Callaway Epic Max Vs Taylormade SIM 2 Max Driver Comparison & Review

Callaway Epic Max Vs Taylormade SIM 2 Max Driver Comparison & Review

The Callaway Epic Max and the Taylormade SIM 2 Max have something very important in common.

The very important trait that they both share is forgiveness. Right away, readers should know that neither of these drivers were designed for scratch players.

That’s not to say that low handicappers wouldn’t get any use out of them.

However, mid and high handicappers would benefit from the distinct features and design  of these drivers more than others. But which one is better between the two? Find out in the following article.

Quick Comparison

	Callaway Epic Max	Taylormade SIM 2 Max
Adjustable Weighting?	Yes	No
Lofts	9, 10.5, 12	8, 9, 10.5
Key Technology	Carbon sole and crown	Inertia generator
Weight	D2	D5
Price	$530	$530
Overall Rating	94/100	93/100

Callaway Epic Max Key Features

The Callaway Epic Max does a lot for the beginner and high handicapper.

As we alluded to in our quick comparison, the Epic Max features a 16 gram sliding rear weight. This makes it very versatile for players with natural draw or fade bias.

You can basically correct your shot no matter what your tendencies are.

There’s also carbon fiber material on both the crown and the sole of this driver. This keeps the weight down and overall, the Epic Max was much lighter than the Taylormade SIM 2 Max.

Taylormade SIM 2 Max Key Features

Right away, you can tell that this driver is going to be unique.

That’s because of the asymmetrical sole panel Taylormade calls the “inertia generator.” The panel juts out past the back of the head and at the end of it is a 16 gram steel weight that puts more power behind your swings.

This extreme perimeter weighting makes for a very forgiving driver because it produces more energy that travels to more parts of the face.

The Taylormade SIM 2 Max also has a fixed forward weight that produces a radial effect – keeping spin low.

The Epic Family

The Epic family of drivers also includes the Epic Speed and the Epic Max LS.

What we liked about the Epic Max LS more than any other driver in this family was the low spin rate. It was our favorite for sure as the Epic Speed driver doesn’t even have an adjustable rear weight.

The SIM 2 Family

Filling out the SIM 2 family are the standard SIM 2 and SIM 2 Max D drivers.

The SIM 2 Max D driver will be a godsend for anyone that needs internal draw bias. The standard Sim 2 occupies a nice middle ground between the other two drivers.

All of them have the inertia generator and an adjustable loft sleeve though.

Callaway Epic Max Vs Epic Max LS

This comparison deserved it’s own section.

That’s because the Epic Max LS deserves your attention if you are looking for a combination of forgiveness and distance. On average, the low spin rates of the LS produced 8 extra yards of distance.

Taylormade SIM 2 Max Vs Callaway Mavrik

Overall, the Taylormade SIM 2 Max performed better than the Callaway Mavrik.

The Taylormade SIM 2 Max was 11 yards longer than the Mavrik on average. While the titanium face of the Mavrik felt better than the Taylormade SIM 2 Max, it also wasn’t as forgiving as the SIM – slices were still very much a problem.

Callaway Epic Max Options

• Project X Cypher graphite shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke IM10 graphite shaft
• Regular, stiff and light flex

Taylormade SIM 2 Max Options

• Tensei AV Raw Blue shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX shaft
• Stiff, extra stiff and regular flex

Who Is Each Driver For?

Either of these drivers would be great for high handicappers in general.

To get into specifics though, the Taylormade SIM 2 Max would be a better option if your main problem seems to be distance.

It kept spin lower than the Epic Max which meant more distance for nearly every one of our drives.

However, if you are having trouble landing the ball on the fairway, the Wpic Max would be best for you. The corrective face produced straighter shots than the Taylormade SIM 2 Max.

Performance Comparison

“The Epic Max was much more versatile while the Taylormade SIM 2 Max was producing longer shots.”

The Taylormade SIM 2 Max was producing average drive distances of 278 while the Epic Max was yielding 269 yard drives on average.

However, the Epic Max was lighter and easier to swing so we think it will be better for beginners and high handicappers.

The Epic Max was also producing significantly higher apex height than the Taylormade SIM 2 Max.

Accuracy & Consistency Comparison

The Callaway Epic Max was the more accurate driver.

The titanium face of the Epic Max did more to straighten out shots and made for more reliable repeatable distances. Plus, the rear sliding weight allowed for finer shot tuning.

Price Comparison

• Callaway Epic Max – $530
• Taylormade SIM 2 Max – $530

Callaway Epic Max Pros & Cons

Pros:

• More comfortable to swing
• Straighter shots
• Adjustable weight
• More versatile
• Decent price

Cons:

• Doesn’t play as long
• Higher spin rates
• Few shaft options

Overall Score: 94/100

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Taylormade SIM 2 Max Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Better distance
• Lower spin rates
• Decent price
• Has a more satisfying sound
• Forgiving near the toe

Cons:

• Not as accurate
• Not as consistent
• Lacks versatility

Overall Score: 93/100

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Final Assessment

From our testing, we have to conclude that the Callaway Epic Max is the superior driver.

That comes with a caveat though: the Callaway Epic Max is the superior driver if accuracy and control are your main problems. If distance is what you’re after, check out the Taylormade SIM 2 Max.

Overall though, we liked the consistency and feel you get from the titanium face of the Epic Max driver. We think it will do more for beginners and high handicappers overall so it’s our preferred pick.