I'm an ok golfer, handicap of 4.4 and club head speed of about 110mph with a driver. I would probably lean toward using the Sim2 Max just for the extra forgiveness and help on the off-days. I hate feeling like I have to fight a club to get the most out of it; the more forgiveness the better for me.
i liked the sims 4 too wasn’t too bad they need to release a new version and i still don’t understand why they’ve never added online capabilities to sims
You also committed to us to teach us how to play better golf and make better decisions about what we might want to consider putting in our bags. You definitely owe the club (and us) more comparisons between the two. As an engineer, 5 shots is not enough to be statistically significant when the numbers are this close. Keep at it Pete!
I just bought the Sim 2 Max tonight. It's on sale, brand new, for 300$ at Golf Galaxy & Dicks. I just used it for 2 hours straight, in a trackman, and MAN am I IMPRESSED. Before tonight, I was using the driver that came with the "Stix" set, and this is SUCH A HUGE IMPROVEMENT IT'S CRAZY. It only gave me like 11 yards of distance, compared to the cheap Stix driver, but, my GROUPINGS WERE TRULY TRULY TRULY INSANE.
Bought the Cobra Radspeed, gave up on it after 8 weeks. Start with Sim2 Max tomorrow after a trial at Trafford Golf Centre. The last 8 weeks have been soul destroying. Fingers crossed.
If there was ever a video to highlight the importance of getting fitted this would be it. The shaft will make or break a golf club and this video is testament to it. Great video and I'm still keen to try a SIM2 driver for sure.
I'm still using my original Odyssey white hot sharp shooter putter from like 15 years ago . Gone through a couple grip changes but other than that same old putter and i love it
My personal experience... I went from a titilest driver that I got with a box set. With the titilest driver I was trying to carry 200 yards. I went and tried ( and bought) the SIM Max D driver and look out!!! I'm now carrying 240-250 yard's! From the first swing I was pulling out money to buy it! The D cut my slice dramatically. Plus the Xtra distance is a game changer. I'm a very high handicapper (100+) So this driver is in my bag and my mate cringes when I pull it out 🤣😂🤣😂🤣. Awesome studio Pete!
"please don't report the video" LMFAO god I love your humor Peter. Always have these lil hidden jokes...love your video's! Keep up the great work...million subscribers soon! Cheers
In light of coronavirus I have just lost my job... I have started my Break par series in the hope I can bring joy to anyone also going through a tough time! A like and a watch would mean so much! THANKS ANDREW FOR THE INSPIRATION!!! hahah lol
Really like your new review format. And on this one.... its almost like you can see 100 little blokes running round your head in bafflement all shouting WTF for different reasons!!! Brilliant honest review from someone that plays and raved about original SIM 👍
What this has proved is we need more understanding and reviews about shafts, their technology and what it means for differing swings etc. We’re focusing on the meat of the roast when we all know the gravy is what makes it. (And the spuds...don’t forget the spuds)
Kind of glad I didn't wait for the sim2. I got the sim max just a few weeks ago and from the videos I've seen and yours it just makes me feel more confident in the choice instead of waiting for these.
It just shows you the importance of getting fit. With the right shaft, sim 2 works well. Without the right shaft configuration it's very poor. Keep it up Peter. Cheers
The “average golfer” is hit driving 300-350 yard drives man. Idk what make him think that is average lol. I have the sim 2 and I went from never being able to drive past 245 to my best strike rolling out to 260-270 yard. Very happy with it! And I’m for sure more on the average side. 95-100 mph club head speed.
iv just orderd the sim 2 in a 9degree head and the 70g hazaduz smoke rdx blue shaft. iv had it out on demo from my local pro shop foe 4/5 rounds and love it. cant wait for it to arriver and get in in the bag.
Morning Pete.. Watched this video after watching the Taylormade video with the 6 pros. All i can say is hold your horses til you get a chance to go see the guys and see which Sim 2 suits you.. Too be truthfull i think you will swap once that has been done..imo. great vids everytime.
