The Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid edges the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue on overall Every18 score (96 vs 95), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid is both the cheaper buy (about $95 used vs $155) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid if you fit its profile (titleist speed); choose the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue if you lean toward carbon-era speed.
Side-by-side comparison
Metric
Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid
TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue
Every18 score
96 ✓
95
Forgiveness
81 ✓
73
Speed
88 ✓
79
Feel
68
72 ✓
Value rating
80 ✓
75
Est. used price
$95 ✓
$155
Value index
424 ✓
257
Launch
Mid
Mid
Spin
Mid
Mid
Fit profile
Titleist Speed
Carbon-era speed
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid better than the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue?
On the Every18 editorial score the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid rates higher (96 vs 95 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid suits titleist speed, while the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue suits carbon-era speed.
Which is better value, the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid or the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue?
The Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $95 for the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid and $155 for the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue, so the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid is also the cheaper buy.
Which is more forgiving, the Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid or the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue?
The Titleist TS Fairway / Hybrid rates higher for forgiveness (81 vs 73), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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