Golfspy_CG2 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 One year ago, TaylorMade Golf Company transformed the trajectory of driver technology with the groundbreaking Stealth Carbonwood™ drivers, featuring the first-of-its-kind lighter and faster 60X Carbon Twist Face™. After a strong year in the marketplace and on professional tours across the world, carbon-face driver performance is just getting started as TaylorMade introduces the Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD drivers. Stealth 2 Carbonwood drivers combine the speed of Stealth with technological advancements that create a new level of forgiveness. THIS IS FARGIVENESS Building on the speed producing success of the original 60X Carbon Twist Face that optimized energy transfer for fast ball speeds, the new face design in Stealth 2 features an advanced version of Inverted Cone Technology (ICT). The new ICT is designed to maintain ball speed on off-center strikes and increase forgiveness, or as we like to call that combination: Fargiveness. A more pronounced ICT produces a thinner face on the edges and a thicker center face, engineered to spread speed around the perimeter. Stealth 2’s face weighs just 24g (2g lighter than the original Stealth face) and is designed to have an expanded COR area for a larger sweet spot and boosted performance across the entire face. “There are two main ways to produce forgiveness in a driver, by optimizing the face and by optimizing the body. Building off the 60X Carbon Twist Face in the original Stealth that led to ball speed gains for golfers across various skill levels, with Stealth 2 we challenged ourselves to bring more forgiveness in each of the three models. We accomplished that through introducing our modified face construction focused on forgiveness on the outside of the face, and a brand-new carbon-based modular body construction.” Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director Product Creation THE MORE CARBON THE BETTER Stealth 2 is the first driver in TaylorMade’s history that has more carbon (including composites) than any other material by volume. TaylorMade has gradually increased the usage of carbon over the last five years and when compared to first generation Stealth there is a 75 percent increase in carbon in Stealth 2 Plus and nearly double in Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD. What does more Carbon mean? More Carbon creates more discretionary mass that can be re-located for a higher Moment of Inertia (MOI) and optimal CG location. The additional carbon has enabled our engineers to increase total MOI in the Stealth 2 Plus driver by nine percent from Stealth Plus. Carbon is seen in Stealth 2 drivers with a: Carbon Crown, Carbon Reinforced Composite Ring, Carbon Sole and the 60X Carbon Twist Face. The only parts made of metal in Stealth 2 clubheads are the titanium collar on the front of the club that holds the hosel and frames the face, and front and rear weights that vary by model. The added Carbon Reinforced Ring provides constructional strength, durability and mass savings that allowed engineers to form a more complex and functional shape. “The modular carbon body construction of Stealth 2 represents our commitment to carbon as the leading material in every TaylorMade driver we produce. It was clear that the breakthroughs we had with Stealth were just the beginning in terms of the performance we can extract from this technology platform. A primarily carbon-based head construction is revolutionizing where we are able to position mass in a driver and this allows us to finely tune the launch, spin and MOI in each of the three Stealth 2 driver models.” – Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director Product Creation GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY REMAINS Stealth 2 maintains various technological innovations that made the original Stealth driver a powerhouse at all levels of golf. The 60X Carbon Twist Face is encased by a polyurethane nanotexture cover that is used to fine tune launch and spin to optimize total distance regardless of playing conditions. The Inertia Generator remains the foundational source of refined aerodynamic properties. The result is a slippery-fast head shape that aids in swing speed generation on the downswing while retaining high MOI, for golfers at every level. TaylorMade’s flexible Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ design is engineered to maximize ball speeds and produce additional forgiveness on low-face strikes. Our engineers obsessed over creating the perfect acoustics with Stealth 2 in order to produce a sound and feel that TaylorMade drivers are known for. We used a combination of carbon panel curvature, shape, and thickness to finely tune acoustics, delivering a sound profile that is both bright and powerful. PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF STEALTH 2 PLUS, STEALTH 2 AND STEALTH 2 