Be sure to subscribe to the review channel 🙌 thanks
@RickShielsGolfShow Жыл бұрын
Oi and don’t forget the subscribing to the podcast channel. We are nearly at 200k 😉
@RickShielsPGA Жыл бұрын
😆 nice work 🙌
@hawkman471 Жыл бұрын
Fair enough
@johnnyregan8536 Жыл бұрын
Already did. Great honest review rick, still watch your reviews even though I'm not gonna buy a brand new driver
@davidmccutcheon1903 Жыл бұрын
😅
@jopo7996 Жыл бұрын
Finally, a manufacturer is offering a driver that's faster, straighter and more forgiving.
@Soul-Taker Жыл бұрын
Did you watch the video?
@jfranklin8190 Жыл бұрын
@@Soul-Taker of course not
@sitaylor Жыл бұрын
I can't see this catching on, can you?
@mattmg2708 Жыл бұрын
@@Soul-Taker sarcasm isn’t your strong point
@normh4856 Жыл бұрын
It's called sarcasm gents.
@andrewrowley6253 Жыл бұрын
I have to say I do love your honesty it makes a huge difference that you’re not shoving one driver down our throats that you’re giving an honest review. Makes it so much better in trying to make a decision on what to buy. Thank you Rick!
@Fried_Bananas Жыл бұрын
He _is_ touting the Paradym after his buddies at GG signed with Callaway...
@FORMERLYAKDA Жыл бұрын
@@Fried_Bananas you mean his competitors 😂
@jonnyd_vids Жыл бұрын
@@Fried_Bananas the Paradym showed good numbers. He only mentioned it as it's another 2023 driver he's just reviewed and therefore a direct competitor to the stealth.
@Fried_Bananas Жыл бұрын
@@FORMERLYAKDA You're right, their relationship isn't mutually beneficial at all...
@Fried_Bananas Жыл бұрын
@@jonnyd_vids It was more of a joke than an actual comment, my bad. I attempted to use italic to highlight my sarcasm.
@BHlax77 Жыл бұрын
Love your reviews, always honest and upfront. No BS sales, just helpful information.
@gavincharvey33 Жыл бұрын
Rick at his best, making reviews, testing equipment and giving his hoenest and objective opinion. Love it
@hadesignite Жыл бұрын
Wholeheartedly disagree to be honest. Rick is honest but not a great reviewer, very pedestrian. Still a fan but his on course content is so much better than others whereas his reviews are down there with/behind other creators.
@kr-lp2nj Жыл бұрын
What..rick has always been a great reviewer. His reviews were always spot on.
@gavincharvey33 Жыл бұрын
@@hadesignite ricks golf course content is very poor in comparison to other channels, goodgood, regecy, bryson, luke kwon, micah morris i could go on, also his golf quality, content is below par and not in the good sense. His colabs are not that interesting either, nor are his challenges rick doesn't have the skill nor is he competetive enough to make it exciting not like all the above mentioned youtubbers. His saving grace are his reviews and his honesty.
@hadesignite Жыл бұрын
@@gavincharvey33 there really is no saving grace then as watching this poorly communicated review compared to the TXG boys in person with each of the big manufacturers actually communicating the details of the heads and why they are what they are (for example the gloss carbon, Rick hasn't got a clue why they changed) he can't hold a candle to them. The oncourse work is better as its relatable, Matt for good good is the most annoying person on this planet and the good golfers have left, Micah is more boring than a painted wall drying (good golfer though), obviously Bryson is interesting but he's a content creator third (behind pro golf and long drive). His oncourse work is far better than the reviews but looks not a leader in either I guess.
@stevenforster5325 Жыл бұрын
@@hadesignite I take a very different view, Rick doesn’t get sucked in by the marketing BS and focuses his reviews on performance, the stuff that matters. I’m not interested in the brochure and marketing crap, give me the results. Rick ticks that box very well in his reviews
@masondanningergolf9682 Жыл бұрын
I tried the Stealth 2 plus, and it was actually very forgiving. I hit it straight almost every time, and didn't have huge misses (even when I didn't hit it on the center of the face). And I gained about 2 mph ball speed and gained a lot more distance. I get that we all have different opinions, and it make not have worked well for you, Rick, but I loved it. Thank you though for giving an honest review.
@dhjdhjdfhjfjhfsdfgsgfsfgsg6623 Жыл бұрын
Yea same, I tried the Stealth 2 and track man stats were like my normal driver, but when i tried the Stealth 2 +, i hit it straight every time! and further!
