Taylormade Stealth 2 Vs Taylormade Stealth Hybrid Comparison Overview

Just when people were just getting over the performance of the original Stealth hybrids, Taylormade drops the Stealth 2’s on us.

But we’ve seen quick releases before and they can be marred by the fact that the newer releases are sometimes near-exact replicas of the older models.

So what we wanted to talk about today was whether or not the new Taylormade Stealth 2 hybrid is actually a significant upgrade over the original Taylormade Stealth hybrid. Let’s take a look.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Hybrid Overview

“The new Taylormade Stealth 2 features the inverted cone face design that stretches the sweet spot over more sectors of the face.”

This is the most significant difference between the Taylormade Stealth 2 and the original Stealth hybrid.

So is it enough to justify an upgrade. If forgiveness is your ultimate goal, then yes. The Taylormade Stealth 2’s face is noticeably more forgiving.

We were seeing tighter shot dispersion on a wide variety of shots with the Taylormade Stealth 2 hybrid compared to the original Stealth.

While straighter shots are only likely to garner you a 3-5 yard distance boost, it’s a distance boost nonetheless.

Most of the other features of the Taylormade Stealth 2 can be found in the Taylormade Stealth hybrid so there is not much to talk about here that we won’t cover in the next section.

Taylormade Stealth Hybrid Overview

“Not only are most of the features the same; the original Stealth looks shockingly similar to the Taylormade Stealth 2 hybrid.”

In fact, we were getting confused as to which one was which.

The common features between these two hybrids includes: the Speed Pocket, a carbon fiber crown, V-steel sole panel and twist face technology.

Don’t get us wrong, the original Stealth hybrid is inherently forgiving. It does a great job of compensating for high-toe and low-heel strikes thanks to the twist face design.

So if you’re looking for overall forgiveness, you really can’t go wrong with either of these hybrids.

It’s just that the inclusion of Inverted Cone technology in the new Taylormade Stealth 2 ups the ante a bit in the forgiveness department.

“So is the Taylormade Stealth 2 worth it? We say try both. Get fitted for both and if you don’t get the forgiveness and accuracy you need from the Taylormade Stealth, then you will probably like the Taylormade Stealth 2 hybrid.”

Taylormade Stealth 2 Hybrid

In 20 Words Or Less

“The Taylormade Stealth 2 Hybrid is a winning tandem of versatility and workability. Great for all kinds of players.”

Taylormade Stealth Hybrid

In 20 Words or Less

The name says it all, this club is a beast. The club slides so easily through the turf.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Hybrid – First Impressions

“At first, we believed that the Taylormade Stealth 2 hybrid was a pure GI club.”

But its workability and versatility quickly impressed us. It’s not the longest hybrid on the market; but it makes up for it with accuracy.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Hybrid Family

“The Stealth 2 Plus and Stealth 2 HD hybrids are also available for more specific needs.”

The HD version will help correct a slice while the Stealth 2 Plus is a better option for low handicap players seeking lower flight and spin.

Taylormade Stealth Hybrid First Impressions

The first thing you notice is how square the club sits when you put it behind the ball.

TaylorMade has been able to make the Stealth Rescue sit unbelievably well behind the ball, this gives you confidence from the outset.

One thing is for sure, the V Steel technology works like a charm, the club slides through the turf in any lie, from the fairway to the rough, the TaylorMade Stealth has you covered.

The way TaylorMade positioned the weight throughout the head makes it incredibly easy to launch and very forgiving. This gives you the ability to stop the ball on the green easier than ever.

The TaylorMade Stealth Hybrid Family

TaylorMade only has one additional Hybrid in this family, they call it the Stealth Plus.

This Hybrid is going to feature a more player/iron looking shape. It is definitely for the mid to low handicap golfer, as it has a mid to low launch and spin profile.

The big benefit is that it has an adjustable loft sleeve, this allows you to play with the face angle and loft, to really get your desired shape and distance dialed in.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Hybrid Selling Points

Inverted cone technology
V-Steel sole panel
Great from the rough
Viable from the tee
Very forgiving

TaylorMade Stealth Hybrid Selling Points

V Steel sole helps with turf interaction
Tungsten weighting helps with launch
Incredibly easy to stop on greens
Extremely forgiving

Who is the Taylormade Stealth 2 Hybrid for?

“The Taylormade Stealth 2 hybrid is sure to suit the needs of many kinds of players.”

We were a little disappointed with the spin rates and the high launch compared to the Stealth 2 Plus hybrid. But the standard Taylormade Stealth 2 hybrid definitely checks more boxes. While it isn’t as long as the “Plus” version, it is playable for more types of golfers.

It is truly a rescue club from the rough and it will allow skilled players to actually attack the pin from tight lies. It feels and sounds nice when you pure the ball and you don’t lose much ball speed when you mis-hit.

Distance: 94/100

Accuracy: 96/100

Forgiveness: 97/100

Feel & Control: 96/100

Overall Score: 96/100

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Who is the Taylormade Stealth Hybrid for?

The TaylorMade Stealth Hybrid is aimed at your mid to high handicap player, the distance and forgiveness will benefit you tremendously.

It has a slight draw bias, so if you are a lower handicap or someone that doesn’t struggle drawing the ball, we suggest trying this club out before you purchase it.

The V Steel technology is a game changer, as a high handicap player, consistently striking the ball is always an issue, the V Steel sole helps with turf interaction, giving you a more consistent distance and ball flight.