Dec 22, 2014 question, im about a 20 handicap and have been playing some used taylormade burner irons for about 2 years now. 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. Advanced face design with a thin face and deep undercut with inverted cone technology. Progressive slot technology maximum face speed through a combination of innovations grip tm rsi red cap distance claim based on 4iron test data. Taylormade introduce new rsi irons with face slots. Will be trying just about every thing in the shop so have not decide on brand or model yet. 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. The 8 and 9 irons on my old rsi2 set caved as well. 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. All of the testers 3 to 15 hcp liked the look of the rsi 2 the best with less offset and slightly thinner topline. 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. I tend to hit the rsi 2 irons with very little curve. Page 2 of 3 rsi face slot issue posted in golf equipment. Rsi 1 irons designed with a cor up to the usga limit.
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. Nov 17, 2014 the rsi 1 and rsi 2 irons, with the new face slots, deliver great performance. 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. Taylormade says this increases the launch angle and ball speed on all shots. I picket up the rsi 2 irons with much the same setup, 4aw, stiff steel shafts. My previous set of irons were the taylormade burner 1. How henrik stensons irons assist his superb ballstriking. The suggestion being bandied around is the slots are to blame. The most resounding characteristic of the rsi 2 is the progressive multimaterial construction. The rsi 1 and rsi 2 irons, with the new face slots, deliver great performance. 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. I have a ton of confidence flag hunting with these irons in my hands. 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. However they golf spy they were seeing swelling on the face slots.
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 mid irons and forged face short irons are absolute money makers. Where forged and tungsten technology meets face slots the rsi2 irons offer something for everyone with the perfect blend of looks and technology. They had good distance and were extremely forgiving. Used taylormade rsi 2 4pw, aw iron set in very good. Im about ready to have a fitting for a new set of irons and wedges. The rsi 2 irons pass the test in real conditions, too.
The new line of irons will include the rsi 1, rsi 2 and rsi tp the. We used trackman to measure four shots with the m2 vs. 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. Matt you probably can get around le frogge without a 7 iron.
Funny enough last year the toe face slot on my 5 iron broke. The rsi is mostly designed for midlowhandicap golfer. Face slot technology makes rsi our longest iron, even when. With face slots located near the toe and heel of the club it allows for uniform flex of the face. 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. I have a set of m2 irons i got last fall and almost immediately had the polymer slot insert in the 5 iron crack. To me, this test showed that taylormades new rsi 2 irons are the companys most consistent irons in their category to date. 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. These are the new irons from taylormade with slot technology in the sole, and this year, in the face of the club. Taylormade rsi 2 irons individual, single, replacement golf.
Cobra king f7 irons distance, with forgiveness, feel and control. Taylormade m2 iron face slots chipping clubs, grips. Due to manufacturing tolerances, not all irons will reach the maximum. If you play x flex or s approaching x, you may have an issue. 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. How well do taylormade rsis face slots improve shots.
The taylormade rsi 1 iron set features face slot technology 38 irons. These photos are being openly shown and offered by a company called golfmaster in guangdong, china. Rsi face slot issue page 2 golf equipment iseekgolf. 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. Got my king f7 set irons, hybrids 23 and 45 delivered on friday. The rsi line is designed for shots to be hit almost anywhere in the face without trying to find the pin head sized sweetspot. Taylormade rsi 2 iron set forged and tungsten construction with face slots. 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. 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.
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. The rsi 2 is for your better player, using different materials in constructed irons through the set. I bought the callaway xrs in late november and i love them. Face slot technology in the 38 iron provide uniform flexion across the face protecting ball speed and generating more consistent distance on offcenter hits. By derek skidmore, club fitter the new line of rsi irons from taylormade golf are all about increasing performance on your mishits. Obviously thats different from what youve experienced, but if your pro is experienced theres no way hed normally hand back irons like that. 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.
