. Haven’t noticed any downfalls myself

  • @prashantgupta2275
    @prashantgupta2275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Great videos Rick.. really enjoy your analysis. Just noticed that the Sim max driver is set at about 9 degrees loft and RBZ at 10.5 . it'll be nice to know what the distance will be with Sim max if you set it up at 10.5 degress.

    • @sathyasubramanian5622
      @sathyasubramanian5622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      TM won't let him expose them that bad

    • @scary_88
      @scary_88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      At 6:02 you can see that he has the loft set to a lower setting

  • @Revenga02
    @Revenga02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Top content as always! Still using a calaway GBB from 1998 as can’t find anything else that I hit as straight and consistent! Hope it never breaks 🤣

  • @ryanbell6851
    @ryanbell6851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "This test isn't going to be solely on distance."
    Results just in. I'm not going to show any data but ... DISTANCE!!!!

    • @therealbeedubbs35
      @therealbeedubbs35 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. Was hoping to c all the data as well. But he did say there was no difference in accuracy between the two

  • @tristantruitt1592
    @tristantruitt1592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not too long ago I made a comment about how I felt like I was the only sub who didn’t play golf , I am happy to say that I recently went golfing for my first time! After all the time on the range and watching your videos my first ever score was an 81 !!! I’m not sure of the course par but it wasn’t the best round of golf that’s for sure , and the course was very very easy... but only room for improvement!!!

  • @MB-xx6xc
    @MB-xx6xc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have played with that driver as a rental in Barranquilla Colombia! I loved it!!! I tried looking for one to replace my M1 .... What a steal! Awesome!

  • @kennethcahill5300
    @kennethcahill5300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video I love how you compare top of the line styles to cheaper ones I feel this shows people you dont have to spend thousands to play and enjoy the game

  • @BONZAI26
    @BONZAI26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Was looking at the RBZ last week,this has just sold it to me,.Cheers.

  • @John-Calico
    @John-Calico 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shielsy has the best golf channel (and channel period in a lot of ways) on TH-cam! Video Quality, Content, Honesty, Relatability to average golfer, etc etc.... been a subscriber for a couple of years now and never disappointed!!! Thanks Rick!

  • @joshualong7517
    @joshualong7517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the RBZ after breaking my old Big Bertha Warbird a few years ago. The stiff shaft had too much flex and once I upgraded the shaft it came alive. $70 for the shaft upgrade and I love the driver now!
    Plenty of drives well over 300 yards and it just tracks down the middle all day.

  • @samw6956
    @samw6956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've played an RBZ for the last year and love it!

  • @Matt-tf1wz
    @Matt-tf1wz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After putting on a new grip on my rbz black its absolutely amazing, I would highly recommend it. It's a joy to play with for sure

  • @user-nh4tm6hh4j
    @user-nh4tm6hh4j 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Rick let Nike go to the wayside he proved that he is here for his viewers. He shows a level of integrity that makes viewers trust him. Also, he has proven to me through is used club challenges and cheap club set reviews that being a good golfer is 90% of the game. Seeing Rick shoot par with the kind of clubs I'm packing around shows practice is where the game is.

  • @christopherclinton5016
    @christopherclinton5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually bought an RBZ after watching this video. I was looking at the SIM and decided to roll the dice. So far, so good. I am hitting it longer and straighter than my old driver. Thanks Rick!

    • @maleksalih6706
      @maleksalih6706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just purchased one aswell did yours come with a head cover?

    • @xx.23m87
      @xx.23m87 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi where did you purchase one from? All sold out wherever I look

    • @christopherclinton5016
      @christopherclinton5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maleksalih6706 Yes it did come with a head cover

    • @christopherclinton5016
      @christopherclinton5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xx.23m87 I bought it from TaylorMade via amazon. It literally was the last one they had for 10.5 LH SS.

  • @bone2351
    @bone2351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Another solid review and love the honesty. I have been buying my clubs a year after they come out to save some money. Always love when the price comes down club is still new to me

  • @MadDogsandEnglishman
    @MadDogsandEnglishman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this guys honesty! That's a quality that is so important! Thanks Rick!

  • @jesseturner136
    @jesseturner136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got this driver about 8 months ago and have loved it. I’m certainly not very good but have found it easy to hit and the price was perfect. Im averaging 265 yards with it. I’m glad you took the time to point out and review this as well as other bargain clubs!

  • @zacharyhood3348
    @zacharyhood3348 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For those those who don’t know, the RBZ series was a collaboration between Taylormade and CCM, the hockey stick brand. For a few years CCM was releasing RBZ sticks as well and when the partnership ended when adidas sold CCM.

