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TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver vs Qi4D Driver

Clean Looks or Tunable Ball Flight?

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver

TaylorMade

Stealth 2 Driver

2023 model

Release date
Feb 17, 2023
MSRP at launch
$599.99
Stealth 2 Driver details →
TaylorMade Qi4D Driver

TaylorMade

Qi4D Driver

2026 model

Release date
Jan 29, 2026
MSRP at launch
$649.99
Qi4D Driver details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is control over ball flight. The Qi4D has four movable weights that shift the centre of gravity toward a draw, a fade or a more penetrating flight, and testers found its spin stayed in a well-controlled mid-to-low window. Reviews of the Stealth 2 disagreed on spin, with some finding it too low and others too high, and its shot shape varied from test to test.

Both heads are 460cc at 10.5° with a 45.75-inch length and a carbon face, and both are praised for forgiveness and a crisp sound. The Stealth 2's red-and-black look was widely liked. Some testers found the Qi4D's face glare and visible grooves distracting.

Choose the Stealth 2 Driver if…

you want a forgiving, distance-focused mainstream head with a clean, classic look at address, and you're happy to get a fitting to dial in its spin.

Choose the Qi4D Driver if…

you want to tune your shot shape or flight with movable weights and get controlled mid-to-low spin, and you're willing to get custom fitted to set it up.

Common questions

Which driver is more adjustable?
The Qi4D. It has four movable weights that let you shift the centre of gravity toward a draw, a fade or a more penetrating flight.
Which has more consistent spin?
The Qi4D. Testers found its spin stayed mid-to-low and well controlled across the face, while reviews of the Stealth 2 split on whether its spin was too low or too high.
Which looks better at address?
Most testers liked the Stealth 2's understated red-and-black look. Some found the Qi4D's carbon face glare and visible grooves distracting, and opinions on its head size were split.

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: Split on Stealth 2, Steadier on Qi4D

Reviewers disagreed on the Stealth 2's spin. One reviewer found it very low and felt it cost some carry, another found it low with the stock shaft, and a third rated it low-to-moderate. In testing videos, one presenter said the standard head spins more than the rest of the Stealth 2 range, and another found it spun higher than he wanted. For the Qi4D, reviewers described mid-low spin that came down further after fitting changes. One said spin control across the face, especially on off-centre strikes, was a major improvement, and one tester saw only the occasional low-spin shot. The Stealth 2 drew mixed spin verdicts, while the Qi4D's were more consistent.

Forgiveness: Both Hold Up on Mis-Hits

Reviewers mostly rated the Stealth 2 as forgiving. One article called forgiveness its main highlight, another said toe strikes still flew playably, and one tester found dispersion tight with only the odd miss in the opposite direction. One reviewer was more reserved and saw only a marginal gain in dispersion over the previous model. The Qi4D also scored well. Reviewers reported tight dispersion, good carry on low and toe strikes, and strong heel strikes in one testing video, and one article called it very forgiving for a core model. Another review said forgiveness was not its main focus and pointed to the Qi4D Max for more. Both drew mostly positive forgiveness verdicts, with one reviewer holding back on each.

Shot Shape: Movable Weights on the Qi4D

For the Stealth 2, one reviewer saw a slight draw bias, with shots moving right to left. One tester said it was neutral, and another said strikes, especially toward the heel, seemed to slip off the face and drift right. Adjustability was not covered in the Stealth 2 reviews. On the Qi4D, reviewers and testers looked closely at the movable weights. A fade setting pushed shots well right, and the draw setting gave mixed results in one review. One tester moved heavier weight to the heel to get rid of a rightward miss, and another hit fades with his setup. The Qi4D offers weight-based shot shaping, while the Stealth 2's natural shape varied from test to test.

Sound and Feel: Both Strong, Qi4D Fuller

Most reviewers liked the Stealth 2's sound and described it as bright, crisp and snappy. One tester said it had more pop than the muted original Stealth, but another found it solid and wished it were more distinctive. On feel, reviewers called it solid, stable and well balanced. One reviewer felt the carbon face played no differently from titanium. One reviewer described the Qi4D's sound as crisp and powerful, and one tester called it fuller than the tinny sound of some rival drivers. Another called it the best-sounding TaylorMade driver in a while. Reviewers described its feel as firm, fast and solid, while one felt it was close to titanium. Reviewers praised both, and the Qi4D's sound drew the stronger compliments.

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

Key differences

  • Swing weight: the Qi4D Driver is 1 pt heavier than the Stealth 2 Driver

Specs side by side

Stealth 2 Driver: 10.5°; Qi4D Driver: 10.5° (US models).

Stealth 2 DriverQi4D Driver
Loft10.5°10.5°
Lie angle56°56°
Head volume460 cm³460 cm³
Face materialCarbonCarbon
Body materialMulti-materialMulti-material
Club length45.75″45.75″
Swing weightD3D4+1 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 angleStealth 2 Driver 56°/Qi4D Driver 56°
54°60°

Both rank #5 lowest of 97.

Head volumeStealth 2 Driver 460 cm³/Qi4D Driver 460 cm³
280 cm³460 cm³

Both rank #1 largest of 95.

Club lengthStealth 2 Driver 45.75″/Qi4D Driver 45.75″
43.5″46.5″

Both rank #14 longest of 97.

Swing weightStealth 2 Driver D3/Qi4D Driver D4
B9D5

Stealth 2 Driver ranks #26 lightest of 68. Qi4D Driver ranks #5 heaviest of 68.

What reviewers say

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 →

Qi4D Driver

What reviewers like

  • Fast ball speed with strong carry, including on mis-hits
  • Well-controlled mid-to-low spin across the face
  • Tight dispersion and good forgiveness for a core head
  • Four movable weights allow genuine draw, fade or flight tuning
  • Solid, powerful feel with a crisp, full sound

Watch out for

  • Weight settings can give unexpected results without a fitting
  • Shaft release-profile options may confuse buyers
  • Carbon face glare and visible grooves can distract at address
Full overview of the Qi4D Driver →

Lofts and clubs offered

Stealth 2 Driver
9° / 10.5° / 12°
Qi4D Driver
8° / 9° / 10.5° / 12°

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