I love this channel! But someone is a Taylormade driver fan. Makes the testing a little one sided but.....I can’t blame you. When you love a driver you love a driver. Keep up the good work
Great video and loving the sense of humour. Just shows how important the shaft is. I cannot get my 3 wood in the air off the deck. When I had a lesson the pro said with the shaft fitted you have no chance!
In light of coronavirus I have just lost my job... I have started my Break par series in the hope I can bring joy to anyone also going through a tough time! A like and a watch would mean so much! THANKS ANDREW FOR THE INSPIRATION!!!
Great video Pete - although I've never seen someone so dissapointed to hit 345+ consistently!! I really liked the frankness of the review and your thought processes during testing - I think the moral of the story is that anyone considering one of these needs to get fit. Cheers
REALLY REALLY GREAT REVIEW PETE. Think you need to get to Taylormade and have a proper fitting to see what the SIM2 can really do............ It could be a beast ..............
I love the accuracy test. If you ever have to play that hole in a competition, all these water balls from driver testing will mess with your head haha great video.
Love how much inner turmoil this club caused Pete 😂. Hopefully things clear up soon so we can see a course vlog with this club and if his opinion changes at all
Ouch! is all I can say about that score. Oh i should’ve waited until the end 🤣. Good luck with your new driver. Interested to see how it would compare with the max though.
Just bought the sim 2, yet to see what it's like on the course! Hit it on the range and felt great, and yes I has a similar experience taking the plastic off! 🤤
Got fit for SIM 2 and it was forgiving as all heck in my opinion , and retained spin on high toe where I tend to miss . Moral of the story.....every player is different .
353 incredible mate, ur reaction was priceless. U have made the right choice. Amazing driver being absolutely pounded by the greatest driver of the ball in the history of RUclips golf. Keep up the good work. God bless you Pete
Great review. I really like your new approach of testing. Maybe you could a small scoring summery in the end, showing how the new driver performed compared to the previously tested.
Really nice review Pete. I like that even tho you and Rick are both reviewing the same clubs, you have totally your own style and of course, different opinion! The stars ratings is a total win for us, the viewer! I give you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you find a shaft that actually fits you you can put almost any head on it and be able to hit it decently well. The shaft and head combo just happens to work for you and the swing weights probably perfect and everything else down the line. Good luck with the Sim2 lol
😂 LOL. O man I feel for you. I think you should have done a bit of back and forth testing at the end there so one set of swings wasn't more loose or whatever. Just to make sure it's the club vs the swing getting faster and straighter.
Interesting video surely the biggest thing out of that is how much the right shaft and setup makes the difference. Would be good to see you re do the initial test with the shaft you finished with.
You say you have a lot of spin on you drives. What kind of spin rate do you generally see with your gamer driver? Because I struggle with having a lot of spin on my drives as well.
With how different the shafts performed wouldn't this be a great video to note how much improvement players can gain in getting a proper fitting. P.S. love the long pause during the unwrapping.
@@goutfromfriedokra7099 no good if those twenty five yards are far left or right. Give me a driver with great dispersion over a rocket ship driver every day.
Ya.... I have always felt chasing that extra yard or 2 was a bad idea for me and my game, and probably for most. I hit the original Sim and I simply couldn't hit it for the life of me. No matter what loft, shaft, no adjustment i made to it made me be able to hit it well. It's a beast to wield, that's for sure lol.
Love your videos. More clear analysis than some others. It was an impressive difference when you changed shafts and loft. By the way, maybe FJ could send you a new glove without a hole in the thumb. lol
I think you need a fitting session as you seem confused by all these contradictory results. Maybe an external independant view would be beneficial. Have fun exploring.
Never seen you so confused Peter!! And your face when you unwrapped that club, I thought I was going to have to report the video 😂😂 I love the look of this driver, for me 5/5, sounds sweet 4/5, I'm intrigued as to how your more testing goes but you was certainly creaming it. Not sure these clubs are worth the money been as though they're not much better than the last version or 1 or 2 previous to that??
