TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway vs Stealth 2 Plus Fairway
Hosel Tuning or Sliding-Weight Control?
TaylorMade
Stealth Plus Fairway
2022 model
- Release date
- Feb 4, 2022
- MSRP at launch
- $429.99
TaylorMade
Stealth 2 Plus Fairway
2023 model
- Release date
- Feb 17, 2023
- MSRP at launch
- $449.99
Which to choose
The biggest difference is how you tune them. The Stealth 2 Plus adds a sliding sole weight to its loft sleeve. Testers agree that moving the weight forward gives a lower, more penetrating, lower-spin flight, while the rear setting adds launch, spin and stopping power. The original Stealth Plus has only its adjustable hosel. It flies low and penetrating, and some testers found the spin too low until they changed the loft setting.
Both have compact heads for better players (175cc vs 170cc) and strong ball speed. Most testers found the Stealth Plus less forgiving than they expected. Testers were split on the Stealth 2 Plus: some found it surprisingly easy to hit, and all agree its rear setting is the most forgiving.
Choose the Stealth Plus Fairway if…
you're a low handicapper swinging around 100 mph or faster and want a driver-like fairway wood with a penetrating, low-spin flight, and you're happy to fine-tune it through the hosel alone.
Choose the Stealth 2 Plus Fairway if…
you want to change launch and spin with a sliding weight, using the forward setting for low-spin tee shots or the rear setting for more height, spin and forgiveness, and you're willing to get fitted to find the right setup.
Common questions
- Which is more forgiving?
- The Stealth 2 Plus probably has the edge, mainly in its rear weight setting, which all testers agree is its most forgiving option. Some testers also called it surprisingly easy to hit, while most found the Stealth Plus less forgiving than they expected.
- Which gives more control over launch and spin?
- The Stealth 2 Plus. Its sliding sole weight clearly changes the flight, from low and penetrating to higher with more spin, while the Stealth Plus adjusts only through its hosel.
- Which sounds better?
- Testers liked the crisp, solid sound of the Stealth 2 Plus with the weight forward or centred, though the rear setting sounds louder and more hollow. The Stealth Plus feels solid and punchy on centred strikes, but mishits can sound harsh.
Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).
Key differences
- Loft: the Stealth 2 Plus Fairway is 1.5° higher than the Stealth Plus Fairway
- Head volume: the Stealth 2 Plus Fairway is 5 cm³ smaller than the Stealth Plus Fairway
Specs side by side
Stealth Plus Fairway: 13.5°; Stealth 2 Plus Fairway: 15° (US models).
| Stealth Plus Fairway | Stealth 2 Plus Fairway | |
|---|---|---|
| Loft | 13.5° | 15°+1.5° |
| Lie angle | — | 57° |
| Head volume | 175 cm³ | 170 cm³−5 |
| Face material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Body material | — | Multi-material |
| Club length | 43.25″ | 43.25″ |
| Swing weight | D3 | D3 |
Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.
The Numbers, Visualized
Where They Sit Among Fairway woods
Compared with the reference club of every model in Fairway woods on golfclubase (US specs; 13.5° / 15°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.
Stealth Plus Fairway ranks #2 lowest of 76. Stealth 2 Plus Fairway ranks #10 lowest of 76.
Stealth 2 Plus Fairway ranks #31 highest of 78.
Stealth Plus Fairway ranks #24 smallest of 67. Stealth 2 Plus Fairway ranks #12 smallest of 67.
Both rank #4 longest of 80.
Both rank #1 heaviest of 53.
What reviewers say
Stealth Plus Fairway
What reviewers like
- Strong ball speed and distance for a fairway wood
- Penetrating, lower-spinning flight that suits fast swingers
- Solid, punchy feel on centred strikes
- Clean, compact look at address with a helpful alignment aid
- Adjustable hosel lets you fine-tune loft, lie and face angle
Watch out for
- Less forgiving than the standard Stealth
- Spin can be too low for moderate swing speeds
- Mishits can sound harsh
Stealth 2 Plus Fairway
What reviewers like
- Sliding weight plus loft sleeve gives clearly different launch and spin options
- Fast ball speed, particularly with the weight forward
- Crisp, solid sound in the forward and middle settings
- Compact, classic head shape that looks good at address
- Workable for players who like to shape shots
Watch out for
- Premium price that's hard to justify for a fairway wood
- Exposed sole weight track can collect mud and debris
- Rear weight setting sounds louder and more hollow
- Needs a proper fitting to find the right setting
Lofts and clubs offered
- Stealth Plus Fairway
- 13.5° / 15° / 19°
- Stealth 2 Plus Fairway
- 15° / 18°