NEW TAYLORMADE STEALTH 2.0 DRIVERS REVIEW

[@HITGolfReviews]

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[@RickShielsGolfShow]

Oi and don’t forget the subscribing to the podcast channel. We are nearly at 200k 😉

[@RickShielsPGA]

😆 nice work 🙌

[@hawkman471]

Fair enough

[@johnnyregan8536]

Already did. Great honest review rick, still watch your reviews even though I'm not gonna buy a brand new driver

[@davidmccutcheon1903]

😅

[@jopo7996]

Finally, a manufacturer is offering a driver that's faster, straighter and more forgiving.

[@Soul-Taker]

Did you watch the video?

[@jfranklin8190]

@@Soul-Taker of course not

[@mattmg2708]

@@Soul-Taker sarcasm isn’t your strong point

[@normh4856]

It's called sarcasm gents.

[@christopherlock8182]

😂

[@andrewrowley6253]

I have to say I do love your honesty it makes a huge difference that you’re not shoving one driver down our throats that you’re giving an honest review. Makes it so much better in trying to make a decision on what to buy. Thank you Rick!

[@Fried_Bananas]

He _is_ touting the Paradym after his buddies at GG signed with Callaway...

[@FORMERLYAKDA]

@@Fried_Bananas you mean his competitors 😂

[@jonnyd_vids]

@@Fried_Bananas the Paradym showed good numbers. He only mentioned it as it's another 2023 driver he's just reviewed and therefore a direct competitor to the stealth.

[@Fried_Bananas]

@@FORMERLYAKDA You're right, their relationship isn't mutually beneficial at all...

[@Fried_Bananas]

@@jonnyd_vids It was more of a joke than an actual comment, my bad. I attempted to use italic to highlight my sarcasm.

[@masondanningergolf9682]

I tried the Stealth 2 plus, and it was actually very forgiving. I hit it straight almost every time, and didn't have huge misses (even when I didn't hit it on the center of the face). And I gained about 2 mph ball speed and gained a lot more distance. I get that we all have different opinions, and it make not have worked well for you, Rick, but I loved it. Thank you though for giving an honest review.

[@dhjdhjdfhjfjhfsdfgsgfsfgsg6623]

Yea same, I tried the Stealth 2 and track man stats were like my normal driver, but when i tried the Stealth 2 +, i hit it straight every time! and further!

[@BHlax77]

Love your reviews, always honest and upfront. No BS sales, just helpful information.

[@JerryMMusic]

I’d love to see a video where you work with a slicer and test the draw versions of all the new top drivers and see what comes out as the straightest and most forgiving

[@dsimon7435]

Love all the reviews of drivers. As a Senior, 12 handicap, I'm still not sure of which one to buy, I do slice 10% of the time. I thought about the Callaway but now I'm not sure

[@gavincharvey33]

Rick at his best, making reviews, testing equipment and giving his hoenest and objective opinion. Love it

[@hadesignite]

Wholeheartedly disagree to be honest. Rick is honest but not a great reviewer, very pedestrian. Still a fan but his on course content is so much better than others whereas his reviews are down there with/behind other creators.

[@kr-lp2nj]

What..rick has always been a great reviewer. His reviews were always spot on.

[@gavincharvey33]

@@hadesignite ricks golf course content is very poor in comparison to other channels, goodgood, regecy, bryson, luke kwon, micah morris i could go on, also his golf quality, content is below par and not in the good sense. His colabs are not that interesting either, nor are his challenges rick doesn't have the skill nor is he competetive enough to make it exciting not like all the above mentioned youtubbers. His saving grace are his reviews and his honesty.

[@hadesignite]

@@gavincharvey33 there really is no saving grace then as watching this poorly communicated review compared to the TXG boys in person with each of the big manufacturers actually communicating the details of the heads and why they are what they are (for example the gloss carbon, Rick hasn't got a clue why they changed) he can't hold a candle to them. The oncourse work is better as its relatable, Matt for good good is the most annoying person on this planet and the good golfers have left, Micah is more boring than a painted wall drying (good golfer though), obviously Bryson is interesting but he's a content creator third (behind pro golf and long drive). His oncourse work is far better than the reviews but looks not a leader in either I guess.

