Taylormade SIM 2.0

[KC4441]

I put the SIM 8* up against the new SIM2 8* today when I got back home.  Both in my HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX.  At first the SIM2 was all over the place.  Probably due to me trying to kill it.  Even in that though, the ball speeds were consistently higher than the SIM.  Launch was lower with the SIM2 so even with higher ball speeds and similar spin #’s, the carry was a fraction less than the SIM.  On a whim I hit the HZRDUS Black that came with the SIM2, but knowing it was lower launch and spin put it on the higher setting.... instantly higher launch and the surprising thing was not much more spin..  I put it back in the Blue at the same setting and it was slight cuts and Deep...  I’m giving it a rest until tomorrow but on a small test it looks like it might, might be a winner.  I’m hesitant to switch immediately with a trip Sunday to Florida with a couple rounds on tap, but it is impressive ball speed for sure.  On average SIM was 165 and SIM2 was 167.5.  It wasn’t my best swing day as I have reached 170 with the SIM with this same combo.  
 

I forgot to add..  I hit a few high on the face with the SIM2... below 1000 spin on both..  just went nowhere 

Edited February 20, 2021 by KC4441

[Jbigda]

Surprisingly got mine early from GG.  Hit a few balls last night and Tsi3 was way better with the same set up. 

[Mookie91]

I’m wondering if mine will be delivered. It has traveled one state in 4 days.  I’m thinking the sled dogs FedEx is using are not Iditarod quality.

[zdtallan]

4 hours ago, Brooks Cupcake said:

There will be a ton of 1” tipped Ventus on the BST in the next few weeks, with most of the people who think they can handle the tipping, won’t be able to.

I peak at 115, and 168 ball speed and the black 6x at 0.5” is about the most I can handle, but could easily go 1” on the blue.

I would say that’s the range to handle both shafts, as I’ve spent time with both of them untipped and tipped.

I don’t know about a ton but there will definitely be some on there. Who knows how many of us actually got the deal. Personally, half the allure was getting the Ventus for free. Don’t get me wrong, I was still going to get the Sim2, but I had every intention of getting some stock shaft and putting my gamer in it before the deal. Based on seeing your screenshots and numbers you definitely know what you’re talking about with this shaft. Hopefully there are a bunch of 120+ SS buyers scouring the BST in the coming weeks lol

[Mookie91]

8 hours ago, zdtallan said:

I don’t know about a ton but there will definitely be some on there. Who knows how many of us actually got the deal. Personally, half the allure was getting the Ventus for free. Don’t get me wrong, I was still going to get the Sim2, but I had every intention of getting some stock shaft and putting my gamer in it before the deal. Based on seeing your screenshots and numbers you definitely know what you’re talking about with this shaft. Hopefully there are a bunch of 120+ SS buyers scouring the BST in the coming weeks lol

For the right price I’ll buy one for an experiment 😁

[CPGolf14]

17 hours ago, P1ngputts said:

I went into golf galaxy back in January, tested the sim 2 a sim 2 max, ended up making the purchase at the store. I have yet to hear anything regarding shipping and the order can't be located on my account because it was done as a special web order in store. Anyone else have the same issue and maybe an answer?

I’d try calling Taylormade directly and explaining your situation and seeing if they can look up your order by name since you don’t have the order number from GG. For some reason when you order goods from DSG/GG that are fulfilled and shipped by a vendor, they provide their order number, but no order number from the vendor. They must get some confirmation from the vendor that the order was placed with an order number, but when I call GG/DSG regarding custom orders, they aren’t helpful. 

[P1ngputts]

12 hours ago, norcaltrojan said:

Do you have an order#? For whatever reason the GG tracking works on Chrome on my phone but not on desktop

The special order number has an 8 digit number but in order to track, I need an 11 according to the website.

[blblco02]

The sim2 3 wood looked closed to me today but the HL looked damn square. Anyone else notice this?

