TaylorMade M2 Rescue Hybrid

Hybrid Options & Stock Shafts

Game Improvement Hybrid

The M2 Rescue is TaylorMade's 2016 answer for golfers who dread long irons. It landed alongside the M1 that year, but where M1 leaned toward better players who wanted adjustability, the M2 went the other direction. Bigger head, fixed hosel, and one job: get the ball airborne and moving forward without much thought from you.

What makes it work is the Speed Pocket, that slot cut into the sole behind the face. It lets the lower part of the face flex more at impact, so shots struck a little thin still carry. Combine that with a low, deep center of gravity and you get a hybrid that launches high and holds its line. TaylorMade paired it with a Fujikura Pro shaft as the stock option, keeping the overall weight down so slower swings can still generate speed.

This is a forgiving club, and it doesn't pretend otherwise. You give up the loft sleeve you'd find on the M1, so there's no dialing in trajectory at the hosel. For the golfer this club targets, that trade is fine. Pick the right loft off the rack and let the head do the rest.

• Mid to high handicappers who want a replacement for a 3, 4, or 5 iron they never hit well
• Slower swing speeds that need help getting long shots into the air with carry
• Players who value a fixed, no-fuss setup over tinkering with an adjustable hosel
• Anyone building a set on a budget, since the 2016 M2 Rescue is easy to find used at a good price
• Golfers who tend to catch long clubs thin and lose distance on those strikes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TaylorMade M2 Rescue adjustable?

No. The 2016 M2 Rescue has a fixed hosel with no loft sleeve. If you want to fine-tune loft and lie at the hosel, that's the M1 Rescue from the same year. The M2 keeps things simple and picks up a small weight savings from the non-adjustable build. You choose your trajectory by picking the right loft, 3H through 6H, when you buy.

What lofts does the M2 Rescue come in?

The lineup runs 3H at about 19 degrees, 4H at 22, 5H at 25, and 6H at 28. Most golfers replacing a long iron start with the 3H or 4H. Match the loft to the gap between your longest iron and your fairway wood so you don't stack two clubs on the same yardage.

What is the Speed Pocket and does it actually help?

It's a slot in the sole behind the face that lets the lower portion flex more at impact. Long clubs get caught thin more than any other, and that's exactly where the Speed Pocket saves ball speed. Shots struck low on the face carry closer to their intended distance instead of falling short. It's one of the main reasons this club forgives a bad strike.

How does the M2 Rescue compare to the M1 Rescue?

Same 2016 family, different priorities. The M1 has an adjustable hosel and a slightly more compact, workable shape aimed at better players. The M2 has a larger head, a fixed hosel, and more forgiveness for the average golfer. If you want easy launch and don't care about hosel adjustment, the M2 is the pick. If you shape shots and want to dial in loft, look at the M1.

Is the 2016 M2 Rescue still worth buying today?

For the money, yes. It's an older model now, so it turns up used at prices well below current hybrids, and the forgiveness holds up. You won't get the newest face materials or a modern adjustable sleeve, but for a game-improvement golfer who just wants a long club that launches high and is easy to hit, it remains a solid value buy.

Alternatives to the TaylorMade M2 Rescue

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