TaylorMade RSi 1 Irons Tested by 13 Handicapped Golfer

TaylorMade RSi 1 Irons Tested by 13 Handicapped Golfer
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[@xander0713]

135 average carry for a 7 and is a 13 handicap..just goes to show if you're consistent, you don't have to hit it far.

[@deepestandy]

'Thought of my ex and hit it fat' ...Thug life!

[@goodshoes07]

Rob is the David Brent of the driving range.

[@TheRodbond]

Thanks Rick and Rob.........these really helped me decide on my irons......I used to be an 8... till I ripped my bicep tendon off.......and used Titlest CB's forever........with less flex and speed now, along with a 3/4 swing I have had to settle with.......I chose the RSi 1 to help me get back to 155 7 iron........You both really helped me decide and I love them........I hope you guys understand just how much you all on you tube help we mere mortals out here......much appreciated and back to a 10 hndp ..... going back down !!!!!

[@kieran96johnson]

Looking forward to hearing Vici Martynov views about lofts....

[@Cornwall1888]

She is currently composing that essay/novel.

[@vicibox]

Cornwall1888 Whatever for, Rob made my point for me very well indeed, it would be nice if the lofts were engraved on them for when you are gapping your other clubs. Already commented on these clubs and have nothing to add. It has already been shown elsewhere that these are no better than the Ping equivalent without the slots so why would i buy these, its more to go wrong with wear.

[@lynnnaing3947]

I just got these last week. They are by far the easiest irons to hit and are very forgiving. I never hit them with more than 5-8 yards left or right of target. I had the Callaway Apex which are beautiful and feels awesome but I trade it in for the RSIs which are as advertised and more forgiving. They have one degree stronger lofts just about, but I have increased my distance 7-12 yards each club and decreased the dispersion on all my iron shots. Surprisingly good feel and feedback even on the pw-8 irons. Mis-hits happen so get these RSI 1's!

[@696crx]

Watching this end 2022, too funny. You've come a long way Rick, haha.

[@easyswing007]

purchased these clubs with graphite shafts 4-aw, on average 7 yards longer than my old callaway edge irons. These irons hit the ball higher and a lot straighter, excellent clubs for mid handicap.

[@metamurph]

I would agree feel here and Nike pro combo is very similar. What was great here was dispersion. The other question would be workability difference and the tradeoff between distance and ball control. Some tmags I have used in past just hit it high and were hard to hit knockdowns with irrespective of shaft

[@jbil8802]

The number on the bottom of the iron is irrelevant. There are no standards. Like you Rob, I'm a 13 hcp. I just got fitted for a set of Mizuno MP-54s. My 7 iron is 34* and 36.75" in length. The RSI 1 7 iron is 30.5* and 37" in length. The bottom line is your irons should work for your game. I like the more traditional lofts of the Mizunos as they give me more options from 150 yards and in which 80% of my approach shots are. In your situation, the RSI irons are arguably better suited for you since you already have plenty of options from 150 and in and likely would benefit more from improvements in the top end of your bag. If you know how far you hit each club and have good gapping with them between your wedges and hybrids then that's all that really matters. Great job on the review. Always a fan of your honesty. Hopefully we can both get down to single digits this year.

[@metamurph]

what bothers me about loft is it starts screwing the ends: wedges and hybrids

[@Hoppy-ee1vt]

Rick/Rob it's not just the loft, it's the length also. Never mind faces lots,speed slots. If you grab a six iron, i25 for example you will get almost identical results, proven on other KZbin channels.

[@ronniepena1587]

Rick, Would you recommend these irons for a higher handicap player? 18 to 20 handicapper? Interested in your thoughts. And when would you choose a stiff flex shaft vs. a regular shaft?

[@57Jimflynn]

the banter is great, and Dobby is great in explaining the feel. also, love the white head on my R15, I can see it better, just preference.

[@DHGxGearsChannel]

just bought em. love em. got a fantastic deal for $200 for 4-pw/aw

[@Bhair206]

wow! that's a steal! The cheapest I can find is 450 4-Aw

[@DHGxGearsChannel]

PuffNStuff go on globalgolf dot com. amazing site on club deals

[@stephenjordan941]

Who cares how long it goes if you dont hit the green. Rob is hitting this thing solid distances and straight. If you can do that and like the look what else is there.

[@IMon503]

I don't think the loft is an issue as long as you get the correct launch angle to maximise your distance

[@davidfletcher6836]

Tested these and did not find them that long. I bet the Callaway Xr or the Cobra fly Z will be longer and better feeling off the face. I was a bit disappointed with both the RSI irons tbh.

[@speedinon]

Didn't Rob hit longer carries with the new Big Bertha irons? Could be just swinging better on different days as we all do?