[@stevenforster5325]

@@hadesignite I take a very different view, Rick doesn’t get sucked in by the marketing BS and focuses his reviews on performance, the stuff that matters. I’m not interested in the brochure and marketing crap, give me the results. Rick ticks that box very well in his reviews

[@Mike-by8kw]

Rick, I’m going to tell you why I subscribe and love your videos. It’s the quality it more importantly, the honesty. You will literally test a brand new, hyped up driver and have zero reservations giving your honest feedback (even if it’s negative). I would like to believe most of us respect that because let’s be honest, a ton of KZbinrs out there just pump a product in hopes of getting free gear or being sponsored. We all appreciate you.

[@tylerpalmer8973]

Your review of the original Stealth was the main reason I steered away from it when I replaced my driver last year. I trusted what you said about it. And, of course, after I watched your review of it, continued to watch many others to see what others found. In the end, most of the other reviewers found exactly the same thing that you did. Not as forgiving on off-center hits, not as forgiving directionally, either. After all was said and done, I ended up with the Cobra LTDx LS, which I've been extremely happy with. Keep on with the honest reviews, Rick. That's what makes your information trustworthy.

[@deadliest_snatch]

Put the Stealth 2 plus in my bag and shot my lowest score today. Found more fairways than my previous driver and I am sure it's a case of honeymoon period. As I progress I am expecting that I will need to tinker when I become more of a stickler in terms of dispersion. Today I kept it reasonably fairway even with the balls I didn't strike all that well out of the middle. Thank you for the review, it will definitely give me something to look out for.

[@mattyice852]

I just got one used and it's awesome. Was hitting very straight, comparatively lol.

[@scotpage5526]

I love how honest your reviews are. There must be tremendous pressure to only sing their praises, but you stay honest. That allows us to really take stock and believe when you do fully compliment a product

[@laaamby]

A couple of years ago Callaway were fading into the background with Taylormade, PXG, and ping being the drivers everyone wanted. However last year and certainly this year it looks like the pendulum has swung the other way and Callaway are wrestling themselves back to top place ! Good to see !

[@robroninja]

Callaway is still chasing Titleist

[@netcald991]

Taylormade is by far still on top in terms of performance

[@danburgio]

Appreciate the honest feedback. All the other reviewers being invited by manufactures to review clubs at their facilities…. Expect some friendly critiques. Rick always stays true to the review and gives his honest feedback. Thanks Rick!

[@colehudson6062]

Got one for free since a buddy couldn't hit it. I can control it more with a fade that goes 300 total but if it gets too much spin with a straight slice the 270 is all i get. Played the first time with it and only missed 2 fairways thats was just in the right rough. I wouldn't buy one per say but ill keep it in the bag for now.

[@outworkyouschiffert2685]

Love how ping managed to settle for less distance but maximize forgiveness in their older models since it seems a lot more complicated to make a forgiving driver than a long distance driver.

[@ahastar1141]

To make a driver long, you just have to bring the spin down, however, that can make the ball less controllable. To make it forgiving, you have to increase the MOI around the face, while making sure spin doesn't get too high but still high enough to provide stability. That's a much tougher task

[@brianpilley3801]

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[@the_golfing_hack8927]

Which is why I have fallen in love with the 425 max and can’t see myself changing for a while

[@outworkyouschiffert2685]

Been wanting to hit it but I've been getting along with the callaway epic max.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

Which is why I fell in love with the G410 and may never change. Hard to improve upon perfection in the form of forgiveness while still giving you all the distance you need.

[@nholmes_mn]

Appreciate the review Rick. Glad you’re being genuine with us and not a sell out.

[@liquidcityuk6694]

Great honest review as always Rick. I actually have the original stealth and have never hit the ball straighter. Took to it really well. Won't upgrade just yet though don't see the need. Keep up the amazing work you do and thanks

[@nzbroker14]

If you hit it well keep it!

[@TheCheekLover]

Got my stealth 2 today, I’m max handicap was slicing like crazy, always making poor contact and now I am absolutely drilling the ball off the tee straighter than ever

[@APP1693]

Tested the Stealth 2 on Sunday for a fitting. You can definitely smash it down there as I hit one where I carried 305 that went 320 but definitely still not as forgiving as the ping drivers. Ended up getting the G430 LST as it gives me much more forgiveness and I still get almost the same length.

