Hybrid · 2023
TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue
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 24 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance84
- Feel84
- Looks84
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a 0-20 HCP at 85-115mph who wants the longest 2023 hybrid + balanced mid-size profile + premium TaylorMade tech package, willing to live with a bonded hosel for class-leading 2023 distance.
You need an adjustable hosel (use the Stealth 2 Plus instead), you need max-GI forgiveness (use the HD), or you want current-generation TaylorMade tech.
Pros
- Longest carrying hybrid of 2023 — 232yd carry + 1.48 smash factor in independent testing
- MyGolfSpy 2023: #1 in distance category
- 2023 Golf Digest Hot List Gold + 4.9/5 (96% recommended) consumer rating
- Carbon crown + V Steel sole + Thru-Slot Speed Pocket + Inverted Cone Tech — premium TaylorMade tech package
Cons
- The only potential negative is the lack of adjustability — bonded hosel (only Plus model has adjustable hosel)
- Now 2 years old (2023 release) — superseded by Qi10, Qi35, Qi4D generations
- Standard 5-loft ladder is solid but Plus's tour-spec workability + HD's max-MOI sit better for their respective targets
- Mid-launch profile with bonded hosel — limited fitting flexibility
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongThru-Slot Speed Pocket increases sole flexibility, leading to increased ball speed and forgiveness low on the face. Carbon crown shifts mass towards the low end of the club, combined with a mass pad located in the back of the head, resulting in a more centered CG position, delivering a high launch with balanced spin. Individualized face design for each club ensures every head and loft option is optimized for ball speed across the face. Sound deadening on mishits. Above-average forgiveness — carbon crown CG redistribution + Thru-Slot Speed Pocket + individualized face design + Inverted Cone Technology.
Distance
ExcellentThe Stealth 2 carried 232 yards and was the longest carrying hybrid of 2023. 1.48 average smash factor, indicating some serious power. Highest ball speeds out of all the hybrids tested. Industry testing ranks it #1 in the distance category. Top-tier distance — class-leading 232yd carry + 1.48 smash factor + highest ball speeds tested + #1 distance ranking in 2023.
Workability
StrongStandard mid-size profile + balanced CG for high launch with balanced spin. Balanced 'all-rounder' positioning between Plus (workable) and HD (slice-correcting). Not a tour-shape head, not the extreme GI head — middle child. Above-average workability — balanced mid-size profile + neutral CG support modest shape control; not workable like Plus sibling but more shape-amenable than HD.
Feel
ExcellentShared Stealth 2 family feel signature — incredibly solid impact. The Stealth 2 Rescue provides immediate feedback and lets you know what type of shot you struck — a cleaner sensation at impact that helps boost confidence. Above-average feel — solid Stealth 2 family premium impact signature with clear strike feedback.
Sound
ExcellentUnassuming mid-volume metallic thwack, with sound deadening on mishits. Somewhat metallic, tight whack with a medium-high pitch. Above-average sound — pleasant mid-volume metallic acoustic with clear strike-quality feedback on mis-hits.
Looks at address
ExcellentPleasing aesthetics. Carbon crown visible at address + two-tone aesthetic from Stealth 2 family. Balanced mid-size profile. Above-average address — Stealth 2 family premium aesthetic with carbon crown visible + balanced mid-size shape.
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 Rescue Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Stealth 2 Rescue - TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue best for?
You're a 0-20 HCP at 85-115mph who wants the longest 2023 hybrid + balanced mid-size profile + premium TaylorMade tech package, willing to live with a bonded hosel for class-leading 2023 distance.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue?
You need an adjustable hosel (use the Stealth 2 Plus instead), you need max-GI forgiveness (use the HD), or you want current-generation TaylorMade tech.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue suitable for?
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid-high launch and mid spin.