Driver · 2020
TaylorMade SIM Max
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
- Looks83
- Feel82
- Sound81
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want maximum forgiveness and an easy, high launch, and don't need to shape or de-loft the ball.
You want low spin and shot-shaping, or a compact head — the standard SIM suits you better.
Pros
- One of 2020's most forgiving drivers — mishits stay long and straight
- Keeps the standard SIM's distance in an easier, higher-launching head
- A solid feel with clear, instant feedback
Cons
- A fixed weight — none of the standard SIM's draw/fade tuning
- Higher spin and launch than the low-spin SIM
- A big footprint better players may find bulky
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA big, deep-set head that holds its distance on off-centre hits — one of 2020's most forgiving drivers.
Distance
SolidAs long as the standard SIM, but easier — a bigger face and higher launch keep mishits flying.
Workability
ModestA fixed rear weight fixes it straight — plenty stable, but there's next to nothing here to shape a shot.
Feel
ExcellentA heavy, solid strike with instant feedback — you know at once where you caught it.
Sound
StrongA clean, full note at impact — a touch purer than the low-spin SIM.
Looks at address
ExcellentA large, confident footprint at address — a bigger, more reassuring head than the standard SIM.
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 Max Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max driver review: ClubTest 2020 | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Driver Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Driver Review — Cutting-Edge Forgiveness | Golfstead
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Driver Review | GolfSpan
- Read the full review at First Look: 2020 TaylorMade SIM / SIM Max Driver Review | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Driver — official specs | TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM Max best for?
You want maximum forgiveness and an easy, high launch, and don't need to shape or de-loft the ball.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM Max?
You want low spin and shot-shaping, or a compact head — the standard SIM suits you better.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM Max suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM Max scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM Max best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM Max rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade SIM Max have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM Max is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.