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. Hoping a 9 iron will do there geoff, how was the rest of your weekend down gtown. The taylormade rsi 2 iron set features face slot technology 38 irons. I now have issues with both the 6 and 7 iron where the face is actually collapsing. Also there is no serial number on the 7 iron, but from what ive heard thats not unusual. These are the new irons from taylormade with slot technology in the sole, and this year, in. Taylormade rsi 2 iron set 4pw, aw used golf club at. Aug 31, 2015 my previous set of irons were the taylormade burner 1. 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. Happened on my rsi 2 s and my 5 wood m2 face cracked. However, the rsi 2 progressive design features long irons with tungsten inserts, mid irons with hot steel faces, and forged short irons. Taylormade rsi 2 irons we all know that in golf nobodys perfect, even the best players in the world miss from time to time. Revolutionary face slot technology in the 38 irons. The taylormade rsi 1 irons are designed for the average golfer who doesnt always hit the sweet spot.
The improved speed pocket and face slots do make a difference. Improved speed pocket with thruslot technology in the 37 irons. Compared to similar irons, the forgiveness on mishits is as good if not a bit better. Has anyone purchased the 2017 m2 irons and had no issues. 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. Michael bradley developed a crack at the hosel on his epic flash. Sep 06, 2015 the rsi 2 irons pass the test in real conditions, too. Provides more uniform flexion across the face that protects ball speed and generates more. You can pre order now and expected delivery on product will be 2 192016. Just how much of a difference will depend on your swing speed, average contact point and mechanics, but they will be more consistent. Aimed squarely at the higher handicap golfer looking for maximum forgiveness, their face slots, speed pockets and thin faces help deliver. Rsi 2 replaces sldr tp cb, and is designed for a better ball striker or.
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. 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. Theyve been having these issues since the rsis came out. The players slotted iron, replacing the former rsi 2 and rsi tp, once again features eyecatching face slots in the heel and toe to. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. Only available with rsi, face slots are found in the 3 through 8 irons. Feb 15, 2017 page 2 of 3 rsi face slot issue posted in golf equipment.
Yes, the lofts are quite strong, as the 4iron is 19 and the wedge is 43. The order clubs were hit was randomized on a per tester basis. The rsi 2 features the same face slots and improved through slots as the rsi 1. They have moderate offset, a thin topline, forged short irons and cavity back long irons. The rsi tp irons combine the forged look and feel preferred by better players with face slot technology. 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.
Typically a company has 23 bullet points on why their new product is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Cavity back model with the unique face slot design where dampeners are embedded into the face on both sides of scoring lines. The face slot on my 5 iron cracked and caved in today. Ironfinder has single, replacement golf irons from most major manufacturers available for immediate delivery. 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. The rsi 1 irons are available from 14th november 2014 with an rrp of. I have seen 3 faces cave in on the toe of the 2017 irons, faces being so. Rsi 1, the flagship, is a replacement for the speedblade and is designed for the majority of golfers. The rsi 2 irons come stock with kbs tour 105 shafts for high quality performance in a lighter shaft for consistent speed and accuracy. Taylormade rsi irons eighteen under pareighteen under par. 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.
The 35 irons are cast from 450 stainless steel with tungsten weighting to promote a lower cg and slightly higher flight. Face slots slots in the face of the 38 irons provide uniform face flexion to preserve ball speed on offcenter hits to. We recently tested the taylormade rsi 1 irons and were quite impressed. The most forgiving irons in the rs family have face slots in the 38 irons and speed pockets in the 37 irons. Taylormade rsi irons use face slots to increase forgiveness. The taylormade rsi2 irons deliver improved mishits to the better players. 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. I had to send back set because 5, 6, and 7iron face slots all cracked. 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. 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. Taylormade rsi 2 irons individual, single, replacement. 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.
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. Attached are photos of presumed chinese fakes of the 2015 tmag rsi 2 slotted irons. 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. This technology takes the speed pocket technology to the next level. 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. 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. There arent many irons out there that do as good a job as the rsi 2 at preserving ball speed across the face. The rsi2 irons were very similar as they were forgiving and had even better distance. Long story short this is my first year being a member at a course and will be really working on my game. It also has improved speed pocket technology 37 irons. Taylormade rsi2 face slot problems pics page 3 golfwrx. I would love to make a transition over to the nike combos or the rsi 2s in the next month or two. Only available with rsi, face slots are found in the 3 through 8irons.