[@TheRealStephenAllen]

Pulled this video into my structural mechanics movement analysis software and here is what I found as to the reason you felt it was "Hard work" to get the ball flight consistent. And with all due respect let me say this first, and it was my first initial visual analysis to catch it which led to me doing the analysis via the custom software I designed for a construction company's hydraulic framework stability but still use for things such as this, so...yeah, it surely is not the club, though it may slightly bleed into the plausible reasoning for you review but rather you being the variable in these three separate visual instances. Here's what I found, and I won't make this long: 1. Your ball alignment in conjunction with feet placement diverges at an average of about 1.3°- -1.8° each time you set up to hit. 2. Your grip ever so slightly(and I am being modest) changes from very weak to strong in each visual instance. 3. The gap between your stance shift between 1.29ft-2.2ft with your lead foot(left foot) directionally diverges at an average degree range of 4°-8° from center to forward left. 4. Your overall postulate stance divergence is (btw , = between) a +9°- -1° in forward torso tilt, +4°- -3° 3 pointed angular sway, +8°- -7° downward angular tilt of the arm from shoulder to wrist, a minute (here it is important to know my pronunciation of "minute" is /mīˈno͞ot/)...so a minute change +4°- -1.9° of forward head tilt. 5. The club face in relation to where the ball was seen (perspectively given the shot tracer) to land diverges from open to close by an average of +3°- -5°. And this variable coincides in relation to the overall structural and postulate stance parallel to target(*given constant based of the area for which the shot tracer on screen saw the ball approximately land). To conclude my analysis comment, for which I have delivered the dumbed down and very short version, it is my expert opinion that Epstein did not kill himself. rb.gy/enaq3a

[@JessmanChicken86]

holy crap

[@russellperry8635]

I had the same experience with Titleist drivers. Lots of talk about the new TSR series of drivers and woods so I went down to the PGA Superstore to try them out. No difference I could tell between them and the TS2 I have from 2019, except a huge price increase.

[@mikepxg6406]

I have a TS2 fitted with Hzrdus Smoke stiff I still out drive my mates. I thinks its the perfect driver Long and forgiving.

[@XVICreations]

Same with my Rogue max. Had a golf galaxy Indoor sim day not too long ago. Was able to try out some new drivers ( new at the time like the stealth 1.0, G425, Ltdx ). Wasn’t able to notice any REAL difference in yardages to justify dropping another $600 on a club 🤷🏾‍♂️ Did try some new wedges and ended up picking up a Mizuno T22 Blue chrome is 46 degrees and it’s absolutely amazing

[@dalereynolds6956]

see I'm the opposite.... found a massive difference between ts and tsi (hated ts) and a slight improvement from tsi to tsR

[@BeantownHooligan]

Me trying the tsr after hitting the 917 since it first came out and finding 20yrds... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@robroninja]

The TSi/r line can’t be improved, they’re perfect

[@stuartingram6442]

Great to see the honesty and not scared to say what you think.

[@richwinterburn6539]

I love how Taylormade drivers have looked since the M series started. Since I’ve played golf I’ve had 3 Taylormade drivers which have been fitted but once they’ve arrived and got them on the course I’ve never got on with them and always struggled. Ive gone back to Callaway last year and feel so much more confident hitting that than I ever have a TM.

[@davidfletcher6836]

Similar for me I had an m2 and have tried the newer versions since and found them all long but wayward. Got fitted for a callaway mavrik and it’s the most accurate driver I’ve ever owned.

[@NooDLES411911]

I'm playing a SIM2 Max and my drive has been consistently straight since I got it. Even my friends said last year they couldn't believe how well I was driving the ball. I find it pretty forgiving and I have no need to change it.

[@MattTheFlyerFan]

Thabks for the review Rick! Not that I’m in the market for a new driver yet, but I really appreciate how thorough and objectionable you are with all the equipment you review.

[@kp6344]

It’s about time taylormade brought a new driver out it’s been like 2 weeks

[@aaronjones6983]

It’s once a year. Same as every other manufacturer.

[@kp6344]

@@aaronjones6983 guarantee you play with all taylormade clubs and look like one of those me and my golf fellas

[@jeeepcj8927]

@@aaronjones6983 not Ping

[@johnchaivre1056]

That would have been funny 10 years ago when they came out with drivers twice a year but now that they come out with one a year just like every company except Titleist and ping. So. You’re not funny.

