TaylorMade M2 (2017) vs TaylorMade M CGB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | M2 (2017) loft | M CGB loft | M2 (2017) lie | M CGB lie | M2 (2017) length | M CGB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 20.5 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.88 | 38.88 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 23 | 62 | 61.75 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 25 | 26 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.63 | 37.63 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 33.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 38 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43.5 | 43 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 49 | 48.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 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
- M2 (2017)
- M CGB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the M2 (2017) is 28.5° and the M CGB is 29.5°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the M2 (2017) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the M CGB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the M CGB averages 0.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (19° vs 20.5°). The pitching wedges are 43.5° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the M2 (2017) runs 4-iron to LW (10 clubs), the M CGB 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 M2 (2017) is listed as investment cast with Speed Pocket sole slot and heel/toe Face Slots and the M CGB as investment cast with face slots, Speed Pocket and milled tungsten weights. The M CGB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The M CGB came out 1 year after the M2 (2017), 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 M CGB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1.5° weaker than the M2 (2017). 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 M2 (2017) specs and TaylorMade M CGB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade M2 (2017) stronger lofted than the M CGB?
Yes. The TaylorMade M2 (2017) 7-iron is 28.5° against 29.5° for the M CGB, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade M2 (2017) and M CGB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (28.5° vs 29.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade M2 (2017) and M CGB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade M2 (2017) and M CGB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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