TAYLORMADE GOLF COMPANY ANNOUNCES STEALTH IRONS WITH NEXT GENERATION CAP BACK DESIGN AND INNOVATIVE TOE WRAP CONSTRUCTION

⏲ 04 January 2022, 06:00 (PST)

TAYLORMADE GOLF COMPANY
ANNOUNCES STEALTH™ IRONS WITH NEXT
GENERATION CAP BACK™ DESIGN AND
INNOVATIVE TOE WRAP CONSTRUCTION
CARLSBAD, Calif. (January 4, 2022) - TaylorMade Golf Company, the industry leader in
innovation and technology, today announced the Stealth™ game improvement irons - powered
by the all-new Cap Back™ Design with toe wrap construction.

Building from the revolutionary Cap Back Design in SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max OS irons – which
utilized the concept of a multi-material hollow body construction – Stealth irons are engineered
to improve face flexibility and deliver fast ball speeds with a confidence-inspiring shape.

NEXT GENERATION CAP BACK™ DESIGN WITH TOE WRAP
CONSTRUCTION

With SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max OS, TaylorMade engineers created the multi-material Cap Back
Design by utilizing the concept of the hollow iron but replacing the steel back with a low
density, polymer composite cap. This revolutionary construction improves the face’s ability to
flex, delivering ball speed and forgiveness, without compromising the center of gravity (CG).
Cap Back Design supports the entire topline from heel to toe with the strong, lightweight
polymer material spanning the entire cavity to provide additional rigidity in the upper part of
the face.

Working in unison with the flexible Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™, it created a larger unsupported
area of the face, translating to a larger and more intelligently positioned sweet spot.

TaylorMade engineers not only wanted to continue the momentum of Cap Back Design, but also
accelerate it to continue to push the limits of game improvement irons. When the engineers
explored designing more performance into a game improvement iron, one thought was at the
forefront of their minds: place iron performance where the game improvement golfer needs it
the most – lower.

Enter toe wrap construction. The toe wrap is an advanced engineering feat that shifts
substantial mass from the extreme high toe of the head and repositions it in the low in the sole
of the iron. This redistribution of mass lowers the center of gravity by up to 0.8 millimeters. The
result is an increased launch angle producing a towering ball flight, long carry distances and
heavy stopping power.

  “When we were thinking of the next level of Cap Back Design, we centered our
  thinking around the fact that the majority of golf shots happen at center face or
  lower. In order to drive performance lower in the club face, we needed to drive
  the center of gravity lower in the club face because where CG goes, the sweet
  spot follows. With the addition of toe wrap construction and the ability to move
  weight lower in the club, Stealth irons provide a perfect harmony of technology
  and design for the golfer who is looking for a performance advantage on the
  course.”
  — Matt Bovee, Product Creation, Irons

TIMELESS AND TECHNICAL DESIGN
Stealth irons were designed not only to continue pushing the limits of game improvement irons,
but also to contemporize what a game improvement iron looks like. The aesthetic of Stealth
drew inspiration from TaylorMade’s P·700 series in hopes to provide the golfer an iron that
looks visually appealing in their bag and at address.

  “Every golfer of every skill level wants an iron that looks great in the bag and
  delivers the performance they demand. With Stealth, the look of forgiveness
  has changed. Stealth delivers incredibly high launching distance and
  forgiveness in a players inspired, technically elegant design package.”
  — Matt Bovee, Product Creation, Irons

CORNERSTONE TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES REMAIN
Stealth irons continue to feature core TaylorMade iron technologies that have been engineered
to integrate seamlessly within the new-for-2022 designs.

Hidden inside the Cap Back Design, the ECHO® Damping System spans the full face from the
heel to the toe and uses multiple contact points on the face to absorb unwanted vibrations,
giving the Stealth iron a solid feel as the ball explodes off the club face. Each damper has been
uniquely designed for each individual iron, as ribbed structures align with the contact area and
Inverted Cone Technology surface featured in each club.

Progressive Inverted Cone Technology is located heel-to-toe in the 4-PW of Stealth irons. The
450 stainless steel face has an intelligently positioned sweet spot that spans the most common
impact points, delivering explosive ball speeds and consistency in all the right places. The long
irons are designed with slightly more draw-bias than the mid-irons, which in turn have slightly
more draw-bias than the short irons. This design element is intended to provide the most
accurate ball flight for all levels of golfers.

360 Undercut Technology with stiffening topline ribs in the 4-7 irons promotes face flexibility
and ball speed in these core lofts while maintaining desirable sound and feel. Additionally, a
fluted hosel design promotes lower and deeper CG placement for improved launch
characteristics while providing a clean, confident look at address. Hosel bending notch
technology is again incorporated to allow for easier lie and loft fitting, allowing every golfer to
easily achieve their ideal custom set-up.

SPECIFICATIONS, AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Available for preorder on January 4, 2022 and at retail beginning April 1, the Stealth irons
($999 steel/$1,099 graphite) will be offered in 4-PW (7 pc. set with AW, SW & LW also
available) and come equipped with KBS Max MT 85 steel shafts (S, R) or Fujikura’s Ventus Red
graphite shafts (7S, 6R & 5A). For women, the Stealth irons will come equipped with the Aldila
Ascent Ladies shaft. Stock grips for men are Lamkin’s Crossline 360 48.5g (Black/Red) and
Lamkin Ladies Sonar 38g (Grey/White).

         Michael Esse
         Media Relations Manager
         michael.esse@taylormadegolf.com
         760-994-9473

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