TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver

I had the Stealth 2, face had a little separation so the company did a warranty replacement and sent me a Qi10 LS head at no charge (the carbon face has had some issues with the Stealth so remember this).

So I’ve hit both. I was very reliable with the stealth 2, hit a consistent draw, and could work it the other way at need. I don’t quite have the Qi10 figured out yet, but the Taylor Made rep was back this week and helped me get it set up. Hit 9 of 11 fairways with it today (used 1-iron the other 3).

If I’d still had the stealth almost certainly would have hit driver every hole, really easy to hit. I hit the Qi10 further when I connect and the fade goes further when I need to work one the other way.

Smart to buy last year’s model, good value IMO.

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and the fade goes further when I need to work one the other way.

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this was why I purchased the Qi10 Max.

I played 9 yesterday and hit the 6 fairways in really good position which is fantastic for me. I absolutely love this driver. I just ordered the 20 deg (3) hybrid HD last night. At $199 thats a decent price. Im sold on the HD’s.

I was playing a 15 year old Cleveland Launcher and noticed an immediate difference with the TM. Not necessarily noticing any distance gain, marginal if any, but in accuracy for sure.

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For me, getting the shaft right is top priority

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I think you’re right, probably going to go to the local club fitting shop and test it out.

Club just wants to fade, and I’ve been playing a draw for a lot of years. When I catch it right (like today on Legislator #15 today) with a baby draw it goes a long way. First time I’ve driven that green.

Forcing the swing has me going all over the place at times

I had those KbS xstiff in my irons and ripped em out. Felt like swinging a fence post. No clue where the club head was. Have broken 80 3x since the swap

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The kick point or flex point in the shaft feels wrong in my swing. Dont really know how to explain it. Plus, today I hit a heel cut and the damn thing went straight pull with no fade. Ended up in the wood line and double bogeyed. Was completely pissed off. My old driver would have cut the ball back into the middle of the fairway but with 20 less yards. Buyers remorse at the moment

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Yep, hard to explain, just feels wrong. When I catch it solid in the clubface and try to hit a baby fade it just jumps off the club. I’ve played a draw for 40 years so playing fade I’m really not wanting to do.

I agree that the way the club is made really fights working the ball on off center hits.

I murdered the Callaway when I tested it. If I can’t get a shaft that works for this (honestly think I can) it’s headed for the great used driver graveyard.