What you need to know: Breakthrough movable weight technologies and versatile designs are the hallmarks of the 2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway woods. Stealth 2 Plus is branded as “three fairway woods in one” owing to the unique performance characteristics afforded by the 50-gram sole weight. Stealth 2 features a slightly lower profile 3D carbon crown than Stealth. This moves CG down and away from the toe with more weight in the rear of the club for higher launch and MOI. Ultra-high MOI Stealth 2 HD features an oversized 200cc head and low-profile sole, creating an easy-to-hit, draw-biased club.

• More photos in the GolfWRX forums. 

Stealth 2 Plus

Stealth 2 Plus fairway features a heavy 50-gram sliding weight on the sole, which allows for three main weight settings.

Middle setting: Most versatile, mid launch, mid spin. Suited for the widest range of players
Forward setting: Low spin, lower trajectory. Ideal for high-spin players.
Rear setting: Highest-spin, highest-MOI setting.

Sliding weight settings in conjunction with the FCT Loft Sleeve gives Stealth 2 Plus +/- two degrees of loft and approximately +/- 550 RPMs of spin.

Stealth 2

The 3D carbon crown is slightly lower than Stealth, which positions CG lower in the club and away from the toe. This allows engineers to move more weight rearward in the club for additional forgiveness.

Engineers again employ the V Steel sole, which helps position weight low for deeper CG and improves turf interaction for versatility from different lies.

Advanced Inverted Cone Technology, which is present in all Stealth 2 models, optimizes the face thickness profile of each club.

Stealth 2 HD

Branded as an easy-to-hit addition to the Stealth family and the fairway wood for players who struggle to hit their fairway woods, Stealth 2 HD features an oversized 200cc head and ultra-high MOI construction for maximum playability. Large, low-profile sole helps launch the ball higher. Stealth 2 HD is internally weighted for a draw bias.

What TaylorMade says

Regarding Stealth 2 Plus…

“We anticipate the forward setting being popular on Tour, particularly among players like Collin Morikawa who have historically used our 13.5° Rocket 3-wood for increased distance and a low spin/low launch. The versatility of Stealth 2 Plus will allow for this type of “rocket” setting but ultimately its versatility is its greatest appeal. Adjusting the movable weight creates noticeable performance differences in terms of launch, spin and distance, allowing golfers to dial in the preferred flight characteristics that their game, course and conditions require.” — Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director of Product Creation

Regarding the face design…

“Advanced ICT takes a proven TaylorMade concept and pushes it to the next level. We’ve now optimized variable face thickness for each individual club, so that every face on a Stealth 2 fairway or Rescue has been specifically engineered for that club. This design feat is a testament to our team’s relentless drive to improve on every aspect of our products year after year.”
-Matt Johnson, Principal Engineer, Advanced Design

Specs, pricing, and availability

Stealth 2 Plus

MSRP: $449.99
Lofts: 3/15 degrees, 5/18 degrees
Stock shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Red FW (75X, 75S, 65R)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)

Stealth 2

MSRP: $349.99
Lofts: 3/15 degrees, 3HL/16.5, 5/18, 7/21, 9/24 degrees
Stock shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red FW (6-S, 5-R, 5-A)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)

Stealth 2 HD

MSRP: $349.99
Lofts: 16, 19, 22 degrees
Stock shaft: Fujikura Speeder NX Red
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)

Stealth 2 HD Women’s Fairway is offered in lofts of 16°, 19° and 22°, and comes stock with the Aldila Ascent Ladies 45 shaft and Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip.

Availability: Preorder on January 10. At retail on February 17.

• More photos in the GolfWRX forums. 

2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2, Stealth 2 HD Rescue

What you need to know: There are three TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue clubs in the lineup, each designed to meet specific performance needs, Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD.

Stealth 2 Plus Rescue: Compact tour-inspired shape ideal for shotmaking. Branded as the forgiveness of a Rescue plus the workability of a long iron.

Stealth 2 Rescue: Lower CG than Stealth for better tailored launch and spin. Rear of the club features a mass pad for increased MOI.

Stealth 2 HD: New addition to the lineup featuring a large, low profile and internal draw bias. High launch, easy-to-hit.

Specs, pricing, and availability

Stealth 2 Plus

MSRP: $299.99
Lofts: 2/17 degrees, 3/19.5 degrees, 4/22 degrees
Stock shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Red HY (95X, 85S, 75R)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)

Stealth 2

MSRP: $279.99
Lofts: 3/19, 4/22, 5/25, 6/28, 7/31
Stock shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red HB (7-S, 6-R, 5-A)
Stock grip: Lamkin’s Crossline 360 grip (47g)

Stealth 2 HD

MSRP: $279.99
Lofts: 3/20, 4/23, 5/27, 6/31 degrees
Stock shaft: Fujikura Speeder NX Red (60-S, 50-R, 50-A)
Stock grip: Lamkin’s Crossline 360 grip (47g)

Stealth 2 HD Women’s Rescue offerings include the Aldila Ascent Ladies shaft and the Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip (38g). Loft offerings include 4/23°, 5/27° and 6/31°.

Availability: Preorder on January 10. At retail on February 17.