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TaylorMade M2 and M2 Tour Irons: What you need to know

• The M2 irons are TaylorMade’s “longest iron ever,” according to the company. The M2 Tour irons have a more compact design that doesn’t offer quite as much distance, but allows for more trajectory control.

• The M2 irons replace both TaylorMade’s RSi 1 and AeroBurner irons in the company’s product line. They use TaylorMade’s new Fluted hosels, which allowed 3 grams of weight to be moved lower and deeper in the clubheads and improves their feel. A new 360-degree undercut design, which removes weight from the top of the clubheads, also helped move weight lower in the clubheads.

• Like all of TaylorMade’s recent iron launches, the M2 and M2 Tour irons use the company’s Speed Pocket, a urethane-filled slot in the sole of the 3-7 irons.

The soles of the M2 (left) and M2 Tour irons.

• TaylorMade has used several different versions of Speed Pockets in its irons in recent years, each of which was designed to offer specific performance benefits. The slot in the M2 and M2 Tour irons is what TaylorMade calls a “Blind Version” of its Speed Pocket. It is located farther from the sole of the club to increase launch angle.
• The higher-launch of the M2 and M2 Tour irons allowed TaylorMade to strengthen the lofts of the clubs, which increases ball speed and lowers spin for added distance. Despite their stronger lofts (M2 6 iron: 25 degrees, M2 Tour 6 iron: 26.5 degrees), the M2 and M2 Tour irons will fly higher than TaylorMade’s PSi and PSi Tour irons.

TaylorMade’s M2 Tour irons.

• Neither the M2 nor the M2 Tour irons use the company’s Face Slots , a feature added to the company’s PSi and PSi Tour irons that were released late in 2015. According to Tomo Bystedt, TaylorMade’s director of iron product creation, the large, thin faces of the M2 and M2 Tour irons didn’t benefit from the technology, which is most effective in more compact irons such as TaylorMade’s PSi.

• Both the M2 and M2 Tour irons use TaylorMade’s Thin-Face, Inverted Cone clubfaces, which improve distance consistency by thickening the center of the clubfaces. The technology helps bad shots fly more similar to good shots.

• According to Bystedt, the M2 irons have a 6 percent larger unsupported face area than the RSi 1 irons. To reduce the vibrations of the more flexible clubfaces, the M2 irons use a new 3-dimensional badge, which has V-shaped struts that improve the sound and feel of the irons. The badges are stiffer than previous TaylorMade iron badges to better dampen vibrations, yet do not compromise the flexing of the clubfaces at impact.

The M2 Tour irons don’t have the fluted-hosel design of the M2 irons, which along with their thinner toplines, soles and reduced offset gives them a more traditional look. The M2 Tour irons also use a satin PVD finish, whereas the M2 irons use a polished PVD finish.

The M2 (left) and M2 Tour irons at address.

• Compared to the PSi irons , the M2 Tour irons will create slightly more distance, but will not have the same soft feel at impact.
• The M2 irons ($799 steel, $899 graphite, 8 pieces) are available Feb. 19. They’re offered in 4-PW, AW, SW and LW. The stock shaft is TaylorMade’s Reax 88 High-Launch (Steel) or M2 Reax Graphite (45L, 55M, 65R, 75S).

• The M2 Tour Irons ($899 Steel, 8 pieces) will be available March 15. They’re offered in 3-PW, AW, SW. The stock shaft is True Temper’s XP95.

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• See more photos of the M2 and M2 Tour irons in our forum. 
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81 Comments

Apr 10, 2016 at 5:32 pm

Boy, some like to get upset over things that really don’t affect them at all. Like Taylormade said, the design allowed for them to lower the lofts due to higher launch. I’m betting they would have people complaining how the irons hit it too high now if they kept the loft where they were. I adjust the lofts on my clubs so my spacing is more to my liking. This has been going on before the m2 so why the argument. You are probably not going to buy them anyways. Step into a golf shop and test them out for yourself and see if you like them and get you the results you are looking for. Same argument happened when 300cc plus heads came out and Titanium was being used. Really folks. Come on. So instead of a 6 you hit a 7. There you go.

Aug 9, 2016 at 3:33 am

So my 7-iron goes to high, lets bend the loft down 4 degrees to where the 6 was. Of course, no one stops to think the 6 that was also going too high at that loft. What TM is doing is making a club that gives you a low spinning flyer on every shot, exactly what a good player needs. Control?, we don’t need no stinking control.

Jan 30, 2016 at 2:56 am

I don’t really mind the jacked up lofts of some of these GI irons, but I understand the argument against it, especially when the company strictly markets the set as “longest ever.” What I don’t understand is, if these clubs are made for the mid to high handicapper and the 6 iron has the loft of a 4 iron, why even make a 5, 4, and especially the 3 iron. What percentage of mid to high handicappers can consistently hit a 21.5* iron 10 yards further than the 25* iron in that same set? I fit higher handicappers for clubs all the time and 9 out of 10 times, they can’t hit a traditional 4 iron high enough to even think about holding a green. OK, so the consumer doesn’t buy 8 irons and they fill their bag with two extra wedges and another hybrid…great for them, that is what they should do. Why does the manufacturer even make the 3-5 irons? I really hope it’s not because the manufacturers think that the consumer won’t buy the set if they can’t get 3-PW.

Jan 31, 2016 at 5:46 am

Because they will argue that the lofts accommodate the new lower cg’s they achieve, which I think is BS. Loft has 90% of the say when it comes to height. This can only be good for golfers who over spin or launch it way too high, but you need a bit of swing speed for that unless you’re a special case. They will probably go boast how Dustin hits the “4iron” 300 yards at the coast.

Jan 29, 2016 at 5:39 pm

Now I am in the progress of buying new clubs for my wife and she actually ebded looking at TM. Now she hit the RSI 1 which are rather traditional looking and she really likes those. Actually I picked her the RSI and the new M2 irons to hit them on the range on weekend. While the finish of the M2 is interesting, they are quite bulky and the topline is about 30% thicker. The plastic on the back of the club is not giving me the confidence it will stand the time. The RSI on the other side is really nice looking club and I like the Slot technology on the face. What I do like about the Rsi is the fact that GW/AW and SW/LW are more like traditional looking wedges and are slick and sharp. I have not seen the M2 wedges but dont think they will be as nice as the RSI one. Pricewise you look at 20% difference on single clubs. Hosel on the M2 as well as the 25* on 6 iron are just a bad joke. Another reason to go with the RSI 1. It may come down to performance but my wife already prefers the RSi without having hit the M2 yet. We will see.

Jan 29, 2016 at 12:07 pm

Makes me wonder who and when what mfgr. will be the first with adjustable irons. They can be adjusted for loft and lie like todays woods. Now that would be really something.

Joshuaplaysgolf

Jan 29, 2016 at 1:53 am

Alright, this is very, very simple everyone. We all have our favorite manufacturers for one reason or another, and we justify it for ourselves and stick to our loyalties. That really doesn’t matter, and no one cares if you love Ping, Titleist, TM, Callaway, Adams, or whatever else…that’s not what’s driving the loft anger. It boils down to this: progressively over the years companies have been labeling the same lofted clubs with progressively lower numbers. i.e., a PW used to be 52* in the 70’s. Titleist’s 716 MB’s (just an example, don’t freak out that I said the ‘T’ word) have a 47* PW. Yes technology has improved in the past 40 years, BUT, companies have also used ‘loft strengthening’ (which is just relabeling the club) to help stroke all our egos and make us feel like MEN because we hit our PWs 150 yards (just using my numbers for an example y’all).