HD STEALTH 2 PLUS Because of weight savings from the usage of carbon materials, engineers were able to incorporate the use of a 15g sliding weight track designed to help golfers dial in shot shape by shifting mass on the sole to create the desired ball flight. Stealth 2 Plus is the lowest spinning driver in the family. STEALTH 2 The reconstructed Stealth 2 driver delivers high MOI performance with a heavy 25g tungsten weight positioned on the Inertia Generator. The TSS (TaylorMade Swingweight System) weight is strategically located on the sole to encourage optimal launch and spin properties, delivering complete performance while allowing the driver to be tuned for swingweight in custom. The carbon ring on Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD stands out, as it is completely red and visible at address unlike Stealth 2 Plus. STEALTH 2 HD Engineers utilized weight savings from the full-body carbon construction to shift the Inertia Generator with its heavy 30g weight closer to the heel in Stealth 2 HD, creating high launch and draw-bias with extreme MOI. Stealth 2 HD is the most stable and forgiving driver in the family. STEALTH 2 HD WOMEN’S Featuring a lighter head weight than the standard HD model and a unique colorway, Stealth 2 HD Women’s driver is designed to enhance clubhead speed. It maintains the high MOI head design for easy, high launch with a draw bias. SPECIFICATIONS, AVAILABILITY AND PRICING Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD drivers will be available for preorder on January 10 and at retail on February 17. Stealth 2 Plus has an MSRP of $629.99 USD and will be offered in 8°, 9° and 10.5° lofts. Shaft offerings include Mitsubishi Kai’li Red 60 (X, S, R) and Project X HZRDUS Black (Gen 4) 60 (X/6.5, S/6.0). Stealth 2 Plus comes stock with Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Plus 2 Black/Red (52g). Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD have an MSRP of $599.99 and will be offered in 9°, 10.5° and 12° lofts. Stealth 2 shaft offerings included Fujikura Ventus Red TR 5 (S, R, A) and Mitsubishi Diamana S+ 60 (X, S, R). The Stealth 2 HD shaft offering is Fujikura Speeder NX Red 60 (S) and 50 (R, A). Both models come with Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Plus 2 Black/Red (52g) grip. Stealth 2 HD Women’s comes in 10.5° and 12° lofts with Adila Ascent Ladies 45 shaft and Lamkin Ladies Sonar (38g) grip. For all offerings, numerous custom shaft and grip options are available through our Custom department. The custom process allows us to build the ideal club for any golfer - it’s not women’s equipment or men’s equipment, but the right equipment. MYSTEALTH 2 PLUS – IN YOUR ELEMENT TaylorMade continues its investment in personalization with the MyStealth 2 program to allow golfers to have advanced personalization in the Stealth 2 Plus Model: Face Color: Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Light Blue, Bright Green, Pink, Orange, Purple Ring Color: Red, Black, Gold, Silver, White, Charcoal Crown Finish: Gloss or Matte Top Line: Black or White Sightline: Logo or No Logo Weight Colors: Black or Silver Custom MyStealth 2 Headcover MyStealth 2 has an MSRP of $729.99 and is offered in the Stealth 2 Plus model in 9° and 10.5° loft in both RH and LH. Preorder for MyStealth 2 begins January 10 at TaylorMadeGolf.com and is available at select retailers starting February 17. GolfSpy SAM, GolfSpy_APH and GolfSpy_SHARK 3 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Gotta say - I’m a little shocked how much I like the look of that. Didn’t LOVE the first iteration, but…maybe it’s just growing on me. can’t wait to hear what the testers think of the performance - “Fargiveness” is pretty clever, if groan-inducing. Quote Driver - Callaway Ai Smoke Max - 9* - Draw setting; Maltby UL (Otto Phlex) 5/7 Wood - Takomo Ignis Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) (currently benched) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65*/DF3 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 MGS Blog Article: Stealth 2 Driver Launch Here is Tonys full review on them. Personally I think it is a huge improvement on looks from last year, however we will have to wait to see in person as that should be the real test. Man this is a fun time of year! xOldBenKenobiX and GolfSpy_KFT 2 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCGolf Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I think they look great. Im sure they’ll perform well too. The Stealth, for me….wasn’t very forgiving. I guess why I ended up going TSR2. You can hit that thing all over the face (to a point) and not lose a thing. If this is as “fargiving” as they say, I’ll give it a shot. Quote TSR2 9* Ventus Velocore Blue 6S TRS2 15* Ventus Velocore Red 7S TS 21* Diamana BF 80S TSI 23* Ventus HB 8S Titleist 714 AP2 5-9 PX 6.0 Vokey SM6 Raw 48F/SM8 50F/56M/60M SC X Fantom 5 Vessel Player 14 