TaylorMade M2 2017 Fairway Wood

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The 2017 M2 is TaylorMade's forgiving distance driver, and the big change over the 2016 version is the loft sleeve. Earlier M2 heads were bonded at a fixed loft. This one lets you turn the loft up or down by two degrees in either direction, so a 10.5 head can play anywhere from 8.5 to 12.5. That single addition made the M2 a lot easier to fit without giving up the forgiveness that made the line popular in the first place.

What you get is a driver built to launch high and spin low, which is the combination most golfers actually need to carry the ball farther. The face is fast, the head sits big and confident behind the ball, and mishits off the heel or toe hold their line better than you'd expect from a club at this price. It won't reward you with the workability of a tour head, and it isn't trying to. This is a club for adding yards and keeping the ball in play.

By 2017 the M2 had already become one of the best-selling drivers on the market, and the reason is simple. It does the boring things well. Consistent launch, plenty of ball speed across the face, and a loft sleeve that lets you dial in your window without paying for a moveable weight track you may never touch.

• Mid to high handicappers who want more carry and a driver that stays forgiving on heel and toe misses.
• Players fighting a low, spinny ball flight who need help getting the ball up and holding its line.
• Anyone who wants basic loft adjustability for fitting but doesn't care about sliding weights or shot-shape bias tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2017 TaylorMade M2 driver adjustable?

Yes, and that's the main upgrade over the 2016 model. The 2017 M2 has a loft sleeve that adjusts loft up or down by two degrees, giving you a four-degree total range. So a 10.5 head can be set anywhere from 8.5 to 12.5. It does not have a moveable weight track like the M1, so you can't dial in draw or fade bias mechanically.

What lofts does the M2 2017 come in?

The stock lofts are 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, and a 12 degree high-launch option. With the adjustable sleeve you can shift each of those by two degrees in either direction, so most golfers can find a comfortable setting without needing a different head.

Is the M2 a good driver for high handicappers?

It's one of the better fits for that player. The low-back weighting and large head make it forgiving on mishits, and the Speed Pocket protects ball speed on the thin, low-face strikes that give higher handicappers trouble. It launches high and spins low, which helps if you struggle to get the ball airborne or lose distance to a weak flight.

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

The M1 is the more adjustable, lower-spin head aimed at better players who want to shape shots and fine-tune with sliding weights. The M2 drops the weight track, launches a bit higher, and leans further into forgiveness and distance. If you value workability and control, the M1 fits better. If you want easy yards and a driver that forgives misses, the M2 is the pick.

How does the M2 2017 sound and feel at impact?

Better than you'd guess from a large, lightweight carbon-crown head. TaylorMade used its Geocoustic sole shaping to firm up the acoustics, so instead of a hollow or tinny sound you get a solid, muted crack. Feel is on the softer side compared to a compact tour head, but most players find it satisfying.

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