SO, when a company comes out boasting about how long their irons are and you start looking at the data on the clubs and see that clubs with a loft of 25* that was a ~4 iron a few years ago and is now labeled a 6 iron in this set (and others), it really becomes more of a ‘did they really develop anything here, or just relabel their clubs?’ conversation. No one cares how far your hitting your 6 iron, we care about companies rolling out supposed new technology that actually appears that most of the distance gains they’re claiming are just in the changing of the label of the club. Its about wanting to really see the game and technology progressed, not just throwing out gimmicks that all companies are guilty of.

Taylormade gets beat up on a lot because they market a lot wider and more aggressively than most other companies. Pay attention to the number of Taylormade ads for clubs that you see compared to ads for other golf club companies. So when you see them constantly, and they have a super short product cycle, some people start seeing them sort of as the Wal-Mart of golf club companies. There’s a place for them, absolutely, but as we all know not everyone loves Wal-Mart and will lash out against them and their supporters. Then on the flip side you get the Wal-Mart supporters who want to defend the company they’re loyal to…and some of those people come back to this article 5 or 6 times to troll people and spew nonsense ;)…and you end up with the disaster you see throughout this page of people just arguing to argue and it’s not even about what is accurate and correct anymore, but just making the a lot of noise and screaming ‘this company’ ‘no, that company’…rabble rabble rabble.

Make sense?

Jan 28, 2016 at 6:01 pm

I don’t really care about the lofts or the number on the bottom of the club. I am looking to find out if these are a good forgiving club. I can not really find anything on how these are made other than what taylormade says on their site. I am trying to fingure out if these new irons are a gimmick club like the aeroburners or are they a true forgiving workable club like the RSIs. I am in the market for a new set and I would like to get a long but workable set. Should I just get the RSi or should i wait for these to come out. Any input would be very helpful.

Jan 29, 2016 at 1:16 am

You should go hit a wide variety of clubs and stop trying to figure out what works for you by reading things on the internet. It’s a great way to get an idea of what your interested in, but that’s about it. My gut feeling is they’re a gimmick, simply because they’re labeling a 25 degree iron as a 6 iron, which is a 4 iron in most sets, and more traditionally a 3 iron. You said you don’t care about the number or loft…but this is a HUGE red flag if your talking gimmicks. It’s a typical way for companies to say ‘This is the longest iron EVER!!!!! Your 6 iron will go as far as your old 4 iron!!!’ Yep. Sure will. But like I said, GO HIT IT, compare, and keep and open mind. You never know what you’ll actually like and will work best for you, regardless of brand, price, or age of the club without putting numbers side by side.

Jan 29, 2016 at 8:26 am

People with slower swing speeds need more than 4* gaps between clubs to get the 10-15 yards distance gaps. Stop bashing the club based on the lofts until you try them!

Jan 29, 2016 at 5:57 pm

My advise is to go with the RSi as the more traditional looking clubs that you will have fun with. You also can save up to 300$ that you can invest in a wood or driver. Or get yourself extra GW/AW and LW and a 23* JetSpeed hybrid. Then you have a nice golf set h5,6-PW,AW,SW,LW for next 2-3 seasons with reasonable resale value.

Feb 13, 2016 at 9:04 pm

Let me tell you the minute you put these in your hand and hit them you will love them. I hit the RSi and PSi along with ping g30 and max and these were smooth, great feel soft high and great distance. I have lost weight due to surgery and lost distance. These clubs make up for my loss. Just purchased them today. Can’t wait to get them.

Mar 21, 2016 at 4:38 pm

I recently fell into the Taylor Made wagon, I’m very happy I did. The short product cycle made it possible to find a “just returned” set of PSI irons for 60% of retail, by far the best irons I ever played. The sound and feel are second to none. These are long -PW is 45-, but the shaft fits me PERFECTLY. In my opinion, the perfect club is one that you like and matches your handicap and has a shaft that you can “load” even when your swing is not 100%, or late in the round. I play to a 10 handicap so the heads are not too small, and the shafts are KBS 90, a little higher trajectory, exactly what I needed. In the past I played Mizuno, Bridgestone, Callaway and Titleist, none had full combination user specific characteristics: head look, feel, sound, shaft and grip that fit me.

Jan 28, 2016 at 5:43 pm

I just can’t see why no face slots. The face slot is the single only reason I’d consider buying a Taylormade iron, ever. To disclose the face slot from this model seems to me the easy way to make more faster, but I can’t see the difference between these and Burner irons. I’ll not be buying. The drivers are great though, I don’t mean to knock the whole operation.

Sasovalerio

Jan 28, 2016 at 9:48 am

Jonjo throw these on the Shelvey

Jan 28, 2016 at 12:09 am

That hosel thing is so hideous it is way too loud. The last thing a golfer should be looking at is the hosel we have enough issues as it is.

Jan 26, 2016 at 9:24 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdQJhQ6IdcY

Jan 29, 2016 at 6:07 pm

I hear what the PM dude is saying but two clubs difference are still a huge gap comparing to CB/MB sets – or I just compare it to the Ping i20 I still game (iron has 30*).

Jan 26, 2016 at 9:21 am

if taylormade is going to jack lofts and come out with a new set, they could have at least made them good looking. these things are hideous. at same time, these jacked lofts sell clubs. wrx readers aren’t your avg. joe walking into big box store thinking they might get new set of irons. when the salesguy hands them an 8 iron and they hit it 10yds farther than another brand, its often sold. only months later will they hear someone mention that they are playing a loft that is another brands 6 iron.

Jan 26, 2016 at 1:40 pm

Lofts aren’t jacked. But your mind might be

Jan 26, 2016 at 4:11 pm

A RSI TP which is used on tour has a 30* 6 iron. The M2 has a 25* 6 iron. I’d call that jacked. 5* degree difference ….. thats marketing, not technology.

Jan 26, 2016 at 4:19 pm

What is your point? Who cares what the loft on the club is as long as you can control the distance and accuracy. I’m I more manly if I use a 50* pitching wedge?

Jan 28, 2016 at 3:54 am

Just admit you’re really stoopid, know nothing, so we can all move along

Feb 13, 2016 at 9:15 pm

Actually the RSi 6 iron from their site is 26.5 degree. Same as the M2 tours they don’t have a RSi TP on their website

Fahgdat Conscience

Jan 27, 2016 at 1:12 pm

“But your mind might be” Ok, how does this comment help? Well it doesn’t. It is just a typical “hiding behind the keyboard” attack. Maybe you stop doing this and grow up.

Jan 28, 2016 at 3:53 am

“It is just a typical “hiding behind the keyboard” attack. Maybe you stop doing this and grow up.”

Right back atcha, dummy

Mar 16, 2016 at 4:51 am

SMH, you just can’t stop.

Jan 26, 2016 at 1:58 am

The lofts are a problem. It isn’t because this will make people feel like they have tour numbers. The problem is the giant gapping by in the short irons. That’s the real disappointment.

Jan 26, 2016 at 9:14 am

It’s not hard to figure out…4-GW is the new 3-P! Why does everyone make a big deal about lofts. My Hogan Apex II E-wedge is 50 degrees, no big deal! Compare that to my Wilson Ci11 P-wedge at 44 degree or my Miura CB-501 p-wedge at 45.

Jan 26, 2016 at 4:16 pm

except its not. they are strengthening lofts so that 4-6 irons have 2-3 * between them while 9 – gw have 5-6* between them.

pretty soon a TM set will consist of 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 9, gw yet they’ll label them 4-gw

Jan 27, 2016 at 4:08 pm

@ Mat is dead on. This obsession with trying to trick us into feeling better because we’ve “never hit a 7 iron that far!” has consequences. When you have 5-6* loft differences from your 8 iron on up, good luck!

