Testing the New TaylorMade RocketBallz High Launch

April 27th, 2012 by The Golf Insomniac

Today I did a test run on the Foresight Sports Simulator with my present driver,  the Taylormade Super Fast 2.0 TP 10.5 loft w/ Aldila RIP Alpha Shaft as well as the new Taylormade Rocketballz High Launch with the Matrix OZIK XCON 7 shaft.  The results might surprise you. My swing speed is just over 102 mph and my launch angle on the TM SF 2.0 was at 11.9 which is on the low side.  Carry was 248 yards and with my slight draw final distance was 265-270.  I hit a pretty straight ball, but with 10 drives 2 were out of the fairway and in the rough.   The RocketBallz HL has a loft of 12.5 which you might think is too high, however that was not the case ... Continue Reading TaylorMade RBZ Test

The Evolution of the TaylorMade Driver (Infographic)

January 26th, 2012 by Kyle

Over 30 years have passed since TaylorMade unveiled their first ever driver into the market, and as you can see, a lot can happen in three decades. The M1, released in 1980, has the distinction of being the first metalwood to feature a traditional headshape, inspired by the persimmon drivers that had come before. As the years progressed, TaylorMade continued to innovate and push the envelope; creating drivers with orange heads, offering multiple cc volume options, and even adding moveable weights and fully adjustable heads to promote customized ball flight, launch, and workability. Recently, we've seen a boom in TaylorMade's unique white, or “ghost,” head color, first seen in the R11 and SuperFast 2.0 lines, and showcased in the newly launched RocketBallz and R11S series ... Click To View the Infographic

Some Updated Song Names Now That Justin Timberlake is Callaway Golf’s Creative Director

December 16th, 2011 by Kyle

Justin Timberlake has officially been hired as Callaway Golf’s new Creative Director. Add that to his resume, one that includes: Mickey Mouse Club Member, Boy Band Leader, Adult Pop Musician, Actor, Record Label Owner, Fashion Label Founder, Restaurant Opener, Saturday Night Live Host, and Golf Course Owner. The guy has done a lot of stuff. We’re (maybe) interested in this new life adventure he’s about to start, because it concerns our world, the world of golf and golf equipment. It will be curious to see what kind of design and creative choices Callaway starts to make now, or if there will be any noticeable difference at all. Here’s hoping Timberlake makes a mark, if for no other reason than it will be interesting ... Justin Timberlake and Callaway Golf