  • @tjericson2414
    @tjericson2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this review Rick. You make excellent points. I can never understand spending $500 on a new driver if you’re just chasing those extra 5 or 10 yards. 90% of golfers 11 yards more on driver does not make a difference in your score, if you’re already driving the ball 240-250+. Accuracy is more important, for me anyway. I guess 10 or 11 yards makes a difference if you’re only hitting 220-230ish and you’re having trouble getting over water or something.

  • @Malpercio97
    @Malpercio97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just decided to get into golf after years of watching my dad play. So glad I found this channel! Had my first lesson today and your instructional videos are a great supplement! The equipment videos get me excited for my improvement when I inevitably want new equipment haha

  • @cwhat842
    @cwhat842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have really enjoyed this series. I think it's very helpful for average golfers to know they don't have to spend all that cash just to play a decent game of golf. Keep them coming. Love them.

  • @austinheld4990
    @austinheld4990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming from somebody that works at Dicks Sporting Goods in the Golf section, the taylormade RBZ was produced by taylormade but it was designed by both taylormade and DSG. You can find them at third hand shopped new or used but they tend to be specifically sold at DSG and Golf Galaxys. This was a great video!

  • @russellmarshall2352
    @russellmarshall2352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hello from the States! Thank you for your consideration, and amazing content!!

  • @gabefrederick6096
    @gabefrederick6096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I use the RBZ driver, 3 wood, and 5 wood, had them for about a year each. Love em

  • @davidhummel6377
    @davidhummel6377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate how honest you are in your videos. Good information and well presented.

  • @richardpowell3527
    @richardpowell3527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a recreational golfer off 10 handicap and play once a week in the summer. Rick, I love how dysect and review clubs for all levels of golfers so I use your reviews to guide me to find good value for my level and the amount I play! I'd still love to play with the Taylor Made Sim max mind - what a beast! 😂😂
    'WIN CLUBS!'

  • @nickfarrell8352
    @nickfarrell8352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got the TaylorMade RBZ package set and Cleveland wedges love my clubs.

  • @alexadams8241
    @alexadams8241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is the driver and three wood that I use and I absolutely love them! And I'm pretty sure RBZ is for rocketballz

  • @pmac6062
    @pmac6062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like your doing reviews on these clubs. Showing potential beginners that golf can be affordable

  • @alibangash2723
    @alibangash2723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And here I was thinking of replacing my TS3 with the Sim before I watched this video! Thanks Rick for the honest review!!!

  • @cphelps55
    @cphelps55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The Sim looks dirty though I love that carbon look

    • @zachryzimmerman4800
      @zachryzimmerman4800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Idk I got the rbz black and the black is sick looking but of course it’s slightly shorter than the SIM but for the money it’s great

  • @ScratchArkkitehti
    @ScratchArkkitehti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    5:45 Shaft's the diff. He's an X flex....off the rack stiffest is stiff. 11 yards off the rack

    • @puttputt524
      @puttputt524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For guys who swing fast, the shaft weight is just as noticeable.

    • @Jacob-nn2zv
      @Jacob-nn2zv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can most definitely buy off the rack x flex. You just dont see them as often because most golfers dont need x

  • @jp-xe9hi
    @jp-xe9hi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick in my opinion the best video you have done ; and it brings down the top and bottom of the modern day golf market

  • @marksamuel5347
    @marksamuel5347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rick. Here in Quebec Canada the SIM MAX sells for 649.99 and the RBZ 2.0 Black is 195.39... For 11 yards and a difference of 454.60 I would go with the RBZ if I were looking for a new driver! That is 41.32 a Yard more for the SIM!! Love these "Secret Clubs" Videos!! Just goes to show us that we don't need to pay big bucks to get some decent performances.

  • @jeremyellis319
    @jeremyellis319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    awesome video!! I would like to say that I found very interesting is that according to those numbers the sim max is only 4% better. So someone who hits it 240 yards with sim max would then in theory hit it 230.6 yards with the cheaper driver. Loved the video!

  • @jarrettjordan
    @jarrettjordan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Considering a PGA pro's swing speed can only generate 11 yds difference, my weekend hacker's speed has to be even less. Of course, my weekend hacker's dispersion is probably much higher, too 😂😂

  • @harrishdawaking20
    @harrishdawaking20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for that. I paid approx 200 GBP in Mauritius 🇲🇺 for the RBZ and not using it yet but happy to know I'm safe with it. Loved the video.

