ULTIMATE FORGIVENESS! // TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD vs SIM 2 Max D

[@bobpaine4987]

I ordered a Stealth 2 HD , currently gaming aSim 2 but not the draw version, what I found was an improvement in accuracy and a slight bit of speed but looking for accuracy. I demoed the Stealth2 hd and over three rounds I missed only 2 fairways ( in the desert) where I had to take an unplayable lie so that pretty much sold me on it, and I was fitted for it at a demo day. Great review guys.

[@mityone]

Had a fitting during the week. I was playing a Ping G425 Max. With the Stealth 2 HD i was getting 13mph better ball speed. Accuracy was pretty much the same, but the big increase in ball speeed meant longer drives

[@GolfAfter50]

Still playing the OG SIM here -- I tried the Stealth plus but found it spun up too much for me -- I need to keep spin under wraps and still find the first SIM to be the lowest spinning head for me -- great stuff guys!

[@BassRaider]

Great review thx guys

[@Gearboxrb00017]

One thing I would like considered is the durability of the stealth driver face. If you hit balls that aren't cleaned the stealth face gets scarred. The major reason why I went back to the Sim2 Max. There is more confidence in the durability of the Sim2 Max.

[@wessims3412]

I would never buy the new driver for the price they ask which is absolutely crazy, when you can go and buy a Taylormade SIM2 in any version for a fraction of the price and since this is human testing…. It’s a dead heat. Carry is identical and overall distance is virtually the same. Get 5 more people to test the clubs would be likely very similar. But I’d say longest drives overall, go to SIM2. The new clubs look jazzy but are all hype. I don’t buy into it at all.

[@jumpmanswoosh2310]

Like we know dang well they could have skipped stealth I’d love a two year cycle for the people who expect more to really sit down haha😂😂

[@precise_2k15]

what’s the difference between sim2 and sim2 max?

[@GolfInHawaii69]

​​@@precise_2k15Sim 2 max is supposedly More forgiving but the original sim 2 is already forgiving enough so I'd just go with the regular sim 2.

[@treyfisse8593]

@@jumpmanswoosh2310 Right. Who the hell buys a new driver every year unless you have the money and want the latest and greatest of course. $600 is absolutely ridiculous. Now the QI 10 is out at $600 and you can get the Stealth 2 for around $350. Personally I hit the stealth 2 better so I got the HD recently.

[@MHossNC]

Would love to see an accuracy comparison of Stealth 2 HD vs Ping G430 SFT. Which is better for combo of accuracy and distance?

[@lawrence5678]

I’m a mid-handicapper (hoping to be single figures). I moved from the Cobra Radspeed to the TM SIM 2 Max D as I tend to miss right. I also have acquired a TM Stealth Plus, but have it set to the draw bias. I find the SIM 2 way easier to hit, I find personally I lose the Stealth Plus to the right, the Stealth definitely feels more solid to hit, but not as satisfying so I’ve moved back to my Sim 2. I get very similar numbers to DH in terms of ball speed/carry (but less consistency)! 😆

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

This test just proves that we should not be buying new drivers so frequently. Wait 4 or 5 years, the tech doesn't change that much; or if your swing drastically changes or you get much faster or become a much better ball striker then you should buy sooner, otherwise wait. Spend that money of good lessons or save for when it's a good time to buy., Also, you can always buy last years model at a cheaper price. Cheers

[@brianmoran1968]

Really appreciated

[@GOLFADDICT65]

i have the SIM 2 MAX and and thinking of getting the STEALTH 2 HD....I'm 58 and i want accuracy over distance....mind you both would be awesome....just not sure yet though....cheers from Canada

[@adrianrice354]

put a piece of lead tape in the heel of the SIM 2 and turn it into a draw bias driver . Done .. LOL :)

[@peteireland9294]

What happened to Februarys live and giveaway via patreon?

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

Hi Pete, we will be doubling up this month, I just got caught up on a couple back to back trips 👍

[@tonytomlin6089]

Great test guys, there is certainly no reason for me to give up my SIM2 for a Stealth2.

