Hybrid · 2020
TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue
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 24 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel80
- Looks80
- Forgiveness78
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a 12-36 HCP at 75-100mph slow-moderate swing player who wants a 2020-vintage class-leading-distance + oversize-forgiveness hybrid to replace longer irons — willing to trade workability for max-MOI iron-replacement geometry.
You're a ball-striker who wants a workable compact head, you need current-generation TaylorMade tech, or you swing 100+mph (the SIM Max core or Tour models are better fits).
Pros
- OS model adds 5 yards of carry distance over the SIM Max — and SIM Max was the longest hybrid of 2020 (226yd avg carry)
- Oversize iron-replacement profile + Twist Face + Thru-Slot Speed Pocket + V Steel sole — class-leading 2020 forgiveness for super-GI players
- Independent testing: 135.2mph ball speed at 93.5mph swing — strong efficiency for slow-moderate swings
- Reinvented V-Steel sole — versatility from tight or difficult lies
Cons
- Super-GI oversize profile — not for ball-strikers who want a workable compact head
- Strong lofts + high-launch design — high spin (~3,724rpm) may shed altitude in wind
- Now 5 years old (2020 release) — superseded by SIM2 Max, Stealth, Qi10, Qi35, Qi4D generations
- OS variant aimed at iron-replacement use — narrower target audience vs SIM Max core model
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongOversize head provides a huge hitting area and sweet spot for ultimate forgiveness. Twist Face helps typical mishits produce straighter, more forgiving results, while the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket delivers enhanced sole flexibility to create additional ball speed and improved forgiveness on low-face mis-hits. Reinvented V-Steel sole improves turf interaction by reducing friction and adds versatility when playing from tight or difficult lies. Above-average forgiveness — oversize iron-replacement profile + Twist Face + Thru-Slot Speed Pocket combine for class-leading 2020 forgiveness.
Distance
StrongAverage carry distance testing showed 206 yards — the OS model can add 5 yards of carry distance over the SIM Max. 93.5mph swing speed produced 135.2mph ball speed, launching at 14° with a spin rate of 3,724rpm on the SIM Max family. SIM Max was the longest hybrid of 2020 with an average carry of 226 yards (OS variants add 5yd). Above-average distance — strong 2020 ball-speed engine + OS adds 5yd over class-leading SIM Max base.
Workability
FairOversize iron-replacement profile. Game-improvement hybrid that combines easy launch with forgiveness and distance performance. Super game-improvement iron with strong lofts and an oversize shape for maximum forgiveness (family DNA). Below-average workability — explicit GI/super-GI design with strong lofts produces a straight high-launch flight, not shape-shifting.
Feel
StrongHigh-strength C300 steel face provides premium impact feel. SIM Max family premium TaylorMade hybrid feel signature. Above-average feel — C300 steel face + Twist Face deliver controlled impact in TaylorMade Rescue tradition.
Sound
StrongStandard SIM Max acoustic profile inherits TaylorMade Rescue tradition. Positive review of SIM Max family acoustic. Average to above-average sound — typical TaylorMade SIM Max hybrid acoustic; no specific OS-variant acoustic analysis found.
Looks at address
StrongSIM Max Rescue looks exceptionally clean, with contrast between the white topline portion of the club and the carbon fiber look of the crown. Rounded the toe and adjusted the face angle to give SIM Max Rescue a more confidence-inspiring shape. OS variant is the oversize/iron-replacement profile, less appealing to better players. Above-average address — distinctive white-topline / carbon-crown contrast aesthetic + oversize OS-profile inviting for iron-replacement target.
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 Rescue Hybrid Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue Hybrid Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM Max Irons and Hybrids - TGW
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue best for?
You're a 12-36 HCP at 75-100mph slow-moderate swing player who wants a 2020-vintage class-leading-distance + oversize-forgiveness hybrid to replace longer irons — willing to trade workability for max-MOI iron-replacement geometry.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue?
You're a ball-striker who wants a workable compact head, you need current-generation TaylorMade tech, or you swing 100+mph (the SIM Max core or Tour models are better fits).
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM Max OS Rescue is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and high spin.