Irons · 2022
TaylorMade Stealth
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 5 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance85
- Feel82
- Sound81
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a mid-handicapper with a reasonable swing speed who wants the most accurate, one of the longest game-improvement irons, with surprisingly good feel.
You need maximum mishit forgiveness or greenside spin, or you have a slower swing that needs more launch and control.
Pros
- The 2022 Most Wanted game-improvement iron winner - a class-topping 97.54/100
- The most accurate iron in its category (96.78/100) - low dispersion and a tight, repeatable flight
- Among the longest game-improvement irons - lower launch and spin with fast ball speeds for monstrous distance
- A forged-like feel for a cap-back distance iron, better than the SIM2 Max
Cons
- Forgiveness is only mid-pack - 7th in the category, best near the centre of the face
- Lower launch and spin mean less control into greens, especially for slower swings
- Strong lofts - a distance iron, not for traditional gapping
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongGood, if mid-pack - 7th for forgiveness in its category (83.63/100), with the best performance near the centre of the face, though the Cap Back toe-wrap construction gives much more forgiveness than a typical players' iron. Good game-improvement forgiveness, if not class-leading.
Distance
ExcellentAmong the longest - 4th for distance (88.29/100), among the longest in the category, from its lower launch, fast ball speeds, strong lofts and low spin, a recipe for monstrous distance. Class-leading game-improvement distance.
Workability
ModestBuilt to go straight - a game-improvement distance iron with a low-launch, forgiveness-first design. Minimal workability, by design.
Feel
ExcellentForged-like - the Cap Back toe-wrap construction gives a forged-like feel, slightly better than the SIM2 Max, with positive feel, especially on centre strikes. Class-leading feel for a game-improvement iron.
Sound
StrongRefined for a GI - a positive, forged-like sound off the Cap Back face, a solid impact note. Good sound for a game-improvement iron.
Looks at address
StrongBetter than the SIM2 Max - better-looking than the SIM2 Max, with a clean Cap Back shape. One of the better-looking game-improvement irons of its era.
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 Irons Review - MyGolfSpy (2022 Most Wanted winner)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth irons: ClubTest 2022 review - golf.com
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth Iron Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth Irons Review - Distance & Forgiveness - Golfstead
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Stealth Irons Review - Golfalot
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Stealth best for?
You're a mid-handicapper with a reasonable swing speed who wants the most accurate, one of the longest game-improvement irons, with surprisingly good feel.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Stealth?
You need maximum mishit forgiveness or greenside spin, or you have a slower swing that needs more launch and control.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Stealth suitable for?
The TaylorMade Stealth scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Stealth best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Stealth rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade Stealth have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Stealth is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and low spin.