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
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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
Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2024 (April)
- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
- driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300. The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length. I am playing a Ventus Red 70. I play 70 grams in my fairways. I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee. When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time. So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck. The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
- JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”
Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/26/24): Artisan 0521 custom 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 an Artisan 0521 custom putter
From the seller: (@Nobody2): “$775 -Artisan 0521 custom putter PVD (black finish) with sweep neck hosel. There are no personal stampings other than my player # in very small print on the side of the hosel (all Artisan products have this along with the date it was made). This putter looks absolutely amazing and has only been used for 3 rounds. It has a black steel shaft and has a very Cam Smith look to it. The putter looks new and has no wear marks anywhere on the putter. It comes with extra weights (one set of of 5 gram weights and one set of 15 gram weights). The head cover is a a navy blue ‘quilted blade putter cover.’ If you are wondering why I am selling…I flat out have the yips and the only thing saving me is a broomstick. New, this putter is $1085, so if the specs work for you (grip, length and lie can certainly be tweaked) it will save you some good money and 2 month wait time.
Specs:
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Artisan 0521 custom 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+