The new Ridgid Stealth Force impact driver is their second tool to carry the name, making this a Gen 2 model.

Like a very small number of competing tools on the market, the cordless Stealth Force is an oil impulse driver, with a hydraulic mechanism responsible for the reduced noise output.

Oil impulse drivers work a little differently than traditional impact drivers, which is presumably why Ridgid hasn’t disclosed the max torque values.

The new Ridgid impulse driver features a brushless motor, 3 speed settings, a self-tapping screw mode, and tri-beam LED light.

1/4″ hex chuck

4 modes

    Low speed: 0-700 RPM

    Medium speed: 0-1,800 RPM

    High speed: 0-2,300 RPM

    Self-tapping screw: 0-1,900 RPM

Tri-beam LED worklight

Belt hook

Here are some of Ridgid’s main selling points:

reduces noise by 73% compared to standard impact drivers to protect hearing on the jobsite

Best in-class speed with up to 2X faster driving increases jobsite productivity

Designed for the pro who demands maximum performance and efficiency

Oil impact/impulse drivers are a proven technology at this point, and we’ve seen similar tech from Makita, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid, and most recently Dewalt.

The previous Ridgid Stealth Force driver first appeared 9 years ago, around the start of 2016, and disappeared from Home Depot after a few years.

It’s good to see a Gen 2 model finally come out. According to press materials, it will only be available in tool-only format, but that could change down the road.