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The TaylorMade SIM2 hybrid is a wonderful players hybrid. Strong ball flight. Beautiful shape. Workable and able to hold a green.
Introduction
As I’ve noted several times in the last couple years, the biggest beneficiaries of technology in golf have been the better players. There are a wealth of options today that give skilled players the looks and feel they desire with more forgiveness than ever before. The TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue hybrid is one such club.
Looks
TaylorMade states that the SIM2 hybrid as a “modern players shape.” I would simply say that it looks slick. At address, it’s all black with a carbon fiber-like pattern on the majority of the head. It’s slim from front-to-back with a noticeable pear shape. The SIM2 hybrid is also shorter than average from heel-to-toe with a more iron-like face profile. Better players are going to absolutely love it.
In the bag, the SIM2 hybrid is the one club in the line that goes totally stealth. The very small blocks of green and blue really pop off the all black sole. The Speed Pocket is present but less visible.
Sound & Feel
If you want your hybrid to feel like an extension of your iron set, you’ll love the SIM2 Rescue. Impact feels very solid, very iron-like. That strong feeling is complemented by a low pitched impact sound.
Because the SIM2 Rescue hybrid is fairly quiet at impact, audio feedback is relatively minimal. However, you’ll be able to feel the impact location precisely in your hands.
Performance
Despite being a players hybrid, the SIM2 Rescue is no slouch when it comes to ball speed. In launch monitor testing, I was seeing well-struck shots register smash factors in the high 1.4s. When impact moved toward the heel or toe, the SIM2 Rescue does dump noticeable amounts of speed. Poor strikes will still end up in far better places than they would with a long iron, but players who aren’t routinely hitting the center of the face should consider a more forgiving option.
The SIM2 Rescue strikes a nice balance between being long and being able to hold greens. I found the SIM2 Rescue to be low launching, though the Speed Pocket is very helpful at boosting thin shots. This strong launch angle pairs with slightly above-average spin to make the SIM2 Rescue workable and able to stick the landing on the green.
Among the many things that separate the SIM2 Rescue from the SIM2 Max hybrid [review HERE] is that the Rescue has adjustable loft. At the hosel, you can add or subtract 1.5 degrees of loft and also change the face angle. This is a valuable tool for the consistent ball striker who wants to hit a specific distance or promote a particular shot shape.
Conclusion
For the skilled golfer who wants a beautiful hybrid to ease the stress of the long game, the TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue hybrid is ideal. This club produces plenty of ball speed and distance, and it has enough forgiveness to keep the occasional mishit out of trouble.
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These were the absolute gem of the SIM2 line. They were exactly what TM’s one needed. Great review Matt. Contender for your bag?
Jeff,
Definitely a great club, but my hybrid spot is for a more forgiving, pure distance club.
Best,
Matt
Which hybrids have you tested that you consider more forgiving/distance clubs? Sim 2 max?
Joe,
The PING G425 is more forgiving. For pure distance, it’s hard to beat Tour Edge Exotics.
Best,
Matt
I really love this club as a fairway wood replacement for me. Tons of ball speed, low spin and penetrating flight. Most of all the sound and feel off the forged face is like nothing else I’ve hit before.
Love this club to be in my golf bag..
Just really looking forward to seeing your review of the Callaway Apex ‘21 and Pro ‘21 to compare to the best hybrids for this season.
Thanks
Did you find when you increase the loft on the adjuster this sat toed-in? I’d be looking to replace a 4 iron with this so have the 22 at 23.5
Dave,
On any adjustable club, adding loft will close the face at address.
-Matt