Taylormade Stealth 2……it’s happening?????? Black and Red

[mcc0819]

15 hours ago, 97nismo said:

I did and the results were complete crap with the S2+, we kept going thru different shafts and literally the only one that gave similar numbers to my gamer was the red RDX 5.5 

 

I even tried the 5.5 in my gamer head and the results were crap

 

May I ask where you got fit?  No disrespect to your fitter but there's something missing here.  

[BagofToast]

3 hours ago, MountainKing said:

 

The best thing to do is go to test it out yourself.  For me, the Stealth and Stealth 2 (plus models) couldn't be more identical.   This of course  is assuming you've already been fit.  If you were never it you probably will find some improvement in the new head. 

Always have to hit it before you get a real opinion with how different heads can be for everyone. I liked Stealth2 much more than the og. Don’t know if it was the shape or what but I’m more than likely to get this one but I didn’t consider stealth at all. 

[97nismo]

4 hours ago, mcc0819 said:

May I ask where you got fit?  No disrespect to your fitter but there's something missing here.  

At Golf Galaxy with a TM rep

[kiddoc]

1 hour ago, 97nismo said:

At Golf Galaxy with a TM rep

It’s more about the options available than the fitter in this case.

 

Best Doctor in the world can’t cure you if the pharmacy fails to stock the medication.

 

[97nismo]

I disagree 

 

they have shafts and heads with settings and make adjustments to accommodate what swing you have 

 

I guess I don’t understand how much “better” it can really be we are not pros here…

[getitdaily]

2 minutes ago, 97nismo said:

I disagree 

 

they have shafts and heads with settings and make adjustments to accommodate what swing you have 

 

I guess I don’t understand how much “better” it can really be we are not pros here…

Hey, whoa whoa whoa...hang on mister! It can be perfect and we all will find it!

[geauxWRX]

Some outdoor quad testing, my gamer stealth vs stealth 2

Shaft used was ventus tr red. I like the matte stealth 1 finish way better than shiny 2. Stealth 2 non plus that has the red back ring visible from address is terribly distracting. 

 

[kiddoc]

19 hours ago, 97nismo said:

I disagree 

 

they have shafts and heads with settings and make adjustments to accommodate what swing you have 

 

I guess I don’t understand how much “better” it can really be we are not pros here…

SS was faster

Ball speed was faster (4 mph!)

 

Spin was “a touch” more

 

“Same distance” reported…..

 

I personally would keep searching for a different shaft

 

[97nismo]

3 hours ago, kiddoc said:

SS was faster

Ball speed was faster (4 mph!)

 

Spin was “a touch” more

 

“Same distance” reported…..

 

I personally would keep searching for a different shaft

 

I have really tried to find the perfect shaft over the years 

 

the 300 mini in stock form is an absolute rocket for me but the head is heavier than the m3

 

consistently out drives my m3 by a few yards in the stock shaft

specs below:

 

3.5 torque 

73 grams

43 inches 

d3

Edited January 18, 2023 by 97nismo

[golfer847]

Anybody have any feedback on the HZRDUS BLACK GEN 4 60g vs the TENSEI AV SERIES WHITE WITH XLINK 65g. I went to a fitting today and tried both shafts in X flex and I normally play a cut and the HZRDUS BLACK was essentially only able to cut, and the TENSEI WHITE I was consistently turning over and drawing (sometimes over drawing).  Most shafts that I try out I can never get to turn over, would people recommend going with the TENSEI WHITE or is it better to go with the HZRDUS BLACK and not have to worry about going left?

[NoCalHack]

Come on guys. Paradym thread is catching up. 

[KC4441]

Played yesterday here in KC for the first time with the Stealth2 Plus.  I’d only had around 10 swings with it but it’s the off season so I wanted to put it through its paces.  I was pushing everything right to start the day, then my buddy who is a pro caddie tells me to put it in the upright setting because they are flatter than the original.  Once I did that, I didn’t miss a fairway the rest of the day and was bombing it.  Last hole was 170 ball speed and 300 carry..😳

[BirdieBob]

 

[NoCalHack]

Most vids seem to say these are fast, and some shows higher spin than the original. 
 

I went with 9. I played with 9 or 10.5 turned down with the original. Wasn’t much of a difference either way. 
 

Can’t test against mine because it broke!  

[zeke66]

The 3 wood is a menace. These numbers are with weight in standard compared to my current 5  wood which is stealth plus. Both clubs have ventus blue 8x. I also tried some weight forward.. ball speed similar just unnecessary for me. 

[Goldenhawk]

1 hour ago, NoCalHack said:

Come on guys. Paradym thread is catching up. 

Paradym says it’s the first time Callaway made a driver head with a full carbon body.  How Callaway forgets the FT-3 and FT-5.

 

The TaylorMade marketing guys in here need to know that Callaway is going to release the Paradym with the tag line “carbon where it belongs/supposed to be”.

 

Finally got my hands on the Stealth 2 Plus 3 Wood.  Ended up using a GD Tour AD DI-6S in it.  I also kept the stock MCC Kai Li 65 FW shaft.  I will take photos and post them here tomorrow.

[Avidswampthing66]

24 minutes ago, Goldenhawk said:

Paradym says it’s the first time Callaway made a driver head with a full carbon body.  How Callaway forgets the FT-3 and FT-5.

