TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Players Distance Driver

The Stealth 2 is TaylorMade's 2023 driver, the second-generation version of the Stealth concept that launched in 2022. The original turned heads with its red carbon face but left golfers with mixed feelings about the performance. TaylorMade moved weight around more aggressively this time, and the result sits in players-distance territory: a 460cc head for golfers who want real yardage without buying a game-improvement club they'd be embarrassed to pull out on the first tee.

The carbon face is the centerpiece. TaylorMade calls it the 60X Carbon Twist Face, and the basic idea is that carbon fiber is lighter than titanium, which frees up mass to be repositioned elsewhere in the head. Most of that saved weight goes into the Inertia Generator, a rear sole pad that shifts mass low and back to raise MOI and get the ball climbing. The flight runs high and penetrating. You don't need to optimize your swing to use it, but you do need to find the center somewhat regularly to see what it can do.

There are three Stealth 2 drivers. The Plus caters to single-digit players who want to move the ball both ways. The HD is built around draw bias and extra forgiveness. This standard model is the middle ground: full 460cc head, hosel adjustability, and distance without giving up too much feel. Mid-handicappers who take the game seriously will get the most from it.

• Mid-handicap players with reasonably consistent contact who want to add carry distance without rebuilding their swing.
• A golfer who tested game-improvement drivers and found them too forgiving-looking at address but isn't ready for a compact players head.
• Someone with a moderately steep attack angle who needs help getting the ball airborne reliably without going all the way to the draw-biased HD version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Stealth 2 and the Stealth 2 Plus?

The Plus has a moveable weight track that shifts the driver's bias from fade to draw, and it's designed for lower spin with a slightly more compact profile. The standard Stealth 2 is larger, more forgiving, and uses a fixed weight setup. If working the ball intentionally is part of your game, the Plus is worth the premium. For most mid-handicappers who mainly want distance with a straight flight, the standard model does the job without added complexity.

Is the Stealth 2 a good driver for high handicappers?

It will work, but the Stealth 2 HD fits better. The standard Stealth 2 rewards consistent contact more than it masks bad swings. A high handicapper will hit it fine but won't see the draw bias and higher MOI that TaylorMade specifically built into the HD version.

What loft should I play in the Stealth 2?

Most players with moderate swing speeds, around 85 to 95 mph, do well starting at 10.5 degrees. Faster swingers who generate their own spin often drop to 9 or even 8 degrees. Since the hosel is adjustable, you have room to experiment after purchase. Starting in the middle and testing from there is the standard approach during a fitting.

How does the carbon face change the feel and sound at impact?

Both change, and reactions are split. The carbon face produces a lower-pitched, more muted sound than a titanium driver. Some players find it easier on the ears, others say it makes feedback from the strike harder to read. Feel is softer than you'd expect from a modern driver. If impact sound matters to your confidence, hit it before buying.

Does the Stealth 2 suit players who struggle to launch the ball high enough?

Yes, that's one of its clear strengths. The rear-weighted Inertia Generator and the face geometry work to push launch angle up, which helps golfers who spin the ball too low or can't get enough height consistently. If you already launch it high naturally, the Stealth 2 Plus or a tour-spec head might give you more control over ball flight without adding more height you don't need.

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