TaylorMade SIM2 Max vs TaylorMade Stealth
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SIM2 Max loft | Stealth loft | SIM2 Max lie | Stealth lie | SIM2 Max length | Stealth length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 18.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 39.125 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 21 | 62 | 62 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 25 | 24 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.88 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 28 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 32.5 | 32 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 37 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43.5 | 43 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 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
- Stealth
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SIM2 Max is 28.5° and the Stealth is 28°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Stealth should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the SIM2 Max. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Stealth averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (25° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 43.5° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The SIM2 Max 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, 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 28.5° to 28°.
Which should you choose?
The Stealth is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the SIM2 Max on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade SIM2 Max specs and TaylorMade Stealth specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max stronger lofted than the Stealth?
No. The Stealth is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 28.5° for the TaylorMade SIM2 Max, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade SIM2 Max and Stealth?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (28.5° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 6-iron, and 7 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade SIM2 Max and Stealth aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade SIM2 Max 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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