TaylorMade M5 vs TaylorMade SIM Max
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade M5investment cast with Speed Bridge and Speed Pocket · stainless steelTaylorMade SIM Maxinvestment cast with Speed Bridge and Thru-Slot Speed Pocket · stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | M5 loft | SIM Max loft | M5 lie | SIM Max lie | M5 length | SIM Max length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19.5 | 19 | 61 | 61.5 | 39.25 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 22.5 | 21.5 | 61.5 | 62 | 38.62 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 | 62 | 62.5 | 38 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 30 | 28.5 | 62.5 | 63 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 32.5 | 63 | 63.5 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39.5 | 38 | 63.5 | 64 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 43.5 | 64 | 64.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64.5 | 36 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 59 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The SIM Max is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the M5 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade M5 specs and TaylorMade SIM Max specs.