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Taylor made Stealth 2

“Crushing when you catch it, punishing when you don't.”

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Mixed · 6.2 / 10

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The Inside Scoop

THE VERDICT

The Stealth 2 is a genuine step forward from the original Stealth, with better forgiveness, elite sound, and jaw-dropping distance on center strikes. But 'better than last year' is a low bar — Rick Shiels found dispersion frustratingly unpredictable on course, and Reddit owners are reporting durability failures with the carbon face separating over time. For elite ball-strikers it's a weapon; for everyone else, it's still a gamble at $350+.

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Bomb it on center strikes

Rick Shiels averaged 281-287 yards carry with the Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 Plus respectively at around 160 mph ball speed — legitimately long by any modern standard.

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Sound and feel are exceptional

Both Rick Shiels and Plugged In Golf independently call out the sound at impact as one of the best in class — satisfying in a way that makes you want to keep swinging.

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Meaningful upgrade over original Stealth

Inverted cone technology in the carbon face and the new carbon-reinforced composite ring deliver noticeably more consistent ball speeds on off-center hits compared to the notoriously punishing original Stealth.

Owner Reception

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shopping_cart Amazon 78 ratings

77% loved 14% critical

forum Reddit threads 2

forum Reddit comments 6

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"My buddy went through 2 Stealth drivers in under a year due to it breaking/separating and they just gave him the Qi10."

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Before You Buy — What Nobody Tells You

Most owners are happy — only 14% of 78 Amazon ratings are 1–2★. These are the specific gripes worth weighing before you buy:

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Carbon face separates over time

Multiple Reddit owners report the carbon face delaminating or separating from the head after normal use — not from abuse — and TaylorMade's warranty gets complicated fast if you bought the club secondhand.

— from r/GolfSwing multiple comments, r/GolfGear

lightbulb Buy new from an authorized retailer only — private-sale purchases void the warranty entirely, leaving you with no recourse when the face goes.
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Dispersion gets worse on-course

On a launch monitor the numbers look solid, but on an actual golf course the shot-to-shot direction is surprisingly unpredictable — even for good players who expect to shape the ball.

— from Rick Shiels Golf review transcript

lightbulb If possible, demo it on a real course or outdoor range before buying, not just in a simulator bay.
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Gloss crown creates glare at address

The new gloss carbon crown catches sunlight and shines noticeably at address — something you would never notice under indoor demo lighting but becomes a real distraction outdoors.

— from Rick Shiels Golf review transcript

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Who it's for

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Best For

Single-digit handicappers with fast swing speeds who consistently find the center of the face and want a long, great-sounding driver with adjustability options.

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Mid-to-high handicappers, slower swingers, or anyone who already owns the original Stealth — the forgiveness gains are real but not dramatic enough to justify the cost for these groups.

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