About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf club, which I purchased with my own money in January of 2023.

My take

The TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 2 Driver is a solid, forgiving, and reliable golf club. I like the increased forgiveness compared to the original Stealth driver, which is lighter and more stable. The Stealth Plus+ 2 driver is for the more advanced player looking for less spin. The driver is fade-biased but has a sliding weight that helps with direction. This club can be fitted with a large selection of stock and custom shafts.

About the club I own

• Model: 2023 TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 2 Driver
• Loft setting: 10.5
• Shaft type: Graphite Design XC-6
• Shaft flex: Stiff

About me

• Average score: 78
• Handicap: 6
• Experience: 21 years of playing golf
• Right/Left-Handed: Right-Handed
• Typical ball flight: Straight to draw
• Golf ball used: 2022 Titleist ProV1
• Club swing speed: 108

Test conditions

• When I bought the club: January 2023
• Days tested: 10
• Where I’ve used it: Orlando, FL, range and golf course
• Weather and wind conditions: Sunny, 25mph winds

How it performs

What I was looking for

As a golf professional and teacher, I’m fortunate to try out any club. I have not changed my driver in three years. I didn’t find one that gave me a better chance to play my best. I wanted to find a driver that I could swing smoothly and go after the ball and still have forgiveness for my off-center hits. I wanted to get up to the ball and swing, no thinking, just play.

Why I chose this club

I looked at the new Callaway Paradym, the Ping G430, and the TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 2. All of those drivers have their pros and cons. However, I purchased this club because I felt connected with the TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 2. It gave me abundant confidence. I didn’t have to think about the club or the swing. I just got up and hit the ball.

What I love about it

• Distance: This club offers confidence, and with confidence comes everything else. I average eight extra yards with this club. This is the first club to outhit my old driver in three years.
• Forgiveness: The main difference between this driver and the others I looked at is forgiveness. The MOI (Moment of Inertia) is increased; therefore, the sweet spot is a bit larger for off-center hits. I feel the difference on the course.
• Feel: I like the weight of the club and the way the ball feels when compressed and goes off the face. The club also feels stable through the swing, giving me confidence.
• Sound: The sound is muted and doesn’t attract attention. For me, it’s just right. It lets me know that I hit it well.
• Adjustability: The driver is fully adjustable with a sliding weight on the back, and the loft can be changed two degrees up and down.
• Shaft Feel: The custom shaft was fitted for me. It works well with the clubhead. The shaft feels smooth and matches my swing speed.
• Shaft Performance: The shaft allows me to keep the ball straight. I can choose the right shaft for my game as a custom shaft.
• Launch Angle: The driver is adjustable and comes in multiple lofts, either two degrees plus or minus. The new 60X carbon twist face has a face cover that provides the right amount of texture to maximize spin and launch.
• Spin: The Stealth Plus+ 2 is a low-spinning driver, which is what I wanted. It works well for me.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Workability: It takes a bit of effort to work this club the way I want; I have to play with the adjustable weights and fine-tune it for my swing.
• Aesthetic Appeal: I’m not the biggest fan of the red and black; however, the carbon on the clubface is nice to look at during address. MyStealth is available in which I was able to customize my driver from many different colors.
• Grip Feel: I prefer my own grips—Golf Pride CP2 wrap—because they are more comfortable in my hands and more durable than the stock grips.

Best shot with this club

I had a memorable shot with the TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 2 Driver on a par 5-hole at an Orlando golf course. The tee shot was over water from the back tees, and the wind blew sideways. I wanted to hit the ball and let it ride with the wind to hit my target.

Also, I had to clear a certain tree to get a clear shot at the green, which I had never been able to do before. The driver gave me confidence, so I just got up on the tee and let it rip with nothing to hold back. The ball flew with a piercing flight, and the wind ended up taking it just enough to hit my target area.

I had a nice smile on my face. At the time, I didn’t know if it cleared the tree I tried to get by. However, when I got to the ball for the first time on that hole, I cleared the tree, another big smile on my face.

Value for the money vs. other options

I compared this TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 2 Driver to the Callaway Paradym, the Ping G430, and the Cobra Aerojet. The prices are similar, except for the Cobra, which is cheaper. I feel I got the bang for the buck on this driver because of the forgiveness. If I hit a few mishits, the ball still goes straight. I like the option of MyStealth, which allows one to customize the colors and other items on the driver. The club gives me a lot of confidence, and that is priceless.

Final verdict

The TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 2 Driver is a well-made, stable, and forgiving driver. The off-center hits go straight, providing me with a lot of confidence. I can’t describe enough how important confidence is for golf. In addition, I like the custom shafts that are available and that it is adjustable.

For the player that wants a low-spinning, fade-biased, forgiving club, this driver can be a very good candidate to be in the golf bag. Contact a Golf Expert at Curated.com and see how they can help you get the right club in your bag. Then, enjoy the next round, and look and smile when you hit that memorable shot.

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