[@TheCheesewalrus]

@@aaronjones6983 Ping is every other year but they probably just take longer to find new paint schemes lol

[@cquinn1985]

Last year I walked into the shop thinking I was going to buy Stealth 1 and after testing in the simulator I walked out with a Callaway Rogue. I feel this video performs a retrospective that vindicates my decision. Thank you 🙂

[@richardvalentine4133]

I always watch Ricks club reviews for there accuracy and honesty. Personally, I did try out the Stealth last year and didn’t get on with it at all. However, I have just been fitted for a Callaway Mavrik 2020 Driver which was brand new and for less than half the price of any current new top brand club. It shocked me just how good it is, faster club head and ball speed from the word go! This was after going back through Ricks reviews and finding his video on the Mavrik driver range.

[@tastefullys]

I have a Mavrik 2020 as well. Great club

[@paulrounding5260]

A good honest review, I baulked at the price though, my last new TM driver cost me £160, over the years all I've done to it is change the shaft and I still love it, don't think I'll be renewing it any time soon.

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Still think the Sim2 is probably their best looking driver still honestly

[@tylerballard4170]

Best in general

[@natpaul81]

Agree. I bought into the Stealth hype and within 2 weeks had it out of the bag and had my Sim back in

[@Kylez1212]

I got the sim2 murdered out on the mysim thing... coolest looking driver ever made and it's the best performing. Not looking to change drivers for some time

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

I hate the red face. It’s terrible looking. My buddy has an all black stealth driver from the TM custom shop and it looks so much better.

[@russellkempe3231]

I just traded my SIM2 for a Titleist TSI3 two weeks ago and I am profoundly impressed with Titleist.

[@josephklein4680]

I just test hit a Stealth 2+. I am a 20 handicap golfer and my experience was opposite of yours. My distance and forgiveness was first rate. It was the clear winner over the Ping g430. I guess that’s why we go hit them instead of buying off of reviews only.

[@michaelrecalo]

LOVE the content Rick!!! But to everyone watching this I’d say go and try it out, I just had a driver fitting done and honestly by the end the stealth 2 was the club for me. I tend to miss on the toe and the twist face was just phenomenal. I normally shoot in the 80’s so about a 15-18 handicap just for perspective. I liked the g430 and the tsr2 a lot as well but this club with the proper shaft i got fitted for was a step above

[@ThermoNuclearStud]

I've got the Stealth 2 Plus. I'm a 55-yo golfer who went from a crappy knock-off set made in the 80s or 90s from a friend who apparently hated me (haha) - to this. I went from maybe hitting it relatively straight 20% of the time with the old driver, to hitting it relatively straight or dead-straight 90% of the time with the Stealth 2 Plus. I tried the Ping G430 as well, but the Stealth 2 Plus won by the thinnest of margins on the reliability and feel scale. I found myself hitting more down the center with the Stealth 2 Plus than the Ping. The Stealth 2 Plus also hit harder...more solid of a connection. The Ping G430 felt a little less raw. As a comparison, think of the Stealth 2 Plus as the Porsche, and the Ping G430 as the BMW. You feel the road way more with the Porsche...more of a driver's car, more hard hitting. That's how the Stealth 2 Plus plays and feels for me. ****** I ALSO FOUND that if I allow the head to almost guide itself on the downswing, I tend to get much straighter shots...almost like I have to give up a little control to the driver itself at that last moment in order for the head to find its own sweet spot. Weird, but that may explain why some golfers can't get that straight shot consistently...just give up a little tiny bit of control on that last part of the downswing, just before impact. You'll know what I'm talking about the second it happens to you.

[@slightlycrookedworkshop]

This is what I found when I bought a driver over the summer. I hit the Rogue and the Stealth on the sim. Rogue was pretty straight, but the Stealth was all over the place. Granted, I'm about a 20 handicap, but if it were between the Stealth and my old R7, I would have kept using the R7. I ended up with the Rogue...and I might need to upgrade after watching the Paradym. video.

[@starbuckqbb2287]

Could probably get 8 weeks of lessons for the price. Or if you can afford it, get the lessons first then upgrade and get fit for the new Callaway!

