Fairway wood · 2021 · discontinued

TaylorMade SIM2 Max

The TaylorMade SIM2 Max is a forgiveness-first fairway wood from 2021. 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 $300 when it launched in 2021. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.

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Specs

TaylorMade SIM2 Max specs

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

TaylorMade SIM2 Max specifications
BrandTaylorMade
Model year2021
StatusDiscontinued
Approx. launch price$300
Loft options16.5°, 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 technologyC300 steel 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 2ndswing.com

Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, golftoday.co.uk, taylormadegolf.com

Fit profile

Where the fit profile comes from

1 of 8 fit values come from TaylorMade or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.

TaylorMade SIM2 Max fit profile and where each value comes from
Typemax-forgivenessOur rating
LaunchhighTaylorMade says “A larger 190cc head design features precision weighting and strategic CG placement for explosive distance, enhanced forgiveness and high launch.”
SpinmidOur rating
Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI)ultraOur rating
Handicap window10-36Our rating
Swing speed window70-105 mphOur rating
Fit

Who the TaylorMade SIM2 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 SIM2 Max: common questions

Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 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 SIM2 Max cost?

It listed at about $300 at launch in 2021. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.

Is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max forgiving?

Its MOI rating is ultra.

What are alternatives to the TaylorMade SIM2 Max?

Similar fairway woods in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max Fast (2026), the Cobra OPTM MAX (2026), the Callaway Elyte Max Fast (2025) and the Cobra DS-ADAPT MAX (2025).

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