TaylorMade SIM UDI Utility Iron Review

In this TaylorMade SIM UDI utility iron review, Neil Tappin puts this club through its paces to see how it performs

TaylorMade SIM UDI Utility Iron
Golf Monthly Verdict

The TaylorMade SIM UDI utility iron looks great behind the ball and is ideal for golfers in need of a low, penetrating alternative off the tee.

Reasons to buy
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    Looks very sleek behind the ball and delivers powerful ball flights. Offers another option at the top end of the bag, especially off the tee.

Reasons to avoid
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    A little one-dimensional and could have limited appeal to the handicap golfer.

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TaylorMade SIM UDI Utility Iron Review

While it looks more like an iron, with its hollow head and specifically placed SpeedFoam, this club offers the sort of performance you’d expect from a strong-lofted hybrid, which is what makes it such an appealing product.

The TaylorMade SIM UDI (right) has a thinner topline and less offset

At address, the SIM UDI in particular looks like a player’s club and TaylorMade has to be applauded for the aesthetic upgrades it has been able to make compared to the previous generation.

But how did it perform?

We tested the SIM UDI on the Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor and straight away you can see that it comes out with a lower launch angle and therefore doesn’t reach the same peak height as the SIM DHY version.

Despite this, it offers almost identical distance so would be a great addition for anyone regularly battling the elements or for those who want an alternative off the tee given the stronger, more penetrating flight and additional run on landing.

Both clubs offer something different to further strengthen the SIM line-up. We’ve already seen a number of Tour pros experimenting with the hybrid, so don’t be surprised to see the UDI or DHY make an appearance soon.

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Neil Tappin
Neil Tappin
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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.