Rsi 1, the flagship, is a replacement for the speedblade and is designed for the majority of golfers. Dec, 2016 for the rest of us, you will find that the 2017 m2 irons give a solid flight that is maybe a little higher than average, but which delivers distance which is higher than average. Taylormade says this increases the launch angle and ball speed on all shots. They have moderate offset, a thin topline, forged short irons and cavity back long irons. Only available with rsi, face slots are found in the 3 through 8 irons.
The face slot on my 5 iron cracked and caved in today. The taylormade rsi 1 iron set features face slot technology 38 irons. Face slots slots in the face of the 38 irons provide uniform face flexion to preserve ball speed on offcenter hits to. Hi all recently purchased a set of rsi2s, but on close inspection noticed the rubber insert on the handlebar speed slots on some of the irons have split sunk. Also there is no serial number on the 7 iron, but from what ive heard thats not unusual. Apr 21, 2016 that first one is admittedly tricky given that taylormade moved its own goal posts a bit, but to find out if psi compares favorably to rsi 2, we put the irons to the test. Attached are photos of presumed chinese fakes of the 2015 tmag rsi 2 slotted irons. To me, this test showed that taylormades new rsi 2 irons are the companys most consistent irons in their category to date. Matt you probably can get around le frogge without a 7 iron. If you play x flex or s approaching x, you may have an issue. I have a ton of confidence flag hunting with these irons in my hands. Taylormade introduce new rsi irons with face slots. This technology takes the speed pocket technology to the next level.
The most forgiving irons in the rs family have face slots in the 38 irons and speed pockets in the 37 irons. Rsi combines the technology of a distance iron with the look and feel of a players iron to appeal to a wide range of golfers. The rsi 1 irons are available from 14th november 2014 with an rrp of. The rsi2 irons were very similar as they were forgiving and had even better distance. Positioned at the toe and heel, just outside the score lines and vertically spanning 35 to 38 millimeters depending on the iron number, the slots are cut all the way through the face and filled with a. Theyve been having these issues since the rsis came out. Forgiveness the rsi 2 irons provide terrific forgiveness, especially when you consider the fact that they have forged qualities, slimmer heads thinner top lines, narrower soles, etc. Rsi irons are the first irons ever to feature faceslot technology which provides uniform flexion across the face protecting ball speed and generating more consistent distance on offcenter hits. They had good distance and were extremely forgiving. With an improved speed pocket that is deeper and extends to the outer limits of the heel and toe area in the 3 through 7 irons, the rsi 1 irons have been able to further protect ball speed and increase launch on offcenter strikes, especially low in the face the most common miss for amateurs.
I have seen 3 faces cave in on the toe of the 2017 irons, faces being so. Like the rsi 1 irons, the rsi 2 s benefit from face slot technology 3 to 8 irons and speed pockets 3 to 7 irons, but with less offset and a thinner top line. Cavity back model with the unique face slot design where dampeners are embedded into the face on both sides of scoring lines. I had to send back set because 5, 6, and 7iron face slots all cracked. Got my king f7 set irons, hybrids 23 and 45 delivered on friday. Funny enough last year the toe face slot on my 5 iron broke.
Ironfinder has single, replacement golf irons from most major manufacturers available for immediate delivery. The 35 irons are cast from 450 stainless steel with tungsten weighting to promote a lower cg and slightly higher flight. The same issue was present on the rsis, if tm had to take back a sizeable portion of them, face slots would have disappeared forever. The players slotted iron, replacing the former rsi 2 and rsi tp, once again features eyecatching face slots in the heel and toe to. Michael bradley developed a crack at the hosel on his epic flash. Dec 22, 2014 question, im about a 20 handicap and have been playing some used taylormade burner irons for about 2 years now. Lowest prices on taylormade irons at golf discount. You can pre order now and expected delivery on product will be 2 192016. It also has improved speed pocket technology 37 irons.