Feb 13, 2016 at 9:20 pm

How often do you use your 8 or 9 iron compared to your 7 iron? I use my 7 the most so I would hope its stronger. Could care less about the lofts of the shorter irons.

Jan 25, 2016 at 8:08 pm

The lofts haven’t changed. The labels have. Not a big deal. It’s the status.

Jan 26, 2016 at 1:44 pm

Before the 90’s there really was no such thing as a GW or AW, because PW was 48, 49, and sometimes 50. And then we had SW. Practically the whole world freaked out when they heard you can get a LW at 60 degrees to flip it up in the air. So what were you saying then? Nothing’s been manipulated. 14 clubs is 14 clubs. That hasn’t changed since that rule came into being. You still have to figure out your own gaps in yardages, regardless of what kind of clubs you have up to the 14. If you haven’t figured that out, then it’s time you did.

Jan 26, 2016 at 2:57 pm

Great reply!!

Jan 26, 2016 at 11:57 pm

+100 For Christsake, why do people get their panties in a knot over this?!?? It’s hilarious! No one is saying you have to go and get an ENTIRE M2 set from Driver, Fairway, hybrid(s) irons, to wedges. Sort your own yardages and gaps out people.

Jan 27, 2016 at 1:19 pm

Much better! We are on the right track to recovery.

Feb 13, 2016 at 9:29 pm

Maybe you should hit them before commenting on them. I have along with 5 other irons including XRs, RSi and PSI and Ping G30 and Gmax. These were by far the longest. And in case you all haven’t figured it out yet, all companies are making irons with stronger lofts.

Duncan Castles

Jan 25, 2016 at 5:25 pm

Want a set of ugly looking, cheaply produced clubs, with verging on 2-club strong lofts and terrible gapping? TaylorMade will take the best part of a $1000 off your hands for them. Then offer you and even more ludicrously designed set in nine months time.

Jan 25, 2016 at 7:59 pm

You must be talking about the GMax

Jan 25, 2016 at 5:14 pm

I wouldn’t play any of those clubs if they PAID me! Absolutely hideous! The game is not designed around distance, but control and strategy. When will these idiots figure that out?

Jan 25, 2016 at 7:44 pm

Excuse me, I will play them if paid to do so! Thanks

Jan 25, 2016 at 7:58 pm

Yes! I love the looks of these irons

Feb 20, 2016 at 8:46 am

When the idiots that PLAY the game figure it out….

Jan 25, 2016 at 4:44 pm

Another “our longest ever iron” – when are we going to see an end to this sort of nonsense, what’s next a 24 deg 6 iron and a 40 deg PW???

How could ANYONE use the word Tour here with that top line and sole – give a break

The TM wagon of rubbish and hype trundles on – yawn

Jan 25, 2016 at 7:52 pm

Did we finally get rid of you from the great game of golf? Then it worked! Thank faaak

Jan 25, 2016 at 7:57 pm

Now dat’s funny

Jan 27, 2016 at 1:16 pm

Not helping …!

Jan 27, 2016 at 3:59 pm

Nope, I just play a full bag of Titleist…..golf is safe again!!

Feb 13, 2016 at 9:23 pm

I have titleist 712 ap1. And I think they are now up to 716 because they keep changing as well. And the TM M2 7 iron goes about 12 yards longer and easier to hit then my 712s.

Aug 9, 2016 at 3:29 am

Pretty soon you’ll be hitting that 7-iron as far as your Driver, that’ll impress your mates! Though you’ll probably need about 10 wedges in your bag to get the gapping right.

Jan 25, 2016 at 4:31 pm

Jan 25, 2016 at 4:19 pm

I believe Cobra, King Cobra irons of the early 90s were the first with a 43 deg. PW. Added the gap wedge at that same time.

Mar 21, 2016 at 4:42 pm

I have older Honmas with 44* PW.

Jan 25, 2016 at 3:42 pm

Anyone else see Burner 2.0 irons???

Yep. That’s a good thing

New and Improved

Jan 25, 2016 at 12:41 pm

I’m glad they’re doing this…and I hope they keep releasing new stuff ASAP so the RSI irons that I want will drop in price to where they’re affordable to me.

Jan 25, 2016 at 11:52 am

This type of hype and continuous marketing of new, better than the last Super set we sold you is why I do not buy! To this day I have not found a better set of irons than my 2008 Callaway FT 4-Lob (more traditional lofts and length-these clubs were way ahead of their time), they just work, traditional lofts keep my swing on plane, anything else lets say 1/2 over length or more just plays havoc with my tempo and plane.

I think this is more the parent company mentality than a golf equipment company, Nike same thing, Callaway close and look at the length/loft of the new (intriguing) Wilson D and C-200’s are. It really is as commented on earlier a sad commentary, also that clubs are more important than lessons, I found out the hard way and it wasn’t cheap. 90% of golfers today swing over the top, correct that and you can play just about any club. I guess the real vote is better than my comment, just do not buy!

Jan 26, 2016 at 11:08 pm

This comment is absolutely ludicrous. I feel dumber just from having read it. Well done, takes a lot of effort to get to that level of stupidity

Jan 28, 2016 at 2:29 pm

Your are dumber! Comment on the article not the posts. Fool!

Jan 25, 2016 at 11:19 am

The loft gaps don’t make sense to me. Compared to drivers though, there is less mass and less materials to work with, so anyone expecting incredible technology advancements in irons is just being unrealistic. The lofts I guess is just the only way anyone can figure out how to create more distance in the irons. For those that are mocking the look and relating it to past models, that’s extremely hypocritical. The only major OEM that redesigns iron appearance is Callaway. PING and Titleist have been creating the same irons for 20 years.

Jan 25, 2016 at 11:07 am

They are the laughing stock of the industry

Jan 25, 2016 at 11:02 am

If only half of you could afford them you would buy them.

Jan 25, 2016 at 11:09 am

You couldn’t pay me to play that trash.

Jan 25, 2016 at 7:36 pm

10 sets irons/19 putters/8 drivers/36 wedges/15 fairway woods/6 hybrids: 0 taylormade clubs

Jan 26, 2016 at 9:50 am

what’s your point?

Jan 25, 2016 at 10:34 am

What’s up with those sticks? My five iron has 27 deg loft. My gaps run four degrees between all irons and five degrees between wedges. These gaps are all over the place. Two and a half to five degrees. You can talk all you want about them flying higher, but as a product it seems to me that distance control would be all over the place with these. There have to be better things out there than these.

Jake Anderson

Jan 25, 2016 at 10:23 am

the loft gappings are ridiculous. i dont like the look.

Jan 25, 2016 at 10:02 am

So gimmicky. Where’s all the class? Didn’t they JUST release the PSI irons? They need a two year cycle like all respectable golf manufacturers.

Jan 25, 2016 at 12:50 pm

Did you read the article? These aren’t replacing the PSi. These are replacing the RSi 1 and Aeroburner. PSi replaces RSi 2. If only you JUST understood the concept of it.

Jan 25, 2016 at 3:43 pm

Concept??? Replacing irons every 4-6 months is not a concept is called robbery!!

DatSliceDoe

Jan 25, 2016 at 10:00 am

2* gaps in the long irons and a 43* PW / 49* AW? What on earth? So you’ll have a 5 yard gap in the long irons and a 20 yard gap where it really counts? Good luck adjusting these lofts if you dare. SNAP goes the clubhead.