[@Martin-m2i]

True keep sim 2 better driver ,I tried both

[@johnbrodnik839]

Always a great review professional review! So, are we completely maxed out on distance on drivers now?? New TM in “Blue” should be somewhat interesting or not…

[@tho70mas]

Hard to justify the price with that "difference"! Swapping my driver approximately every 5 years and since I'm getting older and slower means I maintain rather than improve😁

[@roberttaylor1801]

Nice comparison guys. I have a SIM myself and although the hype on the Stealth 2 is interesting I doubt very much that I will buy a Stealth 2 to gain not a great deal. I noted something which I couldn't understand really and that is the difference in the shaft. The adapter is the same for both so you could have changed them to maybe give a better comparison. Lee said he was fitted for the SIM 2 so that shaft potentially gave him optimum launch etc, why not put his shaft in the Stealth 2, potentially would be better. No matter, just a thought

[@billwallenstein3387]

I think you could have picked a harder fairway to hit😂 nearly identical numbers, no need to rush out and replace the Sim.

[@davidchipman7612]

I’ll stick with my sim 2 max D Thanks Guys

[@mikemcgowan1]

Good comparison chaps. I know it's different for every golfer but with the numbers that you both got, it wouldnt justify a change in driver, apart from having something new in the bag. Best bit of the review was dan off camera 'thought it's meant to be draw bias' 🤣

[@holidaestyles]

Im currently looking to switch to taylormade! The sim 2 max is on sale atm for €349 against the stealth 2 hd for €580. Do i save the money n go sim or splash the cash on stealth 2

[@gonzalosanabria2251]

I have Sim2 10.5 switched from Sim Max D. Huge distance difference, average 20 yds further. Stealth is same as Sim2

[@guyoglesby6677]

Great content, no reason to buy the new stuff unless you love the looks, sound and feel of them, no performance gains unless your in the 5 year window....

[@donalddopp1257]

I thought you were going to use the same shaft in both?

[@LWG]

The numbers are collected prior to filming.

[@Martin-m2i]

I prefer the sim 2 went back to it from the stealth 2 ,told about probs with stealth 2 face ,sim 2 perfect for me

[@jvelez1998]

Still very to the TSR3 all long. First class design and a ball speed machine. 🔥🔥🔥

[@garysmith6994]

Congratulations Laura on passing your exams ,keep an eye on dans purse strings and his lavish lifestyle 😂

[@garysmith6994]

Not a fan of these reviews to be honest,I know it’s necessary for the channel but I would rather watch dan cutting his grass than talking about drivers 🤣

[@acgolfwrx9852]

So much for swapping the shafts Lee😄

[@LWG]

The joys of videoing. We get the numbers off screen, then make the video and B Roll 👍

[@petekenny3774]

The sim looks nicer I'd buy that one

[@michaelbledsoe1060]

No to a new driver, Dan. Cost outweighs performance gain.

[@lbenigno]

I hit my SIm2 Max dead straight 300-310 yards with my best swings and the Stealth 2 maybe 1 yard further overall. Just not a great improvement to justify a switch - SIm2 is just a beast of a club it sounds looks and performs beautifully for the last 2 years it’s a real weapon.

[@precise_2k15]

what’s the difference between the sim2 and sim2 max?

[@GolfInHawaii69]

Sim 2 max Is supposedly More forgiving but I find the regular sim 2 forgiving enough. And for some reason I hit the regular sim 2 further then the sim 2 max, max d, hd whatever nonsense. I would get the max d if u struggle hitting the ball right tho.

[@paulaskey1508]

Seems typical across all the new releases, up to 20% price increase with a 0.5% performance benefit (for one manufacturer I tested a 3% drop in performance [for me with my very slow swing speed]). When are the manufacturers going to wake up to reality?

[@deankyall1]

When are we as consumers going to wake up to reality ?

[@steveschmenk1411]

If you could purchase both of these clubs for the same price what would you choose?

[@twrangler6714]

Theoretically, If you’re consistently hitting down the fairway straight, would hitting a ProV1 or TP5 give you a difference in numbers with these drivers?

[@GolfInHawaii69]

1$ Kirkland balls are better lol😂

[@kevmoore2148]

Evening boys ......

[@markhilton4920]

Not to much difference only a few hundred quid as sim and sim 2 a lot lot cheaper 😁

[@paulmcgee1867]

Statistically these must be the same

[@michaelrooney2216]

No different at all for the money why would u buy it

[@nickmillar9651]

Same clubs. Same numbers

[@billryan8707]

The plus just is not very accurate for even some of the pros(Rory) The standard seems ok but identical to prev model 🤷🏼‍♂️⛳️🏌🏼‍♂️great work guys 👍 we have also noticed ball speed is not a good metric for getting total distance and that’s odd 🤷🏼‍♂️