TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver
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TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver prioritizes distance and forgiveness for golfers seeking maximum power with added help finding the fairway. A key feature is the revolutionary 60X Carbon Cast Crown. This innovative technology utilizes a lightweight carbon fiber construction that saves weight compared to traditional titanium drivers. The weight saved is strategically redistributed to create a lower centre of gravity (CG) for a potentially higher launch and more forgiveness on off-center hits. The standard draw bias design with a moveable weight track also allows further customization to promote a straighter ball flight.
Key features include:
| 60X Carbon Cast Crown | Replaces the titanium crown found in many traditional drivers, redistributing the saved mass to create a lower centre of gravity. |
| More Carbon | Features nearly twice the amount of carbon fiber construction, contributing to the lightweight design. |
| Draw-Bias Design | Helps golfers who slice the ball find the fairway more consistently. |
| Moveable Weight Track | Allows golfers to adjust the clubhead's centre of gravity position further. Shifting the weight towards the heel promotes a stronger draw bias for even straighter ball flight. |
| Large, Aerodynamic Head Shape | Inspires confidence at address and offers a bigger sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits. |
Top Competitors
Similar to the Stealth 2 HD, the Paradym X prioritizes distance and forgiveness for golfers seeking maximum power. However, Callaway achieves this through a combination of their Jailbreak A.I. Technology and a 360° Carbon Chassis. The Jailbreak A.I. promotes stability and ball speed across the face, while the Carbon Chassis sheds weight for a high Moment of Inertia and forgiveness. While offering distance, Ping places more emphasis on forgiveness with the G430 Max. Their signature movable weight technology allows for customization to promote a draw bias and straighter ball flight. Additionally, the G430 Max features a larger head profile for added confidence.
Progression of the Stealth 2 HD Driver
The Stealth 2 HD Driver takes the forgiveness and launch characteristics of the original Stealth HD to the next level. Here's a breakdown of the progression and key improvements:
- Introduced the 60X Carbon Cast Crown, a lightweight carbon fiber construction that saved weight compared to traditional titanium drivers. This weight saving allowed for strategic redistribution to lower the centre of gravity for higher launch and more forgiveness on off-center hits.
- Featured a titanium body construction.
- Offered a draw-bias design to help golfers who slice the ball find the fairway more consistently.
- Did not have an adjustable loft sleeve (in most models).
The Stealth 2 HD Driver builds upon the foundation of the original Stealth HD with advancements in forgiveness, adjustability, and potentially more distance:
- More Carbon Than Ever: Compared to the original Stealth HD, the Stealth 2 HD incorporates nearly twice the amount of carbon fiber throughout the clubhead construction. This extensive use of carbon fiber allows for even more weight saving and strategic mass redistribution for an even lower CG and potentially more distance.
- FCT Loft Sleeve (Model Dependent): While not all models of the original Stealth HD offered adjustability, some Stealth 2 HD models come equipped with an adjustable loft sleeve. This allows golfers to fine-tune loft (and sometimes lie angle) to optimize launch trajectory for a more personalized fit and more control over distance.
- Draw-Bias Refinement: The Stealth 2 HD retains the draw-bias design of the original, but TaylorMade might have refined it for more consistent draw tendencies and straighter ball flight for golfers who slice.
| 👍 Pros |
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| I'm 81, and this driver with the senior shaft has totally eliminated my fade and increased the distance 20-25 yards on off-center hits. |
| This is the most consistent and longest driver I have ever played. It’s at least 10 yards longer than my previous driver. Super easy to hit. |
| This driver is by far the most forgiving and the feed back is unbelievable. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| The feedback from the face feels terrible. Every shot on the face felt identically dead. |
| The club plays longer than the actual length, maybe because of the increased swing weight. It's harder to square up than the Sim2 Max I had before. |
| There's less audio feedback than with titanium heads (good and not-so-good shots sound the same). |
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver is all about blasting bombs down the fairway, even on mishits. It's got a massive 460cc clubhead with a draw bias to help straighten out slices, and a new carbon face that's designed to increase ball speeds on off-center hits. I also love the sleek red and black design. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some other drivers on the market in terms of adjustability, but most I think the sheer forgiveness and distance gains are worth a little extra getting used to.
Mark Wright