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Gratuitous Photo Time! Splatt, MrBandit, xOldBenKenobiX and 2 others 5 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parshooter36 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I'm not looking for a driver this year but out of all the drivers this year, this one really catches my eye. Quote Driver: QI10 Max Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 2020 CLK 5 Hybrid Irons: Zipcore XL 6-PW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 46° 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Array F-3 Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Hey @GolfSpy_APH - just wanted to point out to one of the mods (and since you're here, it's YOU! ) that the main article seems to be missing the pricing info: Figured someone over at HQ could amend (I think it's $629/599? Am I remembering correctly?) GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Driver - Callaway Ai Smoke Max - 9* - Draw setting; Maltby UL (Otto Phlex) 5/7 Wood - Takomo Ignis Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) (currently benched) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65*/DF3 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 39 minutes ago, Samsonite said: Hey @GolfSpy_APH - just wanted to point out to one of the mods (and since you're here, it's YOU! ) that the main article seems to be missing the pricing info: Figured someone over at HQ could amend (I think it's $629/599? Am I remembering correctly?) Note it on the comments of the article. Unfortunately I don't have the ability to edit their stuff. I will send a note off about that tho! GolfSpy SAM 1 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 can’t wait to hear what the testers think of the performance - “Fargiveness” is pretty clever, if groan-inducing. It is a great driver. I would say better feel than the v1.0 on miss hits. The prior iteration kept the ball speed when I missed the center but didn’t have the greatest feel. IMO most of the top OEMs have equal products,Just have to figure out the look you like and if you want to go with a stock shaft, which one has the best feel. GolfSpy SAM and TylorJudd 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Fargiveness? I guess the guy that came up with Rocketballz-ier and Speed Police snuck back in the building AH1980MN, GolfSpy_BOS, GolfSpy_APH and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCGolf Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Golfspy_Lukes said: Fargiveness? I guess the guy that came up with Rocketballz-ier and Speed Police snuck back in the building I wonder if we’ll have to “Loft Up” next? I guess if they offer one in 14*, we’ll know. Quote TSR2 9* Ventus Velocore Blue 6S TRS2 15* Ventus Velocore Red 7S TS 21* Diamana BF 80S TSI 23* Ventus HB 8S Titleist 714 AP2 5-9 PX 6.0 Vokey SM6 Raw 48F/SM8 50F/56M/60M SC X Fantom 5 Vessel Player 14 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 The red they added to the back of the regular and hd models Look fantastic. Looking forward to seeing these in person. I didn't jive too well with the original stealth, but doesn't meant I won't give this a try. Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I’m getting the old Nike Black/Red driver vibes… Covert I think it was. But seriously, one year… ONE YEAR! And already a new driver. Feels like TaylorMade never really gets it right on the first try. Wait wait wait wait, this time it’s even better! 1yr later… wait wait wait, now it’s even better! I’m not saying people shouldn’t try it or buy it if it works for you, it’s just a turn off for me when TaylorMade does this so much. Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 hours ago, DriverBreaker said: I’m getting the old Nike Black/Red driver vibes… Covert I think it was. But seriously, one year… ONE YEAR! And already a new driver. Feels like TaylorMade never really gets it right on the first try. Wait wait wait wait, this time it’s even better! 1yr later… wait wait wait, now it’s even better! I’m not saying people shouldn’t try it or buy it if it works for you, it’s just a turn off for me when TaylorMade does this so much. I mean most all other companies are pretty close. Callaway does. Srixon, Ping, Titleist are on 18 month cycles. If this was Jetspeed era yes I would agree it seemed like ever 6 to 8 months they had a new one coming out and it was too much, however a new one each year isn't bad. It is how the market is and is also what a lot of consumers expect at this rate. It does give me nike vibes, but more in the fairways. As for getting it right, with new tech and new cycles there will always be areas where they find improvement. I would like to think that is a good thing as at least they are not just running back an old model repainted. However that is just my thoughts. Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splatt Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 16 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Gratuitous Photo Time! This is a seriously good looking driver. Last year I wasn't sold on the red face, still looks a little like an electric hot plate to me, but the Stealth 2 is an improvement all around. Can't wait to see one in person and have a hit. GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Driver: Speedzone 9.5 degree (love this club) Hybrid - RadSpeed 3 Hyrbid Irons - VGI02 5I to SW - 2024 MGS test Wedges - Hi-Toe 58 degree Putter - - MEZZ.1 MAX - 2023 MGS TEST Ball - E6 (stands for 3-putt apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverBreaker Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: I mean most all other companies are pretty close. Callaway does. Srixon, Ping, Titleist are on 18 month cycles. If this was Jetspeed era yes I would agree it seemed like ever 6 to 8 months they had a new one coming out and it was too much, however a new one each year isn't bad. It is how the market is and is also what a lot of consumers expect at this rate. It does give me nike vibes, but more in the fairways. As for getting it right, with new tech and new cycles there will always be areas where they find improvement. I would like to think that is a good thing as at least they are not just running back an old model repainted. However that is just my thoughts. I get it, it’s almost like iPhone releases. It’s just not what I personally vibe with. 100% just my opinion and I acknowledge that. GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Instagram: @tony_rosselli_ Training Pre training max driver speed: 124mph Current: 130mph WITB: Driver: G425 Max, 9* Woods: 2007 Burner TP 3 wood and 5 wood Irons: Z765 4-PW (1 degree flat) with KBS $-130 shafts Wedges: SM7 50/12/F, 54/10/S and 58/12/D Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Ball: ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_KFT Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I definitely prefer the aesthetics of the Stealth 2 vs. the original. I like the gloss crown vs. matte, and I like what they did with adding some more red with the ring. My pro shop carries Taylormade clubs, so I will probably give one a demo run this year just to see how it plays. I hit my TSi3 much better than the Stealth last year, but it's always fun to give it a try when available. When they released it last year I absolutely HATED the red face, but I had to eat crow when I saw it in person because it really did set up well behind the ball. Quote Driver: GT3 9|Tour AD-UB 6S (testing in progress) Fairways: GT2 15 & 18|Tour AD-UB 7S (testing in progress) | Aerojet Max 7|Kai'Li White 70X Hybrid: King TEC 3H|MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW|KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM10 52.12F|56.12D|True Temper Vokey Wedge Flex Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour & ProV1 #LeftyGang Titleist GT Long Game Test (Link Here) Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 12 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: The red they added to the back of the regular and hd models Look fantastic. Looking forward to seeing these in person. I didn't jive too well with the original stealth, but doesn't meant I won't give this a try. They look really good in the personalization shop on their website Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BOS Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 16 hours ago, RCGolf said: I wonder if we’ll have to “Loft Up” next? I guess if they offer one in 14*, we’ll know. Early sneak peak of next year's model RCGolf and thechrisgibbs 1 1 Quote Qi10 - Terra Forza White | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | G430 3-Hybrid - Kai'li White 80s SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 Mezz Max | Pro V1x | Vortex Blade | Ghost Maverick Black Ops - Forum Edition | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 45 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BOS said: Early sneak peak of next year's model Forgot to switch out to the 430 model. RCGolf 1 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechrisgibbs Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I actually came here to ask if anyone has compared the spin from a Stealth Plus vs. the Stealth Plus 2, but got distracted by the hilarious edit of the SLDR. Back to my original train of thought before it leaves the station. I have a Stealth Plus 8* cranked down to 6* in the bag right now. I was fit for it by Club Champion. Despite the long fitting and multiple low launch/low spin shafts in my garage that I cycle through, I still can't seem to keep the spin down. I'm totally fine with the launch between 13-15*, but even with a 5* angle of attack up, I am still spinning the Stealth Plus a lot. Wondering if they fixed the higher spin on the carbon face for the Stealth Plus 2. Quote Driver: Stealth 8* turned down to 6* X-Stiff, Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 3 Wood: Sim 14* X-Stiff, Aldila Rogue Silver 2 Iron/2 Hybrid: Mizuno MP-20 HMB, Graphite Design Tour AD; Forged Tec set to 17* X-Stiff, Catalyst 6.0 P-4 Irons: MP20, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vokey SM9 50 degree 08F, 56 degree 08M and 60 degree 08M My Putter: B.2, LA Golf Shaft Ball: AVX 5.3 Handicapped; Right Hander; from Salt Lake City, Utah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I had the stealth plus 1 and now have the stealth plus 2.. I preferred the 1 I think. Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I dont know why, or what has changed or maybe it is just me being rusty. But, I do not get along well with the stealth 2. I hit the stealth 1 better than any driver I have in years! I was very confident in it.. It is really weird to me.. Still trying to work it out. revkev 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I have been gaming the stealth since last March and hitting it fairly well. It’s very forgiving but still a bit spiny for me. A ball change helped resolve that issue. Went for a fitting a few weeks ago. Tried five different drivers and a few head/shaft combos within those driver types. Ended up with the Stealth 2 with a similar shaft to what I had but an inch and a half shorter. While the stealth was forgiving I can’t speak to the forgiveness of the stealth 2 because I haven’t really miss hit it yet. The shorter shaft has me on or around the sweet spot far more frequently. I picked up 12 yards of distance with a tighter dispersion pattern at the fitting. First outdoor session with it on the range held at about that same gain. Interestingly the longest drive that I hit with the Stealth 2 was 9 yards longer than the longest one that I hit with the Stealth - The stealth 2 has an appealing classic look to my eye. The sound/feel is significantly different from the stealth - whether or not it’s better is going to be up to the individual. For me it’s a significant upgrade. I found the same thing with the Paradigm btw - those 2 strode out above the other drivers that I tried during my fitting or have demo’d the past few years. A couple of fitting comments or things I’ve gleaned from them. While these drivers are adjustable every fitter I’ve spoken with has said it’s best to keep the loft at neutral if at all possible. I went with a shorter shaft because it’s what I was fit for. I don’t believe my last two fitters pages d enough attention to shaft length. Those fittings were outside and they went with visual ball flight plus carry distance rather than where I was impacting the ball on the club. When I asked about length they said I was fine with what I was hitting. It’s interesting to me that I’ve been fit for a shorter driver shaft at every indoor fitting that I’ve had except one. I’m in the camp of trying to get the shaft right from the factory because that insures proper swing weight and look. If you don’t want to get fit I think there are apps and sites to recommend the right shaft length for you based on static measurements. Last thing - my fitting lasted an hour and a half from warm up to end. The driver I ended up with was the very first one that the fitter handed me. I like that golftec checks the driver when it comes in to be sure that you get what was ordered. I will be playing my first round with the new driver tomorrow. Larryd3 1 Quote Driver: Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Mitchell Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 On 4/17/2023 at 11:35 AM, thechrisgibbs said: I actually came here to ask if anyone has compared the spin from a Stealth Plus vs. the Stealth Plus 2, but got distracted by the hilarious edit of the SLDR. Back to my original train of thought before it leaves the station. I have a Stealth Plus 8* cranked down to 6* in the bag right now. I was fit for it by Club Champion. Despite the long fitting and multiple low launch/low spin shafts in my garage that I cycle through, I still can't seem to keep the spin down. I'm totally fine with the launch between 13-15*, but even with a 5* angle of attack up, I am still spinning the Stealth Plus a lot. Wondering if they fixed the higher spin on the carbon face for the Stealth Plus 2. Im miles from being an expert but extra stiff shaft speed and a AVX ball could be a contributor to your problem. Plenty of golf buddies swap sleeves back and forth to try , maybe look at something designed to spin less. Quote Ping 430 Max H/L 10 Degree Geezer Flex Ping 425 7 wood Geezer Flex Ping 425 5H [Not in bag] TM DHY 4/5 Titlist 5-Gap T300's Geezer Flex Wedges Cleveland RTX Fullface Zipcore 52 degree and TM Hi Toe 4 56 degree Putter Scotty Cameron Golo S Center Shafted Ball Bridgestone BXS , Trying The Maxfli Tour S also Bag Titlist 15 Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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