TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Rescue Hybrid

Hybrid Options & Stock Shafts

Game Improvement Hybrid

The Stealth 2 HD Rescue is TaylorMade's answer for golfers who lose long irons off the toe and watch them drift right. HD stands for high draw, and that tells you most of what you need to know. This club launches high, turns the ball over to the left, and forgives the mishits that make a 3 or 4 iron miserable for a lot of players.

It sits in the Game Improvement bucket, and it earns that label honestly. The head is bigger than the standard Stealth 2 Rescue, the sole is wider, and the weighting is pushed low and toward the heel to fight a slice. Twist Face carries over from the rest of the Stealth line, so strikes off the high toe or low heel come off a little straighter than a flat face would allow. There is a Speed Pocket slot through the sole that keeps ball speed up on shots hit thin, which happens more with hybrids than anyone likes to admit.

The adjustable hosel lets you tweak loft up or down to dial in launch and gapping, so you are not locked into whatever the stock number says. For a slower to moderate swing that needs help getting the ball airborne and holding a line, this is one of the easier long-game clubs to hit right now.

• Mid to high handicappers who cannot get long irons up in the air consistently
• Slower and moderate swing speeds that need extra launch and carry to hold greens
• Anyone whose long-iron and fairway-wood misses leak to the right and want built-in draw help
• Players replacing a 3, 4, or 5 iron who want a wider, more forgiving sole out of the rough
• Golfers who like tinkering, since the adjustable hosel lets you fine-tune loft and gapping

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Stealth 2 HD Rescue and the standard Stealth 2 Rescue?

The HD is the more forgiving of the two. It has a larger head, a wider sole, more draw bias, and a higher launch. The standard Stealth 2 Rescue is a bit more compact with a more neutral ball flight, aimed at better players who want to shape shots. If you fight a slice or struggle to get the ball up, the HD is the one built for you.

How adjustable is the Stealth 2 HD Rescue?

It uses TaylorMade's loft sleeve, which lets you move the loft up or down by about a degree and a half from the stock setting. That changes launch, spin, and carry distance, so you can tighten your gaps or soften the ball flight without buying a different club. The face angle shifts slightly with the loft changes too.

What loft should I get to replace my long irons?

A 19 or 19.5 degree hybrid usually slots in around a 3 iron, 22 degrees near a 4 iron, and 25 degrees near a 5 iron. Because you can adjust the loft on the sleeve, you have room to fine-tune the gap to your set. Match the carry distance to the iron you are replacing rather than just the number stamped on it.

Is the Stealth 2 HD Rescue good for slow swing speeds?

Yes, that is a big part of who it is for. The low, back weighting and the wider sole help slower swings launch the ball higher and carry it farther, which is the main problem long irons cause for those players. Pairing it with a lighter graphite shaft in a softer flex gets even more out of it.

Will the draw bias make me hook the ball?

For most players fighting a fade or slice, no. The draw bias is there to straighten out a right miss, not to send the ball hard left. If you already draw the ball a lot, you may notice it turn over more than you want, and in that case the standard Stealth 2 Rescue or a neutral-weighted hybrid is a better fit.

Alternatives to the TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Rescue

Other game improvement hybrid models from different brands, closest to its model year.