Equipment
GolfWRX Launch Report: 2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 drivers
What you need to know: For the first time, carbon is the most prevalent material by volume in a TaylorMade driver, and more carbon equals better performance, says the company. Last year, TaylorMade debuted a 60X Carbon Twist Face. With TaylorMade Stealth 2, engineers are bringing carbon to more of the golf club — and unveiling a new-and-improved Carbon Twist Face in the process. Stealth 2 Plus (low spin, most workable) Stealth 2, and Stealth 2 HD (draw bias, high launch, most forgiving) drivers make up the Stealth 2 family.
2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 drivers: What’s new, key technology
Building on a five-year trend at the company, for the first time in TaylorMade history, engineers designed a driver that has, by volume, more carbon (including composites) than any other material by volume.
Relative to the first-generation Stealth, there is a 75 percent more carbon in Stealth 2 Plus and nearly 100-percent more than in Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD. This allows engineers to relocate an unprecedented amount of discretionary mass in the clubheads to elevate moment of inertia and dial in CG. For example, MOI is nine-percent higher in Stealth 2 Plus relative to Stealth.
The only non-carbon (metal) parts of Stealth 2 are the titanium collar on the front of the club and front/rear weights. Crown, sole, composite ring, and face are all carbon.
- Carbon Reinforced Ring: Adds strength and durability to the club while contributing to mass savings.
- New Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) face: Designed to maintain ball speed on off-center strikes and increase forgiveness (what the company calls “Fargiveness”). Stealth 2’s face weighs just 24 grams (two grams lighter than the original Stealth face) Thinner face on the edges, thicker on the edges for an expanded sweet spot and better performance across the face.
- The 60X Carbon Twist Face is again encased by a polyurethane nanotexture as with the original Stealth for enhanced performance is wet conditions. The Inertia Generator and Thru-Slot Speed Pocket remain hallmarks of the Stealth 2 design. Additionally, engineers relied on a a combination of carbon panel curvature, shape, and thickness to tune the acoustics of Stealth 2.
Additional model details
Stealth 2 Plus
Lowest spinning, lowest launching, most workable driver in the family. Engineers were able to add a 15-gram sliding weight track thanks to weight savings from the usage of carbon materials.
Stealth 2
Mid-launch, mid-spin driver. Tailored for the widest segment of the fitting bell curve. 25-gram tungsten TaylorMade Swingweight System weight on the Inertia Generator to dial in launch and spin. Can be further adjusted in custom.
Stealth 2 HD
High MOI, higher spin, higher launch driver. 30-gram weight close to the heel for a draw bias.
Stealth 2 HD Women’s
Unique colorway and a lighter head weight than the standard HD model High MOI, high launch, draw bias.
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What TaylorMade says
“There are two main ways to produce forgiveness in a driver, by optimizing the face and by optimizing the body. Building off the 60X Carbon Twist Face in the original Stealth that led to ball speed gains for golfers across various skill levels, with Stealth 2 we challenged ourselves to bring more forgiveness in each of the three models. We accomplished that through introducing our modified face construction focused on forgiveness on the outside of the face, and a brand-new carbon-based modular body construction.” – Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director Product Creation, Carbonwood and Metalwoods
More photos
TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus
TaylorMade Stealth 2
TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD
Pricing and availability
Available for preorder January 10 and at retail on February 17.
Stealth 2 Plus
MSRP: $629.99
Lofts: 8, 9, 10.5 degrees
Stock shafts: Mitsubishi Kai’li Red 60 (X, S, R), Project X HZRDUS Black (Gen 4) 60 (X/6.5, S/6.0).
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Plus 2 Black/Red (52g)
Stealth 2
MSRP: $599.99
Lofts: 9, 10.5, 12 degrees
Stock shafts: Fujikura Ventus Red TR 5 (S, R, A), Mitsubishi Diamana S+ 60 (X, S, R).
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Plus 2 Black/Red (52g)
Stealth 2 HD
MSRP: $599.99
Lofts: 9, 10.5, 12 degrees
Stock shafts: Fujikura Speeder NX Red 60 (S) and 50 (R, A)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Plus 2 Black/Red (52g)
Stealth 2 HD Women’s comes in 10.5 and 12 degree lofts with Adila Ascent Ladies 45 shaft and Lamkin Ladies Sonar (38g) grip.
MyStealth 2
Continuing its “My” customization options, the MyStealth 2 program to allow golfers to have advanced personalization options.
- Face color: Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Light Blue, Bright Green, Pink, Orange, Purple
- Ring color: Red, Black, Gold, Silver, White, Charcoal
- Crown finish: Gloss or Satin
- Top line: Black or White
- Sightline: Logo or No Logo
- Weight colors: Black or Chrome
- Custom MyStealth 2 headcover
MSRP of $729.99. Stealth 2 Plus model in 9 and 10.5 degrees.
Both RH and LH.
Preorder for MyStealth 2 begins January 10 at TaylorMadeGolf.com. Available at select retailers starting February 17.
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Whats in the Bag
Kris Kim WITB 2024 (May)
- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
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
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
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
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
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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Brandon
Jan 10, 2023 at 7:14 pm
I have never been less excited about a year of driver releases. Everything is totally uninspired. Probably just keep the og sim in the bag.
Roy
Jan 13, 2023 at 2:48 pm
Wait for TM’s June release – will be the next great thing we cant live w/o…..but still uninspiring
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ODB
Jan 10, 2023 at 11:03 am
If only Yonex would have known they’d be selling Carbon drivers 30 years later for $600+