A head-to-head look at two of the top fairways & hybrids in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
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The TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue edges the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid on overall Every18 score (95 vs 94), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid is both the cheaper buy (about $65 used vs $155) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The Callaway XR 16 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 TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue if you fit its profile (carbon-era speed); choose the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid if you lean toward easy speed.
| Metric | TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue | Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 95 ✓ | 94 |
| Forgiveness | 73 | 83 ✓ |
| Speed | 79 | 84 ✓ |
| Feel | 72 | 79 ✓ |
| Value rating | 75 | 84 ✓ |
| Est. used price | $155 | $65 ✓ |
| Value index | 257 | 607 ✓ |
| Launch | Mid | Mid |
| Spin | Mid | Mid |
| Fit profile | Carbon-era speed | Easy speed |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
On the Every18 editorial score the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue rates higher (95 vs 94 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue suits carbon-era speed, while the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid suits easy speed.
The Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $155 for the TaylorMade Stealth Fairway / Rescue and $65 for the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid, so the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid is also the cheaper buy.
The Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid rates higher for forgiveness (83 vs 73), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
See how these stack up against the rest of the field.
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