Feb 01, 2017 you have your eye on the 2016 taylormade m1 driver but arent sure what it can do for your game. Explanation of what to expect when you move the weights around on the sole of the taylormade m1 driver. Taylormade are partial to the odd driver launch so when even their excitement about the m1 driver results in their first global media launch event for over a decade, then it is time to get enthusiastic too. Taylormade m2 driver adjustment chart best picture of chart. Ive mentioned before that 2017 is a great year for drivers, and the m1 is certainly no exception. The m1 is our longest driver ever and was designed with no compromises to give performance to all golfers. People who purchased the m1 soon discovered that they had unlocked a superpower. Taylormade m5, aldila copperhead 65, stiff taylormade m1, 3 wood, hazrdus black 75 5. 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. Dec 06, 2016 taylormade clearly thought it was on to a winner with the concept of the original m1 driver we happen to agree and so its replacement, the 2017 taylormade m1 driver, keeps the name and the. The result is nearly 5,800 settings on each head, 2 percent more than last year.
The carbon fiber crown allows taylormade to shift even more weight lower in the head for a lower center of gravity. Why is it important for adjustability in the taylormade. Apr 17, 2017 two of the exciting releases this year in the driver market are the 2017 taylormade m1 and the titleist 917d2. The m2 is the companys first driver made using a composite or a multi. But after my m2 driver is the only club i have problems with turning over i was curious about this could help me.
Those shopping for a variety of driver head design elements on ebay may find a solution with taylormade drivers. The new taylormade m1 line came out this fall with a lot of discussion about the carbon fiber crown and adjustable weights, but for me the biggest thing they accomplished was a club that can fit more golfers. How to adjust the taylormade m1 driver with m1, taylormade set out to build a driver that. Also, the taylormade m2 replaces the old aeroburner driver, and with its black composite carbonmade crown combined with the titaniumwhite front section it looks very, but very different, compared to the old generation. Like the m1, the m3 driver utilizes multimaterial construction as well as the builtin weight track to control the center of gravity and feel of the club.
This video explains about which positions the weights are placed in the new 2017 taylormade m1 driver and how that can change ball flight. The taylormade m1 driver is designed with multimaterials that allow golfers to personalize performance to fit their swing. I have the r11s the driver just before the r1 and i believe the r1 sleeve is similar but with more settings notches. Aug, 2019 the m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. The name has changed, but taylormades m4 driver remains the most forgiving model in the lineup. Follow taylormade golf on facebook, twitter, and instagram for behindthescenes coverage from the pga tour and an inside look into the. Rory said in an interview somewhere that his only miss with driver is low heel. Both clubs promise distance, forgiveness, and adjustability, making deciding which is right for you difficult. A player can finetune loft, angle, and lie using the 12 easily adjustable settings located in a new 4degree aluminum loft sleeve. While the adjustments available on the club may look confusing, theyre quite simple.
Two sliding sole weights allow for a tremendous amount of flight. Use this guide to adjust the driver hosel and weight settings. All we can do is publish the trackman numbers like we have here and comment on them. Two of the exciting releases this year in the driver market are the 2017 taylormade m1 and the titleist 917d2. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that. Taylormade clearly thought it was on to a winner with the concept of the original m1 driver we happen to agree and so its replacement, the 2017 taylormade m1. 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. The larger front to back dimension makes the head more oval than round, and it makes the crown and face appear a bit taller.
And, oh, by the way, that sloping, aerodynamically sleek crown is the key to a lower center of gravity for less spin and. Jan 08, 2020 this taylormade sim tuning guide will give you the advice and help to explain how you can fine tune the latest sim driver and fairway wood to suit your game. On both sleeves there is an option for an upright lie setting, its just one setting and only affects the degree of lie vs. Taylormade 2017 m2 driver the allnew m2 driver successfully raises the bar in design and engineering through reinvented multimaterial construction and advanced geometric shaping. The adjustable back weight in the m1 adds the ability to adjust spin, launch and playability to ensure all. Adjusting the m1 family is simple with the taylormade torque wrench. Our new driver has many options to optimize your performance. Today we are going to talk about taylormade m 1 driver and more not so much hit golf ball here but more maybe just talk about what these weights do and how they possibly could change ball flight and how they sort of move around the. Once completely separated, find the setting you would like. Golfers of virtually all skill levels, thanks to the m1s extensive adjustment system. Information courtesy of taylormade and the experts themselves, brought to you by us at the golf shop online.
Change desired shot shape draw, fade, or neutral change desired spin settings low, neutral, or high change desired loft with each driver you can adjust the loft angle between 2 of stock angle i. For once they actually mean it as every face is injected with resin behind the red screws to dial it back from being illegal to legal. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver. If youre one of those guys who loves his m1, but wishes it was more forgiving, weve got good news. Golfwrx members gain 7 yards on average with 2017 taylormade. May 29, 2018 after a strong showing from the 2017 m1 driver, taylormade made a few updates to update the feel of the m3. While designing the taylormade m1 driver, the engineers decided to reshape the internal acoustics to improve the moi and the ball speed technical specifications. Howto guide to adjusting the taylormade m1 driver foregolf. May 31, 2016 the only real knock on the m1 driver is that its not as forgiving as some of its competitors, and its not nearly as forgiving as the taylormade m2, which was released several months after the m1.
