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The TaylorMade M2 is a game improvement iron released in 2016, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12-24 HCP) who benefit from a larger clubhead, wide sole, and high MOI design that reduces the penalty on mis-hits and promotes a higher, easier launch. The 2016 model's 7-iron is lofted at 28.5°, sitting in the moderate range that balances distance and gapping.
In short
The TaylorMade M2 (2016) is a forgiving game-improvement iron built for consistent distance. The set runs 4-iron to PW with a 28.5° 7-iron. Released in 2016. It carries a $849 MSRP.
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Last-gen value buy
The newer M2 (2017) is already out, so the M2 now sells at closeout pricing. If you do not need the very latest tech, this is the smart-money pick.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
Modeled from the $849 original MSRP and a 10-year-old release (about 12% of MSRP retained used).
Used market value
$85 - $115
Private sale, fair to like-new
Trade-in value
$50 - $80
What a shop typically pays
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The M2 is the 1st of 2 generations TaylorMade has released in this line, from the M2 (2016) to the M2 (2017). It is where the line started. The M2 (2017) replaced it.
| Club | Loft |
|---|---|
| 4i | 19° |
| 5i | 21.5° |
| 6i | 25° |
| 7i | 28.5° |
| 8i | 33° |
| 9i | 38° |
| PW | 43.5° |
Data covers 4i to PW (7 clubs). If TaylorMade sells additional clubs for this set (for example a gap wedge), they are not in our data yet.
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| Club | Loft | Moderate swing~143y 7-iron | Average swing~158y 7-iron | Faster swing~172y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 19° | 170 y | 188 y | 205 y |
| 5-iron | 21.5° | 162 y | 179 y | 195 y |
| 6-iron | 25° | 153 y | 169 y | 184 y |
| 7-iron | 28.5° | 143 y | 158 y | 172 y |
| 8-iron | 33° | 133 y | 147 y | 160 y |
| 9-iron | 38° | 122 y | 135 y | 147 y |
| PW | 43.5° | 112 y | 124 y | 135 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
The TaylorMade M2 features a wide sole, deep undercut cavity, and high-MOI design that keeps ball speed consistent across the face. The low, deep CG promotes a high launch angle that helps the ball stop on greens. At impact it delivers solid and consistent - designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat.
The TaylorMade M2's 7-iron is lofted at 28.5° - moderately strong - slightly stronger than traditional lofts. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 155-165 yards. The 5-iron (21.5°) to 7-iron gap of 7° is well-gapped, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 43.5° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50-52° gap wedge.
The TaylorMade M2 (2016) 7-iron has a loft of 28.5°. This sits in a moderate range that provides a good balance of distance and traditional gapping.
The TaylorMade M2 is a game improvement iron, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12-24 HCP). Handicaps roughly in the 12 to 24 range benefit most from this design.
The TaylorMade M2 pitching wedge is 43.5°. A 50° gap wedge and 54° sand wedge would create clean separation. If you play a 60° lob wedge, a 46° and 52° pairing also works.
The TaylorMade M2 is designed to feel solid and consistent - designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat. The consistent feel across the face is intentional - it builds confidence by making solid and slightly off-centre strikes feel similar.
The TaylorMade M2 (2016) represents an earlier generation of this model. Newer versions have since replaced them - use our iron finder to compare this set against the latest releases.
Yes. The TaylorMade M2 is a game improvement design built for forgiveness and easy launch. Its category typically suits 12 to 24 handicaps.
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