TaylorMade SIM2 Max vs TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SIM2 Max loft | SIM2 Max OS loft | SIM2 Max lie | SIM2 Max OS lie | SIM2 Max length | SIM2 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
- SIM2 Max
- SIM2 Max OS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SIM2 Max is 28.5° and the SIM2 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 SIM2 Max OS should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the SIM2 Max. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the SIM2 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 SIM2 Max is a game improvement iron and the SIM2 Max OS a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The SIM2 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 SIM2 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 Cap Back design with 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 2021, 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 SIM2 Max OS is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the SIM2 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 SIM2 Max specs and TaylorMade SIM2 Max OS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade SIM2 Max stronger lofted than the SIM2 Max OS?
No. The SIM2 Max OS is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 28.5° for the TaylorMade SIM2 Max, 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade SIM2 Max and SIM2 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 SIM2 Max or the SIM2 Max OS?
The SIM2 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 SIM2 Max is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade SIM2 Max and SIM2 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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