TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid
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TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid bridges the gap between long irons and fairway woods, ideal for golfers who struggle with long irons or desire more forgiveness from their fairway woods. Key features include a large head design with a low-profile construction. This oversized clubface inspires confidence at address and offers a bigger sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits. The low-profile design contributes to a lower centre of gravity (CG). This lower CG promotes a higher launch angle for more distance and better carry off the fairway or tee box. Despite its distance potential, the Stealth 2 HD Hybrid prioritizes playability. The larger clubhead size and lower CG can help launch the ball on a more controlled flight for stopping power on the green, especially when compared to a long iron.
Key features include:
| Inverted Cone Technology | Variable face thickness engineered to maximize ball speed across the face while maintaining conformance and improving durability in each individual hybrid. |
| Higher Launch | A slightly larger overall profile with a low and deep CG promotes a high launch with easier playability for a wide range of golfers. |
| V Steel Sole Design | This TaylorMade technology stays true to its heritage by improving turf interaction and versatility. |
| Twist Face | Helps golfers overcome inherent mis-hit tendencies for straighter shots. |
| Thru-Slot Speed Pocket | Engineered to maximize ball speeds and produce additional forgiveness on low-face strikes. |
Top Competitors
Similar to the Stealth 2 HD Hybrid, the Callaway Mavrik Max Hybrid prioritizes forgiveness and high launch for golfers who struggle with long irons. It features a large head design with a forgiving sweet spot. Additionally, the Mavrik Max utilizes Callaway's Jailbreak Technology, which incorporates internal bars to stiffen the clubhead at impact. This promotes more efficient energy transfer for faster ball speeds and increased distance potential, even on off-center hits. The Titleist TSR2 Hybrid offers a compelling alternative for golfers who desire a blend of performance, forgiveness, and adjustability. It features a larger head size for confidence at address and a forged L-face insert designed for a responsive feel at impact. Additionally, the TSR2 boasts Titleist's SureFit Adjustable CG Track System, which allows golfers to fine-tune launch angle and trajectory for optimal performance.
Progression of the TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid takes the core forgiveness concept of the SIM 2 Max Hybrid and refines it for potentially more distance and adjustability. Here's a breakdown of key improvements:
- Has a higher CG due to the head design and weight distribution.
- Did not have an adjustable loft sleeve.
- Incorporated V Steel technology in the sole for improved turf interaction.
- Offered a larger head size compared to the Stealth 2 HD.
The Stealth 2 HD Hybrid builds upon the forgiveness foundation of the SIM 2 Max Hybrid with advancements in launch performance, forgiveness improvements, and a more streamlined design:
- Lower Centre of Gravity: Achieves a lower CG in the Stealth 2 HD compared to the SIM 2 Max. This contributes to a higher launch angle for more distance and better carry off the fairway or tee box.
- Forgiveness Improvements: The Stealth 2 HD maintains a large head size for confidence at address. The overall design profile is slightly more streamlined.
- V Steel Sole Technology: This TaylorMade technology remains a key feature. The V Steel sole design in the Stealth 2 HD promotes smoother turf interaction for better clubhead contact, even from uneven lies or rough.
- Draw-Bias Design: Similar to the SIM 2 Max, the Stealth 2 HD Hybrid incorporates a draw-bias design to help golfers who slice find the fairway more consistently.
- Loft Adjustability: A new feature for the Stealth 2 HD is the inclusion of loft adjustability, allowing golfers to fine-tune loft for launch and trajectory optimization.
| 👍 Pros |
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| The TaylorMade 2 HD Hybrids are awesome! It's way easier to hit than irons. |
| Great club! It's lightweight and forgiving for off-centre hits. It increased my average distance by 20 yards over my traditional 3-iron. |
| This is my go-to club for reaching the green in regulation. It has a high loft, a soft landing, and a slight rollout. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| Even when taking divots and regular hits out of the rough, there are significant paint chips on the entire club after three rounds of usage. |
| Durability concerns for me on such an expensive club. I hit under the ball slightly, causing an impact on the upper edge of the club, which left a huge mark. |
| The club performs okay, but only when one strikes the ball correctly. |
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Hybrid is perfect for golfers who battle shanks or struggle to get long irons airborne. It's got a large, confidence-inspiring head with a high CG to launch the ball easily, even on off-center hits. Plus, the massive sweet spot means mishits feel a lot better than they would with a long iron. It doesn't have the most pleasing sound or feel compared to other hybrids, the focus here is on forgiveness and easy launch, and the Stealth 2 HD Hybrid delivers.
Mark Wright