Truthfully, for the average golfer, I never thought shafts really matter all that much. But clearly, for the scratch and pro golfers, it does. Great content as always Pete
Try a few, I have recently been to a bunch of fittings and realised that the shaft actually makes a huge difference, probably more so than anything else.
Pete you are the only golf utuber or anything golf related that my wife will actually watch, we are both in stitches with you removing the film, as my wife does that with my clubs and phones great review also, your a legend mr finch love ya 👍🏻
Lol quality finch! I’m sticking with my sim With the rogue silver 70g can’t help but think 🤔this is the kind of club I would have to adapt my swing to and encourage my to start tinkering.
Hi everyone, thanks for dropping in 👋 Did I make the right choice? Which driver have you got your eye on?
This just completely justifies that you should always get fit... Great content Pete!
Nice content
Talormade is my favorite brand for clubs
I'm an ok golfer, handicap of 4.4 and club head speed of about 110mph with a driver. I would probably lean toward using the Sim2 Max just for the extra forgiveness and help on the off-days. I hate feeling like I have to fight a club to get the most out of it; the more forgiveness the better for me.
I’d stick with the trusted SIM. SIM2 needs more time to be fitted properly. Good video 👍
My wife prefers Sims 4 but I personally enjoyed the original Sims with the vacation expansion.
Yes
Nerd
i liked the sims 4 too wasn’t too bad they need to release a new version and i still don’t understand why they’ve never added online capabilities to sims
You also committed to us to teach us how to play better golf and make better decisions about what we might want to consider putting in our bags. You definitely owe the club (and us) more comparisons between the two. As an engineer, 5 shots is not enough to be statistically significant when the numbers are this close. Keep at it Pete!
I like the strategic “How to fix a hook” video suggestion when you hook it past oblivion almost missing the first tee lol nice one
I love how a few years ago Pete was struggling to hit 350 with driver, and now he hits a 342 yard drive without even trying that hard.
I never thought I'd see someone look disappointed whilst hitting a new driver 350 yds
😂
I just bought the Sim 2 Max tonight. It's on sale, brand new, for 300$ at Golf Galaxy & Dicks.
I just used it for 2 hours straight, in a trackman, and MAN am I IMPRESSED. Before tonight, I was using the driver that came with the "Stix" set, and this is SUCH A HUGE IMPROVEMENT IT'S CRAZY.
It only gave me like 11 yards of distance, compared to the cheap Stix driver, but, my GROUPINGS WERE TRULY TRULY TRULY INSANE.
Bought the Cobra Radspeed, gave up on it after 8 weeks. Start with Sim2 Max tomorrow after a trial at Trafford Golf Centre. The last 8 weeks have been soul destroying. Fingers crossed.
Good review. I went from the Callaway Epic Max to the Sim 2 and picked up an honest 15-20 yards and I hit more fairways now. It is worth the hype.
The man said without any issues “to supersede the super special SIM” bravo young Peter. Bravo
"The old SIM. It's only 12 months old." 😂😂😂
Sound of that driver is mental 💣💥
If there was ever a video to highlight the importance of getting fitted this would be it. The shaft will make or break a golf club and this video is testament to it. Great video and I'm still keen to try a SIM2 driver for sure.
I'm still using my original Odyssey white hot sharp shooter putter from like 15 years ago . Gone through a couple grip changes but other than that same old putter and i love it
Love the colour of this new SIM. I like the fact you seemed upset to be hitting a 355 yards drive 🤣
That reaction to the 352 yard first hit 😂
Go have a chat with the TXG lads about the shaft making such a large difference in performance.
My personal experience...
I went from a titilest driver that I got with a box set. With the titilest driver I was trying to carry 200 yards.
I went and tried ( and bought) the SIM Max D driver and look out!!!
I'm now carrying 240-250 yard's!
