TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood
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TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood is ideal for golfers who struggle with finding the fairway or maximizing distance from the tee box on longer holes. A key feature is the oversized 200cc head with a low-profile design. This larger clubface inspires confidence at address, while the lower center of gravity promotes a higher launch angle for more carry distance and better forgiveness on off-center hits. Additionally, the V Steel Sole technology helps with turf interaction for smoother clubhead passage through various lie conditions, even in thick rough or wet fairways. While distance and forgiveness are priorities, the Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood doesn't neglect accuracy. The larger clubface and draw-bias design can help golfers find the fairway more consistently.
Key features include:
| Oversized 200cc Head | Features an ultra-high MOI construction and combines low CG projection with an oversized 200cc head to increase confidence and playability. |
| Lower Center of Gravity | A lower CG promotes a higher launch angle for more carry distance off the fairway or tee box. A higher launch can be beneficial for golfers who struggle to get the ball airborne easily. |
| V Steel Sole Technology | A strategically designed sole with increased rounding at the leading edge. This helps improve turf interaction and versatility. |
| Inverted Cone Technology | Creates a variable thickness face design. A thinner face in the center and a thicker surrounding area lead to more ball speed and distance potential across the hitting surface. |
| Draw-Bias Design | The clubface is angled slightly to promote a draw trajectory, which can help golfers who slice the ball find the fairway more consistently. |
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Progression of the Stealth 2 HD fairway wood:
The Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood retains the core functionality of the original Stealth Fairway Wood but takes significant steps towards increased forgiveness and launch potential. Here's a breakdown of the progression and key improvements:
- Offered a more traditional fairway wood design with a slightly smaller head profile compared to the Stealth 2 HD.
- Featured a higher center of gravity due to the head design and weight distribution. This results in a lower launch angle.
- Did not have an adjustable loft sleeve (in most models).
- Incorporated V Steel technology in the sole to promote smoother clubhead passage through various lie conditions.
The Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood builds upon the foundation of the original Stealth Fairway Wood with advancements in forgiveness, launch potential, and potentially more distance:
- Oversized 200cc Head with Low-Profile Design: This is a significant upgrade. The larger head size offers a bigger sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits and inspires confidence at address. The lower profile design contributes to a lower CG.
- Lower Center of Gravity: The combination of the oversized head design and strategic weight distribution within the Stealth 2 HD creates a lower CG compared to the original Stealth Fairway Wood.
- Draw-Bias Refinement: The Stealth 2 HD retains the draw-bias design of the original Stealth Fairway Wood, but TaylorMade has refined it for more consistent draw tendencies and straighter ball flight for golfers who slice.
- Material Advancements: TaylorMade incorporated more carbon fiber construction in the Stealth 2 HD compared to the original Stealth Fairway Wood. This contributes to weight savings and allows for a lower CG for increased forgiveness.
| 👍 Pros |
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| Once settled in, the ball seems to jump off the face of the club. |
| Great feel and control with the Stealth 2 HD. I used to worry about long fairway shots, but not now. |
| Easy to hit. Easy to get in play. Very consistent. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| There was a rattle in the head after the first round with club, using it 4 times at most. |
| I hit a single ball at the range this weekend and the club face cracked from side to side. |
| Had some issues with the carbon face becoming unattached from the titanium frame. |
The Stealth 2 HD is great for beginners with a lower swing speed. It's the most forgiving of the Stealths with a large 200-cc club face. There’s a lot more room to hit the sweet spot. Also, the larger, low-profile sole helps the club hug the ground at address and makes it easier to achieve a high launch. HD stands for "high draw.” So, if you're a beginner golfer who is a rightie, you often miss to the right, meaning you slice it. This club is set up to help you avoid that slice.
Owen Harding