TaylorMade · Hybrid · 2022
Stealth Plus Rescue
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You're a 0-10 HCP at 95-120mph who wants an iron-like tour-shape hybrid with adjustable loft/lie + class-leading 2022 distance + crisp, solid feel.
You need higher launch or lateral forgiveness (use the standard Stealth Rescue), you need a 24°+ option, or you want current-generation TaylorMade tech.
Pros
- One of the longest 2022 hybrids — 223yd average carry + 2nd longest of 22 in industry testing
- 12% higher MOI than SIM2 Titanium predecessor — stronger off-center retention than predecessor tour-shape
- +/- 1.5° loft/lie adjustable sleeve — proper adjustability rare in tour-spec hybrids
- 2022 Golf Digest Hot List winner + crisp, solid, powerful feel
Cons
- Off-center hits result in notably reduced distance compared to the regular Stealth — tour-spec head punishes mis-hits
- Compact 3-loft ladder (17°/19.5°/22°) only — no 24°+ option for higher-handicap fits
- Now 3 years old — superseded by Stealth 2 Plus 2023, Qi10 2024, Qi35 2025, Qi4D 2026
- Better-player target — aimed at low-single-digit handicaps
By dimension
Forgiveness
MOI on the Stealth Plus measures 12% higher than its SIM2 Titanium predecessor. Speed Pocket increases forgiveness and ball speed on errant shots. C300 Steel Twist Face coupled with the most flexible Speed Pocket creates explosive distance, encourages a straighter flight and boosts speeds from low-face strikes. CG has been optimised to boost speed and forgiveness from any lie. Off-center hits result in notably reduced distance compared to the regular Stealth. Above-average forgiveness for a tour-shape hybrid — 12% MOI bump over SIM2 Titanium + Twist Face + Speed Pocket; compact tour shape concedes some lateral forgiveness vs standard Stealth.
Distance
The Stealth Plus was one of the longest hybrids tested in 2022 with an average carry distance of 223 yards and average total distance of 238 yards. Spin rate was low at 3319 rpm and peak height was 37 yards — a penetrating and hot flight. 131 mph average ball speed with 13.5° launch. 2nd longest of 22 hybrids tested with 225 yards carry distance in industry testing. Top-tier distance — one of the longest 2022 hybrids in two independent tests, 131mph ball speed with low-mid spin and penetrating launch.
Workability
The Stealth Plus is a shot-maker's dream with an iron-like high-toe profile and compact footprint that make it easier to control trajectory and shot shape, while maintaining forgiveness. Mid-launch and mid-spin — a great combination for shot shaping in a hybrid. Tour-inspired model with an attractive iron-like shape and a high toe. Designed to be fast and workable. Top-tier workability — explicitly designed as the tour-shape variant with iron-like profile + mid-launch + mid-spin profile that supports both draws and fades.
Feel
The Stealth Plus Rescue feels crisp, solid, and powerful. Feel off the face is dense and heavy, with a real sense of heavy ball compression and then a spring effect as the ball fires off. Iron-like tactile character distinct from a typical hybrid. Above-average feel — crisp/solid/powerful with iron-like density and clear ball compression sensation.
Sound
Muted thwack as the ball fires off the face. The Stealth Plus sounds muted and more iron-like than the ping of a normal hybrid. Sound was fairly consistent, with urethane-covered balls producing a mid-volume 'crrack' sound. Above-average sound — muted iron-like acoustic profile that differentiates it from typical hybrid 'pings' and reinforces the tour-shape identity.
Looks at address
Attractive iron-like shape and high toe will appeal to better players. Sleek-looking hybrid with a straight topline and a compact size down by the ball — still very much iron-like with a tall face and squarer toe. Transition from a long iron shouldn't feel like quite as big of a shift. Above-average address — premium tour-shape aesthetic with iron-like profile + tall face + squarer toe + straight topline.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.
- TaylorMade Stealth Plus Rescue Review - Plugged In Golf (crisp solid powerful feel, iron-like tall face squarer toe straight topline, mid-volume crrack sound with urethane balls, aimed at better players low single figures, off-center hits result in notably reduced distance compared to regular Stealth, 131mph ball speed)
- TaylorMade Stealth Plus Rescue Hybrid Review - Golfalot (longest hybrids tested 2022 - 223yd carry 238yd total + 3319 rpm spin + 37yd peak height + 2nd longest of 22 ClubTest 2022 with 225yd carry, MOI 12% higher than SIM2 Titanium, attractive iron-like shape, dense heavy feel with ball compression spring effect, muted thwack, +/- 1.5° loft sleeve, 3 lofts 17/19.5/22)