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TaylorMade SIM2 Fairways from £279

GM Verdict

TaylorMade’s fairway wood offerings have impressed in recent years, and in SIM2 golfers have a trio of models to choose from. The SIM2 fairway has actually been made a little smaller to suit the eye of the stronger player, while the larger SIM2 Max has a greater focus on forgiveness and control. There’s also a draw-biased SIM2 Max D model for golfers with a slice.

Looks-wise behind the ball, golfers will be pleased to see the visual elements from the SIM2 drivers carry over – most notably the slim white strip at the front of the crown, which contrasts with the face to highlight face angle arguably more vividly than any other fairway wood on the market.

The SIM2 and SIM2 Max have a similar shape but the latter is noticeably larger, naturally inspiring more confidence and lending itself more to tee shots and inconsistent ball-strikers.

Hit either of them out of the middle and the first thing you notice is the driver-like feel. Balls shoot off like a rocket, fizzing through the air