TaylorMade Stealth UDI vs DHY Utility Iron Review – What’s The Best Option To Choose?

TaylorMade Stealth UDI vs DHY Utility Iron Review – What’s The Best Option To Choose?

Introduction to the Utility Irons

A utility iron is a versatile club that can be used for a variety of shots, from teeing off to hitting approach shots from the fairway.

They are often seen as a cross between a fairway wood and an iron and can be a great option for players who want more versatility in their game or who like more precision in their long range strikes, tee shots and long approcahes.

In this article, we will cover two quality new utility irons from Taylormade: TaylorMade’s Stealth UDI and the DHY utility Irons. These are targeted at golfers who prefer long irons over hybrid clubs. They sit between your fairway woods and long irons in terms of distance, great for longer courses.

The Stealth range are designed to replace the extremely popular SIM irons, which have been used by Colin Morikawa and Rory McIlroy. They both offer different benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to choose the right one for your game.

You might be wondering what the difference is between the TaylorMade Stealth UDI and DHY. Both are great options, but which one is right for you? Keep reading to find out.

The TaylorMade Stealth DHY is a great option for players who want more distance and forgiveness. It has a large head and deep face, like a hybrid and this makes it easier to hit the ball straighter, longer and with more forgiveness.

However, it can be difficult to control the ball on shorter shots from the fairway.

The TaylorMade Stealth UDI utility Iron is a great choice for players who want more control and workability over their shots. It has a smaller head and thinner face, which makes it easier to work the ball around the course for better players.

However, it doesn’t offer as much forgiveness as the DHY, so it’s not the best choice for beginners or high-handicappers.

In this article, we will look at the pros and cons of the UDI and compare it to the DHY utility iron to help you make the best decision for your game.

Overview of the TaylorMade Stealth UDI

 

Taylormade Stealth UDI
Stands For	Ultimate Driving Iron
Who Is It For	Mid To Low Handicappers/Pros
Shaping	Tour Style Shaping
Lofts Available	17°, 19°, 22° and 25°
Stock Shaft	Aldila ASCENT Black 75S, 65R, 55A

With the release of the new TaylorMade Stealth UDI, (which stands for Ultimate Driving Iron), many golfers are wondering if this is the best option for their utility iron needs. It has a shallower face, which makes it easier to work the ball both ways.

The UDI is designed with Tour style shaping to help better player work the ball and it has a lower trajectory than the DHY, great for reaching a par 5 in 2 or hitting a stinger shot of the tee.

The UDI club is going to have a narrower sole and more compact blade than the DHY and mid to low handicap players will love how this club can provide an alternative option between their fairway woods and long irons.

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have already been seen sporting the clubs and that gives a good indication of who will favor this club over the DHY.

The weighting is low in the sole of the club which allows for easier launch with the flight being low to mid and the spin also in the low to mid range.

Both these Stealths contain the Speed Foam Air from the P790 irons which improves the feel, saves weight and increases the distances you can expect from the clubs.

If you’re looking for more control and precision, then the UDI is the way to go.

 

Overview of the TaylorMade Stealth DHY

Taylormade Stealth DHY
Stands For	Driving Hybrid
Who Is It For	High To Mid Handicappers
Shaping	Thicker Soler & Longer Face
Lofts Available	18°, 20° and 23°
Stock Shaft	Aldila ASCENT Black 100X, 90S

The Stealth DHY, (which stands for Driving Hybrid), on the other hand, has a bigger head and is designed for golfers who are looking for more distance and forgiveness. 

The DHY (Driving Hybrid) utility iron has a very forgiving design that will help you hit straighter shots even when you don’t make perfect contact. This club is very easy to launch thanks to its low center of gravity.

This makes it a great option for players who struggle to get their irons up in the air.

The Driving Hybrid is going to be perfect for those who want maximum distance from a club to sit between their fairway woods and irons that they can hit consistently straight.

Like the UDI, its going to be perfect off the tee, reaching par 5’s in 2 and even for getting a solid connection from the light rough.

The club is thicker and has a larger sweet spot, which results in all the extra forgivness you can gain from wielding the DHY version.

Furthermore, the DHY has a great and solid feel at impact, which is something that is often lacking in utility irons.

 

Specifications of TaylorMade Stealth DHY

The TaylorMade Stealth DHY can be considered as a Driving Hybrid that is designed for golfers who are looking for more forgiveness and distance from their iron shots.

The club features a large, forgiving clubface that is designed to help golfers hit the ball straighter and longer. It has a thicker sole and longer blade than the UDI model which will give mid to high handicap players more confidence over the ball.

The Stealth DHY also features a low center of gravity, with the weighting placed in the sole that makes it easier to get the ball airborne, and the club comes with a Aldila ASCENT Black shaft that is designed to provide a good balance of power and control, it also offers multiple weights a flexes for different swing speeds.

But with the DHY, you have four different loft options to choose from 17°, 19°, 22°, and 25°. This means that you can tailor the club to better fit your swing and playing style.

If you’re not sure which flex, loft or length is right for you, it’s best to consult with a professional golf club fitter.

 

Specifications of TaylorMade Stealth DHY

The TaylorMade Stealth DHY has a clubhead that is made of stainless steel and has a black PVD finish.

It also has a hollow construction with an internal weight pad that is designed to improve forgiveness. The club head also features a wide sole design that makes it easier to get through the rough.

The DHY offers a wider range of options when it comes to shafts and loft. With the UDI, you’re limited to three loft options (18°, 20°, and 23°).

But with the DHY, you have four different loft options to choose from 17°, 19°, 22°, and 25°. This means that you can tailor the club to better fit your swing and playing style.

And while both clubs are extremely forgiving, the DHY is slightly more so thanks to its lower center of gravity design.

This makes it a great option for players who are looking for maximum forgiveness on their shots.

If you’re interested in seeing how the Speedfoam is injected into the Stealth irons watch this useful video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmRqsY8HziM

 

 

Price of the Stealth Utility Irons

Stealth UDI: $249.99/club

Stealth DHY: $249.99/club

Availability Status

TaylorMade started the pre-ordering on 5 July 2022. However, retail will start on 15 July 2022.

Conclusion

If you’re in the market for a new utility iron, then you might be wondering whether to choose the TaylorMade Stealth UDI or DHY option.

Both clubs have unique benefits that can appeal to different golfers. Ultimately, the best option for you will depend on your playing style and preferences, if you get the chance to test these out at your local club or range then this will help you make the decision.

Matt Bovee, TaylorMade’s director of product creation for irons was quoted as saying of the new Stealth Utility Irons “We designed two options to provide versatility and forgiveness that can be a massive advantage for golfers in between their fairway woods and longest irons.”

However, when it comes to choosing between the TaylorMade Stealth UDI and DHY Utility Iron, it depends on what you’re looking for in a club.

If you’re looking for a club that’s going to give you more accuracy, workability and lower flight path, then the UDI is the better choice. However, if you’re looking for more distance and forgiveness, then the DHY is the better option.

Why not let us know in the comments below which one you choose and why, I’m certain these utility irons will dramatically improve your game.