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TaylorMade SIM2 Driver vs Stealth 2 Driver

Low Spin or More Forgiveness?

TaylorMade SIM2 Driver

TaylorMade

SIM2 Driver

2021 model

Release date
Feb 19, 2021
MSRP at launch
$529.99
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TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver

TaylorMade

Stealth 2 Driver

2023 model

Release date
Feb 17, 2023
MSRP at launch
$599.99
Stealth 2 Driver details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is what each head puts first. Testers consistently describe the SIM2's spin as low, with drives that bore through the air and roll out well, though they disagree about its launch. Forgiveness is the Stealth 2's standout trait, and off-centre strikes hold their ball speed well, while reviews of its spin were mixed. The SIM2 is more forgiving than testers expected, but it gives up some forgiveness to the Max models.

Both are 460cc, 10.5° heads with a 56° lie and a 45.75-inch length. The SIM2 has a titanium face and the Stealth 2 a carbon face. Testers highlighted the Stealth 2's total distance, while the SIM2's distance results varied. A fitting is recommended for both.

Choose the SIM2 Driver if…

you swing fast and want a low-spin driver that is still reasonably forgiving, and you're happy to get fitted for loft.

Choose the Stealth 2 Driver if…

forgiveness and strong total distance from a mainstream head matter most to you, whatever your handicap, and you don't mind paying more and getting fitted for loft and shaft.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
The Stealth 2. Forgiveness is its standout trait, and off-centre strikes hold their ball speed well. The SIM2 is forgiving for a low-spin head, but it gives up some forgiveness to the SIM2 Max and Max D.
Which spins less?
Testers consistently describe the SIM2's spin as low. Reviews of the Stealth 2 are mixed: some found its spin low enough to cost carry, and others saw more spin than they wanted.
Which suits slower swing speeds?
Some testers found the SIM2 struggled to stay airborne at moderate speeds, and slower swingers are pointed towards the SIM2 Max. The Stealth 2 is aimed at golfers across a wide handicap range, though a fitting is still recommended.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Spin: SIM2 Low, Stealth 2 Mixed

Most reviewers describe the SIM2 as a low-spin head. One found that drives penetrated and rolled out well, and in one testing video spin was noticeably lower than with the tester's previous driver. Another reviewer, however, felt spin stayed fairly high at 10.5° until the loft was lowered. Opinions on launch are split: two reviewers called it low, while one testing video saw high launch. For the Stealth 2, views on spin vary widely. One reviewer found it very low and felt this cost carry, one found it higher than a low-spin player wanted, and one testing video found it the highest-spinning model in the Stealth 2 range. The SIM2 gets the more consistent low-spin verdict, while the Stealth 2's spin depends more on the tester and shaft.

Forgiveness: The Stealth 2's Standout Trait

The SIM2 drew mixed verdicts on forgiveness. One reviewer found it more forgiving than expected, and one tester said mishits still carried good distance. But two sources rated it below the SIM2 Max models, and one reviewer did not feel it was more forgiving than older drivers, with high-toe misses going right. For the Stealth 2, one reviewer called forgiveness its main highlight, another rated it very forgiving with little gap between centre and off-centre strikes, and one testing video found dispersion tight. Even so, one reviewer saw heel strikes slip right, and another felt dispersion was only marginally better than the original Stealth's. Reviewers rate the Stealth 2's forgiveness more consistently.

Feel and Sound: SIM2 Earns Stronger Praise

Feel is a strong point for the SIM2. One reviewer named it his favourite driver feel of 2021, another found it much more solid than the original SIM, and one tester described impact as soft and buttery. On sound, one reviewer picked it as the best-sounding driver of 2021, while another described a booming, slightly muted tone. Stealth 2 reviews were positive but less emphatic. One reviewer felt the carbon face felt no different from titanium and sounded somewhat plastic when tapped, another praised a crisp, snappy sound, and one wished for a more distinctive tone. Reviewers like both, but the SIM2 collected the stronger praise for feel and sound.

Looks at Address: Blue Accents vs Red Face

Reviewers liked the SIM2's black carbon crown with blue accents, and two described it as cleaner than the original SIM. One reviewer noted a compact head with a slight pear shape that sits square. In one testing video the tester called it modern but said it won't suit every eye, adding that it is almost indistinguishable from the SIM2 Max from behind the ball. The Stealth 2 pairs a red carbon face with a black body and a glossy crown, and reviewers described it as clean and understated. However, one felt it looked like a repainted SIM2, and in one testing video the tester said he personally prefers a matte black finish. The colour scheme, blue or red, is the main visual difference.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Face material: Titanium on the SIM2 Driver, Carbon on the Stealth 2 Driver
  • Swing weight: the Stealth 2 Driver is 2 pt lighter than the SIM2 Driver

Specs side by side

SIM2 Driver: 10.5°; Stealth 2 Driver: 10.5° (US models).

SIM2 DriverStealth 2 Driver
Loft10.5°10.5°
Lie angle56°56°
Head volume460 cm³460 cm³
Face materialTitaniumCarbon
Body materialMulti-materialMulti-material
Club length45.75″45.75″
Swing weightD5D3−2 pt

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Drivers

Compared with the reference club of every model in Drivers on golfclubase (US specs; 10.5° / 10.5°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

Lie angleSIM2 Driver 56°/Stealth 2 Driver 56°
54°60°

Both rank #5 lowest of 97.

Head volumeSIM2 Driver 460 cm³/Stealth 2 Driver 460 cm³
280 cm³460 cm³

Both rank #1 largest of 95.

Club lengthSIM2 Driver 45.75″/Stealth 2 Driver 45.75″
43.5″46.5″

Both rank #14 longest of 97.

Swing weightSIM2 Driver D5/Stealth 2 Driver D3
B9D5

SIM2 Driver ranks #1 heaviest of 68. Stealth 2 Driver ranks #26 lightest of 68.

What reviewers say

SIM2 Driver

What reviewers like

  • Solid, stable feel that holds up on off-centre strikes
  • Low spin for a penetrating flight with plenty of roll
  • Clean, premium look at address with a carbon crown
  • Surprisingly forgiving for a low-spin head
  • Neutral head with adjustable loft and face angle at the hosel

Watch out for

  • Less forgiving than the SIM2 Max and Max D
  • No adjustable or sliding sole weights
  • Not for players who need more spin to keep the ball up
Full overview of the SIM2 Driver →

Stealth 2 Driver

What reviewers like

  • Very forgiving, with consistent ball speed across the face
  • Strong distance, especially total distance
  • Solid, stable and well-balanced feel at impact
  • Crisp, powerful sound at impact
  • Clean, classic red-and-black look at address

Watch out for

  • Expensive compared with the previous model
  • Limited stock shaft options, so fitting is needed to get the best from it
Full overview of the Stealth 2 Driver →

Lofts and clubs offered

SIM2 Driver
8° / 9° / 10.5°
Stealth 2 Driver
9° / 10.5° / 12°

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