Driver · 2020
TaylorMade SIM Max D
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
- Feel81
- Looks80
- Sound77
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight a slice and want the most forgiving, easiest-launching driver in the line to straighten it out.
You already draw the ball, or want to work it both ways — the SIM or SIM Max suits you better.
Pros
- The most forgiving driver in the SIM line — a huge, fast face
- A built-in draw that genuinely straightens a slice
- The easiest, highest launch of the three SIMs
Cons
- A fixed draw bias — a natural drawer loses yards, and you can't fade it
- The loudest of the SIM drivers
- No shot-shaping — it only turns left
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongThe most forgiving head in the SIM line — a huge face and a flexy sole keep even low, thin strikes fast.
Distance
SolidPlenty of ball speed, but the baked-in draw bias costs yards for anyone who already turns it over.
Workability
ModestBuilt to fight a slice — a fixed heel weight turns it over, so there's no fading it on purpose.
Feel
StrongA solid, hefty strike — the familiar heavy SIM hit, with clear feedback across the face.
Sound
StrongThe loudest of the SIM drivers — a big, brash crack, though not quite harsh.
Looks at address
StrongA large head with a slightly open-looking face — set up to help you square it and swing away.
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 D Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max D driver review: ClubTest 2020 | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max D Driver Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max D Driver Review — A Slice Buster? | Golfstead
- Read the full review at First Look: 2020 TaylorMade SIM Driver family Review | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at An Honest Review of TaylorMade SIM Drivers | Golf Club Guru
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max D Driver — official specs | TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM Max D best for?
You fight a slice and want the most forgiving, easiest-launching driver in the line to straighten it out.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM Max D?
You already draw the ball, or want to work it both ways — the SIM or SIM Max suits you better.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM Max D suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM Max D scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM Max D best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM Max D rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade SIM Max D have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM Max D has a draw bias, with a high launch and mid spin.