@dylan7926 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a video where you work with a slicer and test the draw versions of all the new top drivers and see what comes out as the straightest and most forgiving
@laaamby Жыл бұрын
A couple of years ago Callaway were fading into the background with Taylormade, PXG, and ping being the drivers everyone wanted. However last year and certainly this year it looks like the pendulum has swung the other way and Callaway are wrestling themselves back to top place ! Good to see !
@robroninja Жыл бұрын
Callaway is still chasing Titleist
@netcald991 Жыл бұрын
Taylormade is by far still on top in terms of performance
@scotpage5526 Жыл бұрын
I love how honest your reviews are. There must be tremendous pressure to only sing their praises, but you stay honest. That allows us to really take stock and believe when you do fully compliment a product
@APP1693 Жыл бұрын
Tested the Stealth 2 on Sunday for a fitting. You can definitely smash it down there as I hit one where I carried 305 that went 320 but definitely still not as forgiving as the ping drivers. Ended up getting the G430 LST as it gives me much more forgiveness and I still get almost the same length.
@russellperry8635 Жыл бұрын
I had the same experience with Titleist drivers. Lots of talk about the new TSR series of drivers and woods so I went down to the PGA Superstore to try them out. No difference I could tell between them and the TS2 I have from 2019, except a huge price increase.
@mikepxg6406 Жыл бұрын
I have a TS2 fitted with Hzrdus Smoke stiff I still out drive my mates. I thinks its the perfect driver Long and forgiving.
@XVICreations Жыл бұрын
Same with my Rogue max. Had a golf galaxy Indoor sim day not too long ago. Was able to try out some new drivers ( new at the time like the stealth 1.0, G425, Ltdx ). Wasn’t able to notice any REAL difference in yardages to justify dropping another $600 on a club 🤷🏾♂️ Did try some new wedges and ended up picking up a Mizuno T22 Blue chrome is 46 degrees and it’s absolutely amazing
@dalereynolds6956 Жыл бұрын
see I'm the opposite.... found a massive difference between ts and tsi (hated ts) and a slight improvement from tsi to tsR
@BeantownHooligan Жыл бұрын
Me trying the tsr after hitting the 917 since it first came out and finding 20yrds... 🤦🏻♂️
@robroninja Жыл бұрын
The TSi/r line can’t be improved, they’re perfect
@tylerpalmer8973 Жыл бұрын
Your review of the original Stealth was the main reason I steered away from it when I replaced my driver last year. I trusted what you said about it. And, of course, after I watched your review of it, continued to watch many others to see what others found. In the end, most of the other reviewers found exactly the same thing that you did. Not as forgiving on off-center hits, not as forgiving directionally, either. After all was said and done, I ended up with the Cobra LTDx LS, which I've been extremely happy with. Keep on with the honest reviews, Rick. That's what makes your information trustworthy.
@outworkyouschiffert2685 Жыл бұрын
Love how ping managed to settle for less distance but maximize forgiveness in their older models since it seems a lot more complicated to make a forgiving driver than a long distance driver.
@ahastar1141 Жыл бұрын
To make a driver long, you just have to bring the spin down, however, that can make the ball less controllable. To make it forgiving, you have to increase the MOI around the face, while making sure spin doesn't get too high but still high enough to provide stability. That's a much tougher task
@brianpilley3801 Жыл бұрын
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@the_golfing_hack8927 Жыл бұрын
Which is why I have fallen in love with the 425 max and can’t see myself changing for a while
@outworkyouschiffert2685 Жыл бұрын
Been wanting to hit it but I've been getting along with the callaway epic max.
@BuffaloNickel9 Жыл бұрын
Which is why I fell in love with the G410 and may never change. Hard to improve upon perfection in the form of forgiveness while still giving you all the distance you need.
@danburgio Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the honest feedback. All the other reviewers being invited by manufactures to review clubs at their facilities…. Expect some friendly critiques. Rick always stays true to the review and gives his honest feedback. Thanks Rick!
@Mike-by8kw Жыл бұрын
Rick, I’m going to tell you why I subscribe and love your videos. It’s the quality it more importantly, the honesty. You will literally test a brand new, hyped up driver and have zero reservations giving your honest feedback (even if it’s negative). I would like to believe most of us respect that because let’s be honest, a ton of KZfaqrs out there just pump a product in hopes of getting free gear or being sponsored. We all appreciate you.
