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First Look: TaylorMade 2017 M2 Irons

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Another day, another sighting of 2017 TaylorMade product. This time, it’s TaylorMade 2017 M2 irons that have appeared in our forum (photos from GolfWRX Member BillMurrayGolfing).

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The original M2 irons were TaylorMade’s longest-flying iron of 2016, with the company’s longest blade lengths, widest sole widths and thinnest club faces. While they used the company’s Speed Pocket in the 3-7 irons — a slot in the sole designed to create a higher launch angle — they did not use the company’s Face Slots, which TaylorMade says make the club face more flexible for increased consistency on off-center hits.

From the photos, it’s clear the 2017 M2 irons will use both Speed Pockets and Face Slots.

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The immediate future of TaylorMade’s slot technologies was questioned when we spotted TaylorMade Staffers testing prototype irons at last week’s RSM Classic. The two iron models we photographed, which we believe will replace the current PSi and PSi Tour irons, did not include slots on their faces or soles.

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The photos also raise more questions about TaylorMade’s new “Geocoustic” technology, a word we first spotted on our photos of TaylorMade’s 2017 M2 drivers. It’s printed on the bottom of the three-dimensional badge in the cavity of the 2017 M2 irons.

The 2016 M2 irons also used a 3D badge in their cavities, which was extremely stiff to help mitigate vibrations to improve sound and feel.

Related: How TaylorMade designs its next set of irons

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Looking closer, TaylorMade also appears to have kept the fluted-hosel design that debuted with the 2016 M2 irons, although it has a slightly different appearance.

TaylorMade says its fluted hosels improve the sound and feel of the M2 irons while also saving a few grams of weight, which are redistributed lower and deeper in the head to improve launch angle. The design was also used on TaylorMade’s M2 fairway woods and hybrids.

Join the Discussion: See what GolfWRX Members are saying about TaylorMade’s 2017 M2 irons and M1 hybrids in our forum. 

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19 Comments

19 Comments

  1. MrJonny

    Jan 21, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    I’m a 15 HC. Got fitted for them today. They are actually small and light. Bashed my Callaway xr pro irons out of the park with 17 yards extra carry. Smaller lighter and not as chunky as the Callaway xr pros or my previous ping g 30 which I sold two months after buying because they were so ugly. Looking forward for my delivery at the end of the month.

  2. RAT

    Nov 22, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Hahahahahaha fatty irons!!! Hehehehe!

  3. Lowell

    Nov 22, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I am started to hope that Taylormade has a lease program available that way I would not feel to anxious about buying anything knowing new stuff is less than a year a way.

  4. BradT

    Nov 22, 2016 at 9:10 am

    surprised to they aren’t fluorescent green instead of chrome, bulky looking shovels

  5. Dave

    Nov 22, 2016 at 7:19 am

    No Thanks

  6. Uncle Phil

    Nov 21, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    Wal-Mart?? How dare you!! These fine clubs resemble the well built Northwestern brand sold at Target!

    • Mad-Mex

      Nov 23, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Think your confused, the “tour” version sells at Target, the super-duper game improving version sells at Wal-Mart.

  7. Tony Rich

    Nov 21, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    GolfWrx….what is Taylor Made paying you to show
    all their new junk on the daily? You used to be the non biased hardcore golf junkie site….now it’s just a TM junk site.

    C’Mon you can do better.

  8. Mad-Mex

    Nov 21, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    They look like cheap Wal-Mart clubs,,,

  9. Dave R

    Nov 21, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Can you say UGLY.

  10. Clay

    Nov 21, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    Went from fully to just regular ugly. Nice work TM.

  11. Oskars

    Nov 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    If these came with traditional lofts like a 47* pitching wedge I would be all over them but as they are now they are just too long for most high swing speed low cap players.

  12. Big Mike

    Nov 21, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    Yawn. No real technological advance here. Just more of the same redressing previously introduced technology. No doubt they will work and I am sure they are great but I would hope they could be just a bit more creative than this. Maybe Kirkland with come out with a K2 iron that gives them a run for their money as they did with their Kirkland golf ball.

    • MikeA

      Nov 21, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      You realize Kirkland doesn’t make anything. Right?

      • tzed

        Nov 22, 2016 at 10:15 am

        Kirkland makes very good golf balls.

        • new stuff!!

          Nov 23, 2016 at 12:00 am

          Costco markets very good golf balls – they put their Kirkland logo on an OEM golf ball and sell it for very low margins. Average Costco margin is 13%.

  13. Tom

    Nov 21, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    That has more parts than a Kardashian sisters.

  14. Dat

    Nov 21, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Nice A E S T H I C S lol.

  15. Lester Diamond

    Nov 21, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Apparently, all of their competent club designers have jumped that sinking ship.

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3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
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Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
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Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

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Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX

3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X

7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
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Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

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Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow

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We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here

What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.

Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.

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You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.

4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%

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You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.

3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%

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@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”

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@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”

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1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%

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@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”

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