Fairway · 2023
TaylorMade Stealth 2
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 23 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel84
- Distance82
- Forgiveness80
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Rated highest for feel and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a mid-HCP (5-22) at 85-115mph who wants 2023's distance + feel + easy-launch crown in a confidence-inspiring game-improvement footprint — comfortable with the bonded hosel.
You want adjustable hosel tuning (the Stealth 2 Plus has one), you want shape-shifting workability, or you want current-generation tech — the brand now has 3 newer generations to choose from (Qi10, Qi35, Qi4D).
Pros
- Reviewer testing: the best fairway wood for distance for 2023 — independent distance crown
- Best fairway wood for feel and likelihood of purchase plus the easiest-to-use 3-wood in the brand's lineup
- Golf Digest 2023 Hot List Gold Medal — industry-validated playability
- A great combination of distance and forgiveness — high-MOI carbon-crown refinement vs the prior generation
Cons
- Bonded hosel — no adjustable loft sleeve (only the Plus tour-spec sibling has hosel adjustability)
- Now 2 years old (2023 release) — superseded by Qi10/Qi35/Qi4D since; modest age penalty applies
- Game-improvement footprint resists shape-shifting — shape-shifters should choose the Plus sibling
- Standard model was not the tour-pro pick — the Plus tour-spec sibling was the tour favorite
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongReviewer 2023 fairway test: the head is the easiest-to-use 3-wood the brand tested. Weight has been saved in the crown and toe in order to be redistributed towards the rear of the head, helping create a lower center of gravity and therefore resulting in higher launch. C300 Twist Face provides corrective face curvature for off-center hits. Step UP from the prior generation — explicit reviewer call-out as easiest 3W in the brand's lineup.
Distance
ExcellentReviewer testing: the head is the best fairway wood for distance for 2023. Reviewer testing: a great combination of distance and forgiveness. C300 steel face plus Thru-Slot Speed Pocket plus Variable Face Thickness = explosive ball speed. Step UP from the prior generation — independent reviewer crowned it 2023's distance king.
Workability
SolidStandard 190cc-class head — game-improvement footprint that resists shape-shifting. Neutral CG and face angle. Game-improvement targeting suggests buyers prioritize forgiveness over shape control vs the Plus tour-spec sibling. Below-average workability — by design, this is the standard game-improvement spec, not the shape-shifter.
Feel
ExcellentReviewer testing: the head is the best fairway wood for feel and likelihood of purchase. During testing, golfers adored the feel and responsiveness of the head. Reviewer testing: the word that comes to mind when hitting the head is responsive, with responsive and solid feel, but also noticeable thickness and heft behind it. Step UP from the prior generation — reviewer-crowned 2023's best fairway for feel.
Sound
StrongReviewer testing: the head produces a crisp whoosh through impact. Compared to the original prior generation, the head produced exceptional feel and muted yet powerful thud through impact. Step UP from the prior generation — refined acoustic per reviewer head-to-head.
Looks at address
StrongManufacturer: the head features a 3D carbon crown and precision CG for higher launch. Carries over the Infinity Edge wraparound carbon-crown aesthetic from the prior generation. Above-average address profile — premium 3D carbon-crown finish carries over from the well-reviewed prior generation.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth 2, Stealth 2 Plus and Stealth 2 HD Fairway Woods Review - Today's Golfer (2023 distance/feel/ease awards)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth 2 Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at GolfWRX Launch Report: 2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway woods, hybrids - GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth 2 - 2023 Golf Digest Hot List Gold Medal
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth 2 Fairway Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Stealth 2 HD Fairway - TaylorMade
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth 2 Fairway Wood Review - Is It Truly Next Gen? - Golfstead (feel/sound vs original)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 best for?
You're a mid-HCP (5-22) at 85-115mph who wants 2023's distance + feel + easy-launch crown in a confidence-inspiring game-improvement footprint — comfortable with the bonded hosel.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Stealth 2?
You want adjustable hosel tuning (the Stealth 2 Plus has one), you want shape-shifting workability, or you want current-generation tech — the brand now has 3 newer generations to choose from (Qi10, Qi35, Qi4D).
What handicap is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 suitable for?
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Stealth 2 rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade Stealth 2 have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and low spin.