Driver · 2021
TaylorMade SIM2 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 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel83
- Sound82
- Looks82
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight a slice or a right miss and want strong, modern draw correction with plenty of forgiveness - a high-launch, oversized 2021 head for higher handicaps.
You already draw the ball, want to shape shots, or want maximum MOI - the SIM2 Max is more forgiving and workable, and the low-spin SIM2 suits faster swings.
Pros
- A strong, genuine draw bias that turns slices into straight shots - aim down the middle and it draws gently back
- Very forgiving with an oversized face - many slicers will find it the most forgiving SIM2 simply because it keeps more balls in play
- The highest-launching head in the SIM2 line, easy to get airborne
- Forged Ring Construction and a refined, surprisingly clean look for a draw head
Cons
- Slightly less raw forgiveness than the SIM2 Max - a lighter 22g rear weight versus 24g lowers MOI
- Very low workability - the strong draw and oversized head make a fade hard to hit
- High-launching and high-spinning - the least penetrating in wind
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongVery forgiving, just shy of the SIM2 Max - mishit performance clearly better than the SIM2 though not quite the SIM2 Max, because the Max D uses a lighter 22g rear weight versus the Max's 24g, slightly lowering MOI, yet many slicers will find it the most forgiving SIM2 because it keeps balls in play. The oversized face and heel CG, low and back, give strong stability. Excellent real-world forgiveness for its target.
Distance
StrongSolid, if spinny - strong ball speed from the Speed Injected face but a fairly high-spinning, high-launching flight that costs a little efficiency, with good carry for the target slicer. Long enough, but the high spin gives back distance versus the lower-spinning SIM2 heads.
Workability
ModestLocked into a draw - the strong, heel-weighted draw bias makes a fade hard to produce on the oversized head, with the draw pronounced even on normal swings and the head built to stop the ball going right. Minimal shot-shape freedom by design.
Feel
ExcellentRefined and solid - the Forged Ring construction gives a solid, premium strike, a satisfying, improved impact over the SIM Max D. A clean, high-quality sensation for a draw head.
Sound
ExcellentConfident and tidy - the carbon sole and Forged Ring give a controlled, confident note, a pleasing acoustic. A step up on the SIM Max D.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean for a draw head - the oversized head still sits relatively clean and confidence-inspiring at address, reassuring for the slicer. Surprisingly tidy for a draw-biased shape.
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 D Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max D Drivers Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max D Driver Review - Draw Without Sacrifice? - Golfstead
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max-D Driver Review - Golf Club Guru
- Read the full review at SIM2 Max D Driver - TaylorMade (specs)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max D Review - Bang Average Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D best for?
You fight a slice or a right miss and want strong, modern draw correction with plenty of forgiveness - a high-launch, oversized 2021 head for higher handicaps.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D?
You already draw the ball, want to shape shots, or want maximum MOI - the SIM2 Max is more forgiving and workable, and the low-spin SIM2 suits faster swings.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max D scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max D has a draw bias, with a high launch and high spin.