TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite Review: Hands-On Test

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The TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite golf set is a unique product offering for TaylorMade. Plenty of companies have complete sets geared at beginners and occasional golfers, like the Callaway Strata Set, or Tour Edge Bazooka 370. 

Very few include the premium components that TaylorMade does in the RBZ Speedlite. 

Recently I gave the RBZ Speedlite a try to see how it faired on the course. Without spoiling the surprise, I was really impressed with what this set has to offer. 

TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite review and Benefits

The RBZ Speedlite is a complete golf set option available in both graphite and steel shafted clubs. Keep in mind that the steel shaft will refer to the irons only; the shaft is still graphite in the fairway woods, hybrid, and driver. 

What’s Included 

The first thing to check with any complete set are the clubs included in the set. The RBZ Speedlite is very close to a full set, with more clubs than most beginner options on the market. The only other sets that include this many clubs would be from Cobra. 

• Driver
• 3 Wood
• 5 Wood
• 4 Hybrid
• 5 Hybrid
• 6 iron
• 7 iron
• 8 iron
• 9 iron
• Pitching Wedge
• Sand Wedge 
• Putter
• Golf Bag and Headcovers 

Driver and Fairway Woods 

The TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite driver is lightweight and has a large 460cc club head and a lightweight shaft perfect for a beginner. The shaft is just 50 grams which allows for a much faster swing speed for newer players. 

In addition, the driver has a low center of gravity which helps to increase overall loft. The look of the club is certainly more premium; it resembles many of the individually sold drivers that you can purchase. 

With the TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite set, you also get two woods. These fairway woods resemble the original RocketBallz fairway woods. I had one of these before testing the set, and it was a great club. 

The fairway woods have plenty of loft, don’t shy away from the fact that this is a 3 wood; it’s plenty high launching because of the center of gravity. 

Hybrids and Irons 

One of the main reasons I wanted to test the RBZ Speedlite was the hybrid and iron combo. Many beginner sets like this give you one hybrid and a few irons while leaving out wedges. 

I’ve always found it easy to add an extra fairway wood into the bag, but finding matching irons is a much different story. 

The RBZ has two hybrids that will probably end up being your favorite part of the golf club set. These hybrids are high launching, and I found them incredibly easy to hit out of the rough. 

With the iron set, you will get a cavity-back irons with a perimeter-weighted club head. The results are something that is very easy to get into the air. 

Most beginner golfers struggle with getting the ball off the ground, and TaylorMade incorporated all the technology necessary to make that happen every time. 

Wedge and Putter 

The wedges in this bag include a pitching wedge and a sand wedge. I was impressed with the spin I could get from these wedges considering this is a set geared at beginners. 

I always like when golf club sets for beginners are made to help players get the ball close to the hole. The short game is so important, but it’s often overlooked in a complete set. Variety of conditions, from tight lies to bunker shots.

As forgiving and as easy to hit as these golf clubs were, the putter still ended up being my favorite club in the bag. 

The putter is a modern mallet design with the impressive Pure Roll technology that TaylorMade is so good at incorporating. Whether you are new to the game or just an occasional golfer, you will have no issues rolling this towards the hole every time. 

I found the putter to be great with both alignment and distance control. 

Golf Bag 

The TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite set also includes a lightweight cart bag. The bag itself is nice, but you must ensure you are a golfer who likes to ride the course. It’s not a bag you will want to walk with. 

If you like to ride (or even use a push cart), the bag has 8 pockets, a 14 way top, and a clean and modern look. In fact, the design characteristics of this entire set help it stand out from other options in this category. 

TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite Pros and Cons

As with any golf club that I try, I always include both the positive and the negative. Overall. The RBZ Speedlite is truly one of the best complete set options on the market.

However, there are a few basic features that you will need to be aware of to ensure that this is the right set for you. 

Pros

• Very easy to hit, golf clubs get plenty of height 
• Nice aesthetics, good looking set of clubs 
• Great set makeup, won’t need to add any equipment 
• Low center of gravity on all golf clubs
• Good longevity and durability from this set

Cons

• Not the best option for a faster swing speed player 
• Priced a bit higher than most other beginner golf sets on the market

Frequently Asked Questions

Purchasing a complete set is a big decision as it will be all the equipment you play with for several years. Here are a few questions we are often asked about the TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite set. 

Final Thoughts: Is The RBZ Speedlite Worth it? 

Hopefully, you now have all the answers you need about whether the TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite could be a good fit for your game.

I was impressed with the feel, distance, and club set makeup this golf club set had to offer. In addition, I found that both mid and high handicappers with slower swing speeds could benefit from the RBZ Speedlite. 

This is certainly something worth considering if you plan on keeping these clubs in play for longer than just the first few years.