TaylorMade Stealth 2 5-wood vs TaylorMade SIM2 Max 5-wood
5-woods comparedTaylorMadeStealth 2 5-wood
vsTaylorMadeSIM2 Max 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 SIM2 Max 5-wood
Full reviewThe short answer
Buy the Stealth 2 5-wood if you want the newer design (2023).
Buy the SIM2 Max 5-wood if you want to spend less (older models sell for much less used).
Both sell used for well under their launch prices ($350 and $300). Live used prices are coming soon; until then, use the shop links to see what each costs today.
Side by side
| Stealth 2 5-wood | SIM2 Max 5-wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Best for | Most golfers | Most golfers |
| Launch price | $350 | $300 |
| Loft | 18° | 18° |
| Launch / spin | mid / low | mid / mid |
| Helps a slice | No | No |
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