@granthodges9860 Жыл бұрын
My mate who plays off 12 handicap currently games the 2022 model Stealth. He’s a big strong boy and when he finds the middle the ball stays hit but like this new model, dispersion leaves a lot to be desired. I’ll stay with my Mizuno STX and stay 50 metres further back but on the fairway. As they say, “ the trees are full of big hitters “. 👍🏻🇦🇺
@liquidcityuk6694 Жыл бұрын
Great honest review as always Rick. I actually have the original stealth and have never hit the ball straighter. Took to it really well. Won't upgrade just yet though don't see the need. Keep up the amazing work you do and thanks
@nzbroker14 Жыл бұрын
If you hit it well keep it!
@ShawnyBGolf Жыл бұрын
Still think the Sim2 is probably their best looking driver still honestly
@tylerballard4170 Жыл бұрын
Best in general
@natpaul81 Жыл бұрын
Agree. I bought into the Stealth hype and within 2 weeks had it out of the bag and had my Sim back in
@Kylez1212 Жыл бұрын
I got the sim2 murdered out on the mysim thing... coolest looking driver ever made and it's the best performing. Not looking to change drivers for some time
@NovemberFoxtrotRC Жыл бұрын
I hate the red face. It’s terrible looking. My buddy has an all black stealth driver from the TM custom shop and it looks so much better.
@russellkempe3231 Жыл бұрын
I just traded my SIM2 for a Titleist TSI3 two weeks ago and I am profoundly impressed with Titleist.
@cquinn1985 Жыл бұрын
Last year I walked into the shop thinking I was going to buy Stealth 1 and after testing in the simulator I walked out with a Callaway Rogue. I feel this video performs a retrospective that vindicates my decision. Thank you 🙂
@richwinterburn6539 Жыл бұрын
I love how Taylormade drivers have looked since the M series started. Since I’ve played golf I’ve had 3 Taylormade drivers which have been fitted but once they’ve arrived and got them on the course I’ve never got on with them and always struggled. Ive gone back to Callaway last year and feel so much more confident hitting that than I ever have a TM.
@davidfletcher6836 Жыл бұрын
Similar for me I had an m2 and have tried the newer versions since and found them all long but wayward. Got fitted for a callaway mavrik and it’s the most accurate driver I’ve ever owned.
@NooDLES411911 Жыл бұрын
I'm playing a SIM2 Max and my drive has been consistently straight since I got it. Even my friends said last year they couldn't believe how well I was driving the ball. I find it pretty forgiving and I have no need to change it.
@richardvalentine4133 Жыл бұрын
I always watch Ricks club reviews for there accuracy and honesty. Personally, I did try out the Stealth last year and didn’t get on with it at all. However, I have just been fitted for a Callaway Mavrik 2020 Driver which was brand new and for less than half the price of any current new top brand club. It shocked me just how good it is, faster club head and ball speed from the word go! This was after going back through Ricks reviews and finding his video on the Mavrik driver range.
@tastefullys Жыл бұрын
I have a Mavrik 2020 as well. Great club
@slightlycrookedworkshop Жыл бұрын
This is what I found when I bought a driver over the summer. I hit the Rogue and the Stealth on the sim. Rogue was pretty straight, but the Stealth was all over the place. Granted, I'm about a 20 handicap, but if it were between the Stealth and my old R7, I would have kept using the R7. I ended up with the Rogue...and I might need to upgrade after watching the Paradym. video.
@starbuckqbb2287 Жыл бұрын
Could probably get 8 weeks of lessons for the price. Or if you can afford it, get the lessons first then upgrade and get fit for the new Callaway!
@nholmes_mn Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the review Rick. Glad you’re being genuine with us and not a sell out.
@ohGears Жыл бұрын
I work at a golf shop in my town and we just got the demo heads yesterday. First shot on the thing went 309 total distance. Finally crushed one 304yd carry totaling out to 327yds. I can comfortably say it feels so much lighter than the first one
@calvinhobbes6118 Жыл бұрын
Ricks reviews are far from scientific. Whats the temperature outside and how much moisture in the air? How is he feeling today compared to when he tested the Callaways. Id like to see Rick review multiple clubs all on the same day.
@michaelrecalo Жыл бұрын
LOVE the content Rick!!! But to everyone watching this I’d say go and try it out, I just had a driver fitting done and honestly by the end the stealth 2 was the club for me. I tend to miss on the toe and the twist face was just phenomenal. I normally shoot in the 80’s so about a 15-18 handicap just for perspective. I liked the g430 and the tsr2 a lot as well but this club with the proper shaft i got fitted for was a step above
@evanmassey9190 Жыл бұрын
I just got a Stealth from TaylorMade as a warranty replacement for my SIM2 max the only way I can get the consistency I want was to add 9 grams of led tape to the toe. Strongly considering going to Callaway or Ping
@SJgolf891 Жыл бұрын
Could sell the Stealth and use money to buy a used SIM2 Max, if you really liked that club
@paulrounding5260 Жыл бұрын
A good honest review, I baulked at the price though, my last new TM driver cost me £160, over the years all I've done to it is change the shaft and I still love it, don't think I'll be renewing it any time soon.
