Fairway · 2021
TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium
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 23 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks82
- Feel80
- Distance79
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a low-HCP (0-10) at 100-125mph who wants the 2021 tour-spec fairway with ZATECH-titanium ball speed and a compact 170cc players' shape — comfortable with the firmer tactile signature and the distinctive CLICK acoustic.
You want maximum forgiveness (the Max/Max D siblings are larger and easier), you want a softer steel-face feel, or you want current-generation tech — the brand now has 5 newer generations to choose from.
Pros
- More compact 170cc head increases workability — Tour-preferred look at address
- ZATECH titanium face — small-batch process produces a stronger, faster, more flexible face vs prior generation
- Reviewer testing: even mishits are towering — the ball just flies (easier-to-launch tour-spec)
- Adjustable loft sleeve (+/-2°) — the line's only fairway with hosel adjustability
Cons
- Mishits were not all that forgiving — 170cc compact head is intentionally less forgiving than the Max/Max D siblings
- Now 4 years old (2021 release) — superseded by Stealth Plus (2022) and several generations since; modest age penalty applies
- Loud CLICK sound — polarizing titanium-face acoustic for some players
- MSRP ~£380 — premium pricing vs the ~£280 steel-face Max/Max D siblings (reflects the ZATECH titanium head)
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidReviewer testing: the titanium face has more feedback to it and while mishits were not all that forgiving, the sweet spot was a treat to find. 170cc compact tour head — the smallest in the line. Manufacturer: 80-gram V Steel sole spreads mass over a broader area to enhance forgiveness while still improving turf interaction and versatility. Twist Face plus ZATECH titanium provide some off-center help. Above-average tour-spec forgiveness — the V-Steel sole and Twist Face provide some help but the compact head intentionally trades MOI for tour-grade workability.
Distance
StrongManufacturer: ultra-strong but flexible ZATECH Titanium allows for a hotter launch. Multi-material construction delivers ultra-low CG for explosive distance, high launching ball flight and low spin. ZATECH is made in small batches using a unique process that allows engineers to improve the strength of the face — it's fast and flexy. Reviewer testing: testers repeatedly commented on the higher trajectories they were seeing, with one noting even my mishits are towering — the ball just flies. Top-tier 2021 tour-spec distance — improved ZATECH face plus tour-validated titanium-fairway architecture.
Workability
StrongReviewer testing: the more compact 170cc head increases workability and gives it a Tour-preferred look at address. The head offers lots of workability and low spin inside a compact head, making it ideal for players looking to boost their fairway woods. Tour-pro deployment continues from the prior generation. Adjustable Loft Sleeve adds +/-2° tuning for face-angle bias. Top-tier workability — compact tour-CG head explicitly engineered for shape-shifting.
Feel
StrongReviewer testing: the titanium face definitely has more feedback to it and while mishits were not all that forgiving, the sweet spot was a treat to find. The feel of the golf ball at impact is the biggest difference between the SIM and SIM2 fairway woods — ZATECH refines the feel vs the predecessor. ZATECH fast and flexy design produces hot lively impact. Above-average tour-spec feel — premium ZATECH titanium tactile signature that skilled players love.
Sound
StrongReviewer testing: the titanium face has a unique feel to it — less of a crack and a more muted sound than the Max or Max D version. However: one tester noted the head has a loud CLICK sound. Above-average tour-spec acoustic — more muted than the steel-face siblings, but the click-y titanium impact is polarizing.
Looks at address
ExcellentReviewer testing: the more compact 170cc head increases workability and gives it a Tour-preferred look at address. Manufacturer: black carbon-style toplines frame the golf ball for alignment. Tour-spec compact 170cc footprint — the smallest in the line. Above-average tour-spec address profile — premium compact tour shape that skilled players love.
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 Ti, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max D Fairway Woods Review - Today's Golfer (170cc, workability, towering trajectory)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 fairway wood: ClubTest 2021 review - Golf.com (tour-pro context)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf (ZATECH context, sound comparison)
- Read the full review at 2021 TaylorMade SIM2 fairway woods and hybrids - GolfWRX
- Read the full review at SIM2 Fairway - TaylorMade
- Read the full review at TaylorMade SIM2 Fairways Review - Golfalot
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium best for?
You're a low-HCP (0-10) at 100-125mph who wants the 2021 tour-spec fairway with ZATECH-titanium ball speed and a compact 170cc players' shape — comfortable with the firmer tactile signature and the distinctive CLICK acoustic.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium?
You want maximum forgiveness (the Max/Max D siblings are larger and easier), you want a softer steel-face feel, or you want current-generation tech — the brand now has 5 newer generations to choose from.
What handicap is the TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium suitable for?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium best at?
In our research the TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium rates highest for distance and workability, and is softest on sound.
Does the TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.