The new sim and sim max drivers have a lot of similarities, as you would expect. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro driver or taylormade womens r15. With weight toward the heel as well as a slight offset, the 2017 m2 dtype delivers an average of 12 yards draw bias. Taylormade m1 vs m2 driver taylormade has caught its fair share of heat over the years for promises such as 17 yards longer. 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. 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. Its a high, nospin monster, especially after you tune it. M2 has a completely enclosed cavity that gives a precise, sharp sound when hitting the ball. 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. The m1 is also offered in a 430cc head size, which is geared toward better players. Dj, who had switched back and forth between the m1 and m2 leading up to the u.
Taylormade 2017 m2 vs 2018 m4 irons test golf monthly posted on april 19, 2019 9 comments watch gm technical editor joel tadman test the new taylormade m4 iron up against its predecessor the m2 iron to see if any extra performance. With the help of the worlds best golfer, taylor woods, the company claims that it is the fastest and. As the year went on, however, the m2 gained in popularity among both armatures and touring professionals. So, lets understand the salient features and stack these siblings against each other. Taylormade 2016 m2 vs taylormade 2017 m1 why fitting matters.
In comparison with the m1, the m2 2017 cant match similar bells and whistles levels and adjustability. Taylormade m2 driver adjustment chart best picture of. I played in college and average probably 280 yards off the tee. The m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. The 2017 m2 driver brings golfers a new level of distance and forgiveness through allnew geocoustic technology. The performance of taylormade s m1 and m2 drivers, of course, is validated by the use of the line by taylormade s tour players. 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.
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. Im wondering how my driver compares to current drivers on the market such as m1 or m2. 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 driver, in case you want more spin on shots and generate 12 yards more draw bias. For starters dustin johnson used the taylormade m1 driver to capture his first major championship at oakmont in june 2016. The m2 is the companys first driver made using a composite or a multimaterial material, at least in the lowprice bracket. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9.
Ive done the research and the testing so lets take a look at the differences in construction and performance. However, there are discernible differences that make each driver more playable for. It comes with a fujikura pro xlr8 56 stock shaft and is available with 9. Other notable players who carry the m1 driver include gary woodland, j.
The performance of taylormades m1 and m2 drivers, of course, is validated by the use of the line by taylormades tour players. Taylormade 2017 driverm1 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. To help sort it out, we rounded up a group of testers, grabbed the foresight gc2, some. With the taylormade m1, they added a ttrack system so you can change the loft, fadedraw, and forwardbackward weight. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. The other major difference between the m1 and m2 driver is the price. Jason day and dustin johnson, two of the pga tours best players, both play the m1 driver. In the end, if youre looking for a new driver this year, youve got two awesome options in. 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.
By using three very different testers we get three different outlooks, which gives a sound overall opinion to the tests. Heres what you need to know about the taylormade 2017 m2 drivers. The taylormade m3 and m1 drivers are the adjustable alternatives to the m4 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. The taylormade m1 driver is the companys most adjustable driver to date, featuring an adjustable loft sleeve and a t.
Taylormade 2016 m2 vs taylormade 2017 m1 why fitting. The taylormade m1 driver was created with a multimaterial design of titanium and carbon composite, and allows golfers to personalize performance to fit their swing. 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. With the m2, on the other hand, you can only adjust the loft. 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. Were gearheads like you, so its only natural that we were every bit as curious as you are to see how these two drivers stack up. Flip the m series drivers over and thats where you will notice that the m1 has more adjustability.
The m1 and m2 follow the same track as their big brothers m1 offers more adjustability while m2 has more builtin forgiveness. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. This has placed this club to the top of the price spectrum. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or taylormade r15 460. When taylormade launched the new version of the club, punters started to wonder what the difference the taylormade m1 vs m2 driver. My current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point. Deciding on m1 vs m2 depends on if you are looking to shape it or bomb it.
Remember, 2017s taylormade m1 driver has the same level of forgiveness as last years m2, which was a seriously hot and forgiving driver. People who purchased the m1 soon discovered that they had unlocked a superpower. Used but in excellent condition, comes with head cover. As taylormades longest driver to date, the m1 feature an extremely low cg that allows for an efficient power transfer for increased ball speed. Taylormade introduces the 2017 m2 driver with the tagline same letter, better everything.
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