TaylorMade SIM Max vs TaylorMade SIM Max OS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SIM Max loft | SIM Max OS loft | SIM Max lie | SIM Max OS lie | SIM Max length | SIM Max OS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 18 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 39.125 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 20 | 62 | 62 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 25 | 23.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.88 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 27 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 32.5 | 31.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 36.5 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43.5 | 42 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 48 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | 59 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- SIM Max
- SIM Max OS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SIM Max is 28.5° and the SIM Max OS is 27°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the SIM Max OS should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the SIM Max. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the SIM Max OS averages 1.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (21.5° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 43.5° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The SIM Max is a game improvement iron and the SIM Max OS a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The SIM Max OS is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The SIM Max trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Both heads are listed 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2020, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The SIM Max OS is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the SIM Max 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 SIM Max specs and TaylorMade SIM Max OS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade SIM Max stronger lofted than the SIM Max OS?
No. The SIM Max OS is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 28.5° for the TaylorMade SIM Max, 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade SIM Max and SIM Max OS?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (28.5° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 5-iron, and 8 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade SIM Max or the SIM Max OS?
The SIM Max OS. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The TaylorMade SIM Max is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade SIM Max and SIM Max OS have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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