The 2017 TaylorMade M2 driver is a larger, more forgiving update to the 2016 M2, announced in December 2016 and in stores in late January 2017. It kept the Speed Pocket and low center of gravity that made the original popular, and it is still one of the easier drivers to find used at a modest price.
What changed from the 2016 M2
TaylorMade made the head about 7 percent larger and built it with a lighter 9-1-1 titanium body and a six-layer carbon composite crown. That saved roughly 25 grams, which was moved low and back to push inertia above 5,000 g-cm without raising the center of gravity. The Speed Pocket on the sole was redesigned to be about three times more flexible than the earlier version, which was meant to help on shots hit low on the face. TaylorMade also called the sunken sole section Geocoustic, a name for the shape work that was used to improve both forgiveness and sound.
Lofts, shafts and the D-Type
The driver came in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degree lofts with a 12-position adjustable sleeve. The stock shaft was the Fujikura Pro XLR8 56, a higher launching option. TaylorMade also sold a 460cc M2 D-Type with draw bias built into the head for golfers who fight a slice. The M2 name also covered fairway woods, Rescue hybrids and irons, so it is common to find matching pieces in the same generation.
Common questions
Is the M2 still worth buying used?
For golfers who want forgiveness and a lower price than current drivers, yes. Check the sole for wear around the Speed Pocket and confirm the loft sleeve tightens properly.
What is the difference between M2 and M1?
The M1 was the adjustable, more player-oriented model with movable weights. The M2 was built for forgiveness and is fixed in weight.
If you want to see what is in stock now, browse our used TaylorMade drivers. For a look at how a later generation compares, see our post on TaylorMade Stealth vs Stealth 2.