[@andrewdevine4350]

Would you recommend these for a 25 h/c?

[@marksandorf2072]

Distance, distance, distance ! Only problem is...the XR 7 iron is lofted like my Ping 6 iron (30 degrees). If compared these to the Tailor-made and the Pings. If you match up the lofts they don't go any further, plus they are loud ! On the other hand they hit nicely...

[@michaelrolton7502]

What a nice video, from a nice man, on a nice day, where he reviewed some nice RSi irons with his nice guru. Nice work Rob. I just wish you could cruise it like that on the course.

[@zayshairjourney5499]

“I just thought of my ex and I hit it fat” LMFAOOOOO

[@gretel1015]

Rick, these irons remind me of an updated version of a Set of Taylormade RAC irons I have

[@getgotdoe2381]

Will you be testing any of the mizuno irons? More specifically the mp-15.

[@wokebloke7019]

Great content! So I’m looking at RSI 1 or rbz 2.0 irons. Which should I go with? Is there a rbz 2.0 review?

[@gcocco5004]

Rick, I'm fairly new to serious golf and hoping to get custom fit right after I limber up. Your tester previously averaged 135yds/7 iron and he was swinging stiff flex shafts, *(if I heard correctly). Last season I received a hand-me-down set of Blue Dot PING G5 irons 4-PW, Ping issued Regular Graphite shafts. My 'easy' 7 Iron is 150 and I've pushed it to 180. *(My 7 has always been my 'go to club' when I need a straight line guarantee. Would you suggest I swing a stiff shaft or is more info need when I get fitted? I appreciate and respect your opinion. Keep up the good work and THANK YOU from Philadelphia, PA...Over the pond.

[@Siberian68]

Just bought some today, i liked this review, looking forward to delivery.

[@inc2000]

cant wait for the XR review! good job guys!

[@burtonsb145]

139 carry with a one iron must leave it hard on long courses! I know he's had an injury but I don't imagine he would be bothered at this end of his bag.

[@LPSpooks]

@10:15 "Ready and Wet".....Check out Robs reaction he was like......WHAT THE!...lol

[@alfredtu2]

+L&P Inc. hahaha! he was like :O :| :)

[@rpcrev]

Great video. Love Robs reviews.

[@SAABguyMD]

Came back to this video looking for info on the RSi, wow, Rick looks different. Better now, and his mate looks like me from the side! :)

[@alejandrosomoza3050]

If you would have to choose between Rsi1 or Tour Prefered CB? Which one would you recommend? (On the 7 iron there's 2* loft difference between them). thanks.

[@bencrinion]

Go on then Rick. Why is Rob not getting it out there further? It sounded like his club head speed was good enough for more than 135 from a 7 iron.

[@JLMedialtd]

I personally wold have found it useful to see where he was striking it on the face so we can see how forgiving the slots make the club (ignoring the fat of course).

[@GBUK83]

genius move getting david brent to test clubs!

[@jmn0371]

What irons would you recommend for a 21 handicap? I am 44 yrs old with a 74 club head speed. Thank you.

[@xnimmerx]

Interesting video. With regards to lofts I think you do have to take note of them. TM's 7 irons are basically 6 irons and you don't seem to mind this - which is fair enough. But what if, next year they bring out a 7 iron with 5 iron lofts? Do you still not care? What if they do a 7 iron that is a 4 iron? I know that sounds ridiculous, but at what point does it change from "no big deal" to ridiculous? Personally, I find it annoying as I think it is the manufacturers purposely mis-leading it's customers.

[@electronicsfan21]

Why is that a problem. Just take out a 3 iron and add a wedge. I like the thought of that actually. I have the rocketbladez which are strong and my gapping is just fine. These clubs do launch like traditional lofted irons. Without the stronger lofts they would actually lose distance. It's probably a necessity to have strong lofts to maintain ideal launch.

[@BNiREOC]

I wounder how long the rubber bits will last. As in rubber drying out, cracking and effecting performance.

[@propheticpromise2978]

I've had mine for slightly over a year, not that long but the condition of the rubber seems to be just as good as when I first got them, and to be honest I haven't taken care of my irons as much as I should be

[@nigelday001]

Rob , please test the callaway XR irons ??

[@robpottergolf]

I did buddy. Video will be on soon I believe. Rick is posting them while he is in Oz

[@nigelday001]

Excellent news , i hope they are as good as all the hype ... cant wait .. Cheers

[@bryanmarks8721]

Rob, I enjoy the vids and hearing from someone who's swing speed and distances are closer to mine. (Although I'm a higher handicapper, hearing from someone who is near where I hope I'm heading, I find that useful and interesting). Have you ever tried the TM Speedblades? I've heard that the RSi 1 may be the replacement to those. Curious to know if you hit both how you felt they compared.