@erichurt9884 Жыл бұрын
See I find the Stealth amazing ! One factor I will assume is that Golfers don’t look at swapping out the weights on it vs sticking with the stock setup. I swapped both my weights on the Stealth + and I was longer by 7.4 yards and my average dispersion right and left is 3.8 yards left and 5.7 yards right.
@jameskeighley77 Жыл бұрын
What did you change the weighing to Eric?
@iCharlie93 Жыл бұрын
Whoever set that simulator up clearly had it in 'sale mode' 😂
@erichurt9884 Жыл бұрын
@@jameskeighley77 I went 6 grams heavier on the back and 3 less on the front
@erichurt9884 Жыл бұрын
@@iCharlie93 it’s my own personal trackman simulator at home…… I mean I can go out to my driving range also 😂
@iCharlie93 Жыл бұрын
@@erichurt9884 well fair enough, colour me jealous! I've got plans to convert my garage to a sim myself but it isn't going to be Trackman unless I win the lottery or something 😂
@kp6344 Жыл бұрын
It’s about time taylormade brought a new driver out it’s been like 2 weeks
@aaronjones6983 Жыл бұрын
It’s once a year. Same as every other manufacturer.
@kp6344 Жыл бұрын
@@aaronjones6983 guarantee you play with all taylormade clubs and look like one of those me and my golf fellas
@jeeepcj8927 Жыл бұрын
@@aaronjones6983 not Ping
@johnchaivre1056 Жыл бұрын
That would have been funny 10 years ago when they came out with drivers twice a year but now that they come out with one a year just like every company except Titleist and ping. So. You’re not funny.
@TheCheesewalrus Жыл бұрын
@@aaronjones6983 Ping is every other year but they probably just take longer to find new paint schemes lol
@leemarshall3649 Жыл бұрын
Looks like Callaway have the better product so far this year then. Interested to see what Ping have with the G430
@mp_skills Жыл бұрын
Callaway has been better for a while 😂
@Captainchaos14 Жыл бұрын
ping and callaway are the two to beat this year by far
@Fried_Bananas Жыл бұрын
@@mp_skills Lol based on what? Mavricks, Epics, and Rogues? Yeah, I'd rather play SIM/Stealth over those any day
@nathancrittenden8525 Жыл бұрын
@@Fried_Bananas stealth is the worst driver Ive hit in 10 years
@Fried_Bananas Жыл бұрын
@@nathancrittenden8525 Compared to what? At least make the attempt to support your point.
@deadliest_snatch7 ай бұрын
Put the Stealth 2 plus in my bag and shot my lowest score today. Found more fairways than my previous driver and I am sure it's a case of honeymoon period. As I progress I am expecting that I will need to tinker when I become more of a stickler in terms of dispersion. Today I kept it reasonably fairway even with the balls I didn't strike all that well out of the middle. Thank you for the review, it will definitely give me something to look out for.
@deanontheinterwebs Жыл бұрын
This review is 1000-times more authentic than any manufacturer will ever admit. Thanks for your insights, they're not only helping our sanity and enjoyment of the game, but keeping it real for those of us with more regular imperfections.
@robvu977 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Stealth hasn’t been good for a lot of us. TM has some catching up to do with Callaway and Ping.
@jasonking3391 Жыл бұрын
The one thing I miss with all of these driver and club reviews was having the Mid to High handicap hitting and trying them. Rick is a good golfer and these numbers are great but not your avg person. I would love to see the Mid to high handicap review again.
@raymondbabb1970 Жыл бұрын
No more Robb Potter thanks.
@TheCheesewalrus Жыл бұрын
take it from a high handicapper that replaced 20 year old clubs with new stuff last year. $3500 later it had little affect my scorecard. spending time chipping and putting weekly is where strokes were saved in my case.
@mikebeesley5458 Жыл бұрын
@@TheCheesewalrus I agree, short game is the most important factor.
@FittinToGet Жыл бұрын
i've had the opposite experience. I have the Stealth standard with Hzrdus Red and I've never hit the ball better. I find it very forgiving. For reference, I play it standard settings, 10.5, stiff. This weekend ballspeed avg 160ish/carry 275ish/Total 300+/Launch 13.5...Using outdoor trackman. Was playing TM M1.
@MattTheFlyerFan Жыл бұрын
Thabks for the review Rick! Not that I’m in the market for a new driver yet, but I really appreciate how thorough and objectionable you are with all the equipment you review.
