Building Rory McIlroy's Stealth Driver | TaylorMade Golf

Rory McIlroy is one of the best drivers of the golf ball in the history of the game, and this year he's been using the all-new Stealth Plus Driver from TaylorMade Golf.
Rory's game demands that his equipment be up to the task of making the most of his insane skills. That's where our Tour department, and people like ‪@trottiegolf‬ come in to play. Watch as Trottie describes in great detail how Rory's new driver is built from the ground up, including details on his his Fujikura Ventus shaft, the way he likes his grip built up to dialing in the precise swing weight Rory likes to feel.
With it's 60X Carbon Twist Face for more efficient energy transfer and faster ball speed, it's easy to see why Stealth Driver made it into Rory's bag to start the 2022 season.

[@zRamses]

this guy deserves every single penny that TaylorMade pays him. Love the passion.

[@lyndensmyer6680]

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[@lyndensmyer6680]

Pllllllll The mmppl 😊😊

[@lyndensmyer6680]

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[@lyndensmyer6680]

Mom lmk L

[@user-gc5sv7mq9d]

Fax

[@benpierce2202]

I love to see people who are THIS good at their craft.

[@holyworrier]

What, tinker toys?

[@Outlaw22YT]

@@holyworrier professional golf, sir

[@IEdjumacate]

I’ve fallen asleep to you building dustins driver more times than I’d like to admit 😂 these videos are oddly calming.

[@jakesharman7926]

Admit it cause you’re not alone. As we speak I’m about to nap

[@claymedina6690]

I’ve done the same thing numerous times man 😂😂

[@alexanderbarnes9149]

hoping trottie sees this

[@dougwatts7218]

I just did

[@mahykuhl]

Same

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

This was fascinating. Had no idea that making a golf club has such a specific and even complex process

[@diefachfrau]

What’s complex in this video? Could do everyone after one day.

[@fepethepenguin8287]

@@diefachfrau lol.. right

[@johnathanwetherill456]

Its not actually .

[@Drudabomb_]

@@diefachfrau Totally

[@AlexanderDangler]

@@diefachfrau, repeating the steps are easy. Knowing what an adjustment would do to a particular players feel for the club is totally different - and that's what I would say is tremendously complex. Sure, I could put the tape on and send it to the caddy, but if the caddy came back and said "Rory wants the grip to feel more like the grip on the Srixon woods from 2017" I'd have absolutely no clue what to do.

[@TNGolfin]

he did all of that without even thinking about it. hes an absolute wizard when it comes to golf clubs. very fun to watch.

[@csramsay0314]

Love these club building videos. The detail, skill and depth of knowledge from @trottiegolf is amazing!

[@HankTheStank710]

No one does a tutorial/informational like Trottie.

[@joshdeane8299]

Ya he's really good at making it look like he's doing something other then snapping some already made together

[@HankTheStank710]

@@joshdeane8299 it's more about teaching/going into depth about the various processes, parts, tools, etc. that it takes to build Rory's driver -- not just putting a club together. You hitting them okay? Stealth might help.

[@mjac8373]

What an education by a guy who obviously knows his stuff and loves his job! Thanks for all the tips and for slowing it down so we could watch you work. Don't know how you can do it so perfectly while talking the entire time. 5 Stars to you and Taylormade!

[@silvermediastudio]

Sounds like a pneumatic grip station not hydraulic as he said. He doesn't really know his stuff honestly just going through basic motions of cutting and gluing. Then he goes and touches the shaft while putting the head cover on... after banging on about removing fingerprints and not touching it XD

[@Jim-tb7sj]

@@silvermediastudio🤡

[@silvermediastudio]

@@Jim-tb7sj What did I write that was incorrect?

[@joshdavis4781]

That was really cool! I used to sit in my Grandpa's shop when he set up clubs in the 70's and 80's. Whipping on persimmon woods and pinned hosels on blades. Both era's is an art form and fun to see done professionally.

[@rex-bk1jx]

Wow 🤩

[@butcho7492]

I used to refinish woods when I was a kid.

[@tomstuppence605]

I love that he removes the fingerprints and then grabs the shaft to put the headcover on 😂

[@sirchristopher2000]

and thumbs it in on the back of the head haha

[@elijahmeinhard4780]

He worries about the weight of the tiny bit of epoxy but just shoved the excess tape in the end

[@MrRob221984]

Came here for this exact comment. 😂😂😂

[@Twixinator101]

@@elijahmeinhard4780 I assume this is because of the physics related to swinging a golf club. The epoxy is out at the head of the club, so you need to be more exact but because the extra tape is directly next to his hand, it’s negligible. But I also don’t know anything about golf so I could be wrong.