  • @mousepotatop9767
    @mousepotatop9767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just saw a 2013 Rick episode between a G25 and Razr Extreme where he hit 292 average.

  • @Badfinger4
    @Badfinger4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To me, 11 yards of carry (and perhaps even more total yards) is a really significant amount, regardless of the type of player that you are. I'm actually skeptical that the yardage gain was THAT large. It seemed to me he had the SIM set at about a half a degree lower loft than the RBZ, which would seem to account for most of the difference between the two clubs. I'd be willing to bet that, specs being equal, there isn't much difference in these two drivers at all.

  • @dawsonblandmedia
    @dawsonblandmedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the videos Rick. Just had a few things I wanted to bring up. I work in golf retail and we sell the RBZ black and will soon launch the SIM drivers. As far as price goes, the RBZ is a year or so older so it’s gone down in price as you mentioned but it’s also priced based on what’s gone into the club. The sim has a lot more technology and time put into designing their best driver yet. The RBZ was designed to be their “economy” type driver. And as far as distance, I think with your swing speed the gap in total distance is a lot smaller than it would be for someone only swinging in the 80-90 clubhead speed range. Just some thoughts of mine, love to hear your take.

  • @jamesmultari6793
    @jamesmultari6793 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to the RBZ for about a half season before going back to the hunt for my new driver. I found the drop off i had to be much more drastic into the area of 225 yards from 250 with my R15. But thanks to you Rick and driver v driver 2 I was fitted by a wilson rep into a Cortex and flipped those number to 275 max and an avg of 265.

  • @ianforbes323
    @ianforbes323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have this driver and absolutely love it.....average 270-300 yds and it is more forgiving than you would think for a club at that price point. The secret is out now....thanks Rick!

  • @vinnie2164
    @vinnie2164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loving the Daily videos lately. Please do these everyday!!!

  • @jpphillips3926
    @jpphillips3926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m a golf sales lead at Dicks Sporting Goods, we’ve had this driver for about 2 years. Over the years, they got dropped down to $100!

    • @anthonyring7271
      @anthonyring7271 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      JP Phillips sweet

    • @kalemkrebs6222
      @kalemkrebs6222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Enlightened ☀️ Not necessary to say that. He doesn’t own dicks. use your brain & keep your mouth shut

    • @mickym.6711
      @mickym.6711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Enlightened ☀️ Good God man. Life must be exhausting for you.

    • @MsEckert
      @MsEckert 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kalemkrebs6222 Dicks found it necessary to publicly promote their political beliefs, rather than to focus on selling sporting equipment. Shows where their priorities are - and I like the guys (and girls) at my local Dicks store, but when their executives choose to virtue signal rather than to concentrate on their actual business, backlash NEEDS to be made public and shared. So tired of people telling people how they should think or how they should live -

    • @kalemkrebs6222
      @kalemkrebs6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MsEckert All I said was that the guy doesn’t own dicks? have a good day buddy

  • @kevinwilson7604
    @kevinwilson7604 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great that you are demonstrating that golf doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive, and that pretty good equipment can be bought for reasonable prices. However, I can see why new clubs cost so much when you consider the R & D and tooling costs that go into them. Plus, the marketing, and sponsorship.

  • @c.jarmstrong3111
    @c.jarmstrong3111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got back into golf this year (played a lot when I was younger). Bought this driver because of the great price and reviews. It really gave me confidence

  • @starky0305
    @starky0305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just been fitted for a set of p790s! Thanks for the review mate

    • @mikereling6045
      @mikereling6045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      OMG! I love love love my P790's. Smoothest, most accurate club I have EVER hit in my 40 years of golfing!

  • @01yellowr
    @01yellowr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Have it. Love it. Glad I didn’t spend 500 on a driver

    • @Ryan-fi2ul
      @Ryan-fi2ul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What kind of shaft (reg or stiff) & degree did you get ? Thinking of getting it

  • @mikeswain7
    @mikeswain7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel Rick, only place to go for golf coaching/reviews honest and down to earth.

  • @jamesdonnelly8888
    @jamesdonnelly8888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. I have only seen two of your vids so far, but already a solid favourite YT golfer. Quality work Rick, thanks.

  • @mebeok1
    @mebeok1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job as usual Rick! Being that you're a pro a less negative affect on you is expected/assumed having better mechanics than the average weekender.
    Will you do a video with a average golfer using the two drivers to see if their results off delta are similar. Oh and by similar I don't mean of your actual yardage of course 🙂

  • @Nezzybit
    @Nezzybit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've never spammed refresh so fast in my life

  • @peterwoodaman5936
    @peterwoodaman5936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the RBZ 2018 is my primary driver in my bag.. I love it.

