Callaway Paradym Vs Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver Review & Comparison

Callaway Paradym Vs Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver Review & Comparison

“The Callaway Paradym and the Taylormade Stealth 2 see both companies going all-in on the carbonwood craze.”

And it’s important to note that both new driver series include three different versions. The Callaway Paradym comes in standard, Paradym X and Paradyme Triple Diamond version. For the Stealth 2 drivers, you can choose from the standard Stealth 2, the Stealth 2 Plus or the Stealth 2 HD driver.

For this comparison review, we used the standard model for both drivers. Will either of these drivers be your next gamer? Let’s find out!

Callaway Paradym Overview

“The Callaway Paradym driver features a carbon fiber crown and a forged carbon fiber sole panel.”

This makes way for optimal internal weighting and a sliding 15-gram weight in the back of the head. The Callaway Paradym doesn’t look like any driver that Callaway has put out before. It’s got a dark blue/black color scheme but thankfully, the crown is black.

This is a 460cc driver so it looks very reassuring behind the ball. On your backswing, you can really feel how much of a difference all that carbon fiber makes. The Callaway Paradym feels light and manageable on your backswing and the low CG can be felt on your downswing.

You can also adjust the flight bias with the 15-gram sliding weight so the Callaway Paradym driver is very versatile.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Overview

“Not Only is there carbon fiber in the crown and sole of this driver; Taylormade used carbon fiber for the face as well.”

The concept is the same as the original Stealth driver from a year ago: keep the face as pliable as possible while at the same time, reducing overall head weight. Indeed, the Stealth 2 driver feels every bit as light as the Callaway Paradym.

The sound is a little thin at impact; but the ball speeds we were getting were excellent. And because this is a Taylormade driver, you get the obligatory Speed Pocket that helps protect low-face strikes from losing a ton of ball speed.

In terms of distance, the Stealth 2 didn’t quite measure up to the Callaway Paradym. With the Stealth 2, we were averaging 234.8 yards. With the Callaway Paradym driver, we were averaging 240.2 yards.

Overview Conclusion

“The Callaway Paradym was more versatile and played longer than the Taylormade Stealth 2 driver.”

Keep in mind that these are both 460cc drivers so there is a degree of inherent forgiveness in both of them. And we could tell from our launch monitor readouts that the Stealth 2 gave up some distance because it was producing higher spin rates than the Callaway Paradym.

Callaway Paradym Key Technology

“The main attraction of the Callaway Paradym is the full carbon fiber body.”

But there’s more going on under the hood. The Callaway Paradym features a redesigned Jailbreak internal bracing system. The bars now extend to the heel and toe sections of the head for better stability – even on mis-hits.

Then there’s the forged titanium face. While titanium isn’t as light as carbon fiber, it does give it a more pleasing feel and sound. Plus, we suspect the forged titanium contributed to the lower spin rates.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Key Technology

 

“The technology of the Stealth 2 is very similar to that of the original Stealth driver.”

But there are some key differences. For instance, the Stealth 2 has a new carbon fiber chassis ring that works to stabilize the head. There is also a 25-gram tungsten weight in the back of the head as well as a front weight.

The Twist Face design was also utilized for the Stealth 2 driver. Twist face helps to straighten out shots and preserve launch angles on strikes made in the high-toe and low-heel areas.

Callaway Paradym Pros & Cons 

Pros:

• Feels light in the hands
• Plays longer than the Stealth 2
• Lower spin rates
• Adjustable rear weight
• Very workable

Cons:

• It’s expensive
• We’re not huge fans of the color scheme

Taylormade Stealth 2 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• It is very forgiving
• Lightweight
• Head stability has been improved
• Good for slower swing speeds
• Unique fee

Cons:

• Higher spin rates than the Taylormade Stealth 2 driver
• No adjustable weight

Who Should Buy the Callaway Paradym Drivers?

“Players with faster swing speeds will be able to capitalize on the lightweight design of this driver.”

Thespian rates were also low which would make it even more appealing if you’re swinging your driver 85+ MPH. The only thing that we really didn’t like about this driver was the color scheme. But if you’re able to look past that, it’s really hard to find fault with this driver.

And if you need a little help shaping a tee shot, the 15-gram adjustable weight will give you plenty of wiggle room. Of course, this is the latest Callaway driver so you can expect to pay a pretty penny for it ($600).

Distance: 97/100

Forgiveness: 96/100

Workability: 96/100

Overall Performance: 96/100

Value: 95/100

Overall Score: 96/100

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Who Should Buy the Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver?

“The Taylormade Stealth driver is a good choice if you need extra forgiveness from the tee.”

It seems like most of the technology and features that went into this driver were geared toward making it forgiving. The Taylormade Stealth 2 does a great job of preserving ball speed on all but the most extreme mis-hits.

So if you’re a higher handicapper who needs to improve striking accuracy, the Taylormade Stealth 2 will definitely fit the bill. Like the Callaway Paradym, the Stealth 2 is the latest driver from Taylormade. Also like the Callaway Paradym, the Stealth 2 driver costs $600. So if you have that much to spend on a new driver and you need a forgiving one, be sure to check the Taylormade Stealth 2 driver out.

Distance: 95/100

Forgiveness: 98/100

Workability: 94/100

Overall Performance: 95/100

Value: 94/100

Overall Score:  95/100

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