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 13 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel85
- Looks83
- Sound82
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight a slice and want the most forgiving, highest-launching SIM2 to straighten it out.
You already draw the ball or want to work it both ways — the standard SIM2 or SIM2 Max suits you better.
Pros
- One of the most forgiving drivers of its year, with a real slice-fixing draw
- The highest, easiest launch of the three SIM2s
- The SIM2's excellent, weighty feel
Cons
- A fixed draw bias — a natural drawer loses yards and can't fade it
- Higher spin than the standard SIM2
- No shot-shaping — it only turns left
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongOne of the most forgiving heads of its year — very stable, though the SIM2 Max just edges it on pure mishits.
Distance
SolidLong enough, and a slice turned into a draw finds real extra yards — but a natural drawer gives some back.
Workability
ModestA built-in draw is the whole point — a fixed heel weight turns it over, so there's no fading it.
Feel
ExcellentA dense, heavy strike — firm and muscular, the same excellent hit as the rest of the SIM2 line.
Sound
ExcellentA deep, weighty thump at impact — full and reassuring, especially on an off-centre strike.
Looks at address
ExcellentA big draw-biased head that hides its offset well — a clean, tidy shape for the type.
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 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 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 TaylorMade SIM2, Max and Max D Driver Review | Golfers Authority
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max D Driver — official specs | TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D best for?
You fight a slice and want the most forgiving, highest-launching SIM2 to straighten it out.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D?
You already draw the ball or want to work it both ways — the standard SIM2 or SIM2 Max suits you better.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max D scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D rates highest for forgiveness and feel, 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 mid spin.