Fairway · 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 14 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 leak fairway woods to the right and want the biggest, steadiest head that swings the ball back the other way.
You already draw the ball or want to shape it — the neutral SIM2 Max or titanium SIM2 fits better.
Pros
- A genuine right-miss cure — the biggest, steadiest SIM2 fairway, bending the ball back to the left
- The easiest of the line to launch high off the turf
- A superb sole and a surprisingly gentle mishit feel
Cons
- No adjustable hosel — nothing to fine-tune
- Draw-locked — little room to work it right
- A little shorter than the neutral SIM2 Max
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongThe steadiest, easiest of the line — the biggest head and a heel draw bias keep a slicer's misses flying and left.
Distance
StrongLong and straight for a slicer — a strong steel face and a low, deep weight give explosive carry on a high flight.
Workability
ModestA one-way head — heel weighting turns the ball over to erase a slice, with next to nothing to hold it right.
Feel
ExcellentA solid, forgiving strike — surprisingly gentle on a mishit, thanks to a broad, stable face.
Sound
ExcellentA firm note between a tock and a bat-like crack — crisp and solid, if a shade loud.
Looks at address
ExcellentA big, confident draw head that sits low and square — a large footprint that reassures a fader 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 D Fairway Wood Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Ti, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max D Fairway Woods Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Fairways Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Expert Review: TaylorMade SIM2 Max Draw Fairway | Curated
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Fairway Woods Review | The Golf Warehouse
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max D Fairway Wood — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D best for?
You leak fairway woods to the right and want the biggest, steadiest head that swings the ball back the other way.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM2 Max D?
You already draw the ball or want to shape it — the neutral SIM2 Max or titanium SIM2 fits better.
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 mid spin.