TaylorMade RocketBallz vs TaylorMade RocketBladez
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | RocketBallz loft | RocketBladez loft | RocketBallz lie | RocketBladez lie | RocketBallz length | RocketBladez length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17.5 | 18 | 61 | 61 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 20 | 20 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 62 | 62 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- RocketBallz
- RocketBladez
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the RocketBallz is 30.5° and the RocketBladez is 30.5°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (17.5° vs 18°).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The RocketBallz is listed as investment cast, two-piece metalwood-inspired construction in 3-5 irons and the RocketBladez as investment cast with Speed Pocket sole slot. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The RocketBladez arrived 1 year after the RocketBallz, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The RocketBladez is the weaker-lofted set — up to 0.5° weaker than the RocketBallz. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade RocketBallz specs and TaylorMade RocketBladez specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade RocketBallz stronger lofted than the RocketBladez?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30.5°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade RocketBallz and RocketBladez?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30.5° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 3-iron, and 1 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade RocketBallz and RocketBladez aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade RocketBallz and RocketBladez have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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