Jan 25, 2016 at 9:36 am

a 33* degree 8 iron….hahaha even if it launches high with little spin is anyone going to be able to hold greens?

i think we’re officially to the point where the 4-pw is now the 5-aw.

Jan 25, 2016 at 9:34 am

I hope no one actually buys these. The clubs are over a club stronger than traditional lofts. And a two degree gap between 3, 4, & 5? Lets not even get started on the 43* PW…

Jan 25, 2016 at 12:51 pm

If memory serves me correctly, the Aeroburner iron had a 42* PW. It is crazy though.

Jan 25, 2016 at 9:11 am

Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. 2* loft gaps between the M2 4 & 5 irons. 5 iron loft is 5* stronger than just 10 years ago. Then the same loft was a 3 iron. Irons are for precision, not distance. It goes to show how gullible the golfing public is.

Jan 25, 2016 at 5:32 pm

Jan 25, 2016 at 9:09 am

We’ve finally reached the 43* PW mark. I just don’t see anything new. It looks like a burner 2.0 with Robocop armour.

Jan 25, 2016 at 2:17 pm

Titleist 716 AP1 has a 43* PW and that came out last year, yet no one complains about that.

Jan 25, 2016 at 3:56 pm

I couldn’t care less about Titleist GI irons, I guess no one else does either.

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From what we can tell, this new P-UDI utility iron looks to have some of the usual TaylorMade technology as we can see the Speed Slot on the sole of the club for additional face flexibility. A toe screw is usually used to close off the hollow body design that will probably be filled with a version of TaylorMade’s Speed Foam that is present in the current iron lineup. This hollow body, foam-filled design should offer additional ball speed, soft feel, and sound, as well as an optimized CG for ball flight.

“Forged” is etched into the hosel, so we can assume that either the face, body, or both are forged for a soft and responsive feel. The club looks good from behind and at address, where we can see just a little offset and a topline that I would consider medium thickness. We don’t have the full details on what is under the hood or how many loft options will be available yet.

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TaylorMade M2 & M2 Tour Irons Review

TaylorMade want you to reach new heights with your iron play so they have engineered the M2 irons to deliver this.

As iron faces get faster, manufacturers have been strengthening lofts to keep the same trajectory height, but if you don't have the necessary club head speed then the ball lands too shallow and fails to stop on the green.

The TaylorMade M2 irons come in two models and combines a faster face and stronger lofts with a lower Centre of Gravity (CG) to launch the ball higher and land steeper.

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The M2 irons achieve this performance by having a large unsupported face that can flex more thanks to a new Speed Pocket in the sole.

The lofts are pretty much the same as the AeroBurner with the 5, 6 and 7 irons being marginally stronger and the 8-iron, where the Speed Pocket slots stop, being 0.5° weaker.

Behind the face is TaylorMade's Inverted Cone variable face thickness design that started life in their woods and this is supported by two ribs that provide the stiffness to the face at impact.

These give the M2 iron a dramatic look and support the trailing edge section of the head that is responsible for that low and back CG.

The sole is generally a little wider than the AeroBurner iron with a consistent width down the full length, instead of a toe heavy design.

The hosel features a 'Thick-Thin Fluted' design that saves 3g of weight and has a larger offset than the AeroBurner, but the same thick top line, even though it is disguised by the silver and black finish.

I say black, but it is more of a dark smoke PVD that TaylorMade has used on other clubs like the TaylorMade TP EF wedge . It does make the face stand out at address and may appeal to some more than others.

The M2 comes with a Reax graphite shaft or the Reax 88HL High Launch steel shaft, which I tested and is nice and light and performs well.

The different head construction gives a slightly firmer and more hollow sound to the M2 compared to the AeroBurner at impact.

The flight is very similar to the naked eye, but using SkyTrak I did see an extra couple of yards of carry as the club generated an extra 1mph ball speed from the same 77mph club head speed on a 7-iron.

The M2 is supposed to be TaylorMade's super game improvement iron, taking over from the AeroBurner and the face-slotted RSi 1 iron , although the latter will still be available for a while as a custom order.

The fact that this is the case shows that the RSi 1 still stacks up pretty well for this sector of the market as the forgiveness from the face slots does work and it is a surprise not to see these continuing in one of their larger headed irons.

Apparently the face slots are not required in the M2 as the head is much larger and aims to deliver a different type of flight. The larger head has a greater MOI and wider sweet spot already, plus having slots up the face would raise the CG, rather than keeping it low to get that higher flight.

The M2 is probably aimed as slower swing speed players than the RSi1 though and despite the compromises on sound and feel, it certainly delivers more performance than the AeroBurner.

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If the M2 head is too large for you, then it also comes in an M2 Tour version that is a little more compact with a thinner top line and sole.

This is the business, as the sound and feel is much better than the M2 and the shape is more what I would expect for the mainstream golfer.

This is due in part to the stiffened badge on the back of the head that creates the rigidity to complement the more flexible face. Having handled many of these badges over the years, you can bend most quite easily, but both the M2 and smaller M2 Tour badges were very firm and could hardly be moved.

Usually in game improvement sets, it is the long irons where things sometimes trail off, but as you go up the M2 Tour set the mid and long irons just get better.

The 4-iron was one of the best of its kind I have hit lately, delivering a high penetrating flight that just seemed to keep going. At the launch we were shown a video of Jason Day hitting a stock M2 Tour 4-iron out the box a measly 295 yards.

Now it may not go that far for you, but it demonstrates how fast the floating face of the current crop of TaylorMade irons is as the benefits of wood technology comes into irons.

The shorter irons were pretty good for this type of set and the feel as you go through the set was very consistent. The P wedge is very strong at 43.5°, so you may want to include the 49° A wedge in your set before you get to the specialise wedges.

Unlike the PSi irons, the M2 Tour are the same type of construction throughout and feel better as a result, so if you are between the two then I would go for M2 Tour.

The M2 Tour irons will suit anyone from high single figures up into the 20's handicap, with the standard M2 irons coming in for players around this area who really need that extra forgiveness.

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They are becoming more and more rare to find as that should also support the argument on how great these irons are in golf today. I bought 2016 M2 irons with the stiff flex Reax steel shafts 2 weeks ago and man do I love my increased distance, better consistency and ball striking. My game shed 10 strokes off my avg score as I am usually a 21 handicapper and now hit about 11-12 strokes over par. Love these irons.

Excellent set of clubs!

Great irons. Real performance.

Absolutely ridiculous irons. Got a set of M2 irons and hit them in the practice area. They flew for miles but only because the lofts are so strong (the 4 iron is 19 degrees)!! At the fifth hole on our course 176 yards we flew the green with a seven iron. Although it says 7 iron on the sole it should say 5 1/2 iron. Sold them after a week.

Just purchased a set of M2 irons and they have huge distance. I'm still getting used to the clubs but find I need to go one club down. I'm usually a big hitter but on my first game I overshot the green with a 150 yard hit using the M2 pitching wedge! Everyone I was playing with was amazed. These are big distance clubs.

Best irons I've ever played! Thin and off center hits travel straight with little loss of distance. The ball rockets off the club face, travelling high, long and straight. I hit these irons easily 10 yards further than my old clubs. I'm 68 and , of course, have lost some distance on my irons, that is until I bought the M2 irons! I'm again hitting my irons as far as I did in my 40's with much more consistency and accuracy! I find that I'm swinging within myself and allowing the club to do the work. The M2 irons are better than advertised!

