RBZ Fairway Wood vs RBZ Tour (not TP) Fairway Wood

[daveyc2k2]

Hi guys, planning on getting an RBZ 3 wood, but can only find the tour version. Just wanted to see if anyone has tried both and if so what the differences are. Obvious one being the standard is 15* whereas the Tour is 14.5* but other than that not much I can see.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[Ethan]

As a general rule with TM, non-Tour = crap shaft, Tour= better version.

0.5 degrees makes no difference except to allow easy differentiation between the models.

 

[Foxholer]

As a general rule with TM, non-Tour = crap shaft, Tour= better version.

0.5 degrees makes no difference except to allow easy differentiation between the models.

I'm not 100% convinced about the quality of the stock shaft in the Tour version either. TM call it a 'tour-grade' one though. It is heavier than the normal one though - and a slightly different style apparently (RUL vs Xcon). Both clubs were offered at the same price, so shaft cost/quality probably similar in my view.

Tour is actually a different head to the 'normal' version. I believe the RBZ was a huge 190ccs and the RBZ Tour/TP just under 170ccs. It certainly looks more compact at address! There was also a Tour TP version, but that was same as Tour but with an upgraded shaft installed.

Tip size of the 'normal' shaft is also different to the Tour one. Normal is 0.350 compared to Tour's .355. The Tour tip size is the more common one in 'real' shafts, in case you consider replacing. The .350 size isn't exactly rare, but was probably used as a consequence of the larger head size

I don't believe any of the RBZ 3 woods were adjustable, but the RBZ2 Tour and TP both are. Same probably applies to shaft replaceability. The RBZ2 head size seems to have. According to specs, at 175 ccs it's only a few ccs larger than the Tour/TP head.

Of course, best way is to check them out together to see which you prefer.

Good Luck in your quest. Hope that hasn't confused you. I personally prefer the Tour/TP shape, but I'm used to even smaller heads.

 

[bigslice]

i found that the 15 was very close to my driver so went 17hl route, but it depends how far you carry your driver

 

[Imurg]

Main difference is the Tour head is set 1 degree open, the standard head has aslight draw bias via internal weighting.

 

[One Planer]

Tour is actually a different head to the 'normal' version. I believe the RBZ was a huge 190ccs and the RBZ Tour/TP just under 170ccs. It certainly looks more compact at address! There was also a Tour TP version, but that was same as Tour but with an upgraded shaft installed.

Tip size of the 'normal' shaft is also different to the Tour one. Normal is 0.350 compared to Tour's .355. The Tour tip size is the more common one in 'real' shafts, in case you consider replacing. The .350 size isn't exactly rare, but was probably used as a consequence of the larger head size

Good Luck in your quest. Hope that hasn't confused you. I personally prefer the Tour/TP shape, but I'm used to even smaller heads.

They are mahoosive

My 3 and 5 wood are only 137cc!!

 

[daveyc2k2]

Thank you all for clearing this up. It appears not too much difference then. I am very tempted to get the Tour version as it is currently available for £89.99.

 

[Hickory_Hacker]

Thank you all for clearing this up. It appears not too much difference then. I am very tempted to get the Tour version as it is currently available for £89.99.

90 quid is a good buy ...

0.5 degrees lol, no need to worry about that. Choose the one that feels right for you and if you can get some consistency then even better, happy days

 

[daveyc2k2]

Problem is I can't find anywhere that has them in stock to try them. £89.99 is online. I tried my dads standard RBZ 5 wood the other day and it was lovely to hit. As you say 0.5 degrees shouldn't make too much difference really. It's the 1 degree open that I'm a bit worried about.

 

[Hickory_Hacker]

Problem is I can't find anywhere that has them in stock to try them. £89.99 is online. I tried my dads standard RBZ 5 wood the other day and it was lovely to hit. As you say 0.5 degrees shouldn't make too much difference really. It's the 1 degree open that I'm a bit worried about.

Spend the 90 quid on lessons then and worry about a 3 wood later. Your only deadline is the sales or them running out of stock coz your not entering the Open! ... Have you tried Golf Bidder, try before you buy and you get 7 days (I think) to return the club if your not happy.

Good luck :fore:

 

[daveyc2k2]

It's actually more expensive on golfbidder than clubhousegolf. I am already having lessons with my pro, and also have a 3 wood, the JPX 800, I just really like the look of the RBZ and also how well I hit my dads 5 wood.