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TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue vs Qi10 Rescue

Easy Launch or a Gentle Draw?

TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue

TaylorMade

SIM2 Max Rescue

2021 model

Release date
Feb 19, 2021
MSRP at launch
$249.99
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TaylorMade Qi10 Rescue

TaylorMade

Qi10 Rescue

2024 model

Release date
Feb 2, 2024
MSRP at launch
$299.99
Qi10 Rescue details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is launch and direction. The SIM2 Max Rescue is built to be easy to get airborne and flies higher than the standard SIM2 Rescue. Qi10 Rescue testers put its launch anywhere from mid to high. Some testers saw a mild draw tendency in the Qi10, but none found it prone to a left miss. SIM2 Max testers were split: one had shots drifting left, and another said the design guards against the left miss.

Testers agree both are forgiving. Qi10 testers point out that toe, heel and thin strikes still fly straight. At 19°, the SIM2 Max has a 60° lie and a maraging steel face on a steel body. The Qi10 has a 58° lie and a multi-material body.

Choose the SIM2 Max Rescue if…

you want a hybrid that's easy to get airborne with a higher flight, especially if it's your first hybrid.

Choose the Qi10 Rescue if…

you're a mid to high handicapper replacing your 3 or 4 iron and want a solid, stable feel, consistent spin and a mild draw that doesn't turn into a left miss.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
Testers agree both are forgiving, and both keep shots grouped tightly. The Qi10 Rescue's reviews give more detail, with toe, heel and thin strikes still flying straight.
Which has more draw bias?
The Qi10 Rescue. Some testers saw a mild draw tendency, though none found it prone to a left miss. SIM2 Max testers disagreed: one saw shots drift left, and another said it guards against the left miss.
Which launches higher?
The SIM2 Max Rescue is built for easy launch and flies higher than the standard SIM2 Rescue. Qi10 Rescue testers put its launch anywhere from mid to high.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Feel and Sound: Split on SIM2 Max, Solid Qi10

Reviewers were split on the SIM2 Max Rescue's feel. One reviewer found little positive feedback at impact, even on good strikes, and called the feel less pleasant than other hybrids tested, though cold conditions may have played a part. In a testing video, the strikes felt pleasant, but not very different from other hybrids. The Qi10 Rescue got more consistent praise: reviewers described it as solid, stable and slightly springy, and one said it felt more stable than an earlier Stealth Rescue on toe strikes. One reviewer called the sound quiet and crisp, and one video noted that some golfers may want a more traditional feel. No source reviewed the SIM2 Max's sound. Overall, the Qi10's feel drew steadier approval.

Forgiveness: Qi10 Earns the Stronger Praise

Reviewers rated the SIM2 Max Rescue as forgiving. One credited the V Steel sole and Twist Face with softening off-centre strikes. Another said the new sole geometry and weight placement add forgiveness without losing iron-like workability. In a testing video, slightly off-centre hits still carried consistently and grouped tightly. For the Qi10 Rescue, reviewers repeatedly called forgiveness its standout trait. One rated it best in class for offline dispersion, and another credited its perimeter weighting with keeping the head stable. One video added a caveat: within the Qi10 family it sits between the Max and the Tour, so it isn't the most forgiving option. Both did well here, but the Qi10's praise was more emphatic.

Looks at Address: Compact vs Traditional

Reviewers liked the SIM2 Max Rescue's looks. One said the carbon fibre crown and white finish frame the ball well, and another praised its compact, small profile. In a testing video, the blue and yellow accent on the back looked good, but the tester felt the head sat slightly closed, which he called a personal opinion. Opinions on the Qi10 Rescue were more mixed. Reviewers described a rounded, nearly symmetrical head that sits square, with restrained branding. One reviewer found the gloss crown less appealing than a matte finish would be, and another was unsure about the white line where the crown meets the face. Reviewers were warmer on the SIM2 Max's styling, while the Qi10 drew some reservations about its finish.

Distance: Solid for Both, Not a Headline

Reviewers rated the SIM2 Max Rescue's distance as respectable rather than standout. In indoor testing, one reviewer found carry in line with expectations and slightly less roll than the standard SIM2 Rescue. A testing video called total distance fairly average to solid. Opinions on the Qi10 Rescue were split. One reviewer placed it mid-pack among that year's rescues, and another said distance isn't its focus. Others called it strong on centre strikes, and one video said ball speed held up well on off-centre hits. Another video found almost no distance difference between the Qi10 Max, standard and Tour models. Neither model was clearly ahead, though the Qi10 drew more positive distance comments.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Lie angle: the Qi10 Rescue is 2° lower than the SIM2 Max Rescue
  • Face material: Maraging steel on the SIM2 Max Rescue, Steel on the Qi10 Rescue
  • Body material: Steel on the SIM2 Max Rescue, Multi-material on the Qi10 Rescue

Specs side by side

SIM2 Max Rescue: 19°; Qi10 Rescue: 19° (US models).

SIM2 Max RescueQi10 Rescue
Loft19°19°
Lie angle60°58°−2°
Head volume102 cm³—
Face materialMaraging steelSteel
Body materialSteelMulti-material
Club length40.75″40.75″
Swing weightD3D3

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Hybrids

Compared with the reference club of every model in Hybrids on golfclubase (US specs; 19° / 19°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

LoftSIM2 Max Rescue 19°/Qi10 Rescue 19°
16°25°

Both rank #21 highest of 59.

Lie angleSIM2 Max Rescue 60°/Qi10 Rescue 58°
56°60.5°

SIM2 Max Rescue ranks #3 highest of 62. Qi10 Rescue ranks #24 lowest of 62.

Head volumeSIM2 Max Rescue 102 cm³
102 cm³147 cm³

SIM2 Max Rescue ranks #1 smallest of 34.

Club lengthSIM2 Max Rescue 40.75″/Qi10 Rescue 40.75″
38.75″41.5″

Both rank #7 longest of 62.

Swing weightSIM2 Max Rescue D3/Qi10 Rescue D3
B8D4

Both rank #2 heaviest of 48.

Loft by ClubSIM2 Max RescueQi10 Rescue
19°25°31°3U4U5U6U7U
Length by ClubSIM2 Max RescueQi10 Rescue
38.75″39.75″40.75″3U4U5U6U7U

What reviewers say

SIM2 Max Rescue

What reviewers like

  • Forgiving on off-centre strikes, with consistent carry
  • Easy, higher launch than the standard SIM2 Rescue
  • Modern, tidy look that frames the ball well at address

Watch out for

  • Only a modest update over the previous SIM hybrid
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Qi10 Rescue

What reviewers like

  • Very forgiving, with mishits on the toe, heel or thin staying straight
  • Tight dispersion on off-center strikes
  • Solid, stable feel with a slight springiness off the face
  • Consistent spin for a predictable ball flight
  • Mild draw tendency without encouraging a left miss

Watch out for

  • Gloss crown and white crown-face line may not appeal to all
  • Conservative styling on the sole and back
  • Fixed loft and lie with limited loft options
  • Premium price
Full overview of the Qi10 Rescue →

Lofts and clubs offered

SIM2 Max Rescue
19° / 22° / 25° / 28° / 31°
Qi10 Rescue
19° / 22° / 25° / 28° / 31°

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