Was fitted by Tour X in Wigan - Nick Hibbs is a magician. I am 65 years old and play off 5 still but had been struggling with distance and clean shots with my irons. As I am not a gym person I turned to clubs and the magic solution all manufacturers promise. Nick spent an hour and the difference was marked with the M2. I have had irons over the years that play well in the fitting centre and then get them on the course and they are not as good. These irons are the opposite. The performance on the course is to say the least outstanding.

Yes everyone will say beefy lofts etc. But so what! The mental lift you get from hitting a 9 iron the same as my old 7 iron is immense and transfers across your whole game. They go almost as far on mis-hits, the noise is loud on mis-hits but really nice on clean shots . They don't look too big in fact I like the looks.

I have never been a TaylorMade player apart from their drivers, always had Callaway. These M2 irons are the bees knees though. Forget the people who don't like it, buy a set and start to enjoy playing again.

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TaylorMade M2 irons

Golf Monthly's experienced Test Team review the TaylorMade M2 irons

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These irons really will go down well in the hands of improving golfers looking for more distance and forgiveness on their iron shots. You’re likely to experience considerable distance gains if your current set is a few years old without losing out on trajectory or feel.

Confidence inspiring behind the ball and proved to be easy to hit. Above average distance on well-struck shots and slight mishits with decent feel.

Difficult to know how much of the distance comes from the technology or the stronger lofts

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TaylorMade M2 irons review

As you’d expect from a game improvement iron from TaylorMade, the M2 irons are geared towards increasing distance for the mid-to-high handicap golfer.

It’s obvious that there’s lots of technology inside the head that creates this extra power, notably the Speed Pocket and 360° undercut that means more of the clubface is unsupported, creating more flex at impact for more ball speed.

A contributing factor to the distance gains achieved with M2 over its replacement AeroBurner are the lofts. The 7-iron loft within the M2 iron set is 28.5°, that’s the strongest 7-iron loft on the market of any iron.

TaylorMade say the reason they’ve done this is because of the ultra-low CG position within the head that increases launch, and therefore a lower loft is required to create playable trajectories. In fact, internal testing has shown that M2 actually launches higher than AeroBurner despite having stronger lofts.

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We agree in that while the lofts of the M2 irons are strong, you certainly don’t notice it in the ball flight. The ball travels high and far with enough stopping power to hold greens.

Down at address there’s plenty to inspire confidence – the offset and thick topline will please the inconsistent slicer of the ball. The fluted hosel is an unusual look that takes a few shots to get used to but overall, there’s nothing that should put you off significantly behind the ball. The darker finish combined with more chrome-like sections looks superb and brings back memories of the popular Burner 2.0 irons.

These irons feel hot from a really large area. Thin shots struck low on the face feel similar to that of well-struck shots and the difference in distance between these strike points was minimal.

Forgiveness is another strong performance attribute to talk about here. These irons feel incredibly stable when you don’t catch them quite right and that is shown in the ball flight that has minimal curve to it and you don’t lose out too much on ball speed.

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TaylorMade M2 Iron Set Review: Is It Worth It?

Planning on buying the TaylorMade M2 Iron Set? We’re here to help you decide. We’ve put together a full review of the iron set.

Find it if it’s worth buying or just a waste of money. Here’s our Taylormade M2 Iron Set review.

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Taylormade M2 Iron Set Review

Available shafts, what makes the m2 irons unique, key feature #1: updated face slot, key feature #2: ultra-thin speed pocket, key feature #3: new fluted hosel, comparison: taylormade m2 irons 2016 vs 2017, forgiveness, adjustability, performance, on the driving range, callaway steelhead xr, callaway mavrik irons, are taylormade m2 irons good for beginners, are taylormade m2 irons game improvement, are taylormade m2 irons forged, do taylormade m2 irons come with graphite shafts, how do m2 irons compare against the taylormade rsi 1 irons, how do m2 irons compare against the taylormade speedblade irons, how do m2 irons compare against the taylormade m1 irons.

For golfers who need long & forgiving irons: more distance and better flight trajectory

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• Loft: 19°-43.5°
• Lie: 61.5°-64.5°
• Length: 35.5”-38.88”
• Exceptional forgiveness on off-center strikes
• Consistent, reliable swing performance
• Pleasing sound and feel
• Doesn’t offer much workability for advanced golfers

TaylorMade M2 series has arguably been one of the most popular brands for golf clubs in the past recent years. The M2 driver has been, in fact, one of my personal favorite drivers in the past decade or so and is one I’ve recommended to a lot of my students.

The M2 clubs are designed with distance and flight trajectory as their emphases, in line with the current trends. The M2 clubs are also decently forgiving, making them acceptable choices for beginners and mid-handicap amateurs as well.

Technical Specifications

The whole set of TaylorMade 2017 M2 Irons consists of the 4- to 9- irons, a Pitching Wedge, Attack Wedge, Sand Wedge, and Lob Wedge.

You can choose between iron or graphite shafts when purchasing the iron set. Here are your options with the TaylorMade 2017 M2 Irons:

• REAX HL 88 by FST steel shafts (S, R)
• M2 REAX graphite shafts (75-45g / S, R, A, L)

Both options are designed for high-launching ball flights, so are relatively lighter than your usual iron shafts. The graphite option is reasonably more expensive and significantly lighter. Both fit the 2017 M2 heads really well, stable, and are excellent overall choices.

There are several things that set the Taylormade 2017 M2 Irons apart from other game improvement irons available in the market (which we reviewed here). The M2 Irons are marketed as a distance-oriented game improvement set. Usually, distance-oriented irons have similar issues: first, the heads are often big to accommodate larger MOI, and thus making the address rather uncomfortable. Second, the playability is often compromised.

That issues are fortunately tackled by the TaylorMade 2017 M2 Irons: the heads are mid-large sized instead of being overly bulky. As a result, they are still very comfortable to address with. The balance between performance in distance with forgiveness is also maintained well. They are some of the longest irons in the business, and also some of the most forgiving.

Although they are not as playable as performance, bladed irons, the M2 Irons still provide a decent amount of control and shot shaping playability. Especially regarding control, it is easy to stop the ball wherever you see fit, even with the higher than usual flight trajectory.

After we have discussed the key features of the TaylorMade 2017 M2 Iron Set, as well as the differences over the 2016 version, let us move forward to our actual review and verdicts.

Features & Benefits of the TaylorMade M2 Iron Set

TaylorMade clubs are known for their rich, high-tech features, and of course, the 2017 M2 irons are no different. Below, we will discuss the key features of the TaylorMade M2 Irons, which will be largely comprised of new technologies applied.

Without further ado, let us discuss some of those mentioned technologies below.

The Face slot is not an entirely new technology for TaylorMade clubs, first introduced on the TaylorMade RSi a few years back.

The 2016 edition of the M2 irons didn’t feature the face slot, because the larger head in combination with the face slot will increase the center of gravity, thus eliminating the higher flight trajectory.

With the 2017 M2 irons, this issue has been tackled with new improvements in design to lower the CG elsewhere besides the face. This is achieved by making the top line of the head and the leading edge 33% thinner, and the face profile was also built with a shallower design.

Last but not least, the hosel was also made thinner, and in total the CG was lowered by around 7%, allowing the face slot to fit in without sacrificing ball height. These designs allow the face slot to be featured on the 4 to 8 irons.

As the result of this combination, we get all the forgiveness from the larger head size (and thus the larger MOI) of the 2016 M2 irons, and even more from the face slot. The 2017 M2 irons are extremely forgiving, giving you a very high natural trajectory, excellent ball speed even on off-center hits, and large MOI.

The 4 to 7 irons also feature the new, ultra-thin Speed Pocket.

