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GolfWRX Spotted: TaylorMade Stealth, Stealth Plus drivers on USGA and R&A conforming list

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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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21 Comments

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  1. Ben Hoagie

    Dec 16, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    I got some Wilson Tritons for sale…

  2. 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

  3. Erik Ugland

    Dec 13, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    SIM3

  4. 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.

  5. Jo Momma

    Dec 13, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    Whatever

  6. 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!

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

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Kris Kim WITB 2024 (May)

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.

 

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Welcome to the family: TaylorMade launches PUDI and PDHY utility irons

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TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.

TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.

TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.

Can you see where this is going?

Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”

 

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TaylorMade PUDI technology cutaway (via TaylorMade)

Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.

In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.

TaylorMade PDHY

TaylorMade PDHY tech cutaway (via TaylorMade).

Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.

Club Junkie’s take

Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.

For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.

PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?

TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:

  • PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
  • PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
  • Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
  • PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
  • PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family

Pricing, specs, and availability

Price: $249.99

At retail: Now

Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)

Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)

PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed

PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/3/24): Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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