TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver Review

2023

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver Review

89 overall

The Bottom Line

By finishing 4th for distance, TaylorMade Stealth 2 is a hot ticket item and TM's flagship driver model. With a back and central 25g tungsten weight, Stealth 2 offers a higher MOI than Stealth 2 Plus.

Pros

Great distance potential for most golfers regardless of swing speed. Stealth 2 also ranks toward the top for looks.

Cons

Accuracy and forgiveness are two glaring weaknesses of Stealth 2. It finishes below average for both metrics.

About theTaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver

Introducing the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver, the latest addition to TaylorMade’s lineup of high-performance drivers. This cutting-edge golf club aims to replace its predecessors by offering improved distance, accuracy, and forgiveness. Designed to cater to a wide range of golfers, the Stealth 2 is packed with innovative features that contribute to its exceptional performance on the course.

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver Technology and Features

The TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver is crafted from a combination of advanced materials. With a 2nd generation carbon wood composition, this driver boasts 60x layers of carbon face, which helps generate explosive ball speed and remarkable distance.

The Stealth 2 is designed with aerodynamic features to minimize air resistance, resulting in faster clubhead speeds and increased distance. Additionally, the club comes with a central 25g tungsten weight located at the back, providing a higher MOI (Moment of Inertia) than its sibling model, the Stealth 2 Plus. This adjustability feature allows golfers to fine-tune their club settings to achieve optimal performance.

The face of the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver is engineered with innovative technology to enhance ball speed and ensure consistent performance. This cutting-edge design contributes to the driver’s impressive distance and forgiveness capabilities.

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf DriverPerformance

The Stealth 2 Golf Driver offers a desirable launch angle and spin rate, ensuring that golfers can maximize their distance off the tee. With a combination of optimal launch conditions and low spin, this driver is designed to deliver longer and straighter drives.

The adjustability features of the Stealth 2 Golf Driver allow golfers to optimize their shot shape and bias. By fine-tuning the weight and hosel settings, players can achieve their desired ball flight and shot shape, ultimately improving their overall accuracy on the course.

The TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver is intended to offer more forgiveness than the Stealth driver. In testing, it ranks slightly below average for forgiveness relative to the field.

Insights from MyGolfSpy Testing

TaylorMade Stealth 2 places in an above average position for Most Wanted Testing. Stealth 2 driver ranks highly for distance, which offers tremendous appeal to golfers of all skill levels. However, compared to the field, its accuracy and forgiveness scores are a bit lackluster. The distance potential is there, so go through a professional fitting to ensure improvements on accuracy and forgiveness.

Looks, Sound, and Feel

The TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver is not only a high-performing club but also a visually appealing one. It ranks high in terms of aesthetics, feel, and sound according to our testing pool. Our testers also rate it highly for likelihood of purchase. 

Target Players and Suitability

The Stealth 2 Golf Driver is designed to cater to a wide range of golfers. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, this driver can help maximize your distance potential, regardless of your swing speed. However, golfers who prioritize accuracy and forgiveness may want to consider alternative options due to the Stealth 2’s below-average performance in these areas.

Specs and Pricing

The TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver is available in various lofts and shaft options, ensuring that golfers can find the perfect club to suit their specific needs. Pricing information can be found on the TaylorMade website or through authorized retailers.

FAQs

Q: What is the primary difference between the Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 Plus?

A: The primary difference between the two models is the tungsten weight placement, with the Stealth 2 offering a higher MOI due to its central 25g tungsten weight.

Q: How does the Stealth 2 Golf Driver compare to other drivers on the market?

A: The Stealth 2 ranks highly in terms of distance potential and aesthetics. However, it falls below average in accuracy and forgiveness compared to other drivers available.

Q: Is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Golf Driver suitable for beginners?

A: Yes, the Stealth 2 can suit a wide range of golfers, including beginners. Its adjustability features and distance potential make it a versatile option for players of all skill levels.

 

img Distance

  • rank
    6th

How is distance measured?

Taking into account total distance and carry distance, our distance scoring is a metric ultimately telling you the total yards achieved by the club.

Testing Pool

Details to come...

Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

img Accuracy

  • rank
    16th

What is accuracy?

Accuracy evaluates if a player’s shots with each club are above or below what’s expected based on that player’s skill level. By eliminating variables in player ability, accuracy determines how well the club improves a player’s overall score.

Testing Pool

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Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

img Forgiveness

  • rank
    17th

How is forgiveness tested?

Forgiveness measures how well a club corrects for hits that are center or off center off the face of the club. A high forgiveness rating tells you that a club does well at maintaining consistency in performance when your swing fluctuates.

Testing Pool

Details to come...

Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

a face view of the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver

img Ball Speed

  • rank
    2nd

How is ball speed tested?

Ball speed measures how fast the ball is traveling off the face of the club. We eliminate variables like player swing speed or ability, so you can compare ball speeds off the face as affected by the club, not the player.

Testing Pool

Details to come...

Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

img Fairways Hit

  • rank
    16th

What is fairways hit?

We evaluate the percentage of shots that hit the fairway compared to shots in the rough. This shows the accuracy of a club, with a higher percentage earning a higher accuracy rating.

Testing Pool

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Notes from the MGS Testing Team

 

Rankings

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specs & details

143.4

Ball Speed

The speed at which the golf ball travels after being struck by the golf club. It is usually measured in miles per hour (mph).

3844.8

Shot Area

Shot Area is a measure of downrage dispersion. The displayed value is the area of an ellipse (measured in yards2) in which 90% of future shots would be expected to fall.

255

Total Distance

The total distance the golf ball travels from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it stops, including both carry distance and any additional roll after the ball lands.

239.3

Carry

The distance the golf ball travels through the air from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it first touches the ground. Carry distance does not include any additional roll after the ball lands.

2296.2

Spin

The amount of backspin or topspin on the golf ball after the club strikes it. Spin can affect how the ball travels through the air and how it behaves when it lands.

13.6

Launch Angle

The angle at which the golf ball leaves the clubface after being struck. This is typically measured in degrees.

27.2

Apex

The highest point in the golf ball's trajectory after the club strikes it. This is typically measured in feet above the ground.

36

Descent

The angle at which the golf ball descends from the apex of its trajectory to the ground. This is typically measured in degrees.

15.9

Yards From Center

This refers to the distance that a golf shot travels from the center of the fairway. It is often used to measure accuracy, with shots closer to the center considered more accurate.

67

Fairway

Refers to the percentage of times a golfer successfully lands their tee shot on the fairway. It is often used as a measure of accuracy.

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