In principle, the speed pocket, positioned in the sole, allows the face to be large and unsupported and thus can flex more during impact. As a result, the speed pocket can maximize ball speeds across the face, giving you excellent speed even on off-center hits. Thus, the speed pocket is essential for both forgiveness and distance.

The fluted hosel design is not an all-new feature of the 2017 M2 Irons but first introduced on the 2016 model. The thick-thin fluted hosel design on the 2016 model achieved two things: saving 3 grams less weight compared to the AeroBurner Irons, its direct predecessors, and making the offset larger while still allowing a thick top line.

With the 2017 M2 Irons, the fluted hosel was made even thinner with only 6 wider sections on it compared to the previous 8. As a result, this saved another 2 grams on top the original 3, making it 5 grams lighter than your usual hosel.

Lighter hosel means two things: allowing you to have faster swings and moving the center of gravity of the club lower. The center of gravity lower is the core concept of the 2017 M2 Irons’ design, to allow the face slot feature.

After we have discussed the three key features above, there are several key differences when we compare the 2016 and 2017 versions:

Both the 2016 and 2017 editions of the TaylorMade M2 Irons are designed with the same purpose: achieving a high flight trajectory and ball speed to produce distance while giving decent forgiveness.

2016 M2 Irons Owners: is it worth it to upgrade to the 2017 model? In our opinion, the answer is yes. It is not only a better looking (and sounding) iron set but also provides better forgiveness with the face slot technology and updated speed pocket.

The lower overall center of gravity gives you higher flight trajectory, which in combination with the face slot and speed pocket, and the lighter fluted hosel, gives you better, more consistent performance in distance. If the budget allows, the 2017 M2 Iron Set is definitely a worthy upgrade.

Things to consider before purchasing the TaylorMade M2 Iron Set

Here, we will divide our discussion into several aspects, as well as discussing several frequently asked questions regarding the 2017 M2 Irons. That way, we hope you have an in-depth understanding of the TaylorMade 2017 M2 Irons, and can make a better purchase decision.

TaylorMade is simply one of the best companies when we are talking about technologies. The innovations they offer are always significant without being too over-the-top, retaining the classical qualities of the clubs while being groundbreaking at the same time.

This philosophy of TaylorMade is well-implemented with the 2017 M2 Irons, and as the result, we get a very advanced irons, technology-wise, while retaining the TaylorMade characteristics. The biggest improvement in technology is the very low center of gravity placement, 33% lower than the 2016 M2 Irons. This lower center of gravity placement not only allows higher flight, but also enables the Face Slot technology, missing from the 2016 M2 Irons.

The improved designs to achieve that lower center of gravity placement might seem subtle but is actually very advanced. TaylorMade achieved this by making the hosel lighter, the face thinner and higher, and carefully designed the rib placements.

As the end result, we get an iron set that is very forgiving while also being the longest in distance.

We have stressed several times above of how forgiving the 2017 M2 Irons are. What’s really impressive with the M2 Irons is how they are really forgiving without being too bulky. In irons, forgiveness is often achieved by making the head bigger to allow better Moment of Inertia (MOI). However, the head of the M2 Iron is relatively compact.

How did TaylorMade achieve such level of forgiveness, then? The answer is their smart applications of technology. The Face Slot and Speed Pocket allows high ball speed across the whole face, allowing you to still produce decent ball speed even on mishits. The lower center of gravity placement also produces higher flight trajectory, giving players easier time to get the ball where they wanted.

Regarding looks, TaylorMade is also known as one of the best in the business. Same with their philosophy in technology, their clubs are modern, high-tech looking while still retaining the classical identities. The 2016 edition of the TaylorMade M2 Iron Set was already very good-looking clubs, and yet again they are improved with the 2017 version.

The re-branded M2 logo from yellow to light green looks more fresh and modern, which contributes a lot to the ‘upgraded’ looks. Another significant change is the new chrome tour finish, which looks better compared to the raw black finish of the 2016 version. Chrome finish also tends to be more long-lasting compared to raw finishes, so it is not all about look alone.

Last but not least is the ribs on the cavity back. They are seemingly placed in a random pattern, but is actually carefully placed to stiffen the face. As a result, the good-looking ribs also help with sound and feel.

The principle behind the performance in distance is rather simple: get them to produce faster ball speed and get the center of gravity lower for a higher flight . Although distance is not often considered a highly important aspect for irons, arguably it is more important for game improvement irons and especially for beginners.

With the M2 Irons, the flight trajectory is very high by iron’s standard, achieved by having a very low center of gravity, thanks to the extremely light fluted hosel, thin and tall face, and shallow face profile. The ball speed produced is not only very high, but is consistent across the face. This is achieved by both the speed pocket and face slot, allowing the face to flex more and giving the player easier time to swing it through the turf.

Distance is nothing, however, without control, and the M2 Irons provide great shot-stopping control to easily place the ball where you want it.

Adjustability is not a particularly important aspect for irons and wedges , although some iron sets do have some forms of adjustability like movable weights or adjustable hosel. There is no adjustability feature found on the TaylorMade M2 Irons, and we personally feel this is not an important aspect. We didn’t give any score for this aspect, and this won’t be counted on the final scoring.

The thing with cavity back irons is that they often produce muted, dull sounds. In previous TaylorMade Irons featuring the Face Slot, such as the TaylorMade RSi 1, this issue is further amplified. The Face Slot allows the face to flex more than usual, and thus makes the produced sound dull.

This issue is tackled on the TaylorMade 2017 M2 Irons with the new ribs going across the cavity back, from the underside of the top line to the synthetic badge. At first glance the ribs might appear to be in a random pattern, but they are actually placed carefully to optimize the sound and feel

As a result, although the muted sound is still there, it is barely noticeable. The 2017 M2 Irons retain the TaylorMade signature sound that is loud without being over the top.

For irons, the feel aspect is broader compared to other clubs, because we will also need to consider the transition between the irons throughout the set. So, we will discuss the transition of the TaylorMade M2 Irons first.

The transition has been vastly improved from the 2016 M2 Irons. The transition from non-slotted to slotted irons is very noticeable with the 2016 version , which is one of its biggest downsides, but it is now barely noticeable in the 2017 M2 set.As you go up the set, the offset and head size increases slightly to make them easier to hit. As a result, the 4-iron is a very powerful club with its big face, almost like a hybrid.

Individually, each of the irons feels really good. The shaft and hosel are really light, while the medium-large head feels solid. The well-placed ribs on the cavity back stiffen the face, improving the feel without sacrificing performances from the Face Slot and Speed Pocket.

The TaylorMade M2 Iron Set offers very stable overall performance. They are really excellent regarding distance and forgiveness, without sacrificing too much of feel and playability. For most players, they will appreciate the solid flight of the 2017 M2 Irons. The flight might be higher than average and will take some time getting used to. The delivered distance is also higher than average, giving a consistent performance in distance.

The iron and shaft graphite options also fit really well with the M2 heads, which feel really light yet stable. With the level of forgiveness they offer, you can almost always expect consistent performance with the TaylorMade M2 Irons.

The level of forgiveness really is excellent, among the best offered on the market today. The speed saving is achieved really well with the new design, especially due to the improvements in the toe area and outside of the face.

For the driving range, there are two important aspects for any clubs: distance performance and style. The TaylorMade M2 Irons are simply some of the best looking irons available today. They offer a modern, high-tech looking design with classic values. They also sound and feel really well, and is certainly a joy to look and hear at.

The performance in distance is also unquestionable. They are simply some of the longest irons in the game today, and the produced height, almost unnatural for irons, is simply an eye pleaser.