Oct 15, 2014 this combines with the new face slot technology to aid ball speed protection on shots below the centre of the face whilst also increasing launch angle and ball speed on all shots. Aug 31, 2015 my previous set of irons were the taylormade burner 1. Mar 14, 2016 hi all recently purchased a set of rsi2s, but on close inspection noticed the rubber insert on the handlebar speed slots on some of the irons have split sunk. Quote i had the rsi tps too and loved them, but bent the tips on the shaft c taper x long before i could start cracking the filler but have heard less reports of issues with the tps as i believe the face construction is a bit more solid as opposed to flexible to get the hotness. Hoping a 9 iron will do there geoff, how was the rest of your weekend down gtown. I bought the callaway xrs in late november and i love them. Positioned at the toe and heel, just outside the score lines and vertically spanning 35 to 38 millimeters depending on the iron number, the slots are cut all the way through the face and filled with a durable epoxy compound. This combines with the new face slot technology to aid ball speed protection on shots below the centre of the face whilst also increasing launch angle and ball speed on all shots. Taylormade rsi2 face slot problems pics page 3 golfwrx. Cobra king f7 irons distance, with forgiveness, feel and control. Im about ready to have a fitting for a new set of irons and wedges.
Happened on my rsi 2 s and my 5 wood m2 face cracked. There arent many irons out there that do as good a job as the rsi 2 at preserving ball speed across the face. We recently tested the taylormade rsi 1 irons and were quite impressed. I wont say theyre more forgiving than other clubs on the market, but given that the rsi 2s are more towards the players iron end of the spectrum, thats pretty good. Not sure if its the steel tm use or someones been clumsy but the rsi s have a bit of a reputation developing for the face cracking. So the next question was to see how the rsi tp forged version performed. Oct 15, 2014 taylormades new rsi irons add slots to the faces of the irons to further improve performance, especially on mishits on the heel and the toe. How henrik stensons irons assist his superb ballstriking.
Just how much of a difference will depend on your swing speed, average contact point and mechanics, but they will be more consistent. Taylormade rsi irons eighteen under pareighteen under par. The rsi tp irons combine the forged look and feel preferred by better players with face slot technology. The suggestion being bandied around is the slots are to blame. Nov 17, 2014 the rsi 1 and rsi 2 irons, with the new face slots, deliver great performance. The taylormade rsi 2 iron set features face slot technology 38 irons. The taylormade rsi 1 irons are designed for the average golfer who doesnt always hit the sweet spot. The rsi 2 irons pass the test in real conditions, too. Had the opportunity to upgrade my gear so tried alot of irons and found the rsi2 longer, easier to sit behind the ball for my eye and am now at least 1 if not two clubs longer which means recalibrating but the consistency of strike and straight hitting will make that a fun task playing some good golf with these already great clubs. The rsi 2 features the same face slots and improved through slots as the rsi 1.
All of the testers 3 to 15 hcp liked the look of the rsi 2 the best with less offset and slightly thinner topline. However, on about my 5th trip out, i hit my 4 iron same as guy above sounds like a trend, it sounded a little weird and when i looked down, the face was cracked. They dont have the feel of a forged club but the addition of the speed pocket, face slots and tungsten soften the feel just enough for my liking. The rsi 1 and rsi 2 irons, with the new face slots, deliver great performance. The mid irons and forged face short irons are absolute money makers. Due to manufacturing tolerances, not all irons will reach the maximum. Taylormade rsi irons use face slots to increase forgiveness. While i didnt see a massive difference in forgiveness between the rsi 2 and the sldr irons, the consistency on mishits all over the face is evident in the numbers, but more importantly, evident on the actual course. Progressive slot technology maximum face speed through a combination of innovations grip tm rsi red cap distance claim based on 4iron test data. The new line of irons will include the rsi 1, rsi 2 and rsi tp the. How well do taylormade rsis face slots improve shots. Typically a company has 23 bullet points on why their new product is the greatest thing since sliced bread. The face slots can be found in the 3 through 8iron speed pocket technology is found in the sole of the 3 through 7iron of all three of taylormades new iron models. Rsi 1 irons designed with a cor up to the usga limit.
Taylormade rsi 2 irons individual, single, replacement golf. These are the new irons from taylormade with slot technology in the sole, and this year, in the face of the club. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. The 8 and 9 irons on my old rsi2 set caved as well.
Provides more uniform flexion across the face that protects ball speed and generates more. Taylormade rsi 2 irons we all know that in golf nobodys perfect, even the best players in the world miss from time to time. I would love to make a transition over to the nike combos or the rsi 2s in the next month or two. Theres a combination of added tungsten weights in 35 irons, speed pocket technology is once again present in irons 37 along with face slot technology in irons 38. Will be trying just about every thing in the shop so have not decide on brand or model yet. Rsi face slot issue page 2 golf equipment iseekgolf. Taylormade rsi 2 irons individual, single, replacement. Taylormade rsi 2 iron set 4pw, aw used golf club at.