[@seanmason4170]

The honesty is why I take your advice on clubs, thanks!!

[@evanmassey9190]

I just got a Stealth from TaylorMade as a warranty replacement for my SIM2 max the only way I can get the consistency I want was to add 9 grams of led tape to the toe. Strongly considering going to Callaway or Ping

[@SJgolf891]

Could sell the Stealth and use money to buy a used SIM2 Max, if you really liked that club

[@justinglen5414]

Again another excellent unbiased review. I wish everyone could be as honest as you rather than just bigging up every single driver evey year. Keep up the good work.

[@robvu977]

Great video. Stealth hasn’t been good for a lot of us. TM has some catching up to do with Callaway and Ping.

[@deanontheinterwebs]

This review is 1000-times more authentic than any manufacturer will ever admit. Thanks for your insights, they're not only helping our sanity and enjoyment of the game, but keeping it real for those of us with more regular imperfections.

[@erichurt9884]

See I find the Stealth amazing ! One factor I will assume is that Golfers don’t look at swapping out the weights on it vs sticking with the stock setup. I swapped both my weights on the Stealth + and I was longer by 7.4 yards and my average dispersion right and left is 3.8 yards left and 5.7 yards right.

[@jameskeighley77]

What did you change the weighing to Eric?

[@iCharlie93]

Whoever set that simulator up clearly had it in 'sale mode' 😂

[@erichurt9884]

@@jameskeighley77 I went 6 grams heavier on the back and 3 less on the front

[@erichurt9884]

@@iCharlie93 it’s my own personal trackman simulator at home…… I mean I can go out to my driving range also 😂

[@iCharlie93]

@@erichurt9884 well fair enough, colour me jealous! I've got plans to convert my garage to a sim myself but it isn't going to be Trackman unless I win the lottery or something 😂

[@guitarpager]

Thank you for not just telling us it's great. An honest review is so nice.

[@sihlberg]

Can't wait for a Srixon review!!

[@walsmith5529]

Rick, you are THE guy my Wife and I watch. Lots of others out there, but we're just sticking with you now. Got back into golf after about a 25 year break. And holy crap have things changed since the 90's. With a coach like you, and the new equipment and tech available now, I'm playing my best golf ever. Already shooting into the 90's after just 2 years of play. Had 4 pars and a birdie on my first 5 holes last wknd. I've never done that in my life. I was always well into the 100's back in 1990's. Currently using the Costco Callways, which I really love, but taking your advice and upgrading the driver now that I feel I'm ready for the next level. Ping G425 Max. FYI your video on "Strong Grip" for the drivers have us both hitting straight. It was an immediate game changer when we watched last year. And your technique for the sand trap is damn near foolproof. My wife who only picked up her first club 2 years ago, shot out of three sand traps like a pro last wknd. Neither one of us fear the beach now...and we impressed the other couple we played with. We can't thank you enough for doing what you do. And for the unbiased honest equipment reviews. You da man. A million thanks for us both

[@jasonking3391]

The one thing I miss with all of these driver and club reviews was having the Mid to High handicap hitting and trying them. Rick is a good golfer and these numbers are great but not your avg person. I would love to see the Mid to high handicap review again.

[@raymondbabb1970]

No more Robb Potter thanks.

[@TheCheesewalrus]

take it from a high handicapper that replaced 20 year old clubs with new stuff last year. $3500 later it had little affect my scorecard. spending time chipping and putting weekly is where strokes were saved in my case.

[@mikebeesley5458]

@@TheCheesewalrus I agree, short game is the most important factor.

[@granthodges9860]

My mate who plays off 12 handicap currently games the 2022 model Stealth. He’s a big strong boy and when he finds the middle the ball stays hit but like this new model, dispersion leaves a lot to be desired. I’ll stay with my Mizuno STX and stay 50 metres further back but on the fairway. As they say, “ the trees are full of big hitters “. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@leemarshall3649]

Looks like Callaway have the better product so far this year then. Interested to see what Ping have with the G430

[@mp_skills]

Callaway has been better for a while 😂

[@Captainchaos14]

ping and callaway are the two to beat this year by far

[@Fried_Bananas]

@@mp_skills Lol based on what? Mavricks, Epics, and Rogues? Yeah, I'd rather play SIM/Stealth over those any day

[@nathancrittenden8525]

@@Fried_Bananas stealth is the worst driver Ive hit in 10 years

[@Fried_Bananas]

@@nathancrittenden8525 Compared to what? At least make the attempt to support your point.

