Hybrid · 2021
TaylorMade SIM2 Max 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 17 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Feel85
- Sound84
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want one of the longest, most forgiving hybrids of its era, with an easy high flight to hold greens.
You want to work the ball, need an adjustable hosel, or prefer a compact players' head — the SIM2 Rescue fits.
Pros
- Just about the longest hybrid of 2021
- A high, soft-landing flight with strong forgiveness
- A solid feel and a muted, carbon-softened sound
Cons
- No adjustability — a bonded hosel
- A broad, neutral head with little shot-shaping
- A 2021 club now behind the latest for speed
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongVery steady — a broad, low-slung head keeps ball speed and line intact on toe and heel strikes, barely losing distance.
Distance
ExcellentJust about the longest of 2021 — a high, soaring launch with lower spin piles on the carry for most swings.
Workability
ModestNeutral and straight — a broad, forgiveness-led head that flies true, with little scope for a good player to bend it.
Feel
ExcellentA solid, planted strike — a carbon-topped head damps the hit for a firm but well-rounded feel off the middle.
Sound
ExcellentA muted, low note softened by a carbon crown — still carrying a metal edge, clean and controlled rather than loud.
Looks at address
ExcellentA broad, clean SIM2 head under a dark crown — bigger and more reassuring than the players' Rescue, tidy 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 Hybrid Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 & SIM2 Max Rescue Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 & SIM2 Max Rescue Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Rescues Review | Golf Reviews Guide
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue Review | Golfer Hive
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue best for?
You want one of the longest, most forgiving hybrids of its era, with an easy high flight to hold greens.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue?
You want to work the ball, need an adjustable hosel, or prefer a compact players' head — the SIM2 Rescue fits.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid spin.