[@robpottergolf]

Never hit the Speedblades mate, soz.

[@HyunRalphJeong]

30.5 degree 7 iron? Don't care about loft?? No wonder Taylormade sells so many clubs...

[@SvingitGolf]

Can you test the Taylormade PSi?

[@mjbiles32]

I've read some reviews about the RSi irons cracking? How durable are these irons?

[@Teamtempo82]

Can't argue with the consistency Rob is getting

[@michaelcollins989]

my buddy just picked a set of thes up for $250 american along with a few Aero hybrids and a driver. He is loooking forward to hitting them. So am i as i might have to swing a few

[@57Jimflynn]

these videos are great. I'm coming into the market for new irons soon. currently TM RocketBladez and considering RSi1

[@Hamchuck112]

Would these be good clubs for someone just starting out? I'm looking at a 5-PW set with graphite regular shafts for around $300USD

[@TheIceman3244]

Callaway XR irons arte long! Try them dobby!

[@euanarbuckle9692]

I'm 14 and off 2 and I have these irons and I'm hitting my seven iron about 185

[@Caddiesense]

Is this the same guy with the ZZ Top beard that tested drivers? Keep it up. He's a natural!

[@robpottergolf]

That's me Ben lol

[@drewmiller337]

I'm 11 and hit my Taylormade burner junior 7 iron 105 yards

[@spencerclark3083]

What shoes are you wearing Rick?

[@michaelroberts100]

Will the slots fill up with dirt.

[@cren1676]

Any relation made between spin and distance here? Appears to be very low spin for a 7i.

[@Sir_Godz]

or exactly like a 6. Hmmmmmm

[@muffylu401]

Bored with the 13 handicapped. To much talking and not enough testing. Going Back to Mark Crossfield.

[@RoughChopTom]

+muffylu401 Lol Crossfield talks the most mate. Long live Rob Potter!

[@anthonyanon3314]

+muffylu401 You are correct. The 13 guy talks WAY too much.

[@marco6117]

good luck rob to get your handicap down💪

[@99johnmatrix]

Did you test any mizuno irons?

[@doublet91]

Let's see what boron does...

[@faejaiboh]

rsi1 or aeroburner irons? thanks

[@profile9114]

what shirt is Rob Wearing?

[@Hoppy-ee1vt]

I don't know why the governing bodies don't specify that clubs are built to certain specs ie; 7 iron 33* and 36.75 length then that would stop the debate on who's irons are actually going further.

[@invisaman75]

Couldn't Rob possible gain more yardage with a regular or softer flex?

[@robpottergolf]

Rick said it wrong in the vid mate. Only the Drivers I tested were in Stiff Flex. Irons were all regular like my current set are

[@Hoppy-ee1vt]

If by stamping it 7 instead of 6 it makes the golfer feel more confident hitting it, that's another matter. All said and done though it's still a 6 going no more or less further than any other manufacturers.

[@simonwilkinson5549]

good one so were is DOBBY these days ??

[@seaneysson4435]

nothing to do with the video put and tips or advice on going into a tournament??? thanks!

[@darraghcashman5121]

From a personal point of view, take it one hole at a time, or break it down further and go one shot at a time, if you've a bad hole just keep fighting through the round and finally try to have fun cos that's what's important all the same, playing the game you, me and everyone loves! :)

[@seaneysson4435]

thanks man!

[@Hoppy-ee1vt]

We may then see when manufacturers bring out their new clubs wether or not there is actually an improvement. Instead all we have is TM, Mizuno, Ping, titleist etc making claims but not really telling the whole story.

[@gator2739]

How do you get all the free clubs

[@cadenwitt1384]

What kind of shaft is in these

[@matthiaseisterer2240]

Doesn´t it sound a little dumb when you talk about not thinking about loft and the first thing you say later is, that they go farther, because it really does to me ;)

[@kevinevans7873]

Sorry, I agree with Anthony Anon, If you wish to talk so much together wait till you go down the pub !! All I want is the verdict on the club you are testing !! I love the idea of having a mid handicapper testing clubs but keep it simple please and do not bump the gums. Thanks

[@CTthejuiceman]

The sound of nobody caring about your feelings is lovely inst it????

[@thegamingspud4789]

Problem with these kind of clubs is from PW to a 52 there is 7 to 8 degrees of loft difference

[@robpottergolf]

Agreed

[@JAG1651]

I do agree, however, I have a G30 PW @ 45* then a 50, 56 bent to 55 and a 60 bent to 59, and it works out just fine. It does mean less Clubs at the other end of my bag, But Driver, 16.5* #3 Wood, 19* #5 Wood and 22* G30 4 Iron and the gaps are all perfect for me personally. So it can be done and work just fine, but I take your point.

