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 13 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks84
- Feel82
- Sound80
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You swing it fast, strike it well, and want a low-spin driver you can bias toward a draw or fade.
You want easy launch and forgiveness, or a slower swing — the SIM Max suits you better.
Pros
- Genuinely low spin and long for a fast, sweeping swing
- A sliding weight sets a strong draw or fade on demand
- A solid, heavy, hammer-like feel
Cons
- A smaller, better-player head — the Max forgives more
- Best for a higher swing speed
- No easy launch help — it flies low
By dimension
Forgiveness
FairA smaller, better-player head that still holds up on toe strikes, though the Max is the more forgiving pick.
Distance
SolidLow-spinning and penetrating — a fast, boring flight that gives a strong swing plenty of carry and run.
Workability
SolidA proper shot-shaper — a sliding sole weight sets up to 20 yards of draw or fade on demand.
Feel
ExcellentA heavy, solid hit — a dense, hammer-like strike you feel clearly, even on a miss.
Sound
StrongA quiet, mid-pitched thud at impact — muted enough that mishits barely register by ear.
Looks at address
ExcellentA distinctive asymmetric sole and a clean crown — a purposeful, tour-style head over the ball.
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 TaylorMade SIM driver review: ClubTest 2020 | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at First Look: 2020 TaylorMade SIM Driver Review | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM and SIM Max driver review | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Driver — official specs | TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM best for?
You swing it fast, strike it well, and want a low-spin driver you can bias toward a draw or fade.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM?
You want easy launch and forgiveness, or a slower swing — the SIM Max suits you better.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM scores strongest for low-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade SIM best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM rates highest for distance and workability, 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.