The SIM Max OS is the most forgiving iron TaylorMade built in the 2020 SIM family, and the "OS" tells you exactly who it's aimed at. Oversized. Bigger head, wider sole, more offset than the standard SIM Max. If you fight low, weak ball flight and want an iron that gets the ball airborne without you thinking about it, this is the one.
The lofts here are strong. The 7-iron sits at 26 degrees, which is closer to what a 6-iron measured a decade ago. That's not a gimmick, it's the whole point of a super game improvement iron. TaylorMade pairs those aggressive lofts with a hollow-body cast head and a low, deep center of gravity so the ball still launches high despite the delofting. You get the distance of a stronger club with a launch angle that actually holds a green.
This is a distance-and-forgiveness iron, full stop. It won't feel like a blade and it won't try to. What it does is make mishits playable and turn your average 7-iron into something that carries noticeably farther.
Tóm lại
The TaylorMade SIM Max OS (2020) is a maximum-forgiveness iron for slower swings and higher handicaps. The set runs 5-iron to PW with a 26° 7-iron. It carries a $899 MSRP.
TaylorMade SIM Max OS Gậy sắt: Thông số chính
- Danh mục
- Super Game Improvement
- Cấu thành bộ gậy
- 5-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 26 degrees
- Khoảng loft
- 20 to 40 degrees
- Năm sản xuất
- 2020
- MSRP
- $899
Mua ngay hay chờ đợi?
Mua ngayLast-gen value buy
The newer SIM2 Max OS (2021) is already out, so the SIM Max OS now sells at closeout pricing. If you do not need the very latest tech, this is the smart-money pick.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
Bán hoặc đổi cũ lấy mới
Ước tínhModeled from the $899 original MSRP and a 6-year-old release (about 20% of MSRP retained used).
Giá trị thị trường đã qua sử dụng
$155 - $200
Private sale, fair to like-new
Giá trị đổi cũ lấy mới
$95 - $140
Mức giá cửa hàng thường trả
Nhận báo giá chính xác
Estimate only, from a depreciation model, not a live quote. Search “TaylorMade SIM Max OS” on the sites above for the real number, which varies with condition, shaft, and demand.
TaylorMade SIM Max OS: the iron lineage
The SIM Max OS is the 1st of 2 generations TaylorMade has released in this line, from the SIM Max OS (2020) to the SIM2 Max OS (2021). It is where the line started. The SIM2 Max OS (2021) replaced it.
- 2020SIM Max OSYou are here· $899 MSRP
Thông số Loft
| 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0° | 23.0° | 26.0° | 30.0° | 35.0° | 40.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
TaylorMade SIM Max OS: expected carry distances
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| Gậy | Loft | Moderate swing~149y 7-iron | Average swing~164y 7-iron | Faster swing~178y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-iron | 20° | 169 y | 186 y | 202 y |
| 6-iron | 23° | 160 y | 176 y | 191 y |
| 7-iron | 26° | 149 y | 164 y | 178 y |
| 8-iron | 30° | 139 y | 153 y | 166 y |
| 9-iron | 35° | 127 y | 140 y | 152 y |
| PW | 40° | 117 y | 129 y | 140 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
Công nghệ
About the TaylorMade SIM Max OS
The construction is a cast hollow body, which lets TaylorMade push weight low and toward the perimeter for a higher launch and a bigger sweet spot. The wide sole does two jobs. It moves the center of gravity down and back for easier launch, and it helps the club glide through turf instead of digging, which matters a lot if your strike is inconsistent or you catch it fat. Stronger lofts drive the distance, and the high-launch design keeps those strong lofts from producing a flat, hard-to-stop trajectory. The larger head and added offset also square the face more easily at impact, which helps golfers who tend to leave the face open and slice.
Phân tích Loft
The TaylorMade SIM Max OS's 7-iron is lofted at 26° - strong - notably stronger than the traditional 32-34° standard. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 164-174 yards. The 5-iron (20°) to 7-iron gap of 6° is well-gapped, which leaves clean yardage separation through the mid-irons. The pitching wedge at 40° is relatively strong - consider a gap wedge of 46-48° to bridge the distance to your sand wedge.
Who Should Play the TaylorMade SIM Max OS?
- ✓Higher handicappers who need help getting the ball in the air and want maximum forgiveness on off-center hits
- ✓Slower swing speeds that struggle to generate height and distance with traditional lofts
- ✓Players coming from an older set who want more carry without changing their swing
- ✓Anyone who mishits toward the toe and heel often and wants those shots to still fly straight and far
- ✓Golfers who prefer a wider sole that resists digging on fat contact
Câu hỏi thường gặp
Why is the 7-iron only 26 degrees?
TaylorMade uses stronger lofts on the SIM Max OS to add distance, so the 7-iron is 26 degrees where a traditional 7-iron might be 30 to 34. The hollow body and low center of gravity launch the ball high enough to hold greens even with the delofting, so you gain yardage without losing stopping power.
How is the SIM Max OS different from the standard SIM Max?
The OS stands for oversized. It has a larger head, a wider sole, more offset, and even stronger lofts than the standard SIM Max. It's built purely for launch and forgiveness, while the standard SIM Max is a bit more compact and aimed at mid handicappers who want a slightly cleaner look.
Is the SIM Max OS good for high handicappers?
Yes, this is one of the more forgiving irons TaylorMade has made. The wide sole, deep center of gravity, and oversized head make it easy to launch and keep mishits playable. If you're a high handicapper who wants distance and help getting the ball airborne, it fits well.
Will the strong lofts make the ball too hard to stop on greens?
Not for the golfer this iron targets. The high-launch design offsets the strong lofts, so the ball comes down at a steep enough angle to hold. Very fast swingers might see the trajectory get a little hot, but slower and moderate swing speeds get the height they need.
Does the wide sole help with fat shots?
It does. The wider sole spreads contact across more of the ground and helps the club slide through turf rather than dig in. If you tend to hit slightly behind the ball, this design reduces how much those strikes cost you.
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