great feedback here
and totally agree with the deeper face and really not noticing the red face at address
2022 TaylorMade STEALTH Drivers
and totally agree with the deeper face and really not noticing the red face at address
Instant gamer! This setup is amazing with some room for improvement. These were 2 quick pics I took but overall numbers were even better than these 2 shots
I got a chance to hit a dozen balls with the Stealth+ at the PGA SS on their GC2 and was very pleased with the results and sound of the driver. I used Z Star XV's and had a pretty big draw on the first few, so I had the sliding weight moved all the way to the toe. The last few were very straight, and all went 275ish yards. I was thrilled with the Kai'li White S flex shaft at 44.5" for the small sample size. My ball speed isn't where I hope it will be once the season gets going, but I loved the 2,300-2,700 spin numbers I was getting. The sliding weight worked as advertised and my sidespin numbers were all under 50 rpm once I adjusted it. I had one bad miss that only spun 1,950rpm but all the others were in the window I like to see. I was launching it high like I do everything but I normaly play my driver at 7.5-8.0º and this one was set at 9º.
My last ball was a little above center face with near optimal results for that 147mph ball speed.
I have no idea if this driver will be a keeper at this early stage but at least I know the sound and looks are pleasing to my eye and the shaft that I already ordered (sight unseen) will at least be worthy of an extended trial.
My last ball was a little above center face with near optimal results for that 147mph ball speed.
I have no idea if this driver will be a keeper at this early stage but at least I know the sound and looks are pleasing to my eye and the shaft that I already ordered (sight unseen) will at least be worthy of an extended trial.
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Kind of want to wait until it shows up, but it's going to be hard to not go in and hit the plus this weekend with the bad weather. I keep watching this review
and that and you guys feedback is making me twitchy. I want to hit it more and try different balls with it!!
and that and you guys feedback is making me twitchy. I want to hit it more and try different balls with it!!
Didn’t need to see this.
This guy's ^ twitching now too.
What a beauty
This guy's ^ twitching now too.
We are friends.. we can be honest … it’s probably already happened..
Alas, FedEx might have teased me a little: my club did not ship last night as expected. I remain cautiously optimistic that it will ship out today.
im sure you'll get it before official release date. in the past ive usually gotten it 3-4 days early
I put one of these in the cart yesterday, didn't pull the plug yet. Have to try out my TSi2 head with the Ventus Red first. And Golf USA doesn't have the fitting cart yet.
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Saw this Carbon Wilson driver and made me think of the stealth
Holy skymarks!!!!!!!
I probably could have found a better photo... considering I have bid on a few on eBay.
I didn't figure they where yours but dang that club is beat up.
I didn't figure they where yours but dang that club is beat up.
Itll be mine if my bid gets accepted! I can either pay $25 for this Carbon gem or $579 for the stealth!
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Today in the simulator I put my gamer Epic Max LS against the Stealth plus.
The Epic has an Xcaliber HBL 60 TS. Both are 9.0 heads. Weight on both set to just slightly heel side
The Stealth has an Xcaliber T6 TS. an older model that will make a comeback.
After a warm up with irons I gave each club 10 swings. At times I did quick switch outs. At first the consistency of the Epic was far better. Launch was lower about 13° and spin was 2800-3000. Club speed was 106. Ball speed was mid 150s. Steady distance of just under 280. Some snuck above.
The Stealth launches far higher at 18°. Spin is down to 2400-2500. Club speed was 109. Ball speed was also higher in the high 150s. Distance wise I was steady past 280 and a high of 291. As the session went on I made a slight grip adjustment and was striping the Stealth. Straight to baby fade.
Feel wise I easily give the nod to the Stealth. But its not like the Epic has a bad feel, quite the opposite. Stealth just has a softer feel off the face. Even when I didn't find the center which you can tell by feel and sound, I lost little Distance. Quite frankly the forgiveness surprised me.
Once I got the consistency with the Stealth down, I couldn't stop hitting it. The feel and sound are about as addictive as can be.
I did swap in the10.5 Stealth plus head and other than launching just a tad higher there was little performance difference.
