Equipment

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 fairway woods and hybrids: Building on a winning platform

Published

5 years ago

Jan 19, 2021

When it came to fairway woods in 2020, the TaylorMade SIM line was top of its class in ball speed, spin control, and distance. For 2021, TaylorMade engineers are upping their game and the SIM fairway wood platform with the launch of the TaylorMade SIM2, SIM2 Max, and SIM2 Max D (for draw) fairway woods. Each is designed to improve consistency, turf interaction, forgiveness, and reshape what is possible with each model in the line.

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 fairway woods

“In the world of golf club engineering, we fight for millimeters because those small changes can lead to big results. With the SIM2 Titanium fairway, we repositioned CG a mere 12.1mm from the ground. That delivers a CG projection that’s absolute center face along with increased MOI for more forgiveness compared to last year’s model. We’ve gone lower across the entire line of 2021 fairways, so golfers can go even higher.” – Tomo Bystedt, TaylorMade’s Senior Director of Product Creation

What’s new, and what you need to know

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 fairway wood models

The SIM fairway woods reintroduced TaylorMade’s popular V Steel sole, and with the SIM2 Max and Max D models, TM has increased the heel and toe relief to improve turf interaction and versatility.

Lightweight carbon composite crown

Improved construction and new head sizes. The SIM2 Titanium has a reconfigured heavy steel soleplate to go along with its 10cc smaller size to move the center of gravity farther back in the head to increase MOI. The Max and Max D models have also gotten larger to improve forgiveness.

What’s the same, and how has it gotten better

SIM2 Max fairway wood – Twist Face

Twist Face technology: Since it was brought from the driver to the M5 and M6 fairway woods, this redesigned bulge and roll profile helps keep shots missed around the face stay online while also normalizing spin. You could make the argument that having this technology in fairway woods is even more beneficial than a driver since many golfers miss lower on the face, which is where this technology shines.

Three models: The SIM2 fairway wood family features three distinct models to help golfers find the right performing club for them, and the designers have reconfigured the head shapes and sizes to create more separation between the model performance variables.

More photos and discussion in the forums.

Improved V Steel sole

Improved V Steel: The TaylorMade V Steel sole is an iconic design, and for the new 2021 SIM Max and Max D models, the V Steel shape is now defined by a dual step to improve the club’s performance on shots hit off the deck.

The 2021 TaylorMade SIM2 fairway wood models

TaylorMade is doing everything it can to eliminate any confusion when it comes to differentiating the SIM2 fairway models, so let’s break down the players each one is intended for.

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium

For anyone that either already plays or has tested the SIM Titanium, the consensus is it’s a powerhouse, but with one small caveat: it can be a little low launching off the deck. For higher spin players, this was fantastic, but for those who wanted the adjustability, it meant having to make some, well, adjustments.

SIM2 Titanium from address

The new SIM2 Titanium comes in at 170cc, 10cc smaller than the 2020 version. It has also been reshaped from address to offer a more “tour inspired” look, and to instill confidence for those shots off the fairway.

More photos and discussion in the forums.

Improved 80-gram soleplate of 2021 SIM2

The impressive thing about this new fairway wood is even in a smaller size it offers a five-percent higher MOI thanks in part to the reconfigured 80-gram steel soleplate, ZaTech titanium face and body—along with the carbon crown.

SIM2 Titanium club face

The SIM2 Titanium will be available right and left-handed in 15 and 19 degrees with a 13.5-degree “Rocket” head available in right hand only.
The stock shafts are the Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue FW 65 and 75.

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 Max

SIM2 Max 3-wood sole

Unlike the SIM2 Titanium, the SIM2 Max fairway has gotten bigger and now comes in at 190cc head in the 3-wood (compared to 185 in the 2020 version) to increase forgiveness, and although the head has gotten larger, it is still easy to elevate from tighter lies with the help of the newly redesigned two-step V Steel sole.

