TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS vs TaylorMade Stealth
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SIM2 Max OS loft | Stealth loft | SIM2 Max OS lie | Stealth lie | SIM2 Max OS length | Stealth length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | 18.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 39.125 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 20 | 21 | 62 | 62 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 23.5 | 24 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.88 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 27 | 28 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 31.5 | 32 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 36.5 | 37 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 42 | 43 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 48 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | 59 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- SIM2 Max OS
- Stealth
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SIM2 Max OS is 27° and the Stealth is 28°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the SIM2 Max OS should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Stealth. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Stealth averages 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (20° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 42° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The SIM2 Max OS is a super game improvement iron and the Stealth a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The SIM2 Max OS is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Stealth trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The SIM2 Max OS is listed as investment cast Cap Back design with Thru-Slot Speed Pocket and the Stealth as investment cast Cap Back design with toe wrap and Thru-Slot Speed Pocket. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The Stealth arrived 1 year after the SIM2 Max OS, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 27° to 28°.
Which should you choose?
The Stealth is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the SIM2 Max OS. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS specs and TaylorMade Stealth specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS stronger lofted than the Stealth?
Yes. The TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS 7-iron is 27° against 28° for the Stealth, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS and Stealth?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (27° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and 8 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS or the Stealth?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Stealth is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS and Stealth have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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