TaylorMade M1 vs TaylorMade P770 (2017)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | M1 loft | P770 (2017) loft | M1 lie | P770 (2017) lie | M1 length | P770 (2017) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 20.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 20.5 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 23 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 29.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 41.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- M1
- P770 (2017)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the M1 is 30.5° and the P770 (2017) is 33°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the M1 should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P770 (2017). Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the P770 (2017) averages 2.1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 26°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the M1 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the P770 (2017) 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The M1 is listed as investment cast multi-material with high-density tungsten and the P770 (2017) as forged cavity back with tungsten back bar. Forging, as in the P770 (2017), is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the M1, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The P770 (2017) came out 1 year after the M1, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The P770 (2017) is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the M1. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade M1 specs and TaylorMade P770 (2017) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade M1 stronger lofted than the P770 (2017)?
Yes. The TaylorMade M1 7-iron is 30.5° against 33° for the P770 (2017), 2.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade M1 and P770 (2017)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (30.5° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 5-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade M1 and P770 (2017) aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade M1 and P770 (2017) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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