From the first swing I was pulling out money to buy it! The D cut my slice dramatically. Plus the Xtra distance is a game changer. I'm a very high handicapper (100+)
So this driver is in my bag and my mate cringes when I pull it out 🤣😂🤣😂🤣.
Awesome studio Pete!
"please don't report the video" LMFAO god I love your humor Peter. Always have these lil hidden jokes...love your video's! Keep up the great work...million subscribers soon! Cheers
Food for thought.......really good honest review. Keep it honest and you will have us all coming back for more.
Moral of the story: shaft matters.
I got. a whippy Mitsubishi that is light and extended to 48...it's a beast, now I average 350 yards
Getting fit matters :)
That’s my go to line at the brothel.
In light of coronavirus I have just lost my job... I have started my Break par series in the hope I can bring joy to anyone also going through a tough time! A like and a watch would mean so much! THANKS ANDREW FOR THE INSPIRATION!!! hahah lol
@@markushayes ur a class act
Really like your new review format.
And on this one.... its almost like you can see 100 little blokes running round your head in bafflement all shouting WTF for different reasons!!! Brilliant honest review from someone that plays and raved about original SIM 👍
After a year I still want the SIM driver.
Really like that you used your sim shaft to test both clubs. Out of all the reviews this is one of the more accurate to me.
Just shared this video on our Facebook GCT Forum. So important to have the right shaft!
What this has proved is we need more understanding and reviews about shafts, their technology and what it means for differing swings etc. We’re focusing on the meat of the roast when we all know the gravy is what makes it. (And the spuds...don’t forget the spuds)
The sound of the crack when struck in the middle is unreal best sounding driver out of the new ones in my opinion
Kind of glad I didn't wait for the sim2. I got the sim max just a few weeks ago and from the videos I've seen and yours it just makes me feel more confident in the choice instead of waiting for these.
Great review mate. Very refreshing to listen to a very honest review.
It just shows you the importance of getting fit. With the right shaft, sim 2 works well. Without the right shaft configuration it's very poor. Keep it up Peter. Cheers
The “average golfer” is hit driving 300-350 yard drives man. Idk what make him think that is average lol. I have the sim 2 and I went from never being able to drive past 245 to my best strike rolling out to 260-270 yard. Very happy with it! And I’m for sure more on the average side. 95-100 mph club head speed.
Sounds very much down to the specific golfer.. Rixk shields couldnt tell the difference and yerself noticed massive changes...
Great review as always
What if , what if the difference comes from the new outfits ? The perfect combo « shoes, pants, g-string, shirt, hat, shaft, head » ?
Love the new format for testing 👌 you seemed perplexed with the spin. Keep up the great content tent.
iv just orderd the sim 2 in a 9degree head and the 70g hazaduz smoke rdx blue shaft. iv had it out on demo from my local pro shop foe 4/5 rounds and love it. cant wait for it to arriver and get in in the bag.
Morning Pete..
Watched this video after watching the Taylormade video with the 6 pros.
All i can say is hold your horses til you get a chance to go see the guys and see which Sim 2 suits you..
Too be truthfull i think you will swap once that has been done..imo. great vids everytime.
Loving the new testing set up. The exposed brick really makes it.
I've never been more jealous of a room in my life.
Also, the new SIM2 looks amazing
The place looks great, but Pete is going to get whiplash from trying to watch his display after he hits the ball. He needs a screen to hit into. IMO 😆
This accuracy test you've decided is fantastic. Makes each club far more comparable than someone saying it's class
Great review. Demonstrates how important the golf shaft. Great honest review...
I love that you are so bamboozled by this! I can't wait to see some on course testing.
Enjoyed the review, great to see that shaft is more important than the head. Love the open thoughts and opinions. Good start to 2021
The new format is great. Look forward to you getting your screen.
