Ping G430 Max 5-wood vs TaylorMade Stealth 2 5-wood
5-woods comparedPingG430 Max 5-wood
vsTaylorMadeStealth 2 5-wood
Two 5-woods that often end up on the same shortlist. Here's how they differ, who each one suits, and which is the better buy used.
TaylorMade Stealth 2 5-wood
Full reviewThe short answer
Buy the G430 Max 5-wood if you need help getting the ball in the air.
Buy the Stealth 2 5-wood if you already hit it high and want a flatter flight.
Both sell used for well under their launch prices ($360 and $350). Live used prices are coming soon; until then, use the shop links to see what each costs today.
Side by side
| G430 Max 5-wood | Stealth 2 5-wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Best for | Most golfers | Most golfers |
| Launch price | $360 | $350 |
| Loft | 18° | 18° |
| Launch / spin | high / mid | mid / low |
| Helps a slice | No | No |
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