These photos are being openly shown and offered by a company called golfmaster in guangdong, china. Rsi 2 replaces sldr tp cb, and is designed for a better ball striker or. While the speed pocket is still in use and helps mishits low of the face to keep distance and height, the new rsi irons add slots to the faces of the irons to further improve performance, especially on mishits on the heel and toe something they call face slot technology. I tend to hit the rsi 2 irons with very little curve. Taylormade m2 iron face slots chipping clubs, grips. Quote i had the rsi tps too and loved them, but bent the tips on the shaft c taper x long before i could start cracking the filler but have heard less reports of issues with the tps as i believe the face construction is a bit more. The rsi 2 irons come stock with kbs tour 105 shafts for high quality performance in a lighter shaft for consistent speed and accuracy. Revolutionary face slot technology in the 38 irons.
We used trackman to measure four shots with the m2 vs. Not sure if its the steel tm use or someones been clumsy but the rsis have a bit of a reputation developing for the face cracking. By derek skidmore, club fitter the new line of rsi irons from taylormade golf are all about increasing performance on your mishits. The most resounding characteristic of the rsi 2 is the progressive multimaterial construction. The rsi 2 is for your better player, using different materials in constructed irons through the set. The improved speed pocket and face slots do make a difference. Has anyone purchased the 2017 m2 irons and had no issues. Sep 06, 2015 the rsi 2 irons pass the test in real conditions, too. With face slots located near the toe and heel of the club it allows for uniform flex of the face. Only available with rsi, face slots are found in the 3 through 8irons. I picket up the rsi 2 irons with much the same setup, 4aw, stiff steel shafts. Face slot technology makes rsi our longest iron, even when. The black cavity of the rsi 1 makes it easy to distinguish from the rsi 2 when going through the fitting cart so that is a plus.
The rsi is mostly designed for midlowhandicap golfer. Long story short this is my first year being a member at a course and will be really working on my game. Inverted cone technologyusing driver technology, taylormade combined a thin face and deep undercut cavity to give the rsi irons a higher cor for faster ball. Face slots slots in the face of the 38 irons provide uniform face flexion to preserve ball speed on offcenter hits to reduce distance losses on mishits. By adding slots in the sole and on the face of the rsi irons, taylormade is helping golfers by providing uniform flexion of the face even when the ball is struck offcenter. Compared to similar irons, the forgiveness on mishits is as good if not a bit better. Taylormade rsi 2 iron set discount iron sets hurricane golf. A thin face, deep undercut cavity and taylormades inverted cone technology combine to produce as much speed as possible from the face. However they golf spy they were seeing swelling on the face slots. Yes, the lofts are quite strong, as the 4iron is 19 and the wedge is 43. Obviously thats different from what youve experienced, but if your pro is experienced theres no way hed normally hand back irons like that. Face slots in the 3 thru 8 irons help create larger sweet spots for offcenter shots, and forged technology in the lower irons offer the feel and spin you need for those allimportant approach shots.
My previous set of irons were the taylormade burner 1. Page 2 of 3 rsi face slot issue posted in golf equipment. Improved speed pocket on the sole with thruslot technology in the 37 irons, this provides ball speed protection on shots on the bottom half of the face and increases launch angle. The taylormade rsi2 irons deliver improved mishits to the better players. Improved speed pocket with thruslot technology in the 37 irons. Face slotsslots in the face of the 38 irons provide uniform face flexion to preserve ball speed on offcenter hits to reduce distance losses on mishits.
Taylormade rsi 2 iron set forged and tungsten construction with face slots. Taylormades new rsi irons add slots to the faces of the irons to further improve performance, especially on mishits on the heel and the toe. The order clubs were hit was randomized on a per tester basis. Feb 15, 2017 page 2 of 3 rsi face slot issue posted in golf equipment. I have a set of m2 irons i got last fall and almost immediately had the polymer slot insert in the 5 iron crack. Face slot technology in the 38 iron provide uniform flexion across the face protecting ball speed and generating more consistent distance on offcenter hits. I now have issues with both the 6 and 7 iron where the face is actually collapsing. Advanced face design with a thin face and deep undercut with inverted cone technology.
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