2020 TaylorMade SIM and SIM Max drivers (in hand photos, M5/M6 comparison pics)

[zrheisler22]

Golf galaxy was nice enough to let me swap it out for a SIM for free.

[Bubs23]

Finally got a proper Trackman session with my 8* with Ventus Black at 44".

Went shorter for accuracy after playing the Epic Flash SZ at stock length for a season. It was great, but would get away from me from time to time. Had to fiddle with the sliding weight and the loft constantly.

SIM is fantastic, and I can still swing it at 115 mph with a little extra effort. Doesn't affect dispersion. I left everything the way it came, and I was impressed. I might be able to drop it down to somewhere in the 7* range and get a little more out of it, but from what I saw I don't want to mess with success. I'm going back tomorrow to hit more clubs, and I'll grab data if I remember.

[OspreyCI]

What is stock weight in the Sim again. Too many pages to go through. Thanks. Have a head coming and want to play it at 44.75”.

[getitdaily]

Front weight is 10g back weight is 12g

[BostonWRX]

Just ordered up a Sim 9 Degree head. Will put it up against my M3 same shaft OG Hzrdus Black . Really happy with the M3 but Ho always wins

[OspreyCI]

Anyone replacing the back weight instead adding to the from weight? I might just pick up a 4 gram to add to the front.

[getitdaily]

Not sure aftermarket back weights exist yet. I tried adding lead tape to the back and didn't like it. But YMMV...

[puresurfr]

I have one custom ordered at 45" and the head is 201g, its nice and heavy at D6.5, im going to take off another half inch and it should be D3+

[MBBG]

I’ll be curious to see what you think of it.

[Paul065]

Got fit for the Sim yesterday. 9 degree set at 10, HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.0. About 1/4 up the fade side on the slider.

It looks so good at address it’s unreal, can’t overstate the confidence it gives you before you take it back. Shaft a little lighter than I usually go for. I am usually 104-105mph club head but was consistently getting 107-108mph. 13 -14 degree launch. 2,500 spin. 265 carry, 290 ish total (Trackman outdoors) The biggest thing to me was that nothing went left with it, not once, hit about 20-25 balls. Aim slightly left of target and swing away and it was either straight or straight baby fade. Even my bad block swing was 250 carry and in the light rough.

Am obviously going to get a small batch green even if the tolerances are slightly different for the looks.

[kcsf]

I'll be watching your results closely, as it's the switch I'm looking to make as well.

[JoeFrigo]

I went with 10.5. Ive played 9* for 10 years and the 9 in the SIM was so low launch and spin I couldn't hit it... 10.5 was a perfect fit.. Launched lower than my m5 9* (12* compared to 14.5*). Spin was a much more respectable number also between 2200 - 2400.

 

Most important thing was 10.5 was easier to control. 9* was very hard to hit, I cant even begin to think who would fit in the 8*!!

[BostonWRX]

Going to try and get on a LM next weekend. Need to figure out the head weight I play my driver at 44.75

[QuigleyDU]

I just ordered a KBS driver shaft to put in my SIM from the peoples club. Looking forward to trying that in it.

[nfreda2211]

I hit it at club champion a few weeks ago in the sim max. I was pretty impressed with the numbers

[QuigleyDU]

Hope so. The profile is pretty much exactly what I like mid launch and lower spin. I am buying it totally blind. Ordered a 70TX.

[OspreyCI]

Like to know this too. I play my driver at 44.75”. Thinking 203 grams.

[t4t3r]

It’s not a one-size-fits-all as it will depend on shaft profile, weight, grip, etc. 2 heads that weigh the exact same could SW completely different based on the shaft, even if those 2 different shafts are the same length.

[ksears]

Hi, I just got in a SIM with HZRDUS Green 6.5 at 45’’, D4 requested and the head is 200 grams on the dot!

Any interest in the shaft only, let me know!

[josh4011]

I'll give a little counter to the SIM love fest. I ordered a 9 degree w/ Ventus 70 Blue w/ velocore stiff tipped 1/2" direct. My M3 440 flat out performed, and I don't miss many fairways. I love my M3 440 w/ D+ LTD 70 stiff tipped 1/2" playing at 44.75". Driving the ball is a strength.

The SIM's first round was worse than any driver I've ever hit before. Trackman said this was the combo for me, but the performance on the course was not debatable. This was the worst feeling, worst sounding, worst performing driver I've ever hit. My SIM had a high pitch like the TS4 sound, which is absolutely awful. It was so bad I gave it to my head pro after the round and don't care what he does with the thing. I don't even want to look at the club again.

Worst part of the story is I traded in my other 2 drivers and mailed them before my round.

I wouldn't trust a launch monitor with this club. You need to hit it outside.

[4rheel]

Tried this shaft for the heck of it in demo'ing the SIM and was surprisingly good. No fancy kick or feel but great dispersion and distance. Probably the best shaft for me in my fitting.

[getitdaily]

I agree 100%.

If your handicap is accurate then you're a pretty solid ball striker. If you want the sim to come alive then add a 4g weight to the front track. I didn't get along with the sim with just the standard weight. Had no idea where it was going. I put a 4g weight in the front track with the standard weight and this club became a consistency machine...

Saw the same thing on the range.

[Krt22]

Yeah the heavier head absolutely helps. Only weird thing is the sound, can't say any of the SIMs I have heard sound remotely tinny. Same muted thwack as my M6. My TI M3 was a bit louder/harsher.

[DFS PFD]

Yeah SIM is not loud or Tinny, fella may have a had a wonky head.

[josh4011]

Yeah the head may have been jacked up. I checked the weight screws and they were fine. This isn't a 4g weight issue. Something wasn't right thats for sure. I hate that sound. Tinny is a good way to describe it. Jarring.

 

[Krt22]

I would ask your pro to see if he can exchange the head or perhaps even give the max a whirl.

[getitdaily]

Ah. Tinny seems like a cracked head. Definitely more of a thwack sounding club

[Kale_m]

Just picked my max 10.5 up

45”

hazdus smoke green 6.5 70g

feels light

will test at the range tonight I hope

[skisnutz]

My Sim Max arrived today. Custom order direct from Taylormade. Length was spot on at 45" and swing weight was D-4. Head is 200g without adapter. Also got Max 3w at 42.75". Length is correct but Swing weight is a bit light at D-2.5. Shaft is Smoke Black 70 in both.

[HappyGilmore22]

What shaft and grip are you using that got you D6.5?

I'm wanting to order a SIM stock length with Ventus Black 7X and midsize tour velvet. Wanting to be D5-7 and it'll feel good anywhere in that range. Just wondering if I need it trimmed .25 or .5 inches to get it in that range or if it'll be fine without.