Titleist TSR2 Vs Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver Review & Comparison

Titleist TSR2 Vs Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver Review & Comparison

“Forgiveness is the name of the game for both the Titleist TSR2 and the new taylormade Stealth 2 drivers.”

Both of these drivers were built to be forgiving; but you can pretty much glean that just by looking at their features. What we wanted to know is what these drivers offer aside from forgiveness. Of course, the only way to figure that out is to test them out.

So we took the Titleist TSR2 and the Taylormade Stealth 2 drivers out to the range to see exactly what they offer. For this specific test, we used the standard Taylormade Stealth 2 driver but it should be noted that there are Stealth 2 HD and Stealth 2 Plus drivers available. The Stealth 2 Plus is the only one with an adjustable rear weight while the Stealth 2 HD has internal draw bias.

Titleist TSR2 Overview

“The Titleist TSR2 looks really sleek and clean.”

That’s what we first noticed about it. It’s a 460cc driver; but the lines and all-black color scheme give it a slimmer, more compact look. At any rate, this driver looks awesome in the bag and behind the ball. It has a deep face profile and Titleist makes it very clear that this is a forgiving driver. It has variable face thickness so that more of your mis-hits are covered.

But we also discovered that the Titleist TSR2 produces excellent ball speed and low side-spin rates. For most of our swings, we were seeing spin rates in the 2300 RPM range. We can attribute the low spin rates to a forward oriented internal weight. That same weight is placed low in the head so the CG is still pretty low.

Of course, this is a Titleist driver so the feel and sound are amazing. You get a considerable metallic crack when you pure the ball.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Overview

“The Taylormade Stealth 2 driver has a unique look and unique features.”

First of all, the face is made of carbon fiber. In fact, most of the head is made of carbon fiber as well. What you’re left with is a very low weight driver head that can be optimized for slower swing speed players with a good graphite shaft. We were also surprised to find that the Stealth 2 driver also yielded low spin rates- although not as low as the Titleist TSR2.

We were getting 2400 RPM readouts from most of our shots with the Stealth 2 driver but that’s still pretty good considering how forgiving this driver is. The forward weight is countered by an extreme rear 25 gram tungsten weight in the back of the head. So the head resists twisting very well which resulted in straight shots on all but the most extreme mis-hits.

Overview Conclusion

“Of these two drivers, the Taylormade Stealth 2 was more forgiving.”

But it didn’t play as long as the Titleist TSR2. The Titleist TSR2 gave us an average drive distance of 242.6 yards while the Taylormade Stealth 2 yielded 238.8 yards. Considering that most of our testers have swing speeds south of 85 MPH, these distances were actually very impressive.

The Titleist TSR2 won’t give you as much forgiveness as the Stealth 2; but it has a more pleasing shape and is a great option for mid to high handicappers.

Titleist TSR2 Key Technology

 

“Titleist stuck to a fairly basic formula when they designed the TSR2 driver.”

Most of the forgiveness comes from the shape of the face and the variable face thickness design. This helped keep our balls on-line when we missed the sweet spot. The body of the Titleist TSR2 is also constructed from aerospace-grade titanium. While not as light as the carbon fiber body of the Stealth 2 driver, the Titleist TSR2 does have a more pleasing sound and feel.

The Titleist TSR2 comes equipped with an adjustable loft sleeve so fitters will be able to set it to accommodate your swing style.

Taylormade Stealth 2 Key Technology

 

“The Taylormade Stealth 2 driver features split mass weighting which helps keep spin rates low.”

There is a weight positioned near the front of the head and one in the back of the head as well. The Stealth 2 driver also features Twist Face technology which is a slight curvature of the face that enhances forgiveness.

When you combine that with the Speed Pocket, you get a driver that is incredibly forgiving across nearly all of the face.

Titleist TSR2 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• It looks great
• Very satisfying sound at impact
• It’s workable
• Produces low spin rates
• Good distance

Cons:

• No adjustable weight
• Heavier than the Stealth 2

Taylormade Stealth 2 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Very forgiving
• Relatively low spin rates
• Lightweight design
• Good stability
• Unique look

Cons:

• Not very workable
• Expensive

Who Should Buy the Titleist TSR2 Driver?

“The Titleist TSR2 would be a good choice for mid to high handicappers.’

We would say that as long as you’re in the 16-21 handicap range, you would get good use out of this driver. We were able to shape our shots a little more with this driver than we were with the Stealth 2. And of course, the spin rates were nice and low which will ultimately benefit your carry distance. And if you prefer a more traditional sound and feel at impact, we would definitely recommend the Titleist TSR2 over the Taylormade Stealth 2.

Distance: 97/100

Forgiveness: 95/100

Workability: 96/100

Overall Performance: 96/100

Value: 96/100

Overall Score: 97/100

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Who Should Buy the Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver?

“The Titleist TSR2 would be a good choice for mid to high handicappers.’

We would say that as long as you’re in the 16-21 handicap range, you would get good use out of this driver. We were able to shape our shots a little more with this driver than we were with the Stealth 2. And of course, the spin rates were nice and low which will ultimately benefit your carry distance. And if you prefer a more traditional sound and feel at impact, we would definitely recommend the Titleist TSR2 over the Taylormade Stealth 2.

Distance: 97/100

Forgiveness: 95/100

Workability: 96/100

Overall Performance: 96/100

Value: 96/100

Overall Score:  95/100

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