Equipment
GolfWRX Launch Report: 2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway woods, hybrids
What you need to know: Breakthrough movable weight technologies and versatile designs are the hallmarks of the 2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 fairway woods. Stealth 2 Plus is branded as “three fairway woods in one” owing to the unique performance characteristics afforded by the 50-gram sole weight. Stealth 2 features a slightly lower profile 3D carbon crown than Stealth. This moves CG down and away from the toe with more weight in the rear of the club for higher launch and MOI. Ultra-high MOI Stealth 2 HD features an oversized 200cc head and low-profile sole, creating an easy-to-hit, draw-biased club.

Stealth 2 Plus
Stealth 2 Plus fairway features a heavy 50-gram sliding weight on the sole, which allows for three main weight settings.
Middle setting: Most versatile, mid launch, mid spin. Suited for the widest range of players
Forward setting: Low spin, lower trajectory. Ideal for high-spin players.
Rear setting: Highest-spin, highest-MOI setting.
Sliding weight settings in conjunction with the FCT Loft Sleeve gives Stealth 2 Plus +/- two degrees of loft and approximately +/- 550 RPMs of spin.

Stealth 2
The 3D carbon crown is slightly lower than Stealth, which positions CG lower in the club and away from the toe. This allows engineers to move more weight rearward in the club for additional forgiveness.
Engineers again employ the V Steel sole, which helps position weight low for deeper CG and improves turf interaction for versatility from different lies.
Advanced Inverted Cone Technology, which is present in all Stealth 2 models, optimizes the face thickness profile of each club.

Stealth 2 HD
Branded as an easy-to-hit addition to the Stealth family and the fairway wood for players who struggle to hit their fairway woods, Stealth 2 HD features an oversized 200cc head and ultra-high MOI construction for maximum playability. Large, low-profile sole helps launch the ball higher. Stealth 2 HD is internally weighted for a draw bias.

What TaylorMade says
Regarding Stealth 2 Plus…
“We anticipate the forward setting being popular on Tour, particularly among players like Collin Morikawa who have historically used our 13.5° Rocket 3-wood for increased distance and a low spin/low launch. The versatility of Stealth 2 Plus will allow for this type of “rocket” setting but ultimately its versatility is its greatest appeal. Adjusting the movable weight creates noticeable performance differences in terms of launch, spin and distance, allowing golfers to dial in the preferred flight characteristics that their game, course and conditions require.” — Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director of Product Creation
Regarding the face design…
“Advanced ICT takes a proven TaylorMade concept and pushes it to the next level. We’ve now optimized variable face thickness for each individual club, so that every face on a Stealth 2 fairway or Rescue has been specifically engineered for that club. This design feat is a testament to our team’s relentless drive to improve on every aspect of our products year after year.”
-Matt Johnson, Principal Engineer, Advanced Design
Specs, pricing, and availability
Stealth 2 Plus
MSRP: $449.99
Lofts: 3/15 degrees, 5/18 degrees
Stock shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Red FW (75X, 75S, 65R)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)
Stealth 2
MSRP: $349.99
Lofts: 3/15 degrees, 3HL/16.5, 5/18, 7/21, 9/24 degrees
Stock shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red FW (6-S, 5-R, 5-A)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)
Stealth 2 HD
MSRP: $349.99
Lofts: 16, 19, 22 degrees
Stock shaft: Fujikura Speeder NX Red
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)
Stealth 2 HD Women’s Fairway is offered in lofts of 16°, 19° and 22°, and comes stock with the Aldila Ascent Ladies 45 shaft and Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip.
Availability: Preorder on January 10. At retail on February 17.

2023 TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2, Stealth 2 HD Rescue
What you need to know: There are three TaylorMade Stealth 2 Rescue clubs in the lineup, each designed to meet specific performance needs, Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD.
Stealth 2 Plus Rescue: Compact tour-inspired shape ideal for shotmaking. Branded as the forgiveness of a Rescue plus the workability of a long iron.

Stealth 2 Rescue: Lower CG than Stealth for better tailored launch and spin. Rear of the club features a mass pad for increased MOI.

Stealth 2 HD: New addition to the lineup featuring a large, low profile and internal draw bias. High launch, easy-to-hit.

Specs, pricing, and availability
Stealth 2 Plus
MSRP: $299.99
Lofts: 2/17 degrees, 3/19.5 degrees, 4/22 degrees
Stock shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Red HY (95X, 85S, 75R)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g)
Stealth 2
MSRP: $279.99
Lofts: 3/19, 4/22, 5/25, 6/28, 7/31
Stock shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red HB (7-S, 6-R, 5-A)
Stock grip: Lamkin’s Crossline 360 grip (47g)
Stealth 2 HD
MSRP: $279.99
Lofts: 3/20, 4/23, 5/27, 6/31 degrees
Stock shaft: Fujikura Speeder NX Red (60-S, 50-R, 50-A)
Stock grip: Lamkin’s Crossline 360 grip (47g)
Stealth 2 HD Women’s Rescue offerings include the Aldila Ascent Ladies shaft and the Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip (38g). Loft offerings include 4/23°, 5/27° and 6/31°.
Availability: Preorder on January 10. At retail on February 17.
Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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