Fairway · 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 14 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel85
- Looks85
- Sound83
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a fast, high-launching, low-spin fairway that shines off the turf, especially if you flight it low.
You want maximum forgiveness or a draw bias — the SIM Max or SIM Max D helps more.
Pros
- Long and hot off a springy titanium face, with a high, low-spin flight
- Genuinely easy off the turf, with a superb, low-drag sole
- A firm, satisfying feel and a clean, flatter look
Cons
- A sharp, slightly loud titanium sound
- Only a loft sleeve to adjust — no movable weight
- Best fitted — it suits a low-spin, low-launch swing needing height
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongSteady for a low-spin head — a very low, deep weight and a springy sole channel keep off-centre and low hits flying.
Distance
StrongLong and hot — a springy titanium face and low spin give strong ball speed and a high, carrying flight.
Workability
ModestA flatter, low-spin head a good player can work — versatile off the turf, with a hosel to fine-tune the flight.
Feel
ExcellentA hard, snappy strike — energetic off the titanium face, the kind of hit that convinces you it was pure.
Sound
ExcellentA sharp, firm crack at impact — lively and a touch loud, as a hot titanium face tends to be.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean, flatter head in a two-tone finish that sits low and close down — a tidy, players-leaning footprint.
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 Fairway Wood Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Fairway Wood and Hybrid Review | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Ti Fairway Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM and SIM Max Fairway Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at 2020 TaylorMade SIM and SIM Max Fairway Woods | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Fairway Wood — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM best for?
You want a fast, high-launching, low-spin fairway that shines off the turf, especially if you flight it low.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM?
You want maximum forgiveness or a draw bias — the SIM Max or SIM Max D helps more.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on workability.
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 high launch and low spin.