[youngunz5840]

I ended up cancelling my order and picked up a sim2 max. Forgot how long stock length is and might need to add weight to the head. Debating on waiting for head weights to come out or just add hot melt

[youngunz5840]

[Zonazoo]

On 2/19/2021 at 7:01 AM, jho786 said:

Ordered mine this past Monday 2/15 from PGA Tour SS.  Got fitted for the smoke green 60 in 6.5 Flex.  However on TMs website it says this combo won't ship out until April 5th????  

I was seeing the same thing. Just last week the expected ship date from taylormade was 5 days, now it’s months. 

[KC4441]

11 minutes ago, youngunz5840 said:

My exact setup in 8* SIM2 

Edited February 21, 2021 by KC4441

[XHoop24]

I think I might have pulled the trigger on a bit too much shaft. Ventus black 6s. Have one with Ventus blue on the way as well so will give that a try in both heads. Looks great, sounds amazing. 

[jho786]

27 minutes ago, Zonazoo said:

I was seeing the same thing. Just last week the expected ship date from taylormade was 5 days, now it’s months. 

Yea I saw the same when I put my order in last week.  The manager said it should be a quick turnaround time according to TM so who knows.

[Zonazoo]

13 minutes ago, jho786 said:

Yea I saw the same when I put my order in last week.  The manager said it should be a quick turnaround time according to TM so who knows.

I am really hoping that’s the case

[Zonazoo]

58 minutes ago, youngunz5840 said:

Haven’t seen that version of the rdx blue. Is that just a handcrafted model? That is a great combo with the new sim2 blue color scheme. 

[youngunz5840]

It’s the limited edition usa edition

[Zonazoo]

52 minutes ago, youngunz5840 said:

It’s the limited edition usa edition

Really like that. Thanks for sharing. 

[jak77]

1 hour ago, youngunz5840 said:

It’s the limited edition usa edition

 

Did that come when you ordered the SIM2 with RDX Blue?  Or did you buy that separate? 

[youngunz5840]

26 minutes ago, jak77 said:

 

Did that come when you ordered the SIM2 with RDX Blue?  Or did you buy that separate? 

Bought it separate 

[jak77]

11 hours ago, youngunz5840 said:

Bought it separate 

Looks awesome! Hit that shaft the other day and was impressed. 

[J13]

13 hours ago, youngunz5840 said:

It’s the limited edition usa edition

 

 

The RDX Blue is a great shaft and one that will be pretty popular this year.  

[Smitty120]

Don’t you just hate when DJ  has not found the SIM2 Head to use yet, but of course Marketing.. Marketing.. Marketing... SIM2 gear and place the SIM under the new head cover quickly. 😛

[PowerPlayer]

2 hours ago, Smitty120 said:

Don’t you just hate when DJ  has not found the SIM2 Head to use yet, but of course Marketing.. Marketing.. Marketing... SIM2 gear and place the SIM under the new head cover quickly. 😛

Your point being? And what's the 3X Marketing claim here? I personally have found Taylormade's marketing push this year extremely tame and I consume a lot of golf media. 

[bdmiller61]

Not sure this has been fully clarified or answered yet but this pic was taken today at the empty Sim 2 display at PGA Tour SS

 

[bdmiller61]

Also, I’ve had two full demo sessions with all the new driver releases and for me personally, the Sim 2 was the clear-cut winner.  I think they all perform well, it comes down to personal preference in terms of look and feel and sound.  For me, the Sim 2 just fit my eye the best and I think because of that I made my best swings with it.  I was getting 3-5 mph more ball speed and 20-30 more yards 

[Kamen]

I just went a did a thing; purchased an autoflex 505. Gonna decide which sim2 head to pair it with. Was a tough choice this year but I still like the feel/sound of the sim over all else.

[taylorx300]

39 minutes ago, bdmiller61 said:

Not sure this has been fully clarified or answered yet but this pic was taken today at the empty Sim 2 display at PGA Tour SS

 

There are other shafts listed in their custom guide as well.

[TheMoneyShot]

SIM2 vs TSi4 - Now all I need is for this damn snow to melt so I can get start testing...

[StillCantPutt]

1 hour ago, bdmiller61 said:

Not sure this has been fully clarified or answered yet but this pic was taken today at the empty Sim 2 display at PGA Tour SS

 

Do they offer the TX flex in the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue?