Driver · 2020
TaylorMade SIM
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks84
- Feel83
- Sound82
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You swing 95+ mph, spin the ball too much, and want a low-spin, workable players' head with an adjustable draw-fade weight - a penetrating 2020 bomber.
You swing slowly or need maximum forgiveness and easy launch - the compact SIM is low-spinning and demands speed; the SIM Max is the more forgiving choice.
Pros
- One of the lowest-spinning drivers of its era - spin consistently under 2,000 rpm for a penetrating, efficient flight
- A sliding 10g weight gives up to 20 yards of draw-fade bias - genuine shot-shape adjustability
- Speed Injected Twist Face and a low-drag asymmetric sole add ball speed and up to 1.5 mph of head speed over the 2019 M-series
- Sounds and feels brilliant, with a premium chromed carbon crown
Cons
- Forgiveness is good but not elite - a compact, smaller-faced players' head
- Low-launching and low-spinning - it needs a fast swing to optimise and doesn't suit slower players
- A 2020 release - newer drivers have since moved ball speed and forgiveness on
By dimension
Forgiveness
FairGood, not elite - more forgiving than the 2019 M5, holding good ball speed on centre and on misses and ranking near the top in overall and high-toe forgiveness despite a smaller face, a solid upgrade over previous tour drivers rather than a game-improvement head. The compact players' shape keeps mishit retention respectable for its class. Dependable for a low-spin head, but not maximum forgiveness.
Distance
StrongA low-spin bomber - very low spin with strong ball speed from the Speed Injected Twist Face, the lowest CG yet plus a low-drag shape for up to 1.5 mph more head speed than the 2019 models. The combination of speed and sub-2,000-rpm spin made it one of the longer drivers of its era for fast swings.
Workability
SolidA shapeable players' head - the compact, low-spin shape lets a skilled player work the ball both ways, with the inertia generator adding just enough rear mass to steady it, and a sliding 10g weight imposes up to 20 yards of draw or fade bias on demand. Full shot-shape control for the accomplished swinger.
Feel
ExcellentBrilliant and solid - it feels brilliant at impact thanks to the structural integrity of the chromed carbon crown, a solid, satisfying strike. A premium sensation for the era.
Sound
ExcellentCrisp and confident - it sounds brilliant at impact, a crisp, confident note off the Speed Injected face. Lively without being harsh.
Looks at address
ExcellentA cracking, compact look - the chromed carbon-fibre crown is a cracking new look, and the compact 460cc head with the smallest face in the line and the asymmetric sole sits tidy and tour-ready at address. Clean and confidence-inspiring for the better player.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at First Look: 2020 TaylorMade SIM Driver - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver Review - ClubTest 2020 - golf.com
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at SIM Driver - TaylorMade (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM best for?
You swing 95+ mph, spin the ball too much, and want a low-spin, workable players' head with an adjustable draw-fade weight - a penetrating 2020 bomber.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM?
You swing slowly or need maximum forgiveness and easy launch - the compact SIM is low-spinning and demands speed; the SIM Max is the more forgiving choice.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade SIM best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the TaylorMade SIM have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a low launch and low spin.