The m2 is taylormades most forgiving driver, and if youre looking for helping gaining distance, its definitely worth a try especially given it has a lower. Taylormades 2017 m1 and m2 drivers have arrived in the uk, so heres everything you need to know about taylormades newest mseries. The taylormade m1 driver is the companys most adjustable driver to date, featuring an adjustable loft sleeve and a ttrack system whereby two sliding. My current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point. Our most requested driver comparison so far this year. R11 vs current drivers on the market clubs, grips, shafts. The performance of taylormades m1 and m2 drivers, of course, is validated by the use of the line by taylormades tour players. Jason day and dustin johnson, two of the pga tours best players, both play the m1 driver. The r15 was the longest of all including the r7 by about 15 yards. Im wondering how my driver compares to current drivers on the market such as m1 or m2.
The m2 is the companys first driver made using a composite or a multimaterial material, at least in. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as. Taylormades 2017 m1 and m2 drivers are expected to be among the hottest and most popular. Longer, more personalized ttrack new ttrack with 27 grams of moveable. Essentially, taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver is as forgiving as the. Along with the geocoustic design, the m2 driver houses a new speed pocket that is three times more flexible than it was in the original m2. Taylormade m2 driver adjustment chart best picture of. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the m2 driver successfully raises the bar in design and engineering through reinvented multimaterial construction and advanced geometric shaping.
Taylormade also offers the 2017 m2 dtype model for those fighting fade to slice tendencies. Quick question, will an adaptor and shaft used in a m2 2016 driver fit into a m1 3 wood. The m1 gives you the opportunity to dial in a straighter, specific ball flight while the m2 has a. With its new and exciting drivers, taylormade offers players two desirable strengths in a driver, shaping, and forgiveness. As the year went on, however, the m2 gained in popularity among both armatures and touring professionals.
Apr 16, 2016 taylormade m1 vs m2 driver taylormade has caught its fair share of heat over the years for promises such as 17 yards longer. Let us help you select the right one for your game. Taylormade m4 driver vs taylormade m2 driver comparison with. I guess all the jokes left a little sting because you wont find. Designed to take multimaterial construction to the next level, the new m1 features a 6layer carbon crown, a carbon toe panel and. Im starting to think im missing out on distance and or forgiveness with what taylormade now has available.
The 2017 m2 driver brings golfers a new level of distance and forgiveness through allnew geocoustictm technology. Dj, who had switched back and forth between the m1 and m2 leading up to the u. Im wondering how my driver compares with current drivers on the market such as m1 or m2. Used but in excellent condition, comes with head cover. When it was first released, many viewed the m2 as nothing more than the m1atms little brother. Fresh off the success of the 2017 m2 irons, taylormade released m4.
The 2017 m2 driver brings golfers a new level of distance and forgiveness through allnew geocoustic technology. Dec 30, 2016 taylormade also offers the 2017 m2 dtype model for those fighting fade to slice tendencies. I guess all the jokes left a little sting because you wont find any such claims for the new m1 and m2 drivers, yet this may be the first driver that i actually think goes farther than most. Apr 04, 2019 taylormade m1 driver vs taylormade m2 driver given the remarkable visual similarities between taylormades m1 and m2 drivers, i wanted to perform a headtohead test of the clubs in their most neutral settings and see what the differences were. While m1 460, m1 440 and m2 drivers have slightly more draw bias than previous models, taylormade made sure you are covered by also releasing m2 dtype, which is a different version of the 2017 m2. Apr 09, 2017 though the 2017 m2 driver wont win an olympic medal, it has already won the masters in the hands of sergio garcia. Also, the taylormade m2 replaces the old aeroburner driver, and with its black composite carbonmade crown combined with the titaniumwhite front section it looks very, but very different, compared to the old generation.
Geocoustic advanced sole shaping with a recessed toe panel enables face expansion for added forgiveness. The 2017 m1 and m2 drivers deliver more distance and more forgiveness through reimagined multimaterial construction. On paper, the two irons seem virtually identical, creating distance and forgiveness with a high, straight ball flight. Longer, more personalized ttrack new ttrack with 27 grams of moveable weight allows for 64% more fronttoback cg movement than the original m1, giving golfers more adjustability and more ball flight control. This has placed this club to the top of the price spectrum.
