TaylorMade M1 vs TaylorMade M2 (2017)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade M1investment cast multi-material with high-density tungsten · stainless steel with tungsten weightingTaylorMade M2 (2017)investment cast with Speed Pocket sole slot and heel/toe Face Slots · stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | M1 loft | M2 (2017) loft | M1 lie | M2 (2017) lie | M1 length | M2 (2017) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 20.5 | 19 | 61 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.88 |
| 5 | 23 | 21.5 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 25 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.63 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 28.5 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 33 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 38 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 43.5 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 59 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- M1
- M2 (2017)
Which should you choose?
The M2 (2017) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the M1 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade M1 specs and TaylorMade M2 (2017) specs.