@ShawnyBGolf Жыл бұрын
Faster, Straighter, more forgiving. Wish I could say the same.
@sihlberg Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for a Srixon review!!
@justinglen5414 Жыл бұрын
Again another excellent unbiased review. I wish everyone could be as honest as you rather than just bigging up every single driver evey year. Keep up the good work.
@guitarpager Жыл бұрын
Thank you for not just telling us it's great. An honest review is so nice.
@FF04RDF Жыл бұрын
Maybe on a different day, these clubs would perform differently. Hope you come back to these at some point to see if the outcome is the same. On another note, it just seems like a few months ago we were being told the first Stealth was the dogs danglies and now we’re getting a better one. All becoming a bit tiresome IMO.
@NooDLES411911 Жыл бұрын
Buddy they're just a company trying to sell their new product. If you like your golf clubs, no reason you can't use then for 10+ years. New clubs don't make players better
@justinrossi9269 Жыл бұрын
Nice review Rick! My buddy has the stealth he can pipe it a long way but misses a lot of fairways lol I have the ping G425 and I don’t pipe it long but I’m sure a fairway seeker with it 😂 can’t wait to see it you review the new ping G430
@vroomgc Жыл бұрын
G430 is proving to be a bit longer but still straight as compared to the G425 :)
@stuartingram6442 Жыл бұрын
Great to see the honesty and not scared to say what you think.
@ThermoNuclearStud6 ай бұрын
I've got the Stealth 2 Plus. I'm a 55-yo golfer who went from a crappy knock-off set made in the 80s or 90s from a friend who apparently hated me (haha) - to this. I went from maybe hitting it relatively straight 20% of the time with the old driver, to hitting it relatively straight or dead-straight 90% of the time with the Stealth 2 Plus. I tried the Ping G430 as well, but the Stealth 2 Plus won by the thinnest of margins on the reliability and feel scale. I found myself hitting more down the center with the Stealth 2 Plus than the Ping. The Stealth 2 Plus also hit harder...more solid of a connection. The Ping G430 felt a little less raw. As a comparison, think of the Stealth 2 Plus as the Porsche, and the Ping G430 as the BMW. You feel the road way more with the Porsche...more of a driver's car, more hard hitting. That's how the Stealth 2 Plus plays and feels for me. ****** I ALSO FOUND that if I allow the head to almost guide itself on the downswing, I tend to get much straighter shots...almost like I have to give up a little control to the driver itself at that last moment in order for the head to find its own sweet spot. Weird, but that may explain why some golfers can't get that straight shot consistently...just give up a little tiny bit of control on that last part of the downswing, just before impact. You'll know what I'm talking about the second it happens to you.
@dallashill1068 Жыл бұрын
Your reviews are literally all that matters in golf
@63IRISH63 Жыл бұрын
We all enjoy watching Shielsy getting new toys and showing them off to us. But I'm curious (and perhaps this is a request/recommendation for the review channel) what it would look like taking these new release clubs, and fitting them to a mid-to-high handicapper. We all trust Shielsy's reviews and recommendations, but I'd like to see what the difference would be for a comparable person like me who can't carry 289. Thanks for the content as always!
@kevinhayes1975 Жыл бұрын
There are other channels already doing that mid handicap test Joel. Rick is my go to man but as a 9 handicapper I always like to see the test for someone of my own ability too. At the end of the day though it all boils down to fitting & personal preferences
@walsmith5529 Жыл бұрын
Rick, you are THE guy my Wife and I watch. Lots of others out there, but we're just sticking with you now. Got back into golf after about a 25 year break. And holy crap have things changed since the 90's. With a coach like you, and the new equipment and tech available now, I'm playing my best golf ever. Already shooting into the 90's after just 2 years of play. Had 4 pars and a birdie on my first 5 holes last wknd. I've never done that in my life. I was always well into the 100's back in 1990's. Currently using the Costco Callways, which I really love, but taking your advice and upgrading the driver now that I feel I'm ready for the next level. Ping G425 Max. FYI your video on "Strong Grip" for the drivers have us both hitting straight. It was an immediate game changer when we watched last year. And your technique for the sand trap is damn near foolproof. My wife who only picked up her first club 2 years ago, shot out of three sand traps like a pro last wknd. Neither one of us fear the beach now...and we impressed the other couple we played with. We can't thank you enough for doing what you do. And for the unbiased honest equipment reviews. You da man. A million thanks for us both
@LEGage Жыл бұрын
Dialed in my Stealth Plus gen 1 by going 8°, and getting a 13 gram backweight to up MOI. This helped make it more forgiving, needed the lower loft to get spin and trajectory correct for me. I back weighted shaft to dial in a better swing weight. Don't be totally put off by this review. Just keep in mind a lower loft if you plan to increase MOI.
