Fairway wood · 2020 · discontinued

TaylorMade SIM Max

TaylorMade SIM Max (2020) is a forgiveness-first fairway wood. It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $250 when it launched in 2020. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.

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Specs

TaylorMade SIM Max specs

Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.

TaylorMade SIM Max specifications
BrandTaylorMade
Model year2020
StatusDiscontinued
Approx. launch price$250
Loft options15°, 18°, 21°, 24°
Head size190 cc
AdjustableYes
Face materialSteel
TypeMax forgiveness
Forgiveness (MOI)Ultra
LaunchHigh
SpinMid
Swing speed range70 to 105 mph
Handicap range10 to 36
Key technologyTwist Face
Where to buy

No longer made: look for it used.

Buying used
  • Check the return policy before you buy.
  • Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
  • Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
  • Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.

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Sources

Where these specs come from

Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.

Specs read from pgatour.com

Model confirmed on golfwrx.com, pgatour.com, taylormadegolf.com

Fit profile

Where the fit profile comes from

All fit values here are our own ratings.

TaylorMade SIM Max fit profile and where each value comes from
Typemax-forgivenessOur rating
LaunchhighOur rating
SpinmidOur rating
Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI)ultraOur rating
Handicap window10-36Our rating
Swing speed window70-105 mphOur rating
Fit

Who the TaylorMade SIM Max suits

Good for
  • Golfers who want a wood that is easy to hit from the turf.
Think twice if
  • Above 105 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
  • It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
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Questions

TaylorMade SIM Max: common questions

Who is the TaylorMade SIM Max for?

It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who want a wood that is easy to hit from the turf.

How much does the TaylorMade SIM Max cost?

It listed at about $250 at launch in 2020. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.

Is the TaylorMade SIM Max forgiving?

Its MOI rating is ultra.

What are alternatives to the TaylorMade SIM Max?

Similar fairway woods in our catalog include the Wilson Staff DYNAPWR Max (2025), the Tour Edge Exotics Max (2025), the Callaway Quantum Max Fast (2026) and the Cobra OPTM MAX (2026).

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