TaylorMade SIM2 Max
TaylorMade SIM2 Max (2021) is a forgiveness-first hybrid. It is rated for swing speeds of 65 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It is meant to replace a 4-iron. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $250 when it launched in 2021. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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TaylorMade SIM2 Max specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | TaylorMade |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $250 |
| Loft options | 19°, 22°, 25°, 28° |
| Head size | 125 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Replaces | 4-iron |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | Ultra |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 65 to 105 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 36 |
| Key technology | C300 steel face |
No longer made: look for it 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.
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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 2ndswing.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, golftoday.co.uk, mygolfspy.com
Product page taylormadegolf.com
Where the fit profile comes from
1 of 8 fit values come from TaylorMade or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | max-forgiveness | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | TaylorMade says “P790 UDI SIM UDI SIM DHY SIM2 Rescue SIM2 Max Rescue LOFTS 2 2,3 2,3,4,5 2,3,4 3,4,5,6,7 HAND RH RH/LH RH/LH RH,LH RH,LH LAUNCH Low Mid-Low Mid Mid High” |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | ultra | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 10-36 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 65-105 mph | Our rating |
Who the TaylorMade SIM2 Max suits
- Golfers who want an easy launch from the rough and the fairway.
- 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.
Similar to the TaylorMade SIM2 Max
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Elyte Max FastCallaway2025 · $300 · 65 to 105 mph
- Callaway Elyte XCallaway2025 · $300 · 65 to 105 mph
- TaylorMade Qi4D MaxTaylorMade2026 · $300 · 65 to 105 mph
- TaylorMade Qi10 MaxTaylorMade2024 · $280 · 65 to 105 mph
TaylorMade SIM2 Max: common questions
Who is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 65 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who want an easy launch from the rough and the fairway.
How much does the TaylorMade SIM2 Max cost?
It listed at about $250 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 hybrids in our catalog include the Callaway Elyte Max Fast (2025), the Callaway Elyte X (2025), the TaylorMade Qi4D Max (2026) and the TaylorMade Qi10 Max (2024).
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