2021 Sim2 Max from address

The SIM2 Max will be available in right and left-handed in lofts of 15, 18, 21 degrees, plus a new-for-2021 16.5-degree 3LH aka a 4-wood with an additional 24-degree head available in right-hand only.
The stock shafts are the Fujikura Ventus Blue FW 6 and 5.
There will also be women’s stock offerings that include the Aldila NV Ladies shaft and the Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip in the lofts of 16.5, 18, 21, and 24 degrees.

TaylorMade SIM2 Max D

2021 SIM2 Max D (draw)

The unofficial motto of the SIM2 Max D should be “go big or go home.” It offers the largest head size at 195cc (in the 3-wood) and also has the largest face area to help those golfers who miss a bit more than they would like to admit.

More photos and discussion in the forums.

SIM2 Max D has the largest clubface in the line.

TaylorMade’s testing has shown there is a strong correlation between handicap and golfers who tend to fade the ball, which is why the draw-biased Max D is the most forgiving of the available models.

SIM2 Max D from address

The SIM2 Max D will be available in right and left-handed in the lofts of 16 and 19 degree, with a 22-degree head available in right hand only.
The stock shaft for the SIM2 Max D fairway is the same as the Max D driver: the Fujikura Air Speeder 45
There will also be women’s stock offerings that include the Aldila NV Ladies shaft and the Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip in the lofts 16, 19, and 22 degrees

TaylorMade 2021 SIM2 Rescue hybrids

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue

To say the SIM Max Rescue was a success would be underselling how well it did both on the PGA Tour and with regular golfers. We even did a story on it: The inside story of the surprise popularity of the TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue on tour.

To build on that success, TaylorMade has improved the original Max rescue and are also introducing an all-new model geared towards higher swing speed players looking for a hybrid that offers adjustability and workability with the 2021 (non-MAX) SIM Rescue, thanks to input from its tour staff, including Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson.

The 2021 TaylorMade SIM2 rescue models

2021 SIM2 Rescue sole

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 sole and Speed Pocket

The SIM2 Rescue draws a lot of inspiration from previous TaylorMade and (some Adams) generation hybrids, including the popular ’09 Rescue TP—except with a whole lot more technology!

2009 TaylorMade TP Rescue club

The profile is compact with a higher squared-off toe to have a more “iron-like” appearance from address to help golfers find the perfect transition club from long irons to fairway woods.

SIM2 Rescue from address

The leading edge is cambered and blunted compared to the Max version for golfers who hit down on the ball and offers more familiar technology including the Speed Pocket, Twist Face, FCT adjustable hosel, and TPS weighting for swing weight adjustability through custom.

More photos and discussion in the forums.

2021 SIM2 Rescue V Steel sole

The SIM2 Rescue will be available right and left-handed in lofts of 19.5 and 22 degrees with a 17-degree head available in right hand only.
The stock shaft is the Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue HY 70 and 80g

2021 TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue

2021 SIM2 Max rescue

The new SIM2 Max hybrid brings everything you loved from the previous version with a newly refined sole geometry to increase forgiveness and deliver more consistent results.

SIM2 Max Rescue from address

The SIM2 Max Rescue has a C300 maraging steel face and comes with the now-familiar Twist Face, which only became a feature in the Rescue line last year.

SIM2 Max Rescue – Twist Face

The SIM2 Max will be available in right and left-handed in the loft 19, 22, and 25 degrees with 28 and 31-degree heads available in right hand only.
The stock shafts are the Fujikura Ventus Blue (hybrid) in 5, 6, 7.
There will also be stock women’s options with the SIM2 Max hybrids that include the Aldila NV Ladies shaft and the Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip in the 22, 25, 28, and 31-degree lofts.

Pricing, and availability

The new SIM2 fairway woods and hybrids will be available at retail at the same time as the new drivers: February 19.

SIM2 Rescue head cover.

The SIM2 Titanium fairway will be priced at $399 while the SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max D models priced at $299.

The new SIM2 Rescue will be priced at $279. The SIM2 2 Max Rescue will be $249.

More photos and discussion in the forums.

Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

Published

17 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

Published

18 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

18 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”