Driver · 2021
TaylorMade SIM2 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
- Feel86
- Looks85
- Sound83
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You want maximum forgiveness and an easy, high launch, and don't need to work the ball.
You want low spin and a penetrating flight, or a workable head — the standard SIM2 suits you better.
Pros
- One of the most forgiving drivers of its year — mishits stay long and in play
- An easy, high ball flight for players who fight a low one
- The SIM2's superb, solid feel
Cons
- A fixed weight — no draw/fade tuning
- More spin and higher launch than the low-spin SIM2
- Little scope to shape the ball
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongOne of the most stable heads of its year — off-centre hits hold their distance and stay in play.
Distance
StrongStrong, high-flying carry — a little more spin and launch than the SIM2 to help the ball climb.
Workability
ModestA neutral, straight-flying head — fixed rear weighting keeps it stable, with little scope to shape a shot.
Feel
ExcellentThe SIM2's superb feel carries over — a solid, powerful strike with a crisp crack at impact.
Sound
ExcellentA satisfying, mid-pitched crack — firm and pleasing, the same note as the standard SIM2.
Looks at address
ExcellentA big 460cc footprint with a carbon crown — a large, reassuring head over the ball.
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 SIM2 Max Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 drivers: ClubTest 2021 | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max D Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max Driver Review — Max Forgiveness | Golfstead
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max Driver Reviews | Golf Influence
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max Driver Review: Pros, Cons, Verdict | Golfer Hive
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max Driver — official specs | TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max best for?
You want maximum forgiveness and an easy, high launch, and don't need to work the ball.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM2 Max?
You want low spin and a penetrating flight, or a workable head — the standard SIM2 suits you better.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM2 Max rates highest for forgiveness and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade SIM2 Max have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid spin.