The new model is far more responsive when you need a chip, pitch or bunker shot that checks up quickly. Hitting small fades and draws was a cinch with the RBZ Urethane, which launched and flew high but proved stable in a light wind.Īround the green: Here’s where any comparisons between the original RBZ and the urethane version end – abruptly. A few full wedges zipped back several feet, which could cause players who generate excess spin to balk.

The ball has a penchant for flying straight, too, curving only mildly in either direction.įrom the fairway / rough: Engineered for high spin off the irons, the RBZ Urethane showed commanding stopping power. The low-compression core proved a great match for our 95 mph test swinger, who pounded a series of longer-than-his-average drives. Off the tee: The RBZ Urethane cedes little if any distance to the original. This RBZ is definitely less “clicky” than its forerunner, which should appeal to golfers who typically play tour balls. While the difference is less noticeable on full shots, you can really tell on wedge shots, chips and putts. It’s simply a softer, “stickier” surface than surlyn, as the RBZ Urethane model proves. Sound and feel: Think of urethane as the balata of the 21st century. Golf Digest awarded it a 2013 Hot List gold medal.

With the thinnest cover of all TaylorMade golf balls, the RBZ Urethane features low compression and a large core to further boost distance and feel. The RBZ Urethane replaces TaylorMade’s TP3 high-performance “tour” model and fits just below the Lethal (played by TM’s staff tour pros) in the brand’s hierarchy. While the first-generation RBZ features a firmer iothane cover, the urethane version is meant to deliver softer feel and better greenside spin. The title-referenced urethane – that’s the cover material – makes a major difference. Specs: Cover – Cast urethane Construction – Three-piece Core – High-speed Dimples – 360 in LDP (Low-Drag Performance) patternīall notes: Don’t confuse this ball with its companion model, TaylorMade’s original RocketBallz (or RBZ for short).

Ball tested: TaylorMade RocketBallz Urethane

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