SIM Max D

Reviewers note the head has an 18% larger face than the standard sibling — the largest in the family, and 10% larger than the max-forgiveness sibling. Heel weight plus 12g rear weight plus Twist Face combine for top-quartile forgiveness for the slicer-targeted demographic. The most forgiving model in the family, aimed at high handicaps. The trade-off: MOI is less than the max-forgiveness sibling because mass is moved to the heel for draw bias rather than maximized at the back.

Independent testing showed Speed Injected Twist Face plus aerodynamic improvements delivered 0.7 to 1.5 mph head speed increase and 2 mph ball speed gain over the preceding generation. Reviewer testing noted the head can take a slicer and produce 30-40 yards of distance gain — straight ball flight instead of curving right. High launch plus higher spin profile carries well at slower swing speeds. Slicer-specific distance gains are substantial but the head trails standard and max-forgiveness siblings for non-slicers due to spin profile.

Reviewers note that natural drawers may lose distance because of the added draw bias — the heel weight imposes a leftward shape that better players cannot work right. The head is designed to attack slices, not allow shot-shaping in both directions. Fixed internal heel weight precludes any meaningful fade capability. Built-in draw bias — opposite of workable.

Reviewers describe the head as looking, sounding and feeling amazing — heavy hit, hammer feel at impact. Feel is similar to the max-forgiveness sibling — fuzzy on mishits due to the larger forgiving face. Most mis-hits feel fairly stable. Sledgehammer character carries through the family. Solid 2020 feel for the game-improvement class.

Reviewers explicitly identified the head as the loudest of the three family drivers. The very loud, characteristic thud at impact is polarizing — many people don't like it. Mid/high character pitch with louder volume than the max-forgiveness sibling. The loud thud is the head's defining acoustic — distinctive but polarizing.

Industry awards recognized the model at the top tier of the 2020 Hot List. Reviewers note the head is 460cc with the largest face in the family — divergent topline masking encourages a square-to-draw setup at address. Reassuring oversized footprint for slicers who need visual confidence. The large footprint delivers better performance to golfers who struggle with a slice or block miss.