Product Description
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Fairway Wood is an excellent option for golfers seeking more distance and adjustability from their fairway woods. A key feature is the 50g Sliding Weight that creates three fairway woods in one. This weight track allows golfers to control launch, spring, and distance with a few twists of the wrench. Shifting the weight back promotes a higher launch angle while moving it forward creates a lower launch. The Stealth 2 Plus Fairway Wood also features a 2-degree loft sleeve for further adjustability. With the sliding weight system, golfers can dial in their launch and spin for optimal performance. While distance and control are priorities, the Stealth 2 Plus Fairway Wood doesn't neglect accuracy. The large, aerodynamic head shape inspires confidence at address, and the option for a draw bias design can help golfers who slice find the fairway more consistently.
Perfect club for: Golfers who want three different fairways in one.
Key features include:
50g Sliding Weight Technology: Adjust a significant amount of weight (50 grams) back and forth within the clubhead via a track system.
Inverted Cone Technology: The advanced face design is the thinnest at true center and around the edges. The thicker mantle surrounding center face maximizes speed and enhances durability.
Loft Sleeve (Adjustable): Allows golfers to fine-tune loft to optimize launch trajectory and ball flight for their swing and course conditions.
Multi-material construction: A technical blend of lightweight titanium, carbon, and steel optimizes weight distribution in the 170cc head.
Easy Alignment: The advanced laser alignment system stretches across the top of the face, delivering a powerful alignment tool.
Similar to the Stealth 2 Plus, the Paradym Triple Diamond prioritizes distance and performance. It utilizes Callaway's A.I. Designed Jailbreak Technology to promote stability and ball speed across the face for more distance potential, even on off-center hits. Additionally, most Paradym Triple Diamond models offer an adjustable hosel and internal weight system for fine-tuning launch and trajectory. Among these three options, the Titleist TSR3 boasts the most adjustability, appealing to golfers who desire maximum control. It features an adjustable hosel, a SureFit Adjustable CG Track System with multiple weight positions, and an adjustable face angle setting. This allows for the most comprehensive fine-tuning of launch, spin, and ball flight.
Progression:
The Stealth 2 Plus Fairway Wood takes the Stealth Fairway Wood's distance potential and adds significant adjustability. Here's a breakdown of the progression and key improvements:
TaylorMade Stealth Fairway Wood (2022):
- Offered a titanium construction throughout most of the clubhead.
- Featured the V Steel technology in the sole, which helped with turf interaction for smoother clubhead passage through various lie conditions.
- Incorporated an aerodynamic head design to promote clubhead speed and distance potential.
- Did not have an adjustable weight track or sliding weight system.
- Most models were not adjustable for loft.
TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Fairway Wood (2023): The Stealth 2 Plus Fairway Wood builds upon the Stealth Fairway Wood's foundation for distance and performance with advancements in adjustability, forgiveness, and more distance:
- 50g Sliding Weight Technology: This is a major addition. It allows golfers to move a significant amount of weight within the clubhead to adjust launch angle. This weight track system provides more control over launch than the previous model's V Steel technology.
- Loft Sleeve (Adjustable): Stealth 2 Plus models now feature an adjustable loft sleeve. This allows golfers to fine-tune loft for launch and trajectory optimization, which was not possible on most Stealth Fairway Wood models.
What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)
PROS:
- I like the adjustability for the overall spin, just by simply moving the weight.
- Great Fairway wood. It gives me a good distance that covers the gap between my driver and hybrid.
- The consistent ball flight made me wish I had purchased this a year ago. I can hit the full range of shots, draws, fades, and straight shots on demand.
CONS:
- I think the feel and sound are a miss. Not bad, but I wouldn't spend all my money again if I had it to do over.
- The higher launch and associated loss in distance means that I may as well hit a long iron for the same distance and higher accuracy.
- You will need to play around with the 50 gram weight, as the launch can be higher than most low HC’s might like when it’s in the most rear position.