  • @stevenkeeley299
    @stevenkeeley299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the RBZ, I used the difference on a premium driver to buy a decent set of wedges. It's all about balancing cost where I can improve most. Had it for a year or so and it goes fine, the shaft doesn't quite feel right but I like the adjustability of the head. The grip I agree is too small and feel weak which when I can be bothered will be re-gripped to a larger one. Definitely for the money the best driver out there I think. I refuse to pay big bucks for a few yards, more interested in dispersion. I do love the way it sits and looks behind the ball too.

  • @tommartin3291
    @tommartin3291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’ve had the RBZ driver, 3 wood and hybrid for a couple of years. Bought it during The Masters deals in AG. It’s been around a while in that store and don’t get how it’s a “new secret” 🤔

    • @joescat2162
      @joescat2162 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thomas Martin I thought the same thing. (That it’s been out for a while)

    • @ethanvanderwert21
      @ethanvanderwert21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here in the states the taylormade RBZ are popular I doubt they are ultra popular over there

    • @stuartlindsay5965
      @stuartlindsay5965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The original rbz has been out for years, the rbz black is a newer model, well not so new now, but think it was kinda new when this video was made

  • @Arthur-sq4px
    @Arthur-sq4px 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I have the same fairway wood ! I need this one !

    • @mrdudelove1
      @mrdudelove1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got the original Rbz fairway beast :)

    • @Chris-ux7xb
      @Chris-ux7xb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      allo cromeau rbz best 3 wood ever

  • @ikodharma3445
    @ikodharma3445 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used an RBZ Stage 2 Driver myself, great forgiveness but the best part of the RBZ line up is the sound.
    Great video Rick!

  • @mbkhan1108
    @mbkhan1108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rick is at war with the brand names...go get em Rick!! 💥💥💥

  • @cca5844
    @cca5844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sheilsyyyyy just watching your live and thought I’d come over

  • @johnnyblaze9206
    @johnnyblaze9206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’d be curious to see with the same shaft. I understand the testing, with the rbz with a better shaft would still have you half the price of the sim driver.

  • @josephvoll3842
    @josephvoll3842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my city, the RBZ Black sells for $149. They normally have a few Demos available for $119. It's a Dicks Sporting Goods exclusive club. I believe Dicks owns TGW and a couple other big chain stores. They also have the Callaway XR Speed Driver which is a Dicks Exclusive club. It sells for $199 and the in store Demos are $159.
    The SIM is $499-549 depending on the shaft & the Mavrik is $499. They (the Dicks in my city) still have $529 & $599 on the Epic Flash & Epic Flash Subzero!

  • @aaronmeldrum8456
    @aaronmeldrum8456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I brought this driver based on this review when you first posted it. Since then I have played numerous games with the driver and found that in a group of similar skill weekend golfers I am regularly either out driving or matching players with much more "premium" drivers... really makes you wonder if all the extra bells and whistles are really worth it... cheers from the land down under :)

  • @JakeSkillman
    @JakeSkillman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm surprised he scoffs at 11 yards, thats easily a club length into every single par 4 you would ever play with the driver. You're not paying for 11 yards, but for the thousands and thousands of yards you rack up over the time with the driver.

    • @mickym.6711
      @mickym.6711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah. Honestly 11 yards is a big deal.

    • @dustinkooyman2945
      @dustinkooyman2945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah for the pro golfer that plays for a living and can constantly hit the ball 280-290 yards that 11 yards is a big deal. But as he mentioned the weekend golfers that hit it 220-230, those five yards might not be worth the price point.

  • @benparrucci9520
    @benparrucci9520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the vids. All the way from WV!!

  • @bogetostart9550
    @bogetostart9550 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Rick. You don't see many videos like this. Yes it's nice to see all these beautiful clubs that cost a fortune on review vids, but a lot of us can't afford them. So it's good to see you reviewing these cheaper clubs. I don't know that many other youtubers would do that. And I like the idea of a series as well. Brilliant idea.

  • @philmatthews8484
    @philmatthews8484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought this driver and absolutely love its traditional looks and believe it to be very good quality for the price of £130. It features a good quality shaft i.e Matrix Ozik white tie 55 gram. I tested it in the shop against my old driver RBZ stage 2 and it beat it hands down. It feels wonderfully light to swing. With the money I saved I put it towards purchasing one of Tony Clarks Planeswings online which as a result of the swing improvements this has produced has more than compensated for the 11 yards difference.

