Winner’s bag: The clubs Rory McIlroy used to win the 2021 CJ Cup

OUR TAKE: Asked to describe the look of the new SIM2 drivers, our testers labeled them as “futuristic,” “modern” and “fast.”  And who can argue when there’s all of that new-age carbon on the sole? While TaylorMade’s SIM2 drivers carry on the original name of the SIM (Shape in Motion) drivers that excelled in 2020, the company has made a few big changes. One initially skeptical GOLF tester took notice of the improvements: “I tried to hit the original SIM last year, but this new one feels a million times more solid. This is going to be tough to beat.”   THE DETAILS:  To craft its new SIM2 heads, TaylorMade combined proven technologies from recent years (TwistFace, Inertia Generator, Speed-Injected faces, thru-slots, carbon crowns) with all-new designs to make the drivers more forgiving. Most notably, a new sole plate is made up entirely of carbon composite to save weight, and there’s a new blue aluminum back ring, which connects the rear sole to the crown. The new pieces work together to drive weight back for better performance on mishits. Not a fan of the blue colorway? TaylorMade is now allowing for personalized color changes on five different areas in the heads through its MySIM2 custom platform.  Check out 150+ reviews from our gear experts in the ClubTest 2021 collection

Unveil a new twist on titanium with the TaylorMade SIM Fairway. Equipped with Twist Face technology, the fairway utilizes revolutionary face curvature with corrective face angle on off-center hits for side spin reduction and greater accuracy. A new, larger 80g sole weight creates a seamless sole contour for smoother turf interaction. Specifically designed Next-Gen Speed Pocket technology creates a larger COR area and better off-center performance, especially on low-face strikes.

Elevate your shot making with the TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue. Equipped with Twist Face technology, the rescue utilizes revolutionary face curvature with corrective face angle on off-center hits for side spin reduction and greater accuracy. The V Steel™ sole design delivers precise and consistent turf interaction, while adding enhanced versatility from any lie. A Speed Pocket located behind the face enlarges the sweet spot, increases ball speed and lowers spin for optimal performance.