TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver vs Stealth 2 Plus Driver
Forgiveness or Low Spin: Which Fits You?
TaylorMade
Stealth 2 Driver
2023 model
- Release date
- Feb 17, 2023
- MSRP at launch
- $599.99
TaylorMade
Stealth 2 Plus Driver
2023 model
- Release date
- Feb 17, 2023
- MSRP at launch
- $629.99
Which to choose
The biggest difference is forgiveness versus spin control. The standard Stealth 2 is the forgiving one. Off-centre strikes keep their ball speed well and stay playable. The Stealth 2 Plus is the low-spin model. It gives a low-to-mid launch and very high ball speed for faster swingers, but it's the least forgiving head in the Stealth 2 line-up.
Both have a 460cc head, a carbon face and a 45.75-inch length at 10.5° of loft. The Plus has a flatter lie of 54°, compared with 56° on the standard model. Reviews of the standard head disagreed on spin and shot shape. Reviews of the Plus disagreed on dispersion. Testers say both need a proper fitting.
Choose the Stealth 2 Driver if…
you want the most forgiveness and strong total distance from a mainstream head, whatever your handicap.
Choose the Stealth 2 Plus Driver if…
you swing fast, already launch the ball high, and want lower spin and a penetrating flight, even if that means giving up some forgiveness.
Common questions
- Which is more forgiving?
- The standard Stealth 2. Reviews call forgiveness its standout trait, while the Plus is the least forgiving head in the Stealth 2 line-up.
- Which spins less?
- The Stealth 2 Plus. It is the low-spin model in the line-up and aimed at faster swingers, while reviews of the standard Stealth 2 were split on spin: some found it too low and others too high.
- Is the Plus a good choice if I struggle to get the ball in the air?
- Probably not. Its low-to-mid launch doesn't help golfers who struggle to get the ball airborne, and it is best for players who already launch the ball high.
Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).
Key differences
- Lie angle: the Stealth 2 Plus Driver is 2° lower than the Stealth 2 Driver
- Swing weight: the Stealth 2 Plus Driver is 1 pt heavier than the Stealth 2 Driver
Specs side by side
Stealth 2 Driver: 10.5°; Stealth 2 Plus Driver: 10.5° (US models).
| Stealth 2 Driver | Stealth 2 Plus Driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Loft | 10.5° | 10.5° |
| Lie angle | 56° | 54°−2° |
| Head volume | 460 cm³ | 460 cm³ |
| Face material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Body material | Multi-material | Multi-material |
| Club length | 45.75″ | 45.75″ |
| Swing weight | D3 | D4+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.
Stealth 2 Driver ranks #5 lowest of 97. Stealth 2 Plus Driver ranks #1 lowest of 97.
Both rank #1 largest of 95.
Both rank #14 longest of 97.
Stealth 2 Driver ranks #26 lightest of 68. Stealth 2 Plus 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
Stealth 2 Plus Driver
What reviewers like
- Very high ball speed and strong distance potential
- Low spin and penetrating, low-to-mid flight for faster swingers
- Solid, powerful feel off the carbon face
- Sliding weight and shaft options give lots of room to fine-tune
Watch out for
- Less forgiving than the other Stealth 2 models
- Low launch doesn't help golfers who struggle to get the ball airborne
- Needs a proper fitting to get the most out of it
- Premium price
Lofts and clubs offered
- Stealth 2 Driver
- 9° / 10.5° / 12°
- Stealth 2 Plus Driver
- 8° / 9° / 10.5°
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