@winks14 Жыл бұрын
Here I am, once again watching a driver review video, convincing myself I need to get myself a new driver. Where, in reality, I'm just garbage at driving.
@callumjones5470 Жыл бұрын
That was me when i saw the new Callaway 🤣🤣🤣
@polliflo8485 Жыл бұрын
And with those price tags i‘d rather buy some beer so you can laugh over those bad drives 🍻😅
@joem9990 Жыл бұрын
I think the paradym is so ugly but it does seem to have impressive numbers. So ill have to test it out lol. The tsr2 is also intriguing
@callumjones5470 Жыл бұрын
@Joe M i really like the look of it but probably looking through my callaway loving glasses 🤣 never tried a titleist driver
@joem9990 Жыл бұрын
Everyone is different. I love Taylor Made because of their warranty but im not crazy about the Stealth. I broke a shaft on my sim max after 2 years. Taylormade sent me a new one within 2 days so i feel like i should stay loyal lol
@golfbn Жыл бұрын
I purchased the stealth last year, I did get more from it then others I tested, but after paying $549 last year for it a couple of days ago I went onto the PGA trade in site to see what I would get if I traded it in for a new driver this year.. and they are only offering $160. so it will stay in the bag for at least another 2 years. It seems Taylormade drivers lose their value quickly.
@adamoz7247 Жыл бұрын
You’re always going to get less there. Always best to create a personal ad on whatever selling website you have in your region.
@si777 Жыл бұрын
Yeah you'd get more if you privately sold it I'd think about 50-60% on the initial value maybe still a lot to lose in a year though. I have the Stealth + and I won't be trading it out just because I like that driver a lot.
@Z0VRIS Жыл бұрын
They lose more value when no one wants them.
@gisellesbikeseat4 ай бұрын
Switched from a TaylorMade R11s to the Stealth 2 Plus. Instantly picked up 30 yards, and I like the adjustability. Dispersion is much better for me as well.
@barrycbauer Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, from rainy Northern California. I very much appreciate you looking out for the average golfer.
@ToBeConcluded10 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else find the audio on this weird, like he was underwater?
@BeststuffMEDIA4 ай бұрын
Straight out
@mastnasty2861 Жыл бұрын
Where are all the reviews? (Ping? Cobra?)Used to come to Rick for club reviews, but it's really fallen off. Can only watch so many poor rounds as part of the break 75 series. Other content providers are really stepping up. Time to start getting my golf content elsewhere.
@alienrenders Жыл бұрын
I'm one of those beginners who used to buy every shiny new thing. I'm at the stage where I'm no longer buying new clubs unless I really feel like I need to change. My irons are 5 years old. I wanted to change them last year but they discontinued the set I wanted to buy and couldn't find anything else that I wanted. I'm now getting a much better feel for the ones I still have. As for my driver, I really can't see having anything better than the Cobra King F9 from a few years ago. It's just so good.
@seanmason4170 Жыл бұрын
The honesty is why I take your advice on clubs, thanks!!
@mattartiste7214 Жыл бұрын
I acquired after multiple tests of different brands of a Taylor made Staelth + drivers, it is powerful, whatever people say I have no problem with dispersion and the settings are numerous and provide a plus , the callaways paradym triple diamon is reserved for the very very good golfer with a high swing speed
@zuluwarrior88 Жыл бұрын
Your usual unbiased review Ty ….yet, I don’t know anyone considering a second mortgage to buy a golf club….seriously?….I would like to see a reliability test on these money grab clubs….how many mis hits till it fails, cracks etc……pros paying for their clubs?..NOT…..Average guy paying big $$$…for a club they have to hit flush all the time…not happening….better off spending it on lessons to get consistent swing then get fit for clubs..
@petegalindez996110 ай бұрын
I absolutely love my TSR3 driver, but bought the limited edition Stealth 2 Ryder Cup model (US of course)…it is absolutely gorgeous! I wasn’t planning on hitting it, but tried it and it does feel gooooood! And, it is fairly forgiving…I previously played a SIM2 before my TSR3 and this feels so much better than the SIM2….very impressive…
@stuartmitchell7287 Жыл бұрын
This is why you are the guy to watch...honest and in depth review 👏
@jh8111 Жыл бұрын
It’s funny I’ve never heard that about the original stealth, but when I was getting fit last year I couldn’t not hook that driver viciously left.