The taylormade m2 is a straightforward driver that stands up to all of the top players in the game. The taylormade m3 and m1 drivers are the adjustable alternatives to the m4 and m2. For starters dustin johnson used the taylormade m1 driver to capture his first major championship at oakmont in june 2016. So, lets understand the salient features and stack these siblings against each other. Actually, i can safely state that the taylormade m2 looks just as great as the m1 its bigger sibling, and thats remarkable. Jan 27, 2017 the m2 is taylormades most forgiving driver, and if youre looking for helping gaining distance, its definitely worth a try especially given it has a lower price than the m1 at. Taylormade m1 driver vs taylormade m2 driver rick shiels in partnership with see how the latest. With weight toward the heel as well as a slight offset, the 2017 m2 dtype delivers an. When taylormade launched the new version of the club, punters started to wonder what the difference the taylormade m1 vs m2 driver. But as the year progressed it became the most popular driver in golf among touring pros and amateurs alike. In the end, if youre looking for a new driver this year, youve got two awesome options in the taylormade m1 and m2.
When taylormade first released the m series driver for 2016 it seemed like it might be a case of the m1 driver being the big brother and the m2 being the tryharder sibling. But there are a few changes with the m3 compared to the m1 so we were keen to hit them both and compare the data. But there are a few changes with the m3 compared to the. Deciding on m1 vs m2 depends on if you are looking to shape it or bomb it. The taylormade m2 was the driver i used for most of 2017 so it was going to be interesting to see if there were clear improvements with the m4 taylormade m4 vs. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares joel tadman. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. The new lower density 911 titanium body, 6layer carbon. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Obviously there is a bit more to it than that, but the price point is one of the main reasons why this club exists, as the m1 offers. We put the new taylormade m2 driver up against the m1 on our gc2 launch monitor to see how the performance compares. Jason day and dustin johnson, two of the pga tours best players, both. Ive done the research and the testing so lets take a look at the differences in construction and performance. Find out the difference between taylormades new m1 and m2 drivers and how you can tell which one is right for you on austads golf insider.
Hey all, my current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point. Also note that m2s club face is now 7 percent larger. The other major difference between the m1 and m2 driver is the price. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the m2 driver successfully raises the bar in. With weight toward the heel as well as a slight offset, the 2017 m2 dtype delivers an average of 12 yards draw bias. The m2s footprint is 2 percent larger, and the club face is 7 percent larger. Footprintwise, m1 now comes with 4 percent more, while the m2 is 2 percent larger. Between the 2017 m1 and m2, taylormade has undoubtedly delivered their strongest driver lineup to date. This will end all debates about the weak grip vs strong grip argument. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade r15 460 or callaway mens xr pro 16. Taylormade m1 driver vs taylormade m2 driver golf spies.
So i test the expensive taylormade m6 driver against the 2016 taylormade m2 and see what kind of numbers we can get. We look at the super popular 2016 taylormade m2 and 2017 m2 to see how they compare to the new sim driver. As several of our readers have already pointed out, taylormade has previously claimed that rbz stage 2 is 10 yards longer than the original rbz. Head to head taylormade m2 2017 driver vs callaway gbb epic driver duration. That said, i was punished on miss hits on both accuracy and distance. The taylormade m1 driver is the companys most adjustable driver to date, featuring an adjustable loft sleeve and a ttrack system whereby two sliding weights.
So, lets understand the salient features and stack these siblings. Feb 29, 2020 our most requested driver comparison so far this year. The taylormade m2 was the driver i used for most of 2017 so it was going to be interesting to see if there were clear improvements with the m4. May 31, 2016 my current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point. The new lower density 911 titanium body, 6layer carbon composite crown and minimal sound ribs allowed for 25g of discretionary mass to be relocated low and back in the sole of the club. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. Taylormade made the best even better with the new m1 driver. A heavy fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed and highlaunching playability. I played in college and average probably 280 yards off the tee. In comparison with the m1, the m2 2017 cant match similar bells and whistles levels and adjustability. So i test the expensive taylormade m6 driver against the 2016 taylormade m2 and see what kind of numbers we. The new taylormade m2 driver achieves the next level of distance and forgiveness. The performance of taylormade s m1 and m2 drivers, of course, is validated by the use of the line by taylormade s tour players. Taylormade m2 driver test took place on the range and the course at saadiyat beach gc in abu dhabi.
Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance. According to the taylormade, the 2017 m2 driver is the most forgiving driver model in company history, while the latest m1 460 driver is as forgiving as last years m2 driver. Let the 2017 taylormade m1 and m2 drivers help you pound the competition into submission. Taylormade mens 2017 m2 driveroverview maybe the biggest surprise of the 2016 golf season was the sheer dominance of taylormadeatms m2 driver. Other notable players who carry the m1 driver include gary woodland, j.