TaylorMade Sim 2 Driver
When TaylorMade releases a new driver, people pay attention. With the signing of some of the world’s top players, golfers are used to seeing TaylorMade clubs in the bags of winners and the products over the last few seasons have certainly matched the hype.
The SIM driver, launched in 2020 featured a lot of new technology and was incredibly well received by the golfing public, to the point that TaylorMade couldn’t keep up with global demand. Whilst being a truly amazing piece of equipment, it’s time for a new model with more tech under the bonnet.
Sim 2 Driver Design, Features and Shafts
When designing the SIM2, TaylorMade, in its own words, stripped back the driver in a race team fashion to make marginal improvements in each area of the club. What has resulted is using carbon and aluminium in all the right places to reduce weight to help increase swing speed whilst maintaining stability. Behind the clubface is now milled, with an aim of increasing ball speeds; the speed ports are now on the side of the clubhead, giving a more classic look to the clubface.
What is most noticeable is what is missing, however. With the exception of the shaft, there is no adjustability in the TaylorMade flagship driver for the first time in many years but, frankly speaking, this will not make a huge difference to the vast majority of golfers looking into this driver. From my experience as a coach and fitter, few drivers are adjusted post purchase anyway but what this means is that the low spinning driver, aimed at better, longer golfers, can be sold at the same price as the SIM2 Max and D Type models.
The stock shafts for this model are the Tensei Raw Blue and the HZRDUS Black RDX 70 which are true after-market shafts, but there are also further options should a golfer wish further customisation, including the Rory gamed Ventus black. For those looking to emulate a certain ‘bomber’ on the tour, TaylorMade can supply these shafts an extra inch longer or shorter should a player require more control.
Who is the Sim 2 Driver For?
All in all, another great driver from TaylorMade. I feel the SIM2 will appeal more to those golfers looking for a long, low spinning driver to complement consistent ball striking and faster club speeds. No doubt many golfers will feel they need advice in terms of shafts, lofts and even head design compared to the other SIM2 products – if this is the case please do not hesitate to contact one of the JamGolf PGA professionals.
