TaylorMade · Driver · 2023
Stealth 2 Plus
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
Low-handicap (0-12) tour-spec players with swing speeds 95-120 mph who want a low-spin distance bomber with meaningful sliding-weight shape adjustability and proven major-championship pedigree.
Your swing speed is below 90 mph (the low-spin profile becomes a distance liability), you need maximum forgiveness (look at Stealth 2 standard or HD), or you're shopping new (Qi4D LS delivers tighter spin consistency with newer tech).
Pros
- MyGolfSpy 2023 Most Wanted Driver WINNER — 307 yards total distance at 9° loft in independent testing
- Stealth 2 family produced the fastest average ball speeds within the entire 2023 driver test
- 15g front sliding weight track (vs the original Stealth Plus 10g) delivers class-leading shape-shifting capability for 2023
- Tour-validated at the top of the game — multiple PGA Tour wins including a Masters victory, and the most popular 2023 tour driver
Cons
- Least forgiving in the Stealth 2 family — a low / forward CG sacrifices MOI for distance ceiling
- 2 years old in 2025 — a moderate recency penalty applied; the modern Qi4D LS delivers tighter spin consistency
- Below-90mph swing-speed players will struggle to control the low-spin profile
- Acoustic is lower-pitched and muted compared to the Stealth 2 standard — polarising for players who prefer the standard's louder snap
By dimension
Forgiveness
Independent testing explicitly noted this is the lowest-spinning driver in the family, and with that, it's also the least forgiving — trade-off for the lower-CG forward design. Inverted Cone Technology face does add modest forgiveness, with feel remaining very consistent across the face. 7-9% MOI boost across the lineup applies, though the low-spin sibling stays below the standard. Robot testing ranked it above-average for forgiveness despite the low-spin trade-off.
Distance
Robot testing crowned this the title of best golf driver 2023 in Most Wanted Testing — coming out on top of 30 competitors after almost 15,000 swings. Independent testing at 9° loft produced 307 yards total distance. The family produced the fastest average ball speeds within the entire 2023 driver test. Tour adoption: multiple major-winning staffers gamed it. Team ball speed up 2.1mph across 6 players equals 8-yard average team gain. Class-leading 2023 distance.
Workability
Reviewers note the 15g front sliding weight track increases the amount of shot-shape correction — class-leading shot-shaping capability for its era. Forward CG promotes workability, less spin, and a lower launch. Tour validation: major-winning staffers chose this specifically for shape control. The 15g sliding weight is 5g heavier than the original sibling (10g) for more bias adjustment range.
Feel
Reviewers describe the feel as solid through the hands, with each strike feeling explosive even on mishits. Feel remains very consistent across the face — explosive and just the right amount of solidness. Fantastic feel paired with refined acoustics. Internal Stiffening Ribs plus adjusted carbon sole thickness fine-tune the controlled feel.
Sound
Reviewers describe the head as relatively quiet, generating a solid tick sound at impact — sound changes to more of a tock as you get away from center. The head is just a touch more lower-pitched, quiet and muted compared to other family models — refined acoustic. Impact produces a fairly loud, sharp snap — distinctive carbon-face character. Internal Stiffening Ribs fine-tune acoustics for a lively and powerful sound.
Looks at address
Industry awards recognized the model at the top tier of the 2023 Hot List. Reviewers note a compact 460cc address profile — classic tour shape better players love. The same family red carbon face with refined high-gloss finish. Tour validated at the highest level. The most tour-validated address profile in the carbon-face era to that point.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.
- TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Driver Review
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- The Best Golf Driver of 2023? | TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Review
- TaylorMade Stealth 2 Drivers Review: Stealth 2, Plus & HD Tested
- Scottie Scheffler's winning WITB: 2023 Players Championship
- TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver Review
- TaylorMade Stealth 2 drivers: What you need to know
- TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus+ Driver Review - Personalized Performance
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