[@paulsbox67]

Appreciate an honest review, unlike other KZbin channels that sell clubs. They always review them as the latest and greatest regardless.

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Faster, Straighter, more forgiving. Wish I could say the same.

[@oldfoggie123]

You just have to look at the second hand market and EBay to see how many are for sale!....there is a big shop up beside Edinburgh and it is stuffed to the gunnels with Stealth drivers!...I went down the Callaway route and I love it!

[@dallashill1068]

Your reviews are literally all that matters in golf

[@Doze320]

Great review. I appreciate your honesty.

[@winks14]

Here I am, once again watching a driver review video, convincing myself I need to get myself a new driver. Where, in reality, I'm just garbage at driving.

[@callumjones5470]

That was me when i saw the new Callaway 🤣🤣🤣

[@polliflo8485]

And with those price tags i‘d rather buy some beer so you can laugh over those bad drives 🍻😅

[@joem9990]

I think the paradym is so ugly but it does seem to have impressive numbers. So ill have to test it out lol. The tsr2 is also intriguing

[@callumjones5470]

@Joe M i really like the look of it but probably looking through my callaway loving glasses 🤣 never tried a titleist driver

[@joem9990]

Everyone is different. I love Taylor Made because of their warranty but im not crazy about the Stealth. I broke a shaft on my sim max after 2 years. Taylormade sent me a new one within 2 days so i feel like i should stay loyal lol

[@DMSammons]

I just really appreciate you, Rick, and all that you do for us. If the Golf Channel had you on as a regular commentator, I would watch the Golf Channel more. I always listen to what you say and appreciate your opinions.

[@justinrossi9269]

Nice review Rick! My buddy has the stealth he can pipe it a long way but misses a lot of fairways lol I have the ping G425 and I don’t pipe it long but I’m sure a fairway seeker with it 😂 can’t wait to see it you review the new ping G430

[@vroomgc]

G430 is proving to be a bit longer but still straight as compared to the G425 :)

[@iainmuir279]

Thanks Rick, as always very informative and honest view.

[@FF04RDF]

Maybe on a different day, these clubs would perform differently. Hope you come back to these at some point to see if the outcome is the same. On another note, it just seems like a few months ago we were being told the first Stealth was the dogs danglies and now we’re getting a better one. All becoming a bit tiresome IMO.

[@NooDLES411911]

Buddy they're just a company trying to sell their new product. If you like your golf clubs, no reason you can't use then for 10+ years. New clubs don't make players better

[@stuartmitchell7287]

This is why you are the guy to watch...honest and in depth review 👏

[@golfbn]

I purchased the stealth last year, I did get more from it then others I tested, but after paying $549 last year for it a couple of days ago I went onto the PGA trade in site to see what I would get if I traded it in for a new driver this year.. and they are only offering $160. so it will stay in the bag for at least another 2 years. It seems Taylormade drivers lose their value quickly.

[@adamoz7247]

You’re always going to get less there. Always best to create a personal ad on whatever selling website you have in your region.

[@si777]

Yeah you'd get more if you privately sold it I'd think about 50-60% on the initial value maybe still a lot to lose in a year though. I have the Stealth + and I won't be trading it out just because I like that driver a lot.

[@Z0VRIS]

They lose more value when no one wants them.

[@barrycbauer]

Hi Rick, from rainy Northern California. I very much appreciate you looking out for the average golfer.

[@ToBeConcluded10]

Anyone else find the audio on this weird, like he was underwater?

[@BestuffM]

Straight out

[@Chris56789]

Thanks for another honest review. It’s your honesty why I play the cobra driver you recommended a few years ago!!!

[@63IRISH63]

We all enjoy watching Shielsy getting new toys and showing them off to us. But I'm curious (and perhaps this is a request/recommendation for the review channel) what it would look like taking these new release clubs, and fitting them to a mid-to-high handicapper. We all trust Shielsy's reviews and recommendations, but I'd like to see what the difference would be for a comparable person like me who can't carry 289. Thanks for the content as always!

