TaylorMade M1 Driver

Name: TaylorMade M1 Driver
Brand: TaylorMade
Price: 449 USD
Availability: InStock

2016Tour460ccAdjustableFrom $449

In short

The TaylorMade M1 (2016) is a low-spin, workable driver for faster swing speeds. It comes in 8° to 12° lofts with a 460cc head and an adjustable hosel. It carries a $449 MSRP.

TaylorMade M1 Driver: Key Specs

Category: Tour
Head size: 460cc
Adjustable: Yes
Loft options: 8 to 12 degrees
Model year: 2016
MSRP: $449

Buy now or wait?

Buy now

Last-gen value buy

The newer M1 (2017) is already out, so the M1 now sells at closeout pricing. If you do not need the very latest tech, this is the smart-money pick.

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Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.

Sell or trade it in

Estimate

Modeled from the $449 original MSRP and a 10-year-old release (about 12% of MSRP retained used).

Used market value

$45 - $60

Private sale, fair to like-new

Trade-in value

$25 - $40

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TaylorMade M1: the driver lineage

The M1 is the 1st of 2 generations TaylorMade has released in this line, from the M1 (2016) to the M1 (2017). It is where the line started. The M1 (2017) replaced it.

2016M1You are here· $449 MSRP
2017M1· $449 MSRP

Next generation

2017 · $449 · 1 yr later

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Loft	Shaft	Flex	Weight	Kick Point	Torque
8.0°	Fujikura Ventus Blue 7	X-Stiff	75g	Mid	3.6°
9.0°	Fujikura Ventus Blue 6	Stiff	65g	Mid	4.4°
10.5°	Fujikura Ventus Blue 6	Stiff	65g	Mid	4.4°
12.0°	Fujikura Ventus Blue 5	Regular	55g	Mid	5.3°

Technology

Low Spin

Tour Driver

Tour drivers are engineered for the fastest swing speeds on the planet - compact heads, low spin, and surgical workability over maximum forgiveness.

Best suited for low-handicap players with swing speeds above 105 mph who want to shape shots and optimize launch angle precisely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What swing speed do I need for a tour driver?: Most fitting data points to 105+ mph for tour drivers to perform as intended. Below that, the low-spin design can rob you of carry distance.
Are tour drivers harder to hit?: Yes. The compact head and lower MOI mean off-center hits lose more distance and accuracy than with game-improvement designs. The tradeoff is shot-shaping ability.
What shaft flex should I pair with a tour driver?: X-Stiff or Stiff, depending on your exact swing speed. At 105+ mph, X-Stiff helps keep spin in check. At 95-105, Stiff is typically the right fit.
Can a mid-handicapper use a tour driver?: Technically yes, but most mid-handicappers won't get the benefit - the forgiveness is lower and distance may suffer. A players-distance driver is often a better fit.

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Loft

Shaft

Flex

Weight

Kick Point

Torque

8.0°

Fujikura Ventus Blue 7

X-Stiff

75g

Mid

3.6°

9.0°

Fujikura Ventus Blue 6

Stiff

65g

Mid

4.4°

10.5°

Fujikura Ventus Blue 6

Stiff

65g

Mid

4.4°

12.0°

Fujikura Ventus Blue 5

Regular

55g

Mid

5.3°

Frequently Asked Questions

What swing speed do I need for a tour driver?

Most fitting data points to 105+ mph for tour drivers to perform as intended. Below that, the low-spin design can rob you of carry distance.

Are tour drivers harder to hit?

Yes. The compact head and lower MOI mean off-center hits lose more distance and accuracy than with game-improvement designs. The tradeoff is shot-shaping ability.

What shaft flex should I pair with a tour driver?

X-Stiff or Stiff, depending on your exact swing speed. At 105+ mph, X-Stiff helps keep spin in check. At 95-105, Stiff is typically the right fit.

Can a mid-handicapper use a tour driver?

Technically yes, but most mid-handicappers won't get the benefit - the forgiveness is lower and distance may suffer. A players-distance driver is often a better fit.