Name: NEW TAYLORMADE STEALTH 2 22° 4 HYBRID - SENIOR
Brand: TaylorMade
Price: 204.95 USD
Availability: InStock

TaylorMade

Brand: TaylorMade
Golf Club Type: Hybrid
Handedness: Right-Handed
Loft: 22°
Flex: Seniors

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### Product Description


The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid bridges the gap between long irons and fairway woods, ideal for golfers who struggle with long irons or desire more forgiveness from their fairway woods. Key features include a large head design with a low-profile construction, which inspires confidence at address and offers a bigger sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits. The low-profile design contributes to a lower center of gravity (CG). This lower CG promotes a higher launch angle for more distance and better carry off the fairway or tee box. Despite its distance potential, the Stealth 2 HD Hybrid prioritizes playability. The larger clubhead size and lower CG can help launch the ball on a more controlled flight for stopping power on the green, especially when compared to a long iron. 

**Perfect club for:** A mid-high handicap golfer looking for complete forgiveness on longer shots into greens.


### Key features include:

- **Inverted Cone Technology:** Variable face thickness engineered to maximize ball speed across the face while maintaining conformance and improving durability in each individual hybrid.

- **Higher Launch:** A slightly larger overall profile with a low and deep CG promotes a high launch with easier playability for a wide range of golfers. 

- **V Steel Sole Design:** This TaylorMade technology stays true to its heritage by improving turf interaction and versatility.

- **Twist Face:** Helps golfers overcome inherent mis-hit tendencies for straighter shots.

- **Thru-Slot Speed Pocket:** Engineered to maximize ball speeds and produce additional forgiveness on low-face strikes.




### Top competitors comparison: the [Callaway Mavrik Max Hybrid](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/golf/clubs/hybrids/callaway/mavrik-max-7/l297025) and the [Titleist TSR2 Hybrid](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/golf/clubs/hybrids/titleist/tsr2-3/l323024)


Similar to the Stealth 2 HD Hybrid, the Callaway Mavrik Max Hybrid prioritizes forgiveness and high launch for golfers who struggle with long irons. It features a large head design with a forgiving sweet spot. Additionally, the Mavrik Max utilizes Callaway's Jailbreak Technology, which incorporates internal bars to stiffen the clubhead at impact. The Titleist TSR2 Hybrid offers a compelling alternative for golfers who desire a blend of performance, forgiveness, and adjustability. It features a larger head size for confidence at address and a forged L-face insert designed for a responsive feel at impact. Additionally, the TSR2 boasts Titleist's SureFit Adjustable CG Track System, which allows golfers to fine-tune launch angle and trajectory.

### Progression:

The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid takes the core forgiveness concept of the SIM 2 Max Hybrid and refines it for more distance and adjustability. Here's a breakdown of the progression and key improvements:

**TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Hybrid (2022):**

- Features a higher center of gravity (CG) due to the head design and weight distribution. 
- Does not have an adjustable loft sleeve.
- Incorporates V Steel technology in the sole for improved turf interaction.
- Offers a larger head size compared to the Stealth 2 HD.

**TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid (2023):**

The Stealth 2 HD Hybrid builds upon the forgiveness foundation of the SIM 2 Max Hybrid with advancements in launch performance, forgiveness improvements, and a more streamlined design:

- **Lower Center of Gravity (CG):** Achieves a lower CG in the Stealth 2 HD compared to the SIM 2 Max, contributing to a higher launch angle and better carry off the fairway or tee box.
- **Forgiveness Improvements:** The Stealth 2 HD maintains a large head size for confidence at address. The overall design profile is slightly more streamlined.
- **V Steel Sole Technology:**  This TaylorMade technology remains a key feature. The V Steel sole design in the Stealth 2 HD promotes smoother turf interaction for better clubhead contact, even from uneven lies or rough.
- **Draw-Bias Design:** Similar to the SIM 2 Max, the Stealth 2 HD Hybrid incorporates a draw-bias design to help golfers who slice find the fairway more consistently.
- **Loft Adjustability:** A new feature for the Stealth 2 HD is the inclusion of loft adjustability, allowing golfers to fine-tune loft for launch and trajectory optimization.


### What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)

**PROS:** 

- The TaylorMade 2 HD Hybrids are awesome! It's way easier to hit than irons.
- Great club! It's lightweight and forgiving for off-center hits. It increased my average distance by 20 yards over my traditional 3-iron. 
- This is my go-to club for reaching the green in regulation. It has a high loft, a soft landing, and a slight rollout. I highly recommend this club if you are looking for a hybrid.


**CONS:**
- I don't claim to be the greatest ball striker, but even just when taking divots and regular hits out of the rough, there are significant paint chips on the entire club after three rounds of usage.
- I hit under the ball slightly, causing an impact on the upper edge of the club, which left a mark on the club. It seems that the piece is made from a rather soft material that looks like plastic. I'm not very happy. It’s permanent. 
- The club performs okay, but only when one strikes the ball correctly.

Category	Golf > Clubs > Hybrids
Brand	TaylorMade Hybrid Golf ClubsTaylorMade
Model	TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD HybridStealth 2 HD
Flex	Senior Flex Hybrid Golf ClubsSenior
Hand	Right Handed Hybrid Golf ClubsRight
Condition	New
Loft	4H Hybrid Golf Clubs4H
Quantity Available	2 Available