Mar 15, 2018 the taylormade m3 and m1 drivers are the adjustable alternatives to the m4 and m2. The materials in m1 are highlighted in the design and alignment of the crown. Five golfwrx members found out last week when they pitted their drivers against taylormades latest models at the kingdom, the customfitting facility at. Altogether, you have a head that provides nearly 2,500 potential settings. If, however, you havent upgraded your driver in the last three years then you are in for a very real distance and forgiveness boost by moving to the taylormade m1 or m2. The taylormade m1 driver can create that golden high launchlow spin ballflight but its complicated.
Going the distance with taylormade driver golf club heads. The 460cc driver comes in a package thats 15 percent lighter than m3 and features a. Lowest prices on taylormade drivers at golf discount. With the help of the worlds best golfer, taylor woods, the company claims that it is the fastest and the straightest driver that they have ever made. Taking a closer look at the ttrack system and loft sleeve shows how helpful an adjusting club can be. The biggest difference that impacts feel is the new hammerhead slot. You have your eye on the 2016 taylormade m1 driver but arent sure what it can do for your game. There are two ways to adjust the driver face and head the loft sleeve and ytrack. With 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.
Adjusting the m1 driver is simple by way of a 3 step system created to allow golfers to optimize launch conditions. The changes to the taylormade m series drivers are very real, but also not enough of a game changer to make you turn in your 2016 m1 or m2 model just year. Taylormade say that they are making everyone faster by taking every face of the m6 driver to the limit through a speed injection. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver conclusionncg verdict. Taking a closer look at the ttrack system and loft sleeve shows how helpful an.
Five golfwrx members found out last week when they pitted their drivers against taylormades latest models at the kingdom, the custom. The m1 has been introduced with an intuitive weight track system that allows golfers to adjust the weights on the. With a few tweaks, taylormade made the 2017 m1 driver lighter and more adjustable. The taylormade m3 and m1 drivers are the adjustable alternatives to the m4 and m2. This taylormade sim tuning guide will give you the advice and help to explain how you can fine tune the latest sim driver and fairway wood to suit your game. Titleist pro v1 golf balls were used and it was a perfect evening for testing, 20 degrees with no wind. This tool will allow you to adjust all four options. Sound is always a concern with a composite driver, but the taylormade m1 driver sounds decent. The m1 driver is noticeably larger than the m1 430. Follow these steps to ensure you are achieving high. Taylormade came up big here the m1 driver provides serious distance with plenty of versatility and help. Players look for features that allow a clubs head to increase their performance on the course.
The only real knock on the m1 driver is that its not as forgiving as some of its competitors, and its not nearly as forgiving as the taylormade m2, which was released several months after the m1. Add in 12 settings on the adjustable hosel and four different head lofts from 8. 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. Despite its composite construction, it doesnt represent a substantial step forward in forgiveness or consistency, and most of the settings will yield little change in ball flight. Its the same shaft that we used for our m4 vs m2 driver.
Follow these steps to ensure you are achieving high launch and low spin to complement your ideal shot shape. What special settings have you found that make this club com alive. Actually, i can safely state that the taylormade m2 looks just as great as the m1 its bigger sibling, and thats remarkable. Buy new and used taylormade m1 driver from the best golf shop.
Simply unscrew the shaft from the club head by turning the screw counterclockwise. How to adjust the 2016 taylormade m1 driver 3balls blog. This setting is 180 degrees from the neutral setting. Adjusting the m1 driver is simple by way of a 3 step system created to allow golfers to optimize launch. Additionally, the iconic twotone crown of the m1 driver is precisionfit to the skeletal titanium body using an ff2ff processa breakthrough engineering technique that results in craftsmanship of the highest quality with manufacturing repeatability for a consistent, aggressive appearance and undeniable performance. Skilled golfers will appreciate the ability to customize their ball. Golfers use their drivers to hit the ball as far from the tee as possible. I provide screenshots from their manual for each and a link to the manual the loftsleeve allows you to adjust more than loft. The beauty of the 2017 m1 driver lies in its improved adjustability but even just in the neutral settings, the performance seems to have improved. Taylormade m1 driver weights adjustment setting site title.
The first thing you will need is the taylormade screw driver pictured below. Taylormade introduces its first multimaterial driver, the m1 driver, with a carbon fiber crown and new ttrack adjustable weight system. The m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. As taylormades longest driver to date, the m1 feature an extremely low cg that allows for an efficient power transfer for increased ball speed. Use the wrench to loosen the screw in the center of each weight, then slide the weight to the.
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