TaylorMade SIM2 Max vs. Stealth vs. Qi10 — Which Driver Should You Buy in 2026?

The short answer: the Qi10 Max is the more forgiving driver — it was TaylorMade’s first 10K-MOI head — and used prices have dropped so far that it now costs about the same as a used SIM2 Max. At Global Golf on Oct. 13, 2026, a used SIM2 Max started at $264.99 and a used Qi10 Max at $274.99. The original Stealth is the cheapest of the three (used from about $234) and the least forgiving. All three have been replaced, which is exactly why they’re worth a look: you’re buying proven tech at a fraction of its launch price.

Updated Oct 13, 2026 · Used and new prices checked at Global Golf that day

Where Each One Sits Right Now

Driver	Released	What It Costs Now
SIM2 Max	2021	Used from $264.99
Stealth	2022	Used from about $234
Qi10 Max	2024	Used $274.99–$369.99 (launched at $599.99)
Qi35 Max (its replacement)	2025	$449.99 new (was $599.99), used from $254.99

Prices are Global Golf’s starting prices on Oct. 13, 2026; used prices move with shaft, loft and condition grade, so treat them as a floor rather than a quote. The big change since our last update: a used Qi10 Max now costs about $10 more than a used SIM2 Max, not $100. The Qi35 Max row is there for a reason — more on that below.

TaylorMade SIM2 Max (2021)

The SIM2 Max is built around a forged aluminum ring that ties the carbon crown, full carbon sole, and milled back face cup together, with a heavy 24g tungsten weight on the rear Inertia Generator. That rear mass is what makes it forgiving: TaylorMade positioned it as the model that fits the widest range of players, with a mid-high launch and mid spin. The face is titanium with Speed Injection, not carbon — which also gives it the traditional, firmer “crack” some golfers still prefer.

SIM2 Max spec	Detail
Head volume	460 cc
Lofts	9°, 10.5°, 12° (±2° loft sleeve)
Rear weight	24 g tungsten (16 g on the standard SIM2)
Stock length	45.75″ men, 43.75″ women
Face	Titanium with Speed Injection
USGA status	Conforming

On the course, that heavier rear weight is the whole story: high-toe and low-heel misses stay straighter and lose less ball speed than they do with the lower-spin SIM2, and launch runs a touch higher, which helps golfers who struggle to get the ball up. Lofting up on the sleeve closes the face slightly and can help a slice; lofting down opens it and lowers launch and spin.

TaylorMade Stealth (2022)

Stealth is where TaylorMade switched to a 60-layer carbon face — the 60X Carbon Twist Face — which saves weight versus titanium and lets that mass move into the Asymmetric Inertia Generator. In practice, the standard Stealth generally leans more toward speed than the SIM2 Max does, and gives up a little stability on mishits to get there. The 2022 family also included a draw-biased Stealth HD and a low-spin Stealth Plus+, and the later Stealth 2 is a different club again — so check exactly which model a used listing is before you buy.

TaylorMade Qi10 Max (2024)

The Qi10 Max was built for one thing: stability. Its shallower, front-to-back head shape pushes mass toward the perimeter, and an Infinity Carbon Crown that covers 97% of the crown frees weight to do it — together, TaylorMade’s first 10,000 g·cm² MOI driver. It keeps the third-generation 60X Carbon Twist Face, the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket for low-face strikes, and a ±2° loft sleeve, in 9°, 10.5°, and 12° lofts. It launched at $599.99; used ones now sell for $274.99–$369.99 at Global Golf.

Model	Face	Forgiveness	Best For
SIM2 Max	Titanium	High	Budget buyers who want a forgiving, higher-launching head
Stealth	60X Carbon	Moderate	Consistent strikers chasing ball speed on a budget
Qi10 Max	60X Carbon (3rd gen)	Highest (10K MOI)	Golfers whose misses are all over the face

SIM2 Max vs. Qi10: The Head-to-Head

These two are the ones most people are actually choosing between, because they’re the two “Max” forgiveness models. The differences that matter:

• Forgiveness: the Qi10 Max’s 10K MOI head is the more stable of the two on off-center strikes. The SIM2 Max is still very forgiving — it just isn’t built to the same extreme.
• Face: titanium on the SIM2 Max, carbon on the Qi10 Max. That changes sound as much as anything: the SIM2 Max has a louder, more traditional crack; carbon faces sound more muted.
• Price: used from $264.99 for the SIM2 Max vs. $274.99–$369.99 for a used Qi10 Max at Global Golf (Oct. 13, 2026). The gap that used to be about $100 can now be as little as $10.
• Age: the SIM2 Max is five seasons old. A used one can have worn grooves, a tired grip, or a shaft that isn’t original — check before you buy.

Thinking about buying used? Here’s how buying used clubs from Global Golf works, from condition grades to the 90-day guarantee.

At today’s used prices, a Qi10 Max costs about the same as a SIM2 Max. Unless you prefer the sound of a titanium face, buy the newer, more forgiving head.

Before You Buy the Qi10 Max, Look at the Qi35 Max

Here’s the part most comparisons skip. The Qi10 Max’s direct replacement, the 2025 Qi35 Max, has itself been discounted now that TaylorMade’s 2026 Qi4D is out — to $449.99 new at Global Golf (was $599.99), with used ones from $254.99. It keeps the 10K MOI and adds a 34g tungsten sole weight, and TaylorMade claims up to 1.8 mph more ball speed and 5.5 more yards than the Qi10 Max. Those are the manufacturer’s numbers, not independent testing, and because used Qi35 Max heads now start below used Qi10 Max prices, it’s worth checking both listings before you buy. See how the 2026 flagships compare in our 2026 driver comparison, and why last year’s model is usually the better buy in our golf equipment pricing breakdown.

Which One Should You Buy?

Buy the Qi10 Max (used, about $275–$370) if you want the most forgiveness for the money; at today’s prices it costs about the same as a SIM2 Max. Buy the SIM2 Max (used from $264.99) if you prefer the louder, more traditional sound of a titanium face or find one in better condition. Buy the Stealth (used from about $234) if you already make fairly consistent contact and want the lowest price. And check the Qi35 Max before you decide: used ones start at $254.99. Whatever you pick, a used driver is only as good as its shaft — if the stock shaft in the listing doesn’t match your swing speed, budget for a fitting. Not sure whether you need a higher-launching or lower-spinning head? Start with our high launch vs. low spin guide.

Is the SIM2 Max still worth buying in 2026?

Yes, especially used. It remains a genuinely forgiving head and it’s still on the USGA conforming list, so it’s legal for handicap rounds and tournaments. Just inspect the face, grip, and shaft on a used one.

Is the Qi10 Max better than the SIM2 Max?

It’s more forgiving by design — the Qi10 Max was TaylorMade’s first 10K-MOI driver — and it uses a carbon face instead of titanium. At October 2026 used prices it costs only about $10 more than a SIM2 Max, which makes it the better value for most golfers.

What replaced the Qi10 Max?

The Qi35 Max in 2025, which TaylorMade followed with the Qi4D line for 2026. The Qi35 Max is now $449.99 new at Global Golf, and used ones start at $254.99.

Is the Stealth more forgiving than the SIM2 Max?

Generally not the standard Stealth. It prioritizes ball speed from its carbon face, and the SIM2 Max’s heavy rear weight makes it the steadier of the two on mishits.

Deciding between the next two generations? Read our Stealth 2 vs. Qi10 comparison, with current used prices for both.