I love this channel! But someone is a Taylormade driver fan. Makes the testing a little one sided but.....I can’t blame you. When you love a driver you love a driver. Keep up the good work
I purchased a lot of fj clothing on sale last month for my birthday and I absolutely love it. It is class
Great video and loving the sense of humour. Just shows how important the shaft is. I cannot get my 3 wood in the air off the deck. When I had a lesson the pro said with the shaft fitted you have no chance!
nice vid, come to think of it, I have watched your vids for over a year now...time flies, thanks for all the contents...Charlie from Taiwan
Great video. Currently using the TaylorMade Sim Max and I am loving it.
Incredible video Peter! Have been waiting for its realise since I heard the rumors about a new SIM driver and you dig not dissapoint!
I was waiting for this! Very interesting result, but I do understand the increase in club head speed! Thanks for this really helps.
Great video, Pete. Love the content and can't wait for winter to fade away so I can get back out on the course. Cheers, mate.
congrats on the foot joy partnership pete
BROO PETE YOU HIT BOMBS MAN HOLYYY
The unwrapping of the sim2 just hit me soul in a different way
Sponsored by footjoy but still uses a glove with no thumb
Man of the people
@@peterfinchgolf Ive never noticed you did that before. Why no thumb?
In light of coronavirus I have just lost my job... I have started my Break par series in the hope I can bring joy to anyone also going through a tough time! A like and a watch would mean so much! THANKS ANDREW FOR THE INSPIRATION!!!
@@SlicedBreadGolf who’s Andrew?
@@tyleregan Andrew Jensen he probably copied and pasted the comment
I’ll have to wait for the Stim(ulus) 2 before I move on from the Sim 1.
Great video Pete - although I've never seen someone so dissapointed to hit 345+ consistently!! I really liked the frankness of the review and your thought processes during testing - I think the moral of the story is that anyone considering one of these needs to get fit. Cheers
REALLY REALLY GREAT REVIEW PETE. Think you need to get to Taylormade and have a proper fitting to see what the SIM2 can really do............ It could be a beast ..............
I love the accuracy test. If you ever have to play that hole in a competition, all these water balls from driver testing will mess with your head haha great video.
Love how much inner turmoil this club caused Pete 😂. Hopefully things clear up soon so we can see a course vlog with this club and if his opinion changes at all
Great review Pete, love the new format , top marks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Ouch! is all I can say about that score. Oh i should’ve waited until the end 🤣. Good luck with your new driver. Interested to see how it would compare with the max though.
Just bought the sim 2, yet to see what it's like on the course! Hit it on the range and felt great, and yes I has a similar experience taking the plastic off! 🤤
Another brilliant review, entertaining video and informative. Loving the FJ gear as well.
Absolute “beast mode” Pete! Wow! Can’t wait to see your on course testing!
Yes; the shaft property makes all the difference; that is why fitting is so important.
Got fit for SIM 2 and it was forgiving as all heck in my opinion , and retained spin on high toe where I tend to miss . Moral of the story.....every player is different .
Congrats on the FootJoy collab! Love the new driver, but I have to get more consistent with that club before I drop any amount on a driver.
353 incredible mate, ur reaction was priceless. U have made the right choice. Amazing driver being absolutely pounded by the greatest driver of the ball in the history of RUclips golf. Keep up the good work. God bless you Pete
Great review. I really like your new approach of testing. Maybe you could a small scoring summery in the end, showing how the new driver performed compared to the previously tested.
I have never once hit my driver and wanted more backspin. Those numbers look awesome to me!
An honest review if ever there was one. Well done 👍.
I got to try this over a week ago because my coach has some kind of sponsorship with Taylormade and it’s a great driver
Really nice review Pete. I like that even tho you and Rick are both reviewing the same clubs, you have totally your own style and of course, different opinion! The stars ratings is a total win for us, the viewer! I give you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Played the old course for the first time yesterday and only just got over the road so making it up to the putting green I would take 😂
Great Video Pete
Love your honesty
My sim will be staying in my bag for a few years, can’t see them beating it for a while 🙌🏻
Great vid love watching your vids
Getting me through lockdown 👍🏻
If you find a shaft that actually fits you you can put almost any head on it and be able to hit it decently well. The shaft and head combo just happens to work for you and the swing weights probably perfect and everything else down the line. Good luck with the Sim2 lol
You and Rick Shiels timed this video very well
I mean, there had probably been an embargo :P
Don't know about you, but I watched this one first.
