TaylorMade SIM DHY Utility Iron Review

Neil Tappin puts a new club to the test in this TaylorMade SIM DHY utility iron review

TaylorMade SIM DHY Utility Iron Review
Golf Monthly Verdict

For those who prefer long irons to hybrids and struggle to launch their woods, the TaylorMade SIM DHY is a forgiving utility iron that offers a great alternative to use from the tee or the fairway.

Reasons to buy
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    Inspires confidence at address and easy to launch high making it a great long-iron alternative off the deck and off the tee.

Reasons to avoid
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    Could be a little bulky for low-handicap golfers. Struggles to maintain distance into the wind.

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Neil Tappin puts a new club to the test in this TaylorMade SIM DHY utility iron review

TaylorMade SIM DHY Utility Iron Review

The SIM DHY (left) features a thicker topline and more offset than the SIM UDI

Compared to the SIM UDI, the SIM DHY utility has a slightly thicker topline and more offset, which makes it a more confidence-inspiring package for those in search of extra assistance at the top end of the bag.

Despite this, the clean lines ensure it has a sleek appearance behind the ball and it definitely represents a significant improvement over the GAPR in this regard.

We tested both the SIM DHY and SIM UDI irons at the Foresight Sports headquarters using the GCQuad launch monitor to compare the performance and what stands out from the SIM DHY utility is the increased launch and peak height on offer in like for like static lofts.

TaylorMade SIM DHY Utility Iron

As shown, the distance and spin numbers were fairly similar, so this is where personal preferences come into play. Despite being bigger, the SIM DHY is still a great-looking club and the higher flight makes it a great option off the deck when hitting into greens as well as off the tee.

Overall, it’s an excellent addition to the TaylorMade SIM family and has recently been joined by two new SIM2 Rescue clubs, giving golfers even more choice.

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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.