[@streamleazefishhouse]

When it said 1 iron. I was expecting a 1 iron not a 7 iron review... So I am confused.

[@DrummerMatt4253]

The irons are called "TaylorMade RSi 1".

[@Earitated07]

Rick, I wouldn't blame the punishment of a fat shot on the iron, no technology can make a fat shot more forgiving.

[@kylecoursey]

Still using these irons lol

[@ofahlstrom]

I feel a bit responsible for the whole Hogan-loft debacle...

[@volkerschmidt743]

I thought this video is with handicapped golfer - actually 13 of it. Turns out to be a video with a golfer with a handicap OF 13. Nice title guys ;)

[@69whitetiger69]

this is silly? not just just hit a 6 or 5 iron insted of a 7? when u get down to a 3 iron you will never get it of the ground

[@JAG1651]

I doubt whether Rob would have a 3 iron in the bag anyway. I would think he plays at least 1 hybrid to account for that. However, if you look at his Launch angles, they are actually pretty high, 22* with a 7 iron is very healthy indeed, so I doubt if he would have any trouble in getting the ball up in the air with a longer iron. Having said that, his spin rates are very low. 4200rpm with a 7 iron is very low, hence the relatively low peak height. I wouldn't say the ball is falling out of the sky, but it could certainly be better. That low spin and low peak height, is causing a slightly shallow decent angle, so holding firm Greens could well be an issue, but Launch angle is absolutely fine. Our Greens in the UK are rarely that firm so this may not be a major problem, but certainly, a slightly higher peak height and higher spin would be preferable, so trying a Regular flex may help a little, but Rick makes sure that he says that none of these Clubs are Custom fit for Rob, so they would certainly need some tweaking to maximize things, but certainly Rob has no issue with getting the ball up in the air, it's keeping it there, that a good fitting would sort out. But, I doubt the issue of a 3 Iron is relevant in Robs case. Simply increasing the spin rates is probably more relevant when it comes to Rob using a 5 Iron.

[@69whitetiger69]

yea got cha dont realy get why people chase distance with irons but its cool whatever :D

[@JAG1651]

lethomadness I agree. Distance is almost irrelevant if accuracy is sacrificed. If you're more distance away from the Green, just take an extra Club to get there, it's not exactly rocket science is it? Having said that, I'm a low single figure Handicapper, and I play with Ping G30's!!! So perhaps I'm a secret distance chaser myself!! Lol.

[@tnatherkiller1]

I like this guy lol

[@richd9363]

No way those slots do anything.. Not a believer. Sorry.. Great video though.. Not even sure he's a 13 hdcp either. Still a fan of your videos.

[@Eaaatlife]

Why's he hitting a stiff shaft?

[@ccseitz89]

If this guy grew his hair out he would be loveless from wild wild west.

[@anthonyanon3314]

Tell the 13 to just hit the ball and quit flapping his jaws....Leave the talking to Rick.

[@trenta9564]

how tall is rob?

[@robpottergolf]

I'm 5"7 pal

[@trenta9564]

Robert Potter wow never realised how tall rick is

[@nicholasjeglinski5749]

#TEAMTITLEIST

[@liamf2706]

Great dispersion again Rob.

[@burtonsb145]

Thought he was hitting a one iron doh...least even listening till halfway through the vid. If already had my beef about companies not having the same Lofts it's false and unfair advertising...they need to be forced to put the degrees...a seven iron isn't a seven iron Rick that's stupid.

[@nugwales579]

Discontinued.. thanks taylormade!

[@Richie0272]

Isn't he hitting the out the toe slightly

[@thegamechanger2058]

....Erm......Erm

[@jimrogers3999]

Too much focus on length (male ego?). Surely accuracy is the goal of game improvement....and better off mishits.

[@goodshoes07]

Agreed. Some irons are longer than others mainly due to strong lofts put on by the manufacturer. A 42 degree 9 iron goes further than a 44 degree 9 iron! I'm about to tweak mine up a bit to get less distance but more hight/forgiveness!

[@therx81]

Well if these clubs hit further than his own clubs with the same swing speed and same swing, he can then ease off on his backswing to get more accuracy. Less backswing =more accurate shots.

[@Derek-df3sd]

@@therx81 or just use a 6 iron

[@davidcarr4464]

Stop yapping and hit the damn bal... : )

[@PotSmokeGuy]

Too much talking, not enough hitting.

[@stuartmillar1173]

⛳️👍

[@23pbkallday]

Wtf is up with this clowns beard ?

[@teddywindsor]

Blah blah blah

[@2501rfnlewi]

Love the reviews from Rob, however I won't be watching anymore as I feel he is using them just to attack his ex. Not really fair as she or he doesn't get the chance to respond. Let's get his ex on doing a review or two, maybe she or he has something to say about the short rude Rob.