  • @madman8452
    @madman8452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Rick Shield - Undercover Golfer
    Love these videos...SO very true, prices have went up incredibly high...but why!?!?

    • @stephendibari7704
      @stephendibari7704 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MadMan 845 massive R&D and advertising costs and $ for PROS to play the SIM !

    • @stephanjepards8148
      @stephanjepards8148 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stephen DiBari honestly I do not believe that R&D is really that expensive for a golf club. I am convinced that the reason for the increase is simply because people are willing to pay this kind of money.

    • @madman8452
      @madman8452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stephen...if the Sim came out at $299 or $349...the volume of units sold would make up the difference in price. Why shouldn’t I wait and get last year’s model this year at half the price? Oh wait...that’s what I’m doing.

    • @puddsy2411
      @puddsy2411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wife bought me the RBZ black for Xmas, got to say I love it and the fact it’s so cheap compared to premium drivers is a bonus! Feels great to hit and looks great. No way I could justify an extra £270 for 1 club to gain 11yards! Just not going to happen I’m afraid. Great vid as always rick!

    • @stephendibari7704
      @stephendibari7704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MadMan 845 I agree with you. The prices are ridiculously high for a new release product !
      Look at a new vehicle as great analogy. On average After 3 years a new vehicle is only worth 58% of its original retail price ! 42% depreciation!
      New golf driver is worse. They lose 50% within 2 years and nearly 75% at 4 years !
      The masses are stuck on getting a NEW driver every year ! I think the general rule of thumb is a five-year window for replacing a driver, Where you see the technological gains

  • @ryanheym552
    @ryanheym552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I’ve had that Taylormade RBZ for years. It ain’t new 😂

    • @willwatling
      @willwatling 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He never said it was new

    • @thomascumbie6461
      @thomascumbie6461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The RBZ Black is a different from the RBZ and has only been out for about a year.

    • @stephenbowes1614
      @stephenbowes1614 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've had this driver since about may 2018 when only American golf sold it. So it's been out almost 2 years

    • @SM-po9wf
      @SM-po9wf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomascumbie6461 Very good looking, only thing to me is the white lines on the top but its still much better looking than ALL the M series from all years.

    • @dansmith2338
      @dansmith2338 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ryan Heym not the RBZ black you didn't you may have the original white RBZ

  • @natesmith083
    @natesmith083 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought Taylormade RBZ irons 4-PW new for $300 this past fall to upgrade from my Topflight starter set and love them.
    Definitely perfect for my current skill level.

  • @julianvasquez4133
    @julianvasquez4133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use to work in the US when Sports Authority was around and RBZ drivers and just the RBZ line of clubs were our let's say Mid range premium drivers and clubs that we sold. It's great to see them be compared now years later and be declared budget clubs is just both funny but great

  • @Vlogmoviesproduction
    @Vlogmoviesproduction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mid-capper testing these two clubs please!
    Interested in dispersion and distance!

    • @justinkeene733
      @justinkeene733 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dispersion would still be the same with a worse golfer. And no one wants to watch a shitty golfer miss hit a bunch of balls.

    • @fredvanbeek4863
      @fredvanbeek4863 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justinkeene733It would maybe not the most beautiful video, but the number comparison would be more interesting to many people. Especially when comparing R to R shaft

  • @insidiiious4795
    @insidiiious4795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your content is on fire keep them coming. I want a 2019 pro v review please

  • @BeerLeagueGoalieGodfather
    @BeerLeagueGoalieGodfather 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i bought a Mavrik Max to replace my RBZ 2.0 Black driver. I dont see enough difference to go through with it though. So, Im gaming 2 drivers lol. Its amazing how well the RBZ line has held up, nearly 10 years now. I keep trying new clubs, but I have no reason to get rid of my driver and 5 wood. So simple, yet they work so well. I would totally recommend them for a new golfer on a budget.

  • @davebudlong7860
    @davebudlong7860 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty these are the kind of honest reviews the world needs more of

  • @hvacboy5591
    @hvacboy5591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    May even get those 11 yards back after the right shaft is installed....🤷‍♂️ nice vid and nice looking driver!👍

  • @mattshaw4182
    @mattshaw4182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m here from Instagram Live!

  • @byronrichardson6909
    @byronrichardson6909 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've got the old RBZs white and green and I still love them.

  • @rufussthoo4083
    @rufussthoo4083 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liking this 'secret clubs' series Rick. It certainly puts a spotlight on the "value for money" conversation. Cheers.