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• Low spin with mid-launch with longer irons
• Better for inexperienced golfers, than low handicappers

The TaylorMade M2 Irons are often compared to Callaway Steelhead XR for several reasons. The Callaway Steelhead XR is designed with the same philosophies as the TaylorMade M2 Irons: creating a flexing face with a deep center of gravity to achieve both distance and forgiveness.

With the TaylorMade M2 Irons, the flexing face is achieved with the Face Slot technology. With the Steelhead XR, the flexing face is achieved with the Cup 360 technology, which is essentially a thin metal that wraps around the top and bottom of the face and is then attached to the rest of the chassis.

So, the principles and technologies are rather similar between the two. So, the big question is how they compare to each other in performance. Based on our tests, the TaylorMade M2 Iron is the longer of the two, offering more consistent performance in distance. Regarding  forgiveness , we can say that they are similar to each other, with both being two of the most forgiving iron sets available. However, the Callaway Steelhead XR offers a better, classic Callaway feel and sound and a little more playability.

More speed, more forgiveness

• Loft: 18°-41°
• Far-reaching distance with easy launch
• Low CG offers higher launch than competitors
• Steep landing angle helps hold greens from outside 150 yards
• Could use more forgiveness for high handicappers and beginners

The Callaway Mavrik Irons offer an advanced alternative to the M2 set with a lightweight feel and perimeter weighted balance that offers crisp, clean contact.

The irons utilize an artificial intelligence-aided design that crafts a club that doesn’t waste an ounce of steel. The sophisticated face and head structure work together to create high launch and long distance.

Much like the versatile M2 Irons, the Callaway Mavrik Irons offer length and accuracy in a delightful and affordable package.

The irons feature tungsten-infused weighting in the sole to increase launch by moving the center of gravity lower and deeper in the head. The ball speed also gets a boost from the Mavrik Irons’ Face Cup technology which makes each hitting surface thinner and hotter.

Another feature worth noting is the wide sweet spot that keeps shots straight with maximum forgiveness. Even on off-center strikes, the Mavrik Irons minimize side spin to keep the golf ball on target. 

Callaway has also reduced vibration in the Mavrik clubs to improve feel for a pure shot experience. If you love shaping your shots, the Mavrik iron might classify as game improvement irons, but they are sophisticated enough to craft high fades or a subtle draw shot shape.

The Mavrik Irons can also boost distance with long irons, making them perfect clubs for the mid handicapper who feels they are losing swing speed.

Read the Full Callaway Mavrik Irons Review

Questions & Answers

With all the qualities we have discussed above, the TaylorMade 2017 M2 Iron Set is not only good for beginners but rather designed for them. Forgiveness is, of course, the most important qualities for beginners, and it is addressed by a lot of the 2017 M2 Irons’ features.

The principle behind the M2 Irons’ forgiveness is simple: producing decent enough ball flight and speed even on off-center hits. That is achieved by the face slot and speed pocket, allowing the face to flex more than usual, even when it is not a well-struck hit.

Another important aspect for beginners, especially in this modern age of golf, is distance. By producing enough distance, beginners can get entertained enough by their own performance, maintaining the interest to improve more. The M2 irons are simply some of the longest irons in the business, so performance in distance won’t be an issue.

Yes, mostly for the same reasons in the previous answer. ‘Game Improvement’ is a term often used for beginners’ irons, mainly characterized by the cavity-back design.

With the M2 Irons, the shorter irons indeed use a cavity back design with a cavity that closes in. The longer irons used a cavity-back/blade hybrid design, to allow better transition throughout the set.

No, TaylorMade M2 Irons are made of cast steel. While some will prefer forged irons for their responsive feel, cast irons are getting more popular today because of their durability. The newer technologies to manufacture cast irons also allow less compromise on feel and sound.

Yes, you can opt to get graphite shafts with the TaylorMade M2 Irons. They are slightly more expensive but worth every penny. The default graphite shaft option for the TaylorMade M2 Irons is the M2 REAX (74-45 G), available in S, R, A, and L flexes.

The RSi 1 was released quite a while ago in 2014 but is still one of the most popular game-improvement irons nowadays. The RSi 1 also features the face slot and speed pocket technology, so there are many similarities with the 2017 M2 Irons.

The M2 Irons, with newer technologies, are more forgiving and produce better performance in distance. However, one thing you might consider from the RSi 1 is the forged steel head, giving them better overall sound and feel.

Regarding performance, however, the M2 outclassed RSi 1 in almost every aspect.

Speedblade irons are the predecessor of the RSi series, released back in 2013, and are also still quite popular today. The Speedblade set is also designed with forgiveness and distance in mind and thus is very similar to the M2.

However, admittedly, the Speedblade is rather obsolete nowadays, even when compared to the RSi 1, let alone the M2 Irons. If the price is your concern and the M2 Irons are too expensive, you are better off with the RSi 1. On the other hand, if you are looking for maximum forgiveness and performance, the M2 Irons are better in almost everything.

This is actually one of the most asked questions: what is actually the difference between Taylormade M1 and M2? New in 2017, the M1 Irons are direct replacements of the 2016 M2 Tour Irons. The main difference between the M1 and the M2 is the more compact head offered by the M1, with smaller bodies, thinner top lines, and thinner soles.

As a result, the M1 offers better playability and slightly better potential in distance but doesn’t offer as much forgiveness as the M2 Irons. For better players of single handicap, the M1 might be a better choice. However, for players with single handicap and upwards, the TaylorMade M2 Iron Set is the safer choice.

The TaylorMade M2 Iron Set is focused on the performance and efficient use of the latest technologies.

Even though it comes with a hefty price tag, this is an excellent Iron Set for serious players who care deeply about their game. If you plan on  playing golf  seriously over the next few months, then the M2 Iron Set is definitely an option you should consider.

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Gear:  TaylorMade P • UDI, P • DHy utility irons Price: $249 each with UST Mamiya Recoil DART shaft and Golf Pride Z-grip Specs:  Hollow-body design with forged 41040 stainless steel face, vibration-dampening foam and tungsten weight. Available as 2-, 3- and 4-iron.

Who It’s For:  These utility irons are perfect for golfers who want a versatile club that can be used as a long-iron alternative. It flies lower than a hybrid but higher and farther than a typical long iron.

The Skinny:  The P • UDI and P • DHy are designed to be clubs that bridge the gap between a player’s last fairway wood and first iron, producing a hybrid-like distance with a lower ball flight and iron-style control.

The Deep Dive: Every golf has a gap that needs to be filled between the clubs they play off the tee on par 4s and par 5s (driver and 3-wood) and their longest iron. To bridge that gap, players have choices that include high-lofted fairway woods, hybrids and utility irons. For most players, hybrids offer a blend of distance and versatility that is tough to beat, but some players want to create a lower ball flight, so they shy away from hybrids and fairway woods and gravitate to utility irons. In windy conditions and on especially firm courses, a piercing shot that can be turned with a draw or fade can be handy.

For a decade, TaylorMade has offered clubs labeled UDI (ultimate driving iron) and then DHy (distance hybrid), including last year’s  Stealth UDI and DHy . For 2024, its newest offerings have been linked to the brand’s P Series in name and appearance.

The P•UDI has a traditional sole width and Speed Pocket slot. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

The P • UDI and P • DHy utility irons, with a soft chrome finish, look like extensions of the  P • 790  or  P • 770  sets. They share some technologies with those clubs, too, but the P • UDI and P • DHy are only available as 2-, 3- or 4-irons. They also come standard with a graphite shaft, indicating that TaylorMade intends for them to be played, in nearly every case, off the tee.