[@kevinhayes1975]

There are other channels already doing that mid handicap test Joel. Rick is my go to man but as a 9 handicapper I always like to see the test for someone of my own ability too. At the end of the day though it all boils down to fitting & personal preferences

[@kevinparrish4791]

Always look forward to your driver reviews. Not bias like some of your fellow U tubers.

[@montegustafson5142]

Rock - how about another comparison of "then vs now"?? Here are some of your stats from the past: 2016 Callaway 816 Black DD, longest hits 318 and 324 yards. 2016 Taylormade M1 average CARRY distance average 295 yards!! 2017 Taylormade M2 AVERAGE distance 315 yards. Have all the new clubs actually sacrificed distance for forgiveness?? Seem like this is worth looking into. Thanks/MG

[@ianfitz6113]

Awesome review Rick. I was concerned that you might sugar coat it if you didn’t like it, given some of the stick you received last year, but true to form you gave an unbiased, uncorrupted, honest review and that’s what we all appreciate about your channel. Bravo 👏

[@tonyrutzel3237]

Thank you Rick for being honest about your findings. Keep up the good work..

[@ohGears]

I work at a golf shop in my town and we just got the demo heads yesterday. First shot on the thing went 309 total distance. Finally crushed one 304yd carry totaling out to 327yds. I can comfortably say it feels so much lighter than the first one

[@calvinhobbes6118]

Ricks reviews are far from scientific. Whats the temperature outside and how much moisture in the air? How is he feeling today compared to when he tested the Callaways. Id like to see Rick review multiple clubs all on the same day.

[@TheSportsLot]

Really appreciate the honesty of these reviews Rick!

[@madmenmug]

Love the honesty Rick! Can't help but think you've wiped millions in revenue from Taylormade in this video alone. If I were a Taylormade rep I would have paid you decent money for a positive review here. You didn't cave so respect to ya!

[@shawntague6985]

Great info .. Hey Rick , please consider doing a video with Snappy Gilmore , The one handed golfer .. would love to see your insight on his swing , Distance etc .. Thanks for all the great Vids

[@FatihPekbas]

Love that you openly mention the deficits and your resistance in creating a hype when there’s nothing to hype at all!

[@livecchi95]

Review room looks insane!!!! Make sure Guy gets in as much as possible for his practice! Can’t wait for the videos!!!

[@zuluwarrior88]

Your usual unbiased review Ty ….yet, I don’t know anyone considering a second mortgage to buy a golf club….seriously?….I would like to see a reliability test on these money grab clubs….how many mis hits till it fails, cracks etc……pros paying for their clubs?..NOT…..Average guy paying big $$$…for a club they have to hit flush all the time…not happening….better off spending it on lessons to get consistent swing then get fit for clubs..

[@seanbishop69]

Absolutely appreciate youir honesty during your reviews, this year I am upgrading my JetSpeed driver. Ricks opinion is going to help steer me in the right direction. Thanks Rick👍

[@dennisyoung3858]

Another brilliant review Rick. I love your independent reviews of different clubs. One thing I won’t be doing is buying a Stealth, 1 or 2. Mind you I am a Callaway fan.

[@deangilbert290]

Great review Rick, very fair and honest. Will be sticking with my Sim Max 2 for another year.

[@johncullen8217]

Honest review again that I can trust. This is one of the best looking drivers, Stealth + 2.0 just look awesome but I'm average and so will need something more forgiving. Can you get the other new drivers done soon, before I make a final decision on which to test before buying - two videos a week please 😉

[@Th3_Hoff]

Thanks for your honesty! That's why I trust you!

[@spocktra50]

Thanks for the honesty Rick .

[@FittinToGet]

i've had the opposite experience. I have the Stealth standard with Hzrdus Red and I've never hit the ball better. I find it very forgiving. For reference, I play it standard settings, 10.5, stiff. This weekend ballspeed avg 160ish/carry 275ish/Total 300+/Launch 13.5...Using outdoor trackman. Was playing TM M1.

[@valkyreable]

Totally appreciate your honesty!!!