@rwe5 Жыл бұрын
I tested this driver out recently and found the same thing. I sprayed it all over the place. Needless to say I did not buy. However, Stealth 2 fairway woods were outstanding and are now in the bag.
@dsimon7435 Жыл бұрын
Love all the reviews of drivers. As a Senior, 12 handicap, I'm still not sure of which one to buy, I do slice 10% of the time. I thought about the Callaway but now I'm not sure
@Doze320 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I appreciate your honesty.
@aaronwatkins1130 Жыл бұрын
“If I lower the loft and open the face, I lose more shots to the right” no shit, thanks again for your cutting edge reviews Rick😂😂😂
@donnie830017 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@shawntague6985 Жыл бұрын
Great info .. Hey Rick , please consider doing a video with Snappy Gilmore , The one handed golfer .. would love to see your insight on his swing , Distance etc .. Thanks for all the great Vids
@paulsbox67 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate an honest review, unlike other KZfaq channels that sell clubs. They always review them as the latest and greatest regardless.
@ianfitz6113 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review Rick. I was concerned that you might sugar coat it if you didn’t like it, given some of the stick you received last year, but true to form you gave an unbiased, uncorrupted, honest review and that’s what we all appreciate about your channel. Bravo 👏
@iainmuir279 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick, as always very informative and honest view.
@kevinparrish4791 Жыл бұрын
Always look forward to your driver reviews. Not bias like some of your fellow U tubers.
@StockBlackWRX Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. Testing drivers is difficult IMO. Most of the time you are coming from a driver you've used for a couple seasons if not 8-10+ years. The newer club is going to have a different feel overall and most likely less confidence. It's like trying something new in your golf swing, at first you should not expect instant results... but over time with development it can lead to greater results. Not saying that's the case with this driver, but ultimately why it's so hard to pick a driver. Always good to buy from a vendor which provides a 90+ day performance guarantee so you can trade if unhappy.
@Chris56789 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another honest review. It’s your honesty why I play the cobra driver you recommended a few years ago!!!
@DMSammons Жыл бұрын
I just really appreciate you, Rick, and all that you do for us. If the Golf Channel had you on as a regular commentator, I would watch the Golf Channel more. I always listen to what you say and appreciate your opinions.
@frankrosielaw Жыл бұрын
A LOT of the performance has to do with the shaft (as you know Rick). Picked up a Stealth Plus with the Hzrdus Smoke Black Shaft and was hitting it all over.(Did not get fitted, I know that’s not good.) Switched out the shaft with the Aldila NV Green I had in my M3 and was blasting the Stealth! Long and straight.
@TheRealStephenAllen Жыл бұрын
Pulled this video into my structural mechanics movement analysis software and here is what I found as to the reason you felt it was "Hard work" to get the ball flight consistent. And with all due respect let me say this first, and it was my first initial visual analysis to catch it which led to me doing the analysis via the custom software I designed for a construction company's hydraulic framework stability but still use for things such as this, so...yeah, it surely is not the club, though it may slightly bleed into the plausible reasoning for you review but rather you being the variable in these three separate visual instances. Here's what I found, and I won't make this long: 1. Your ball alignment in conjunction with feet placement diverges at an average of about 1.3°- -1.8° each time you set up to hit. 2. Your grip ever so slightly(and I am being modest) changes from very weak to strong in each visual instance. 3. The gap between your stance shift between 1.29ft-2.2ft with your lead foot(left foot) directionally diverges at an average degree range of 4°-8° from center to forward left. 4. Your overall postulate stance divergence is (btw , = between) a +9°- -1° in forward torso tilt, +4°- -3° 3 pointed angular sway, +8°- -7° downward angular tilt of the arm from shoulder to wrist, a minute (here it is important to know my pronunciation of "minute" is /mīˈno͞ot/)...so a minute change +4°- -1.9° of forward head tilt. 5. The club face in relation to where the ball was seen (perspectively given the shot tracer) to land diverges from open to close by an average of +3°- -5°. And this variable coincides in relation to the overall structural and postulate stance parallel to target(*given constant based of the area for which the shot tracer on screen saw the ball approximately land). To conclude my analysis comment, for which I have delivered the dumbed down and very short version, it is my expert opinion that Epstein did not kill himself. rb.gy/enaq3a
@JessmanChicken86 Жыл бұрын
holy crap
@madmenmug Жыл бұрын
Love the honesty Rick! Can't help but think you've wiped millions in revenue from Taylormade in this video alone. If I were a Taylormade rep I would have paid you decent money for a positive review here. You didn't cave so respect to ya!