It’s almost as if Taylormade gave everyone a date to upload the reviews
Yea its almost as if Taylormade sent them both the driver at the same time, and they uploaded as soon as possible. Crazy...
They filmed on golf courses in UK and due to them now being closed it would indicate an embargo, they're not the only to release today either
😂 LOL. O man I feel for you. I think you should have done a bit of back and forth testing at the end there so one set of swings wasn't more loose or whatever. Just to make sure it's the club vs the swing getting faster and straighter.
Cobra still makes the best looking driver and best bang for buck
Love my F9 Driver.
Interesting video surely the biggest thing out of that is how much the right shaft and setup makes the difference. Would be good to see you re do the initial test with the shaft you finished with.
You say you have a lot of spin on you drives. What kind of spin rate do you generally see with your gamer driver? Because I struggle with having a lot of spin on my drives as well.
With how different the shafts performed wouldn't this be a great video to note how much improvement players can gain in getting a proper fitting. P.S. love the long pause during the unwrapping.
Still the new ping for me so far. Great tests pete 🙏🏻
I agree. The new Ping driver looks awesome and I’d take that over most this year.
no. the Taylor made is 25 yards longer because of carbon
@@goutfromfriedokra7099 no good if those twenty five yards are far left or right. Give me a driver with great dispersion over a rocket ship driver every day.
Ya.... I have always felt chasing that extra yard or 2 was a bad idea for me and my game, and probably for most. I hit the original Sim and I simply couldn't hit it for the life of me. No matter what loft, shaft, no adjustment i made to it made me be able to hit it well. It's a beast to wield, that's for sure lol.
Awesome work again Pete. I have to tell you that I now watch your reviews before Rick's, especially drivers 😆
Been waiting for this all day thanks pete
The best club review video I've seen you do. ⛳👍
Love your videos. More clear analysis than some others. It was an impressive difference when you changed shafts and loft. By the way, maybe FJ could send you a new glove without a hole in the thumb. lol
Pete has just been fittinh himself during this test
I think you need a fitting session as you seem confused by all these contradictory results. Maybe an external independant view would be beneficial. Have fun exploring.
Never seen you so confused Peter!! And your face when you unwrapped that club, I thought I was going to have to report the video 😂😂 I love the look of this driver, for me 5/5, sounds sweet 4/5, I'm intrigued as to how your more testing goes but you was certainly creaming it. Not sure these clubs are worth the money been as though they're not much better than the last version or 1 or 2 previous to that??
Love the FJ sponsor, weird not seeing the adidas everywhere lol
Well done Pete great review, you could tell by your priceless reaction that it was honest! Still think you should stick with the SIM OG!
ThAt was fun to watch Pete. Think the original sim still has the best looks. Would I change for the sake of 1 yard? Nah!
Do you think you could be going left because you are instantly looking over your right shoulder at the monitor after impact?
Truthfully, for the average golfer, I never thought shafts really matter all that much. But clearly, for the scratch and pro golfers, it does. Great content as always Pete
Try a few, I have recently been to a bunch of fittings and realised that the shaft actually makes a huge difference, probably more so than anything else.
Setting out to make a review about driver heads and end up making a review about shafts xD
As always, Great video Pete! :D
Purchased a SIM 2 MAX a few weeks ago, and have hit some of my longest drives in a few years.
Pete you are the only golf utuber or anything golf related that my wife will actually watch, we are both in stitches with you removing the film, as my wife does that with my clubs and phones great review also, your a legend mr finch love ya 👍🏻
Lol quality finch! I’m sticking with my sim With the rogue silver 70g can’t help but think 🤔this is the kind of club I would have to adapt my swing to and encourage my to start tinkering.