[@josephkarlgolf]

If we put it into common golf terms…Carbon will be gone in 2-3 years for the average golfer. If you nut it dead center it’s going to be longer yes.. carbon is a stiffer material. I.e. if you have a massive swing speed and hit it out of the center, it’ll go further. Just like if you hit a pinnacle dead nut center vs. a super soft, it’ll go 15-20 yards further. The face compresses the same way a golf ball does. If you hit it toe or heel, the face won’t compress.

[@takethedayoff7376]

Rick your always honest no sugar coats straight 🔥… there’s this guy Ben Baller who I’m also a fan of but he calling you out on his podcast. Would love to see you two go at it on the course. Maybe like 3 holes would be so dope content!!!

[@vertstang123]

Good honest review. Not that i was going to go drop almost 700 bucks on a driver, but good to know I'm not missing anything with my M5.

[@roberttaylor1801]

I tested the original stealth I gained nothing from my SIM. I tried the stealth 2 plus and gained 6 yards average. But it was a tighter dispersion. I nearly spent £500+ but at 60 years old 6 yards is nothing really. If you have more money than sense yeah buy it. It does look sublime no doubt about it. I would bet there will be no Man City supporters playing it though! 😂

[@alanrutland4424]

Brilliant review Rick and very honest. Paradym it is so far. Good distance and dispersion. I do like the name of the new Callaway driver. Looking forward to trying it out.

[@jasonsheppard3238]

Great review Rick,love your honesty.

[@petegalindez9961]

I absolutely love my TSR3 driver, but bought the limited edition Stealth 2 Ryder Cup model (US of course)…it is absolutely gorgeous! I wasn’t planning on hitting it, but tried it and it does feel gooooood! And, it is fairly forgiving…I previously played a SIM2 before my TSR3 and this feels so much better than the SIM2….very impressive…

[@alienrenders]

I'm one of those beginners who used to buy every shiny new thing. I'm at the stage where I'm no longer buying new clubs unless I really feel like I need to change. My irons are 5 years old. I wanted to change them last year but they discontinued the set I wanted to buy and couldn't find anything else that I wanted. I'm now getting a much better feel for the ones I still have. As for my driver, I really can't see having anything better than the Cobra King F9 from a few years ago. It's just so good.

[@josephroberts6865]

Great review Rick! I wish I’d seen your review of the original Stealth. Purchased a Stealth Plus with a custom blue face and cannot consistently hit it straight. Every swing feels the same but the ball might hook or slice and just as you found in the Stealth 2, I have no idea where it’s going to go. Consequently I’m selling mine and going back to my Taylormade M4. I’ll watch your reviews in the future before buying any more new clubs. Thank you for your honesty and frankness!

[@mattartiste7214]

I acquired after multiple tests of different brands of a Taylor made Staelth + drivers, it is powerful, whatever people say I have no problem with dispersion and the settings are numerous and provide a plus , the callaways paradym triple diamon is reserved for the very very good golfer with a high swing speed

[@danielrice7409]

Thanks for another honest review Rick!

[@MrMatthew262]

Brutal review for TM on these drivers

[@jimfox9417]

I had the same feeling with the Stealth, never new where It would go without my best swing. I loved the distance when centered…returned it for Ping G25 …thanks for the review

[@rwe5]

I tested this driver out recently and found the same thing. I sprayed it all over the place. Needless to say I did not buy. However, Stealth 2 fairway woods were outstanding and are now in the bag.

[@WranglingUAE]

Great review Rick, love the proper feedback. As someone who has just switched from Stealth to a new Ping G430 I cannot agree more with your comments about the unpredictability! I so wanted the Stealth to work, big TM fan who had full bag set up, however after gaming for 6 months the random misses were crushing my game and I definitely lost distance from my M3 and SIM 1 previously played . Tried everything, fitting, new shaft etc and as a 6 handicap I knew my swing was fundamentally solid, so to hear you mirror what I saw was great. The difference between Stealth and G430 is chasms at the min, I hope TM fix and catch up now. Keep up the great work 👌🏼

[@declanhayes2870]

Great review Brilliant golf swing Looks like your lifting your hands straight up when you start your backswing.Everything else looks great

[@danw8956]

Just bought the stealth HD. I found it on the range and sim fantastic . On course it gave me so much confidence I didn't drive any particular bad drives

[@sub80golf]

Love the honesty Rick. Seems like a great driver for top ball strikers, but not the masses!