Equipment
GolfWRX Spotted: TaylorMade Stealth, Stealth Plus drivers on USGA and R&A conforming list
On Monday, TaylorMade’s Stealth and Stealth Plus drivers hit the USGA and R&A’s conforming list.
Accordingly, the drivers are now eligible to be played at events on Tour.
Both feature the word “Carbonwood” on the sole of the club — a compound word we don’t know the meaning of, but plenty will be endeavoring to figure out.
And while we don’t know the story of the materials, at a glance, it’s apparent the Stealth Plus sees the return of a sliding weight track and both clubs feature rear weights similar to the SIM2 and SIM2 Max. Based on the black-and-white photos, the soles of the clubs don’t appear as carbon fiber intensive as the SIM2, but it’s impossible to be sure.
Per the USGA’s description of the clubs, “60X Carbon Twist Face” is featured on the face of the clubs, while both contain an adjustable hosel mechanism and Speed Pocket slot, which is positioned behind the leading edge.
As mentioned, the Stealth Plus driver features an adjustable, 10-gram weight—placed near the face, right behind the Speed Pocket.
According to the conforming list, for right-handers, the Stealth is approved in 8, 9, 10.5, and 12-degrees, while the Stealth Plus is in 8, 9, and 10.5-degree options. The Stealth and Stealth Plus are available in 9 and 10.5 degrees for left-handers.
See what our members are saying about TaylorMade’s Stealth and Stealth Plus drivers in our forums here.
- Radiman said: “Could be the angle, but the Plus definitely looks longer front to back. The regular stealth seems to resemble the OG SIM more.”
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- Lucas Herbert what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (10.5 degrees @9)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 70 6.5 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (13.5 degrees @12.75)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 80 TX
5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (18 degrees @17.25)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 90 TX
Hybrid: Taylor Qi10 Tour (19.5 degrees @20.25 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 115 X
Irons: TaylorMade P770 UDI (4), TaylorMade P7TW (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (48-09SB, 50-09SB, 56-12TW, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Scotty Cameron GoLo DB5
See the rest of Lucas Herbert’s WITB in the forums.
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- Joaquin Niemann what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 X
3-wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
7-wood: Ping G425 Max (20.5 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (26 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid
Irons: Ping Blueprint S (5-PW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Ping Glide s159 (52-12S, 56-12S, 60-10S)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Putter: Ping PLD Anser Prototype
Grip: SuperStroke PP60
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
More photos of Joaquin Niemann’s WITB in the GolfWRX forums.
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GolfWRX’s resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, puts the Mizuno ST-Max 230 driver to the test in our new Three Swing Challenge.
Why three swings?
Many years ago, the legendary Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf, told us this:
“My formula as a fitter was three shots only. I discounted No. 1 just because it was the first one, counted 100 percent of No. 2, and discounted No. 3, because the player was starting to adjust.”
This is in line with our experience, and we believe golfers can make a meaningful judgment about a club in just a few swings.
Let us know what you want to see in the challenge next!
Read more about the Mizuno ST-Max 230 driver here.
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Ben Hoagie
Dec 16, 2021 at 1:29 pm
I got some Wilson Tritons for sale…
Andrew
Dec 15, 2021 at 5:55 pm
The rich guys I caddie for will all have these in their bags come spring thats the sad part
Jbone
Dec 16, 2021 at 1:01 pm
Why is that sad?
Erik Ugland
Dec 13, 2021 at 9:00 pm
SIM3
The60xCarbonTwistFaceIsVeryRed?
Dec 13, 2021 at 8:15 pm
60 ply(?) carbon face. Finally bringing that face from the Royal Gloire to mass production I see.
Jo Momma
Dec 13, 2021 at 7:11 pm
Whatever
Drkviol801
Dec 14, 2021 at 7:17 pm
Better than any driver you’ve got!
Paul Runyan
Dec 13, 2021 at 7:03 pm
I like the Black — Finally!!
We’ll see if it’s better than my two Mizuno ST -Z and X drivers.
drkviol801
Dec 14, 2021 at 7:53 pm
It’ll blow those drivers out of the water I bet!
dat
Dec 13, 2021 at 2:32 pm
I wonder if they’ll charge $600+
TMTM
Dec 14, 2021 at 1:28 pm
Just got word that the stock shafts will be the RDX Red and Kai’li proto. You’re welcome.
Mike S
Dec 13, 2021 at 1:08 pm
I saw this driver/fairway woods the other day and they look really good. My source also says the testing has shown considerable ball speed increases compared to the SIM 2.
Jack Reacher
Dec 13, 2021 at 1:35 pm
Good friend of mine who plays on tour was in Cali last month at TM Headquarters. He also said the same thing about ball speed with the Stealth.. A good 3-4mph jump and it’s been in the works for the last 5 years.
Daniel Whitehurst
Dec 13, 2021 at 2:44 pm
The tailor-made rep showed us the whole line of stealth clubs about three weeks ago. I got a chance to hit it and the boasts about the speed are completely true. He also said the concept was originally from 20 years ago but manufacturing and materials development Didn’t make it possible until recently
Drkviol801
Dec 14, 2021 at 7:55 pm
Doubt it, that doesn’t make any sense to have a concept 20 years ago that’s being utilized now.
Ts
Dec 15, 2021 at 2:38 am
Oh good! 12 more yards deeper into the woods for you then! lol
Imafitter
Dec 13, 2021 at 12:43 pm
Interesting, but if you have bought a new driver in the last 3 years, don’t waste your money. With trade/reseller values low, paying an additional $200-$300 for a new driver that I’ll bet will only give you 3-5 yards, if that, is a waste. The PXG 0211 or 0811 under $300 makes more sense…for $229 or $299 you have a new state-of-the-art driver and still have your original one! Now that makes sense.
Bob like's to boast...
Dec 13, 2021 at 4:06 pm
Did Bob himself tell you that they were ‘state of the art’, because they aren’t…
Drkviol801
Dec 14, 2021 at 8:03 pm
Lmaoo Bob
Mower
Dec 13, 2021 at 6:42 pm
Yep. Never buy new.
bj
Dec 13, 2021 at 10:23 pm
lol