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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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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

21 Comments

21 Comments

  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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Putter Roundup: 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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We always get some great photos of some phenomenal putters at tour events and love to share them. Here are a few from the 2024 Zurich Classic that caught our eye and seemed interesting. (And as a reminder, you can check out all our photos from New Orleans here)

MJ Daffue’s Scotty Cameron T-11 Prototype

MJ is going with the new Scotty Cameron T-11 Prototype this week. The putter is a multi-piece mallet that puts an emphasis on stability with the wings on the back. Daffue’s putter does have a design that differs from retail with a monotone finish, which eliminates the black paint on the aluminum parts that we see at retail. He also has a half siteline milled into the top and an L-neck welded on for some additional toe hang. The face features a deeper milling that should offer a softer feel and slightly quieter sound.

Scotty Cameron T-7.5 Prototype

We spotted a few different Scotty Cameron Phantom models with modified rear flanges. It looks like the straight black flange was cut into a half circle for a little softer look at address. On this T-7.5, you can still see the raw aluminum from the back view, so this might have been a last-minute job to get them out on tour. The semi-circle also has a white line on it, maybe to frame the ball differently.

Alex Fitzpatrick’s Bettinardi SS16 DASS

Alex’s SS16 is made from Bettinardi’s famous D.A.S.S., or double-aged stainless steel, for a softer and more responsive feel. The face has a unique diamond pattern milling and features a logo that I feel like I have seen before, but can’t put a name to. The putter is a classic mid-mallet style with a simple, single white siteline on the top. The sole is clean with just the SS16, DASS, and a green triangle logo on it.

Steve Stricker’s Odyssey White Hot No. 2

This putter has made some amazing putts in its long career! Stricker’s White Hot No. 2 might be in the top 10 of most famous putters in golf. When you see all the dents and lead tape, you know the heel will be up and it will be sinking putts! The soft White Hot insert looks to be in good shape and has less wear on it than the rest of the putter. We don’t know how much lead tape is on the sole, but it has to be multiple layers compacted down over the years.

Doug Ghim’s Scotty Cameron T-7 Prototype

This T-7 should win the award for “best color finish” in this list with its deep chromatic bronze. It looks like Scotty added a cherry bomb dot to the heel of the deep-milled face and filled it with a very dark blue paint. The rest of the putter looks pretty stock with its single site line on the topline and twin site lines down the “fangs” of the putter. Twin 5-gram weights are installed in the sole and the putter is finished off with a gloss black double bend shaft with a fill shaft offset.

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Spotted: Project X Denali hybrid shaft

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Project X’s Denali wood shafts have been seen in more and more golf bags this year as we start off the season. As a refresher, Denali Blue is the mid-launch and mid-spin model while Denali Black is for players seeking lower launch and spin.

Denali combines great feel with stability and increased ball speed. Currently, Project X only offers Denali Blue and Black in wood shafts, but we spotted a hybrid shaft in Daniel Berger’s bag at the 2024 Zurich Classic.

The shaft looks to be a Denali Blue 105G – HY in TX flex. No word on details from Project X yet but we can assume that this is a mid-launching shaft that weighs around 105 grams in Tour X-Stiff flex.

Berger has this shaft in his TaylorMade P770 3-iron, likely for some added launch and spin to hold the green from longer distances.

Hopefully, this means we will see some more shafts coming under the Denali name in the future, as I think many of us would like to try one in a hybrid or utility iron!

 

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Daniel Berger WITB 2024 (April)

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  • Daniel Berger what’s in the bag accurate as of the Farmers Insurance Open. More photos from the event here.

Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X

6-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (3), TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC 2011 (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X Denali Blue 105 TX (3), Project X 6.5 (4-PW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F), Callaway Jaws Raw (60-08C)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (50), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (56, 60)

Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Mini DB
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy PistolLock 1.0

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Wrap

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Check out more in-hand photos of Daniel Berger’s clubs in the forums.

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