Taylormade SIM2 Vs. Ping G400 Driver Comparison Overview

High MOI in general will mean that your clubs are more forgiving. In drivers and irons, the higher the MOI the straighter the ball will fly because the head won’t warp or contort as much on impact. But high MOI is just one of the ways that golf club manufacturers try to increase forgiveness.

Today we will be taking a look at a couple of drivers that seek to blur the line between game-improvement and player’s performance drivers. They both offer an interesting combination of high MOI and accuracy features…

Taylormade SIM2 Driver Overview

The Taylormade SIM2 driver builds on the technology introduced in the original SIM driver – namely, the asymmetric sole panel.

In the SIM2, there is a 16 gram steel weight at the end of the sole panel which Taylormade calls the “inertia generator.” For all intents and purposes, the inertia generator stabilizes the head and increases MOI.

However, there is another feature that belies it’s game-improvement classification – an additional forward-oriented weight. Forward weighting is something you usually only see in drivers meant for lower handicap players. It helps reduce long-game spin so that the ball flies further.

The launch on this so-called game-improvement driver is also pretty low but the overall forgiveness is still high.

Ping G400 Driver Overview

The Ping G400 gets it’s 9,000 MOI from an adjustable tungsten weight placed in the back of the head.

This weight does a good job of increasing both launch and forgiveness. You can add or subtract mass from the weight as well which will tweak launch. Compared to the SIM2 driver, the Ping G400 has a smaller footprint so it may be better for mid handicappers.

The Ping G400 driver was surprisingly workable and our better testers were able to crush the ball on short par 4’s while keeping it out of the wind. While spin rates were slightly higher than the SIM2, we were still able to get real nice distance out of the Ping G400 driver.

The Ping G400 driver also has a crisper sound at impact and a more satisfying feel thanks to a forged titanium face insert.

The Taylormade SIM2 driver is certainly a purer game-improvement driver. Higher handicappers will be able to increase their drive distance easier with the SIM2. However, better players will appreciate the up and down workability of the Ping G400 driver.

Taylormade Sim 2 Drivers

In 20 Words Or Less

A Superior driver built with Aerodynamics, distance, accuracy and consistency, with a model available suitable for all levels of player.

Ping G400 Driver

In 20 Words or Less

The Ping G400 driver offers incredibly stable and consistent ball flight and will increase your ball speed.

Sim 2 Driver – First Impressions

The first thing you notice about this driver is the large and the attractive, colorful design with advanced features popping out of every crevice in the driver.

The club is surprisingly light and the sweet spot is so big, you cant imagine hitting anything but a straight shot.

If slices are a problem for you in your game, the Max D version is almost guaranteed to iron that out of your game and if you want to opt for a more playable driver with extra distance the Sim is perfect. For us the Sim Max was a happy in between to hit.

The ultra thin steel face is speed injected for maximum distance and the Sim 2 is among the longest drivers in the game right now, but the thru slot speed pocket is also amazing at increasing the size of the sweet spot when hit low on the face.

The forged ring construction and carbon fiber sole delivers some of the fastest swing speeds in the game today.

It also has the inertia generator for higher MOI and split mass weighting, including a 16g steel weight and the back of the club for an incredible, long accurate and forgiving driver, used by some the world’s best players including Dustin Johnson.

Ping G400 Driver – First Impressions

The first thing we noticed about the Ping G400 is that it looks really nice at point of address.

Looking down at this driver will make you fall in love with it. It has a clean, smooth and fast look at point of address which is really encouraging when you are grinding out a practice session at the range. And it’s not all about looks either.

Ping claims that the Ping G400’s head was designed to reduce drag and our testers found (using a launch monitor) that it did indeed increase their average swing speed by 3MPH.

The G400 Family

Aside from the Ping G400 and the G400 LST, the G400 family also includes the G400 SFT.

The Ping G400 SFT has all the same features of the standard G400 and the LST version but with the added bonus of heel-side weighting. This will help players struggling with a slice. The G400 SFT also has a slightly lower swing weight which is helps you square up to the ball at impact.

Taylormade Sim 2 Driver – Selling Points

Speed Injected Twist Face
Endless Customization And Adjustability
Full Carbon Sole with 16g Steel Weight
A Version To Suit Every Player
Milled Face For Ball Speed
Among The Longest Drivers On The Market
Low Spin – High Forgiveness

Ping G400 Driver Selling Points

Adjustable tungsten weight
Dragonfly internal ribbing
Forged titanium face
445CC head
Aerodynamic turbulators
9,000 MOI

Who Are The Sim 2 Drivers For

Any golfer can improve their game considerably with the Sim 2 drivers, provided they choose the right version for their game.

These clubs are packing the very latest technology and with that comes the incremental improvements in distance accuracy and forgiveness.

Taylormade Sim 2 Family Of Irons

The Sim 2

The Sim 2 is the lowest lofted and the longest driver in the range, players who have their swing down consistently can find their bombs hitting the shot grass, closer to the green that before with the Sim 2. The Sim 2 Will also suit the fastest swing speeds. Highest weight for max distance

The Sim 2 Max

More loft and more forgiveness makes the Sim 2 Max an excellent option for High to Mid Handicappers who want to use the very best driver on the market. medium shafts weights for average swing speeds

The Sim Max D

This is the club that has a draw bias and will straighten out the slicing that can plague players from the high to mid handicap range. If you slice the ball or are a complete beginner, this can be the best club for you to use. lightest weights for beginners

Distance: 97/100

Accuracy: 96/100

Forgiveness: 95/100

Feel And Control: 93/100

Overall Score: 97/100

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Ping G400 – Who is it for?

The Ping G400 would work best for players in the 18-25 handicap range.

So it’s a great choice for mid to high handicappers. It’s forgiving enough to be viable for beginners and offers better players the workability they’ve come to expect. One thing we should mention though is that in order to get optimal distance with the Ping G400 driver, you will need a moderate swing speed.

As long as you have a swing speed above about 85mph, you should do very well with the Ping G400 driver. The one thing you can surely count on is better ball speed and faster club head speed – you just have to make sure that you are square to the ball and on target.

That’s not to say that people with slow swing speeds won’t enjoy the Ping G400 driver or get any use out of it; it just means that there are definitely better drivers out there for slow swing speed players to use.