When taylormade launched the original m1 driver, they said that it would last the full year and to their credit, 14 months later taylormade has stuck to that promise with interest the 2017 m1 driver that we have been waiting light years for in taylormade terms, builds on the success of the original by evolving it along the same principles rather than a wholesale redesign, which is good to see. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver. Fujikura pro xlr8 56 x, s, r, a, fujikura reax 45 l. Watch golf monthly digital editor neil tappin hit the 2018 taylormade m3 headtohead against the 2017 taylormade m1 and the 2016 taylormade m1 become a free subscriber to golf monthlys youtube. Nov 04, 2015 the m1 driver is noticeably larger than the m1 430. Its the same shaft that we used for our m4 vs m2 driver. Sliding weight tracks are not a new concept for taylormade. Our taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylor made 2016 m1 driver took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the results having tested the new m1 driver out for myself, i was very impressed with the way it kept my spin rates down.
Taylormade debuted the whiteheaded r11 driver in 2011. With everything else from my m2 3 wood and up i have no problem with hitting a draw. May 31, 2016 golfers who bought taylormades m1 driver before m2 may have experienced a bit of buyers remorse. Jan 25, 2016 according to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. Buy new and used taylormade 2016 m1 driver from the best golf shop. The carbonfiber crown exudes a secretagent kind of cool, but whats particularly badass is how that lightweight structure fortifies the clubs undercarriage. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the results having tested the new m1 driver out for myself, i was very impressed with the way it kept my spin rates down. It offers a robust platform for fitters, and plenty of movable parts for diyers and those of us who like to tinker. The m1 460 will be taylormades bestselling m1 driver and its most popular among tour players, but the company also offers an m1 430 that has a deeper face and is shorter from heel to toe. M1 driver m1 fairway m1 rescue m1 irons m2 driver m2 dtype driver m2 fairway m2 rescue m2 irons p750 irons p770 irons p790 irons milled grind wedge chrome spider tour platinum. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently than the 460 head.
The 2017 m1 driver that we have been waiting light years for in taylormade terms, builds on the success of the original by evolving it along the same principles. Taylormade m3 vs 2017 m1 vs 2016 m1 driver test golf. I compared the spots on the face that were made against the nike and taylormade clubs. Taylormade mens m1 driverperformance for every swingwith m1, taylormade set out to build a driver that combines incredible distance and feel with customization options that allow recreational golfers to set up their drivers with the same precision that tour players would seek in working directly with taylormadeatms professional fitters. Taylormade m1 2016 vs taylormade m1 2017 pga golf pro rick shiels tests the taylormade m1 driver of 2016 against the taylormade m1 2017 on gc2 and hmt rick hit 10 titleist prov1 golf balls with. Theres always a downside to over manipulation of spin especially when there is a reduction in backspin as the ball can be harder to keep straight. Howto guide to adjusting the taylormade m1 driver foregolf. Overall then, the taylormade m1 driver is a step up from the r15 and the combination of tried and trusted technologies in a new set up and a striking look is something we all should get excited about.
The m1 mixes both colors in the crown a white stripe. The driver will also come with three different stock shaft options, each featuring different launch characteristics. The front track, which runs parallel to the face, has a 15gram weight. By using three very different testers we get three different outlooks, which gives a sound overall opinion to the tests. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. In this driver comparison test, we pit the old taylormade m1 driver against the new m1 to see how the overall performance compares joel tadman december 9, 2016 11. Use of more carbon saves weight and lowers down the center of gravity cog. But there are a few changes with the m3 compared to the m1 so we were keen to hit them both and compare the data. The sldr and r15 feature weight tracks to control left or right shot shapes. So whether it is the improved shaft, optimized setting or the driver itself, the taylormade m1 has found a place in my bag for the 2016 season. When taylormade launched the original m1 driver, they said that it would last the full year and to their credit, 14 months later taylormade has stuck to that promise with interest. Lowest prices on taylormade drivers at golf discount. Then i bought the taylormade m1 2016 model this club is more forgiving than a priest in vegas during super bowl weekend. Fujikura pro xlr8 56 x, s, r, a, mitsubishi kuro kage dualcore tini 60 x,s,r grip.
With the m1 there was a weight which could be moved from heel to toe and a separate track which allowed a weight to move forwards and back. How to adjust the 2016 taylormade m1 driver 3balls blog. Taylormade m1 had used 43% more carbon than the 2016 taylormade m1 model. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. Taylormade m2m2 dtype 2017 the second generation of golfs most adjustable driver might look like the. Golfers who bought taylormades m1 driver before m2 may have experienced a bit of buyers remorse. Use this guide to adjust the driver hosel and weight settings. The 2016 taylormade m1 adds to this concept, introducing another track to control the height of the shot. Taylormade loyalty program allows you to earn points on every dollar you spend and redeem points towards dollars off of your purchase. Taylormade m2 driver 2016 head only with headcover 9.
Taylormade 2016 m2 driver taylormades m2 is built with a multimaterial construction the same as m1 that features an ultralight, ultrathin and highstrength carbon composite crown. The larger front to back dimension makes the head more oval than round, and it makes the crown and face appear a bit taller. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9. The taylormade m3 and m1 drivers are the adjustable alternatives to the m4 and m2. Sep 09, 2015 taylormade debuted the whiteheaded r11 driver in 2011. Golfers who struggle with long and consistent shots can use the taylormade m1 to increase the trajectory of their shots at any given loft angle. My gut is that over time i would like the m2 as much as the m1, but because. Since then, the companys offered its share of white drivers and black ones. Ive mentioned before that 2017 is a great year for drivers, and the m1 is certainly no exception. When taylormade first released the m series driver for 2016 it seemed like it might be a case of the m1 driver being the big brother and the m2 being the tryharder sibling. The allnew m1 driver takes multimaterial construction to the next level to deliver distance, forgiveness and complete personalization.
Remember, 2017s taylormade m1 driver has the same level of forgiveness as last years m2, which was a seriously hot and forgiving driver. This new construction creates more forgiveness by placing more weight throughout the head and increasing moi. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. The taylormade m1 driver can create that golden high launchlow spin ballflight but its complicated.
All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Sound is always a concern with a composite driver, but the taylormade m1 driver sounds decent. I have the m2 driver from 2016, and i have a hard time hitting draw with that one. Taylormade golf m1 460cc drivernbspthe longest driver ever produced by taylormade the m1 460cc integrates a carbon composite crown with a titanium face to provide maximum powernbspthe multimaterial construction of the m1 460cc makes use of a composite crown that is crafted with extremely lightweight and sturdy carbon materialnbspit is a wellknown challenge in the manufacturing industry to.