TaylorMade M6 vs TaylorMade SIM Max
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | M6 loft | SIM Max loft | M6 lie | SIM Max lie | M6 length | SIM Max length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 19 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 39.25 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 62 | 62 | 38.62 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 25 | 25 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 38 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 28.5 | 63 | 63 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 33 | 32.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 38 | 64 | 64 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43.5 | 43.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | 59 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- M6
- SIM Max
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the M6 is 28.5° and the SIM Max is 28.5°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (33° vs 32.5°). Beyond loft, the M6 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.5" vs 37.25").
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The M6 is listed as investment cast with Speed Bridge and Speed Pocket and the SIM Max as investment cast with Speed Bridge and Thru-Slot Speed Pocket. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The SIM Max arrived 1 year after the M6, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The SIM Max is the stronger-lofted set — up to 0.5° stronger than the M6 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 M6 specs and TaylorMade SIM Max specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade M6 stronger lofted than the SIM Max?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 28.5°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade M6 and SIM Max?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (28.5° vs 28.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 8-iron, and 1 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade M6 and SIM Max aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade M6 and SIM Max have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade M6 is 63° lie and 37.5 inches, the SIM Max 63° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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