[@samfowler9018]

@@Twixinator101 so is the weight of the epoxy tbh but there’s a bit of an OCD/perfectionist mentality with club builders. Not that that’s a bad thing.

[@javiermarroquin7768]

Man, these build videos are soo good! I don't follow golf too much, but there's something about these vids!

[@potatobrinjal209]

More video like this please. I really enjoyed watching you building these clubs for the pros.

[@jasperlee9646]

Great, now I know how to put a driver together in my tour van

[@Kennyc313313]

Gold 😂

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

What a guy Trot is!!! Loves the game and loves his job. And he knows his golf

[@andrewjones1107]

I work at a golf shop and my main job is to regrip and lengthen/cut clubs, so watching someone else do it for a pro is so cool.

[@andrewmcwilliam7532]

Sad seeing tiger’s grip cubbie empty 😔

[@alexw8791]

it wasnt empty

[@andrewmcwilliam7532]

almost empty*

[@jothkell9173]

As someone who's built many clubs on the floor of my apt, this was interesting content. Learned some things, including how a pro gets all the glue to go into the hosel

[@firemedic105ns]

Love watching you build these clubs Trottie. Too bad you couldn't do a video of you building a set of Irons. Keep up the great vids sir.

[@maltehellsing5644]

Damn this video is just great, the craftmanship and the touch! Unreal!

[@MrPestyDreamer]

So much technology and precision! I love to see it!

[@Adamm0896]

absolutely mesmerizing, every single time

[@jdard5308]

This man is truly a "craftsman".

[@dathyr1]

Amazing. It takes allot of talent and skill to do what you do for making the Pro's clubs. And also have the right club making tools to do your job. First video I have watched in how this is all done. Thanks for the video process.

[@kevinmcdonald1917]

That was fun to watch, i do all of my own and my friends grips. Thanks for the tips.

[@Husker_]

This was really cool! Next time I get fit for a new club I’m going to tell the fitter I want to do it all myself!

[@LuckyJack99]

Brilliant job - thanks for the gripping tips too !

[@RookiePlaysWZ]

“And for my own personal sanity, we’re gonna put the weight in the centre.” Classic line Trottie, could not agree more.

[@Murf1802]

Beautiful job, great knowledge, Thanks Man,

[@sponger04]

Wow that’s a master at work! Thanks for the video!!

[@chrisdurocher9688]

FASCINATING!!!! Thank you

[@drewbarton3364]

The honey really helps Rory find the sweet spot when he hits driver.

[@unpluggedfreedom1]

Watching this guys craft is amazing 😻

[@steverichardson9133]

Great video as usual. Thanks for posting it.

[@AESnareline]

Excellent content, TaylorMade! Thank you.

[@TJShoop]

This was very cool to see! Thank you!

[@JayJayFromAZ]

Love this content!! So Specific!!

[@dahak972]

Omg, I can’t wait to get my fitting! This is incredible!

[@rikuluoma3785]

Chap is wearing a Rolex submariner with the 'Kermit' dial that go from 30-45 thousand dollars makes me feel even Taylormade appreciates his passion, as much as we viewers do!

[@tombart4985]

First of all, it's not a "Kermit" dial. The dial is black like every single other sub, its the bezel being green which gives it that nickname. Secondly, they typically go for a bit under 20K so your price range is way off

[@rikuluoma3785]

@@tombart4985 my mistake with the incorrect terminology, I'll give you that. By the time my writing (10 months ago, where were you?) I had seen these go at an auction for that gapping. Maybe they were a special ref. Idk. Cheers anyways.

[@UptownRepresentative]

@@tombart4985 That's definitely a "Kermit". He used the wrong termanology, but green bezel and black dial is a Kermit. Also, he could've bought it 20 years ago. Not everyone wearing a Rolex is rich.

[@WSDFirm]

Thanks for the detail.

[@Shankos1]

Great video. This guy's always cool to listen to.

[@davidaustin9638]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@jacquesparadis6756]

Facinatingly amazing!!

[@joshuacall4356]

Beautiful watch and great video!

[@antonoat]

Fascinating stuff, who’d have known it was such an exact science! 👏😀👍

[@bustedsaint9442]

Such a cool job

[@MichaelJRodriguez530]

love these videos!

[@gemeni69]

Trottie is the best.

[@lukericketts4055]

This is a super interesting video, thanks for showing

[@bang8782]

Well I am impressed, I must say. Bravo.

[@coryyyooo]

Would love to see you build some of Sergio’s clubs and give some insight on his unconventional builds

[@michaellambusta928]

Pretty interesting to see! Great vid.

[@royclose946]

Make golf club building so easy 👌 well done team taylormade my favourite company 👍

[@alexissieg8436]

Perfection, you rock!

