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TaylorMade Stealth Irons vs Stealth HD Irons

Extra Distance or Slice-Fighting Draw?

TaylorMade Stealth Irons

TaylorMade

Stealth Irons

2022 model

Release date
Apr 1, 2022
MSRP at launch
$999.99 (set of 7)
Stealth Irons details →
TaylorMade Stealth HD Irons

TaylorMade

Stealth HD Irons

2023 model

Release date
Feb 17, 2023
MSRP at launch
$999.99 (set of 8)
Stealth HD Irons details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is how much help each iron gives. The 2022 Stealth is a distance-focused game-improvement iron. Its strong lofts (28° 7-iron) make it play longer than its numbers suggest, and it has a clean, modern look without much bulk. The 2023 Stealth HD is a super game-improvement hollow-body iron. It has a weaker 30° 7-iron, a large head, a thick topline, hybrid-like long irons and a clear draw bias meant to stop shots drifting right.

Both launch high and are very forgiving. Reviewers were split on how the Stealth feels and on its direction. The HD felt solid and soft on centre strikes but harsh on misses. The HD also has much more 7-iron bounce: 11° against 5.6°.

Choose the Stealth Irons if…

you're a mid- to high-handicapper who wants extra distance from strong lofts and forgiveness in a cleaner, less bulky head.

Choose the Stealth HD Irons if…

you're a beginner, senior or slower swinger who struggles to get the ball airborne or tends to slice, and you want maximum help, including a clear draw bias and hybrid-like long irons.

Common questions

Which has more draw bias?
The Stealth HD. Testers agree it has a clear draw bias, strongest in the mid and long irons. Testers were split on the Stealth: some saw a pull left and others hit it straight.
Which looks cleaner at address?
The Stealth. It looks cleaner and more modern, with a reassuring topline but no bulky head. The HD has a large head, a thick topline, plenty of offset and hybrid-shaped long irons.
Which is longer?
The Stealth is the distance-focused model, and its 28° 7-iron is stronger than the HD's 30°. Reviews disagreed on the HD's distance, so a fitting is the best way to check it.

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

Launch and Spin: Both Fly High

Reviewers consistently saw a high flight from the Stealth. One article described it as high and late-peaking, and one testing video found it launched noticeably higher than the SIM2 Max. Spin was described as lower than the previous model and low for a 7-iron, but one tester said shots still stopped well on the greens. The HD was also rated very high-launching and easy to get airborne across the set, helped by its weaker 30° 7-iron loft against the Stealth's 28°. Opinions on HD spin were split: one reviewer found it higher than stronger-lofted sets, another fairly low, and a third consistent. Both launch high, but the HD gets there with more loft.

Forgiveness: Both Rated Very Forgiving

The Stealth's forgiveness drew praise from every source. Reviewers credited the speed pocket with keeping ball speed up on low strikes, and one article said its handling of off-centre strikes was the iron's main strength. In one testing video even a fat strike lost very little distance. Another video agreed it was very forgiving but noted that toe and heel strikes flew shorter than centre hits. Reviewers rated the HD very or extremely forgiving, with thin strikes still playable. One tester saw tight dispersion in the short irons but more spread in the long irons, and partly put that down to her own adjustments. Forgiveness is a strength of both, and reviewers did not clearly favour either model.

Shot Shape: The HD Is Built to Draw

Reviewers disagreed on the Stealth's direction. One article said the mid and long irons are built to favour a draw and found draws drifting left, with fades easier to control. One testing video said the upright lie tends to send shots left, although in the same test the 9-, 7- and 5-iron finished in a straight line toward the target. Another tester found shots very straight with minimal dispersion. The HD's draw bias came through in every review that covered it. One reviewer said it grows through the mid and long irons, another said it limits shots drifting right, and a third saw most shots finish just left of target. The HD is designed to draw the ball and curb right-side misses, while reviewers were split on how the Stealth shapes shots.

Feel and Sound: Mixed Views on Both

The Stealth's feel divided reviewers. One article called it surprisingly soft, one testing video found it fast and lively, and another said it felt solid and easy to hit. Others found it underwhelming next to forged irons, not the softest, or a bit clicky. On sound, one reviewer found it crisp but duller toward the edges. Reviewers described HD centre strikes as solid or soft, and one article found it much nicer at impact than a comparable launch-aid set. Mishits felt duller to one reviewer and a bit harsh to another, while one called its audio feedback among the clearest they had heard. Views on the Stealth split over overall feel, while HD views split mainly over mishits.

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

Key differences

  • Loft: the Stealth HD Irons is 2° higher than the Stealth Irons
  • Lie angle: the Stealth HD Irons is 0.5° higher than the Stealth Irons
  • Offset: the Stealth HD Irons is 0.1 mm larger than the Stealth Irons

Specs side by side

Stealth Irons: 7I; Stealth HD Irons: 7I (US models).

Stealth IronsStealth HD Irons
Loft28°30°+2°
Lie angle63°63.5°+0.5°
Offset4.1 mm4.2 mm+0.1 mm
ConstructionCastCast
Iron type—Hollow body
Face materialSteelSteel
Club length37.25″37.25″
Swing weightD1D1

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

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Irons

Compared with the reference club of every model in Irons on golfclubase (US specs; 7I / 7I). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

LoftStealth Irons 28°/Stealth HD Irons 30°
27°35°

Stealth Irons ranks #4 lowest of 107. Stealth HD Irons ranks #45 lowest of 107.

Lie angleStealth Irons 63°/Stealth HD Irons 63.5°
61.5°63.5°

Stealth Irons ranks #2 highest of 107. Stealth HD Irons ranks #1 highest of 107.

OffsetStealth Irons 4.1 mm/Stealth HD Irons 4.2 mm
1.5 mm6.9 mm

Stealth Irons ranks #19 largest of 70. Stealth HD Irons ranks #15 largest of 70.

Club lengthStealth Irons 37.25″/Stealth HD Irons 37.25″
36.25″37.5″

Both rank #9 longest of 106.

Swing weightStealth Irons D1/Stealth HD Irons D1
B8D3

Both rank #26 heaviest of 68.

Loft by ClubStealth IronsStealth HD Irons
18.5°38.8°59°4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSWLW
Length by ClubStealth IronsStealth HD Irons
35.00″37.06″39.13″4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSWLW

What reviewers say

Stealth Irons

What reviewers like

  • Very forgiving, holding up well on thin and off-centre strikes
  • Easy to launch, with a high ball flight
  • Strong lofts give extra distance through the set
  • Clean, modern look without excessive bulk or offset
  • Good value compared with its predecessor

Watch out for

  • Strong-lofted pitching wedge makes delicate chips come out hot
  • Short-iron gapping can be tight, so an extra wedge may be needed
  • Stock shafts are on the light side for some players
Full overview of the Stealth Irons →

Stealth HD Irons

What reviewers like

  • Easy, very high launch through the set
  • Very forgiving on thin, heel and toe strikes
  • Draw bias helps reduce slices in the mid and long irons
  • Solid, soft feel on centre strikes with clear feedback

Watch out for

  • Large head, thick topline and heavy offset may put off some golfers
  • Off-centre strikes can feel harsh
  • Priced above many rival sets
Full overview of the Stealth HD Irons →

Lofts and clubs offered

Stealth Irons
4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW / LW
Set makeup: 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW · PW / AW / SW / LW
Stealth HD Irons
5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW / LW
Set makeup: 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW