TaylorMade M2 Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Game Improvement Driver

The 2017 M2 was TaylorMade's forgiveness-first driver, the one that let the pricier M1 handle the tinkerers while it quietly did the job for everyone else. It kept the adjustable loft sleeve but dropped the sliding weights, and that trade was the whole point. Less to fiddle with, more room for a mishit to still fly.

At 460cc with a low, deep center of gravity, this head wants to launch the ball high and spin it low. That combination is what most amateurs actually need and rarely get. The carbon composite crown saved weight up top so TaylorMade could push mass low and back, which is why off-center hits off the toe or heel don't fall out of the sky the way they do with a smaller, deeper-faced club.

The 2017 version widened the face and reworked the sole with what TaylorMade called Geocoustic shaping, mostly to fix the tinny sound the 2016 M2 was known for. It worked. This one has a solid, muted crack at impact that matches how far the ball goes.

• Mid to high handicappers who lose distance on toe and heel misses and want a bigger margin for error.
• Players with moderate swing speeds who struggle to get the ball airborne and hold spin down.
• Anyone who wants loft adjustability without the extra cost and fuss of movable weights.
• Golfers replacing an older driver who care more about consistent carry than shaping shots on command.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the 2017 M2 and the M1 from the same year?

The M1 has a sliding T-track weight system that lets you shift the center of gravity for draw, fade, and spin changes. The M2 drops those weights for a fixed low-back setup that launches higher and forgives more. The M2 is the simpler, more forgiving, and cheaper of the two. If you like tuning ball flight, go M1. If you want to tee it up and let the club do the work, the M2 fits better.

Is the 2017 M2 adjustable, and what can I actually change?

Yes, through the loft sleeve. You get 12 positions that adjust loft up to two degrees in either direction, along with corresponding lie and face angle changes. There are no movable weights, so you can't dial in a draw or fade bias. The adjustment is about matching launch and loft to your swing, not correcting a slice.

How is the 2017 M2 different from the 2016 M2?

TaylorMade widened the face, reshaped the sole with Geocoustic technology, and fixed the sound. The 2016 model had a hollow, high-pitched crack that a lot of players disliked. The 2017 has a lower, more solid note at impact. Forgiveness and ball speed on mishits also improved slightly with the larger face.

Is the 2017 M2 a good driver for high handicappers?

It is one of the more forgiving drivers of its era. The low-back center of gravity and carbon crown help get the ball up and keep off-center hits flying straighter and farther than they would with a lower-launching head. High handicappers who fight low launch or lose too much on mishits will notice the difference.

Can the 2017 M2 help me hit it straighter if I slice?

Not directly. There's no draw setting or weight you can move to counter a slice. The high launch and rearward center of gravity give you more stability on off-center hits, which can tighten dispersion, but a persistent slice comes from swing path and face angle. If fixing a slice is the priority, a driver with a draw bias or movable weight will do more for you.

Alternatives to the TaylorMade M2

Other game improvement driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.