@FatihPekbas Жыл бұрын
Love that you openly mention the deficits and your resistance in creating a hype when there’s nothing to hype at all!
@seanbishop69 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely appreciate youir honesty during your reviews, this year I am upgrading my JetSpeed driver. Ricks opinion is going to help steer me in the right direction. Thanks Rick👍
@tonyrutzel3237 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick for being honest about your findings. Keep up the good work..
@alanrutland4424 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review Rick and very honest. Paradym it is so far. Good distance and dispersion. I do like the name of the new Callaway driver. Looking forward to trying it out.
@declanhayes2870 Жыл бұрын
Great review Brilliant golf swing Looks like your lifting your hands straight up when you start your backswing.Everything else looks great
@danw8956 Жыл бұрын
Just bought the stealth HD. I found it on the range and sim fantastic . On course it gave me so much confidence I didn't drive any particular bad drives
@danielrice7409 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another honest review Rick!
@jimfox9417 Жыл бұрын
I had the same feeling with the Stealth, never new where It would go without my best swing. I loved the distance when centered…returned it for Ping G25 …thanks for the review
@prestonscherf96922 ай бұрын
Got my stealth 2 today, I’m max handicap was slicing like crazy, always making poor contact and now I am absolutely drilling the ball off the tee straighter than ever
@dennisyoung3858 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant review Rick. I love your independent reviews of different clubs. One thing I won’t be doing is buying a Stealth, 1 or 2. Mind you I am a Callaway fan.
@slemon6277 Жыл бұрын
I (10 handicap) just got fitted two weeks ago and noticed everything you are saying. Ended up with the Cobra RadSpeed. It was much more consistent (dispersion and distance)
@TheSportsLot Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the honesty of these reviews Rick!
@oldfoggie123 Жыл бұрын
You just have to look at the second hand market and EBay to see how many are for sale!....there is a big shop up beside Edinburgh and it is stuffed to the gunnels with Stealth drivers!...I went down the Callaway route and I love it!
@jasonsheppard3238 Жыл бұрын
Great review Rick,love your honesty.
@takethedayoff7376 Жыл бұрын
Rick your always honest no sugar coats straight 🔥… there’s this guy Ben Baller who I’m also a fan of but he calling you out on his podcast. Would love to see you two go at it on the course. Maybe like 3 holes would be so dope content!!!
@JM-bt1uy Жыл бұрын
Mizuno 220 Z. It's incredible!!! Thank you for the review Rick.
@graememacdonald6306 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been getting a wood fitting today and these literally arrived at the fitters mid session. Hit the driver straight out of the box. Looks at address are outrageous but for me was just turning the ball over too much and spinning up too much when hit off the bottom. Been fitted for a Cobra of some sort.
@p1miguel999 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your honesty Rick. Thank you for doing these reviews the way you do sir. Keep on keepin on my brother.
@johncullen8217 Жыл бұрын
Honest review again that I can trust. This is one of the best looking drivers, Stealth + 2.0 just look awesome but I'm average and so will need something more forgiving. Can you get the other new drivers done soon, before I make a final decision on which to test before buying - two videos a week please 😉
@deangilbert290 Жыл бұрын
Great review Rick, very fair and honest. Will be sticking with my Sim Max 2 for another year.
@josephklein4680 Жыл бұрын
I just test hit a Stealth 2+. I am a 20 handicap golfer and my experience was opposite of yours. My distance and forgiveness was first rate. It was the clear winner over the Ping g430. I guess that’s why we go hit them instead of buying off of reviews only.
@WranglingUAE Жыл бұрын
Great review Rick, love the proper feedback. As someone who has just switched from Stealth to a new Ping G430 I cannot agree more with your comments about the unpredictability! I so wanted the Stealth to work, big TM fan who had full bag set up, however after gaming for 6 months the random misses were crushing my game and I definitely lost distance from my M3 and SIM 1 previously played . Tried everything, fitting, new shaft etc and as a 6 handicap I knew my swing was fundamentally solid, so to hear you mirror what I saw was great. The difference between Stealth and G430 is chasms at the min, I hope TM fix and catch up now. Keep up the great work 👌🏼
@vertstang123 Жыл бұрын
Good honest review. Not that i was going to go drop almost 700 bucks on a driver, but good to know I'm not missing anything with my M5.
@pato7694 Жыл бұрын
Sim2 is the best driver TaylorMade has ever made. I had a very similar experience with the Stealth last year. I ended up going with the Rogue and after a season of golf very pleased with the decision. I could get better swing and ball speeds with Stealth but was so much more consistent with the Rogue while only sacrificing about 5 yards of distance.