For me I could care less what color the face is. You can't see it at address. Over all it may be the best driver I've ever hit.
The same sentiment the Pro has who owns the shop. The best driver he has hit.
Make fun of the face all you want but do NOT over look this driver when shopping this year.
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The Epic has an Xcaliber HBL 60 TS. Both are 9.0 heads. Weight on both set to just slightly heel side
The Stealth has an Xcaliber T6 TS. an older model that will make a comeback.
After a warm up with irons I gave each club 10 swings. At times I did quick switch outs. At first the consistency of the Epic was far better. Launch was lower about 13° and spin was 2800-3000. Club speed was 106. Ball speed was mid 150s. Steady distance of just under 280. Some snuck above.
The Stealth launches far higher at 18°. Spin is down to 2400-2500. Club speed was 109. Ball speed was also higher in the high 150s. Distance wise I was steady past 280 and a high of 291. As the session went on I made a slight grip adjustment and was striping the Stealth. Straight to baby fade.
Feel wise I easily give the nod to the Stealth. But its not like the Epic has a bad feel, quite the opposite. Stealth just has a softer feel off the face. Even when I didn't find the center which you can tell by feel and sound, I lost little Distance. Quite frankly the forgiveness surprised me.
Once I got the consistency with the Stealth down, I couldn't stop hitting it. The feel and sound are about as addictive as can be.
I did swap in the10.5 Stealth plus head and other than launching just a tad higher there was little performance difference.
For me I could care less what color the face is. You can't see it at address. Over all it may be the best driver I've ever hit.
The same sentiment the Pro has who owns the shop. The best driver he has hit.
Make fun of the face all you want but do NOT over look this driver when shopping this year.
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I hit the Stealth+ with Kai'li shaft again today at GG on their GC2 and actually got even better results with my ballspeed. Yesterday I maxed out at 150 mph and today I had about 7 out of 25 balls in that 152-153 range. Spin was still averaging around 2600 which is what I want to see. I'm not sure if the GC2 was calibrated differently than the one yesterday but I'm going to believe that I was just a bit faster today. I had a few that got out to 290+ yards with the roll out which is very long for me. This driver has me excited and I hope it arrives in time for my boys golf trip to AZ on Feb. 9th.
Anyone know what the rear weight numbers are for these?
Sounds like it should be about 7g for the + model. There is a Trottie video on IG where he is adding hot melt and the weight he is using (being mindful of course he has access to whatever weights he wants) what looks to be 9.Xg.
Looks right. Thanks.
I have a buddy working today. Think I'm going to drop wife off at the crystal/stone/oil/witchcraft store and go take all his heads apart and weigh stuff.
Need to have what I need on DAY 1.
From a Plus 9 fitting head
I got to hit both models yesterday with the Hzrdus Red 6.0. I started with the regular head in 10.5 and it was really solid. BS barely fluctuated across different strikes but I was still fighting sub 2k spin toe side.
For fun I went to the + model and it was basically the same. The weight was initially set one notch heel side of center. I was about to chalk it up to a really nice head that's just too low spin for me. For grins I moved the weight full toe side and it's like I unlocked a cheat code. BS instantly jumped 2-3 and netted my highest of the day even compared to Rogue. Best off all it completely regulated spin toe side. Like a comical amount, to where I felt like I couldn't hit a bad shot. If this weren't $600 and I didn't have a unicorn driver to still hit, it would be in the bag.
This wasn't my best, but was a good representative shot.
For fun I went to the + model and it was basically the same. The weight was initially set one notch heel side of center. I was about to chalk it up to a really nice head that's just too low spin for me. For grins I moved the weight full toe side and it's like I unlocked a cheat code. BS instantly jumped 2-3 and netted my highest of the day even compared to Rogue. Best off all it completely regulated spin toe side. Like a comical amount, to where I felt like I couldn't hit a bad shot. If this weren't $600 and I didn't have a unicorn driver to still hit, it would be in the bag.
This wasn't my best, but was a good representative shot.
Seriously. Some pretty wild differences across reviewers.