Fairway · 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 14 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel84
- Looks84
- Sound82
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You want the most forgiving, easiest SIM fairway with dependable distance and no tinkering.
You want an adjustable hosel, the lowest spin, or a draw — the SIM or SIM Max D fits better.
Pros
- The steadiest head of the SIM fairways, suiting the broadest range of players
- Fast and long from a strong steel face, with a superb sole off the turf
- A clean, confident look and a firm, honest feel
Cons
- No adjustable hosel — nothing to fine-tune
- A steel face gives up a little speed to the titanium SIM
- A neutral game-improvement head with limited shot-shaping
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongThe steadiest of the SIM fairways — a big, stable head with a twisting face keeps mishits fast and on line.
Distance
StrongLong and dependable — a strong steel face and a low-drag sole give solid ball speed, if a touch behind the titanium SIM.
Workability
ModestA straight, do-it-all head — neutral and forgiveness-first, and with no hosel there's little to tune or shape.
Feel
ExcellentA firm, honest strike — steel-solid off the middle, with enough feedback to tell a flush hit from a miss.
Sound
ExcellentA sharp, snappy crack at impact — the familiar TaylorMade note, crisp and a little loud.
Looks at address
ExcellentA larger, clean head with white accents on a carbon crown — a confident, game-improvement 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 Max Fairway Wood Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM and SIM Max Fairway Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Fairway Wood Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Fairway Woods Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at 2020 TaylorMade SIM and SIM Max Fairway Woods | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Fairway Wood — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM Max best for?
You want the most forgiving, easiest SIM fairway with dependable distance and no tinkering.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM Max?
You want an adjustable hosel, the lowest spin, or a draw — the SIM or SIM Max D fits 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.