TaylorMade SIM Max D
TaylorMade SIM Max D (2020) is a draw-biased driver. It launches high with moderate spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 100 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It listed at $500 when it launched in 2020. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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TaylorMade SIM Max D specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | TaylorMade |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $500 |
| Loft options | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Draw bias |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 70 to 100 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 36 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Draw-biased Inertia Generator, Speed Bridge, Twist Face |
No longer made: look for it used.
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- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Specs read from golf.com, untilthenexttee.com
Model confirmed on golf.com, pgatour.com, untilthenexttee.com
Product page taylormadegolf.com
Where the fit profile comes from
8 of 10 fit values come from TaylorMade or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | draw-bias | TaylorMade says “The SIM Max•D is engineered to help golfers avoid the right side of the course by a strategically placed heel-bias internal weight” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | TaylorMade says “LAUNCH LOW MID HIGH” |
| Spin | mid | Rule R-DRV-SPIN |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | TaylorMade says “Designed to provide faster clubhead speed for more ball speed and distance while the rear weight creates high MOI for improved forgiveness” |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Rule R-DRV-FORG |
| Workability | 3 | Rule R-DRV-WORK |
| Handicap window | 10-36 | Rule R-DRV-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 70-100 mph | Our rating |
Who the TaylorMade SIM Max D suits
- Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
- Above 100 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the TaylorMade SIM Max D
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Cobra OPTM MAX-DCobra2026 · $600 · 70 to 100 mph
- Callaway Quantum Max DCallaway2026 · $650 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G440 SFTPing2025 · $500 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G430 SFTPing2023 · $350 · 75 to 105 mph
TaylorMade SIM Max D: common questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM Max D for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 100 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
How much does the TaylorMade SIM Max D cost?
It listed at about $500 at launch in 2020. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the TaylorMade SIM Max D forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the TaylorMade SIM Max D?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Cobra OPTM MAX-D (2026), the Callaway Quantum Max D (2026), the Ping G440 SFT (2025) and the Ping G430 SFT (2023).
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