Hybrid · 2021
TaylorMade SIM2 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 24 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Feel84
- Workability81
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a 0-12 HCP at 90-120mph ball-striker who wants a compact iron-like tour hybrid with McIlroy/DJ-validated workability + flatter penetrating trajectory + 17-22° options for replacing long irons; willing to trade MOI for shape control.
You spray shots across the face (use the Max sibling for max MOI), you need a wider loft ladder for set composition, or you want a more compact tour-shape head with newer tech.
Pros
- Designed with insights from TaylorMade's biggest stars including Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy — tour-validated workability
- Compact pose at address, with an iron-like profile — designed to suit the eye of the better player
- Asymmetric Thru-Slot Speed Pocket + C300 face + Twist Face + V Steel sole — premium TaylorMade tech package
- Smash factor in high 1.4s on well-struck shots — strong ball-speed efficiency for ball-strikers
Cons
- When impact moved toward the heel or toe, the SIM2 Rescue dumps noticeable amounts of speed — compact head trades MOI
- Narrow 3-loft ladder (17°/19°/22°) — limited fitting flexibility vs Max sibling's 5-loft ladder
- Now 4 years old (2021 release) — superseded by Stealth, Qi10, Qi35, Qi4D Tour generations
- Mid-launch / mid-spin flatter trajectory — slow-swing players may struggle to hold greens
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidIn launch monitor testing, well-struck shots register smash factors in the high 1.4s. When impact moved toward the heel or toe, the SIM2 Rescue does dump noticeable amounts of speed. Asymmetric Thru-Slot Speed Pocket provides increased face flexibility, preservation of ball speed and distance, especially on low-face strikes. Twist Face corrective face curvature gives everyone straighter shots on mis-hits. Average forgiveness — compact pear shape + asymmetric Speed Pocket + Twist Face; compact head explicitly trades MOI for workability per reviewer testing.
Distance
SolidWell-struck shots register smash factors in the high 1.4s. Mid launch, mid spin — shots are likely to fly on a little flatter trajectory. C300 Steel face delivers a powerful ball flight. Compact head performs with the workability of an iron without sacrificing distance. Above-average distance — high-1.4s smash + C300 face + flatter penetrating trajectory; compact profile trades some peak distance for ball-striker shape control.
Workability
StrongDesigned with insights from TaylorMade's biggest stars including Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy. The idea of this Rescue and this shape is that it promotes more workability with higher spin and a flatter launch — properties that you'd be more likely to see in an iron. Compact head is often preferred by low handicap golfers because it performs with the workability of an iron without sacrificing distance. Even draw players can easily find the right hand side of the range — fade-on-demand confirmed. Top-tier workability — McIlroy/DJ tour insights + compact iron-like profile + reviewer-confirmed fade capability.
Feel
ExcellentC300 Steel face delivers a powerful ball flight with iron-like impact characteristics. Compact head is often preferred by low handicap golfers because it performs with the workability of an iron — iron-like feel signature. SIM2 family premium feel inherited. Above-average feel — compact head + C300 face deliver iron-like premium impact for ball-strikers.
Sound
StrongV Steel sole + C300 face acoustic profile. Shared SIM2 family acoustic; carbon crown in some variants helps damping. Above-average sound — controlled metallic acoustic from V Steel sole + C300 face combination.
Looks at address
ExcellentCompact pose at address, with an iron-like profile of the SIM2 Rescue — designed to suit the eye of the better player. Narrower, more compact players' head shape, flatter face more like an iron, high-toe profile and a compact shape. Tour-validated shape with McIlroy and DJ insights. Top-tier address — beautiful compact iron-like better-player profile with high-toe 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 and SIM2 Max Rescue Hybrids Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 and SIM2 Max Rescue Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at SIM2 Rescue - TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue best for?
You're a 0-12 HCP at 90-120mph ball-striker who wants a compact iron-like tour hybrid with McIlroy/DJ-validated workability + flatter penetrating trajectory + 17-22° options for replacing long irons; willing to trade MOI for shape control.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue?
You spray shots across the face (use the Max sibling for max MOI), you need a wider loft ladder for set composition, or you want a more compact tour-shape head with newer tech.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue scores strongest for low-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue rates highest for workability and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.