[@leviyouler3362]

He treats the club like he's getting a weapon ready for a solider at war 🤔🤔 such care and finesse 🤗👍🏽💯

[@davidtomsett]

Great vid Chris

[@dabaumga]

Man this is super cool

[@leecorcoran6174]

Your a talented lad you trottie ⛳️⛳️👍👍great vid

[@andrewdavis3575]

That is sick

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

This is amazing.

[@adamacaster5833]

Love that Rolex trottie!

[@TheJohnKeffer]

Curious how often you build a driver for the tour players and how often they change out clubs. Like driver for instance

[@markwatson6026]

Nice watch! 😎

[@markushayes]

If they can feel grip tape ridges through MCC ridges that’s next level.

[@rwmeaney]

This guy is awesome.

[@Doty6String]

As a tennis player It’s super interesting to learn about the gear OCD of other sports

[@maxwilliamson6784]

Trottie the goat

[@bman6502]

I love playing with hand built clubs.. I have all my clubs hand built from a kid out of China.. I know it’s a bit more expensive, but love the special attention they put into my clubs…

[@jimjimenez9561]

Anyone else just watch these builds with hands on face, elbows on table with a giddy look? Asking for a friend

[@MrRobVision]

I worked as a club builder and club fitter for 10 years before i left the industry during COVID. Damn, do i miss it.

[@jameswilson6717]

Outstanding

[@darrenfagan8927]

Incredible craftsmanship,that's not just building a golf club,it's pure science. Amazing video and so well presented and explained. 👏👏👏

[@thesaint8400]

Dude is just grinding off a bit of clear coat and using epoxy to attach a head. Add in a smattering of techno branding 'VX Core-Plus Range 2.0' etc and Bob's your uncle.

[@ampuzzler2317]

Man, Professional!

[@timhodgson5738]

Brilliant.

[@Blackirish__]

Very cool 😎 speaking of swing weight I built a titleist 910D3 with a 2 gram weigh fujikura rombax 7Z08 tipped and it goes a mile harder to middle but when you do it goes real good 🚀

[@benmosher6596]

One shot, one take. Well done!

[@simondewhurst3237]

Boom 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this

[@jaredjohns5947]

Love the video and my Stealth Plus Driver! Side question.. Where can I buy that hat? TMG doesn't have it on their website :(

[@lifewithus42]

Very cool video

[@mjphoto45]

Would love one

[@jrfep4]

I want one. Get my handicap down into the 20s, for sure.

[@chrisberry8990]

I always enjoy Trottie's videos and I think I should be working there too im very good at working on golf clubs grips,shafts etc I am a TaylorMade man 😉

[@chrisberry8990]

I would like to have one just exactly like his ⚡

[@coachanderson2704]

X-stiff flex heck yeah!

[@scottg3076]

Interesting video. So during assembly, no concerns about the spine location of the shaft?

[@ElvisPriscillaPresley]

The PR machine at it's best.

[@thispak]

what a job.

[@brettfrimmer6567]

They do a great job with these. Unfiltered, just a craftsman doing his thing. Learn so much without hearing all the buzzwords

[@johnnyparrish2443]

example of how to make easy work look hard

[@robgeisbush7583]

Love your videos! What brand tape and epoxy do you use? Thank you!

[@jaybird9810]

Another club build on 🔥 trottie and TM! We know your pushing Rory and DJ as your “face”, but push out some builds of the 🐐 Tiger Woods’ clubs.

[@TheMjphoto45]

Great video. Makes me what to sell my R11 and get a new taylor made

[@dagomob03]

Nice video

[@micahpenn8017]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be

[@aaronconsaul6645]

Weight in the back would be higher spin, higher moi... more weight in the overall head anywhere would be more energy transfer - correct? (Changing the weight closer to the club face would lower the spin)

[@punisher203]

this is the best tutorial I have seen. Can you make one for me too ^^

[@MidwestMotor]

Amazing video and info! Now please drive that guy and truck to Omaha and fit me! 🙂

[@ryanrichardson9915]

Trottie!! What brand of epoxy are you using? Love this stuff.

[@cshields987]

Just wondering why you guys never spine align or pure the golf shafts for more consistency in the loading and unloading in the shaft?

[@bobbycoln5626]

He does a fantastic job of building a golf club. I did not see anywhere in the video as to where he spine aligned the shaft. Most shaft manufacturors don't align the logo with the spine of the shaft. Just wondering about that. KZbin has a spine align segment also.

[@brintamatic]

What are all the MDD and MMDD with up and down arrows that Morikawa uses?

[@TJCombo67]

Love these driver builds. Other clubs don’t seem to hold the same interest for me that driver does. Great vid!