Taylormade Stealth 2 Vs Taylormade Qi10 Driver

In today’s comparison, I test the penultimate Taylormade driver with their latest offering.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver Overview

“The Stealth 2 has a carbon fiber face wrap, carbon fiber stabilizing ring and a 25g fixed rear weight.”

The red carbon fiber appointments look cool and the footprint of the Stealth 2 driver inspires confidence at address.

The distance was also very similar to what I was getting from the Taylormade Qi10 – around 264 yards of carry on average.

Taylormade Qi10 Driver Overview

“The Taylormade Qi10 features a third-generation carbon Twist Face, Speed Pocket and more carbon covering the crown.”

The carbon fiber face is now blue instead of red which helps to frame the ball a bit quicker.

The Taylormade Qi10 feels lighter on the backswing than the Stealth 2 so it’s better for slower swing speed players.

It also produced tighter shot dispersion than the Stealth 2. The Taylormade Qi10 driver currently retails for $600.

“The Taylormade Qi10 is an upgrade over the Stealth 2 driver in almost every regard. If you can afford the extra $100, it’s definitely worth it.”

Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver – First Impressions

“The new Stealth 2 drivers have a ton of shelf appeal, three version to choose from and plenty of Carbon in the face, permieter, sole and crown.

The carbon face has 60 sheets of the ultra strong material and it is covered in a glossy finish which makes it a little less vibrant than the original Stealth.

Inside the face is the inverted cone technology, usually reserved for Taylormade irons, which adds forgiveness on off center hits.

Forgiveness, accuracy and dispersion has been the focus of the Taylormade drivers this year. The original Stealth was great for tour players who had it dialed in but it was a little bit wayward for regular golfers.

The Stealth 2 is a little bit erratic still and it’s not as long as the Callaway Paradym or Cobra Aerojet for 2023 either.

That being said, these drivers look great in the bag and there are 3 variations to choose from.

If these drivers can help you to keep the ball on the fairway then they will be a boon for any golfer, its important to get a fitting to see what works best for your game.

The inject molded Carbon reinforced ring reduces weights which is redistributed with an inertia generating tungsten weight at the back of the club . This leads to higher MOI and increased distance.

The Taylormade acoustics team has also been busy throughout the year ensuring the sound and feel are on point with the new drivers and they do feel more powerful on impact.

When you catch the drivers flush, they fly for miles, especially the plus model, but we found off-center hit to be a little bit left and right in testing.

Perhaps if we had more time to test we could have dialed them in better as there is plenty of adjustable. The + has a sliding 15g weight and the loft can be increased or decreased by 2 degrees on each club alongside the lie angle.

The top line is also a little bit straighter at the behest of tour pro, Colin Morikawa.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Family

3 versions to choose from in the Stealth 2 family.

The Stealth 2 plus will the driver used on tour by pros like Colin Morikawa and Rory Mcilroy.

The 15g adjustable sliding weight ensures you can get this one perfect for your swing.

It is also the longest and lowest spinning.

The Stealth 2 HD is the draw bias driver which will help higher handicappers who are dealing with a slice.

It is also the highest launching and highest spinning, with the least distance

The Stealth 2 is the middle ground which should be the best driver out of the box with mid launch, mid spin and mid distance.

Taylormade Qi10 Driver

In 20 Words or Less

The Taylormade Qi10 driver combines accuracy with forgiveness. It looks great behind the ball and in the bag.

Taylormade Qi10 Driver – First Impressions

“I liked the depth of the face and the look of the crown right away.”

I could tell that this was going to be a very “user-friendly” driver and I was right. In fact, I had to open up my stance quite a bit to get a true mis-hit out of this thing. It’s very easy to find the sweet spot and even when you miss it, you aren’t punished nearly as much as you may deserve.

While the Taylormade Qi10 driver didn’t play quite as long as say, the new Callaway Paradym Smoke Ai Max, the dispersion was tight which is, I believe, more important for beginners and high handicappers. After all, distance will always follow accuracy – the inverse of that statement is not always true.

In any case, I loved the way the Taylormade Qi10 driver helped me produce favorable lies whether I was warmed up or not.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Selling Points

Tighter Dispersion off the tee
Improved sound and feel
Tons of customization options
Can get custom colors with My Stealth
HD version should work for a slice
More shelf appeal than the original Stealth

Taylormade Qi10 Driver Selling Points

Infinity carbon crown
Third generation Carbon Twist Face construction
Through Speed Pocket
Higher MOI than previous Stealth models
Multi-material construction
Optimized head shape

Who is the Taylormade Stealth Driver For?

“The Stealth 2 will suit every golfer from the average sunday slugger to top tour pros in the game”

The Stealth 2 has a couple of things going for it.

The price point is $100 less than the Callaway Paradym driver.

It has more shelf appeal than the original stealth and it is more forgiving, with a tighter dispersion.

The move to carbon may pay dividends for Taylormade in the future, but they are not the longest or most accurate for us at the moment.

A club fitting is going to be your best option to see what the best driver is for your game.

The HD version will suit the slicer but it may not be for every golfer.

We found the Stealth 2 to be a little bit erratic in terms of distance and accuracy, but for some golfers, it may be the best option for their game.

The Plus model is the one that will suit most golfers as it can be dialed into your exact swing with the 15g adjustable weight.

Overall, these are a step from Taylormade but there are a ton of competing drivers to take your hard-earned cash in 2023.

Distance: 93/100

Accuracy: 94/100

Forgiveness: 94/100

Feel & Control: 94/100

Overall Score: 94/100

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Who is the Taylormade Qi10 for?

“The standard Taylormade Qi10 driver would be a good choice for handicappers in the 18-25 range.”

More to the point, if you are having trouble staying out of the rough with your current driver, the Taylormade Qi10 would definitely be worth the upgrade. The updated carbon fiber face construction works wonders towards coaxing favorable lies out of all kinds of mis-hits.

If you tend to hit the ball heavy or are a 25+ handicapper, the Taylormade Qi10 Max version would probably be better for you. But the standard is still plenty forgiving and accurate for most high handicappers.

Even as a brand new driver, the Taylormade Qi10 utilizes some of the most successful forgiveness features from past models like the Through Speed Pocket. And while distance could be enhanced a bit, I have to agree with Taylormade’s claims that the Taylormade Qi10 is the most forgiving driver in the company’s illustrious history.