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TaylorMade RocketBallz
2012
A 2012 game-improvement driver from TaylorMade that pairs a large forgiving 460cc head with the debut of the Speed Pocket, designed to add ball speed and forgiveness on shots struck low on the face while promoting a higher, easier launch.
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GEARCADDIE FIT VERDICT
Who should play this club — and why
BEST FOR
Recreational and mid-handicap golfers, especially those with moderate swing speeds who mis-hit low on the face and want more carry distance and forgiveness.
PROBABLY SKIP IT IF
Better players or low-handicappers seeking a more compact, neutral, low-spin head and greater shot-shaping control.
WHAT TO CHECK IN A FITTING
Fit primarily on loft (9.5°, 10.5°, or 13° HL) and shaft flex/weight to match swing speed and tempo; players who already hit a draw or hook should be cautious of the heel-biased CG.
VERIFIED PRODUCT FACTS
What is specific to this model
The TaylorMade RocketBallz Driver is a 2012 game-improvement 460cc driver built around TaylorMade's Speed Pocket — a low-profile slot in the sole just behind the face — combined with a low, forward center of gravity to boost ball speed and launch, especially on shots struck low on the face. It was marketed primarily on distance gains for everyday and moderate-swing-speed golfers, with Flight Control Technology (FCT) allowing minor loft and face-angle adjustment.
head size
460cc
loft options
9.5°, 10.5°, HL (13°)
adjustability
Flight Control Technology (FCT) hosel adjustable ±1.5° loft and ±3° face angle
crown design
Thick-Thin crown design intended to lower and move the center of gravity
face technology
Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) for ball-speed consistency on off-center hits
sole technology
Speed Pocket — a low-profile slot in the sole behind the face designed to increase face flex and ball speed on low-face strikes
cg bias
CG positioned toward the heel for a draw bias
stock shaft options
TaylorMade Matrix Ozik XCON 5, TaylorMade Fujikura Blur 45, TaylorMade RBZ 65, Aldila Synergy Blue 50, TaylorMade Reax 60 Burner
shaft flex options
Senior, Regular, Stiff
hand options
Right-handed, Left-handed
crown color
Matte white crown with black clubface
GEARCADDIE MODEL ANALYSIS
What this exact club is designed to do
A 2012 game-improvement driver from TaylorMade that pairs a large forgiving 460cc head with the debut of the Speed Pocket, designed to add ball speed and forgiveness on shots struck low on the face while promoting a higher, easier launch.
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOTICE
Golfers generally reported easier, higher launch and a noticeable distance gain over prior-generation TaylorMade drivers, particularly on strikes toward the bottom of the face.
MAIN BENEFIT
Noticeably higher, more consistent ball speed and launch on off-center and low-face contact thanks to the Speed Pocket and Inverted Cone face.
WATCH OUT FOR
The built-in draw bias can over-draw or hook the ball for golfers who already draw or hook the ball naturally; the FCT adjustability range is modest compared to later TaylorMade drivers.
Full technology & specs list
head size
460cc
loft options
9.5°, 10.5°, HL (13°)
adjustability
Flight Control Technology (FCT) hosel adjustable ±1.5° loft and ±3° face angle
crown design
Thick-Thin crown design intended to lower and move the center of gravity
face technology
Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) for ball-speed consistency on off-center hits
sole technology
Speed Pocket — a low-profile slot in the sole behind the face designed to increase face flex and ball speed on low-face strikes
cg bias
CG positioned toward the heel for a draw bias
stock shaft options
TaylorMade Matrix Ozik XCON 5, TaylorMade Fujikura Blur 45, TaylorMade RBZ 65, Aldila Synergy Blue 50, TaylorMade Reax 60 Burner
shaft flex options
Senior, Regular, Stiff
hand options
Right-handed, Left-handed
crown color
Matte white crown with black clubface
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