Callaway Paradym Vs Taylormade Stealth HD Irons Comparison Overview

If you are looking to buy a new set of irons, you may feel a bit overwhelmed.

Not only are entire new sets expensive, it can be very difficult to figure out which ones will actually help you play better.

But don’t stress too much because we are here to help. Today we will be telling you about the differences between the Callaway Paradym irons and the Taylormade Stealth HD irons and what kind of player each set would benefit.

Before spending a dime, read the following comparison overview!

Callaway Paradym Irons Overview

“The Callaway Paradym irons are hollow body players distanceirons. Right off the bat, you get a soft, buttery feel and considerable workability.”

These are certainly player friendly irons. They have a compact shaping and moderately short blade length. The faces are forged from 455 grade steel – a particularly strong type of steel. The result is a solid feel and hot response on contact.

The Paradym irons also feature internal and external tungsten weighting. This ups the forgiveness of these irons that would otherwise be too compact for most 15+ handicap players.

You should also be aware that these are hollow body irons so they are made to yield incredible ball speed.

Our testers stated that the Paradym irons did in fact increase their average ball speed. Overall, these irons have an amazing feel and will be great for players with moderate to fast swing speeds.

Taylormade Stealth HD Irons Overview

“The Taylormade Stealth HD irons are made to be forgiving and to launch high.”

They have very wide soles that you can see prominently at address.

This makes them launch very high which is great for when you’re in scoring range. They also have internal draw bias so they are a good option if you are struggling against a slice.

There is almost no workability for better players though. While the progressive CG gets a bit higher in the long irons, our testers noted that it was hard to keep the spin rates in check. Still, the rounded soles make for very smooth turf interaction.

“The Taylormade Stealth HD irons are definitely good irons for players scoring above 100. They will help you keep more balls in regulation and provide excellent stopping power on long approaches.

The Callaway Paradym irons are better for mid and low handicap players seeking better workability around the pin.”

Callaway Paradym Irons First Impressions

The first thing to notice about the Paradym irons is the attractive design which looks great in the bag and will have plenty of shelf appeal in 2023.

They have a player’s profile at address and are built to get the maximum distance possible.

The stronger lofts add about 5 to 10 yards to each and the feel explosive on impact.

The price point is quite high but the premium forged steel face does make up for this to a certain extent.

The irons come in 2 flavors:

Callaway Paradym Irons:

For low to mid-handicappers looking for distance, easy launch, stopping power, and workability.

Paradym X Irons – Perfect for Mid Handicappers looking for distance, easy launch, and forgiveness.

The irons have a rounded shape that we expect from Callaway and the paradigm shift occurs within the clubs and not on the outside.

The 455 premium steel face was reserved for only hybrids, woods and drivers up to now. With the advances in A.i design, they are now available in the irons.

The Paradym irons will be for consistent strikers even though they are forgiving on mishits. This is down to the compact blade which had us missing left and right a bit too often.

We found the Paradym X to be better suited to our game and they are quite long, adding 5 to 10 extra yards from what we would expect.

They get progressively more workable as you get to the shorter irons and the pre-worn leading edge allows the ball to get good air time more easily.

With the premium price point, we wouldn’t be rushing out to get these irons unless you are due an upgrade and they are the best clubs for you after fitting.

The hollow body players distance iron market is quite competitive.

Taylormade Stealth HD Irons – First Impressions

“The first thing that almost all of our testers noticed about these irons was the width of the sole.”

This is what makes these borderline hybrid irons. The sole looks very chunky both in the bag and behind the ball. For high handicappers, this will likely be a welcome sight. You will feel very confident taking a full swing with these irons and likely increase your striking accuracy.

Tayloramde Stealth Iron Family

“For better players looking for a bit more workability, the standard Taylormade Stealth irons would be a solid choice.”

The standard Taylormade Stealth HD irons have a more traditional iron look at address even as they are cavity backs. Mass has been shaved off of the toe area and repositioned in the sole, right under the sweet spot. So you get rewarded more than usual when you pure the ball. The flight is lower compared to the Taylormade Stealth HD irons and so are the spin rates.

The standard Taylormade Stealth irons will definitely feel better for players with faster swing speeds too. They have a neutral flight instead of the internal draw bias of the Taylormade Stealth HD irons. The standard Tayloramde Stealth irons lack the multi-material cavity badge in the back; but they don’t really need it because forgiveness is not the main emphasis of these irons.

Callaway Paradym Iron Selling Points

455 Steel Forged Face Cup
Hollow Bodied With Plenty Of Tungsten Weighting
Pre Worn Leading Edge
X Version for more forgiveness
Attractive design
Urethane Microspheres to absorb impact
Powerful sound and feel

Taylormade Stealth HD Irons Selling Points

Steep launch angles
Good stopping power
They play well from the rough
They will help you correct your slice
The wide sole looks forgiving behind the ball
Great for high handicap players looking to increase accuracy

Who Are The Callaway Paradym Irons For?

These are perfect for golfers looking for distance and workability who are due an upgrade, have a decent budget and are suited to the clubs through a fitting.

The Paradym irons are not the most forgiving due to the compact blade but they are long, get the ball in the air and have decent stopping power for relatively low spin rates.

The X version will suit higher handicap players who want distance and forgiveness with some ball flight control thrown in.

They are a premium set of irons and have a premium price point.

The powerful will be great for a golfer with a higher swing speed who wants to work the ball with a draw or a fade.

The looks and the power feel were the most impressive for us and they do add distance, but again, this is more down to the stronger lofts and they dont add much from the Rogue St series.

For us, they are mainly for Callaway Affectionados who don’t mind spending more for premium quality.

Distance: 96/100

Forgiveness: 92/100

Accuracy: 94/100

Feel & Control: 95/100

Overall Score: 94/100

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Who Are the Taylormade Stealth HD Irons for?

“The Taylormade Stealth HD irons will benefit high handicappers and in particular, high handicappers that need to be able to launch the ball high while keeping it on the fairway.”

If accuracy is your main concern, then the Taylormade Stealth HD irons should definitely be on your radar. If distance is your main concern, you may want to look elsewhere. The distance isn’t the main attraction with these irons. Don’t misunderstand, as we have said the distance our testers were yielding with these irons was considerable – just not anything you would write home about.