 

The TaylorMade marketing guys in here need to know that Callaway is going to release the Paradym with the tag line “carbon where it belongs/supposed to be”.

 

Finally got my hands on the Stealth 2 Plus 3 Wood.  Ended up using a GD Tour AD DI-6S in it.  I also kept the stock MCC Kai Li 65 FW shaft.  I will take photos and post them here tomorrow.

Sometimes you gotta reinvent the wheel ya know?  FT-3 is just down right hideous to look at.  I put both the Stealth 2 and Paradym down today and wow have drivers come a long way.

[kiddoc]

4 hours ago, KC4441 said:

Played yesterday here in KC for the first time with the Stealth2 Plus.  I’d only had around 10 swings with it but it’s the off season so I wanted to put it through its paces.  I was pushing everything right to start the day, then my buddy who is a pro caddie tells me to put it in the upright setting because they are flatter than the original.  Once I did that, I didn’t miss a fairway the rest of the day and was bombing it.  Last hole was 170 ball speed and 300 carry..😳

Upright position in stealth 2 is equal to regular setting in stealth 1

 

I prefer the flatter setting

 

[the_Danimal]

Why does the callaway paradym 3 wood look more like a taylormade than the stealth2? Taylormade, can we get the face align paint scheme back on the woods please? Or at least have the option to customize it? sheesh

[Pastit]

14 minutes ago, the_Danimal said:

Why does the callaway paradym 3 wood look more like a taylormade than the stealth2? Taylormade, can we get the face align paint scheme back on the woods please? Or at least have the option to customize it? sheesh

Seconded. The RBZ S2 driver alignment graphic was brilliant. 

[getitdaily]

34 minutes ago, the_Danimal said:

Why does the callaway paradym 3 wood look more like a taylormade than the stealth2? Taylormade, can we get the face align paint scheme back on the woods please? Or at least have the option to customize it? sheesh

It really does. When I sit the paradym down I see m series fairways...and I like it...

[radiman]

I keep logging into my Scheels account checking the status of my preorder lol.  Still looking like a month out yet.  I need that 3w in my life. 

[Goldenhawk]

Stealth 2 Plus 3 Wood.  This thing is a seriously long hitter.  Much more forgiving than the previous model.  Playing the GD Tour AD DI for now.  I will be trying a Ventus Velocore Red soon.

[radiman]

2 minutes ago, Goldenhawk said:

Stealth 2 Plus 3 Wood.  This thing is a seriously long hitter.  Much more forgiving than the previous model.  Playing the GD Tour AD DI for now.  I will be trying a Ventus Velocore Red soon.

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Very nice! That gloss crown is a big aesthetic upgrade in my eyes. Just over here patiently waiting for February to hit. 

[getitdaily]

4 minutes ago, Goldenhawk said:

Stealth 2 Plus 3 Wood.  This thing is a seriously long hitter.  Much more forgiving than the previous model.  Playing the GD Tour AD DI for now.  I will be trying a Ventus Velocore Red soon.

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This review really shows how much different the weight track affects L/R ballflight. I'm even more interested in this 3w now...

 

 

 

[Goldenhawk]

38 minutes ago, radiman said:

Very nice! That gloss crown is a big aesthetic upgrade in my eyes. Just over here patiently waiting for February to hit. 

I believe some retailers already have their demo heads.  Golf Galaxy had their fitting event last weekend.

[Goldenhawk]

37 minutes ago, getitdaily said:

This review really shows how much different the weight track affects L/R ballflight. I'm even more interested in this 3w now...

 

 

 

The Stealth 2 plus can be adjusted to play as a 3+, 3 or 4 wood.  Really versatile.  I have it set as a 3.5 fairway wood.  Easily out distances my TSR2 16.5* 4 wood.

[getitdaily]

1 minute ago, Goldenhawk said:

The Stealth 2 plus can be adjusted to play as a 3+, 3 or 4 wood.  Really versatile.  I have it set as a 3.5 fairway wood.  Easily out distances my TSR2 16.5* 4 wood.

The cool factor has me wanting this fwy. Aerojet is REALLY good tho. 

 

I'll probably get both and let them battle it out. But std paradym is really good too....grrr

[Goldenhawk]

1 minute ago, getitdaily said:

The cool factor has me wanting this fwy. Aerojet is REALLY good tho. 

 

I'll probably get both and let them battle it out. But std paradym is really good too....grrr

 

I played the original Stealth Plus 3 wood for most of last year.  So going with the Stealth 2 Plus for this year had a familiarity factor to it.  Just surprised on how well this year's model performs.

[getitdaily]

Just now, Goldenhawk said:

 

I played the original Stealth Plus 3 wood for most of last year.  So going with the Stealth 2 Plus for this year had a familiarity factor to it.  Just surprised on how well this year's model performs.

Yeah, I've been all.over the 3w map and settled on rogue st ls around June. It's been good but has that small bit of something that makes me want to keep looking. It's long. It's moderately easy to hit. Doesn't waiver offline a ton. 

 

After hitting the paradym and aerojet atd models I put my finger on it...those fwys are just really easy to hit. I felt like I could swing anyway I wanted and the ball just lifted and flew. The Rogue has to be hit relatively well or it drops off big time. 

 

Will finally test s2+ with my gamer shaft today or tomorrow...