The P • UDI and P • DHy have each been designed with a forged 4140 stainless steel face attached to a stainless steel body, creating a hollow chamber inside each head. Like the 2023 P • 790, the back walls have thick and thin areas that create a honeycomb look and save weight, and both clubs have an internal tungsten piece that enabled TaylorMade designers to shift the center of gravity (CG) location. It is slightly higher in the P • UDI, which helps the club produce a lower ball flight than the P • DHy, but both clubs still create lower shots than a similarly lofted hybrid.

TaylorMade added a Speed Pocket slot in the sole of the P • UDI and P • DHy to help the lower portion of the hitting area flex more effectively on low-struck shots.

The P•DHy has a lower profile and longer blade length than the P•UDI. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

To enhance sound and feel, the P • UDI and P • DHy have SpeedFoam Air injected into the hollow cavity inside the head. It soaks up excessive vibrations but does not impede the face from flexing or reducing ball speed.

In addition to creating a lower ball, the P • UDI has a shorter blade length and less offset than the P • DHy, and TaylorMade claims the club is more forgiving than the P • 790. The company says the P • DHy is the most forgiving iron in its stable, including all the P Series irons and even the game-improvement Qi10 iron. In the address position, the P • UDI looks like a standard better player’s iron, but golfers will see some of the back of the P • DHy, but for many golfers, the sight may be reassuring and confidence-inspiring. 

Below are several in-hand images of the P•UDI and   P•DHy.

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TaylorMade P·UDI, P·DHY utility irons: What you need to know

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: TaylorMade moves its utility irons under the “P” family, providing more of a definitive better-players look, feel and performance to the longer section of the bag. The new, sleeker P·UDI and wider-soled P·DHY aim to replace the long irons, hybrids or high-lofted fairway woods in the bag by offering a flatter, more penetrating flight, but still exhibiting the ball speed of a flexible face iron. Moreover, the use of internal tungsten weighting boosts forgiveness, and in the case of the P·DHY, the most forgiveness of any iron in the TaylorMade lineup.

PRICE: $250. P·UDI: 2 (17 degrees), 3 (20), 4 (22); P·DHY: 2 (18 degrees, 3 (20), 4 (22). UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART shaft (105X, 90S, 75R). Available May 3.

1. Playing the long game. While plenty of talk over the years about set makeup has focused on the short end of the bag and how many wedges one might carry to optimize the distance gaps in the scoring clubs, much less has been seriously discussed about the long game. Fact is, from a fitting perspective, there are a lot more options with the longer clubs, including game-improvement long irons, hybrids and high-lofted fairway woods. While it’s admittedly a smaller audience, the one area that’s sort of been overlooked has been the utility iron. TaylorMade has offered two options in the past, the UDI and the DHY, and its latest versions reflect a bit more a better-player focus, hence the addition of the “P” designation, as in P·UDI and P·DHY. This lines up with the company’s performance irons that target better players, running from the P·7MB and P·7MC used by elite players to the more forgiving hollow, fast-faced irons like the P·770 and the most successful iron in the line, the P·790.

“When you look at the demographics of who's playing this type of iron, they definitely skew towards better player,” said Matt Bovee, TaylorMade’s director of product creation, iron and wedge. “But when you say better player, it's a relative term. In other words, I would agree that these clubs are for someone who uses a players-distance iron. But I don’t think it's like a 'you’ve got to be able to play blades and muscle cavities only' sort of deal to have one of these or more in the bag. Still, it's definitely a better someone with the skill and/or the aspiration of getting better.”

Bovee pointed to data that showed players who’ve purchased past versions of these clubs to fill distance gaps in this part of their bags have ranged into the 20-handicap area.

While the two clubs generally produce a flatter, lower flight window than typical fairway woods or hybrids, each is designed with characteristics to make them a more effective alternative to a long iron. That includes as much as 26 grams of tungsten placed low within the head to yield better launch conditions. But that tungsten is unseen. What’s more obvious is the sole on each model, wide on the UDI (compared to a traditional long iron) and even wider on the DHY.

“That sole width is going to be their first signal to the amount of forgiveness and their brain is going to look at that and think, ‘Can I actually play this?’” Bovee said, noting that the P·UDI features more sole width than on the most forgiving “P·series” iron, the P·790. But per input from TaylorMade’s tour staff the P·UDI features a shorter blade length to make it feel easier to launch “The face height got taller in both the heel and the toe,” Bovee said. "The toe got more pronounced compared to where we've been in the past with this being a P·series product.”

Meanwhile, the P·DHY uses its extra-wide sole to keep mass low while pushing the center of gravity back for extra stability. But it still maintains a decidedly player-y look, Bovee said.

“I wanted to try to make it look a bit more traditional than it has in the past while still giving players the performance benefits that come with that shallower face and wider sole,” he said.

2. Rethinking forgiveness. The utility irons still exist in a distinct region when it comes to forgiveness. They don’t launch the ball as high as fairway woods or hybrids, and they don’t have the size and CG depth to make them as forgiving on mis-hits as wood options. But there’s another kind of forgiveness that those who are fans of utility irons prefer. Specifically, many better players feel hybrids and fairway woods with their potentially deeper CGs have more of a natural tendency to drive the ball to the hook side. That’s where the P·UDI and P·DHY come in. First, both benefit from the thin 4140 steel face that wraps around the leading edge in an L-shape. The variable thickness design interacts with TaylorMade’s proven sole slot to create more rebound, while the use of the same foam featured in the P·790 irons (called “SpeedFoam Air”) creates a forgiving, softer feel at impact.

And while these clubs are geared to better players long-game replacement clubs, the internal tungsten (as much as 26 grams) and wide sole help to make the P·DHY TaylorMade’s most forgiving long iron.

Just as interesting is how the internal mass is optimized for each design. The lowest loft on the P·UDI (17 degrees) actually features a slightly higher CG compared to the other P·UDI irons and the P·DHY irons. The idea is the higher CG helps produce a more of a driving trajectory that is ideal for hitting those bullet or stinger tee shots.

“That 2-iron is designed to stay low, stay out of the wind and chase,” Bovee said. “Now when you get into a 3- and 4-iron, however, that's a little bit different and we want that CG to be a little bit lower. We want the iron to be more playable. We want the spin rate to be a little bit different.

3. Which one’s right for me—or is it none? Traditionally, the fitting of utility irons has been, well, a mixed bag. The problem is players don’t always have the right options to try in a fitting scenario, and Bovee said that aspect will be rectified with this launch. In addition to more facilities providing fitting versions of the PUDI and PDHY lofts, the renewed focus on fitting includes offering a heavier X-flex shaft that resonates more with the better players who might be playing heavier steel, extra stiff shafts in their irons and looking for a smoother transition to a utility iron. Bovee believes the audience for the wider-soled P·DHY is a bit broader than for the P·UDI

“So with the CG difference here between the two of them, the DHY has a lower center of gravity, the UDI has a mid center of gravity,” he said. “Your launch angles are going to follow your center of gravity, so the UDI is going be mid to mid-low and then your DHY is going to be like mid to mid-high. The DHY is going to be easier to launch in the air than the UDI, for sure.”

One thing is a given, though. Like the “P” in the name, these clubs are targeting better players.

“I think if you're a slower swing speed player, you need to start with like a weaker-lofted fairway wood or a hybrid club like our Rescues,” Bovee said. “They're just easier to get in the air. But you need some club head speed to be able to launch something like a UDI. If you’ve tried woods or hybrids and been afraid of the left miss, then looking at the UDI and DHY is a good step because the CG is closer to the face, there’s less gear effect and there’s less concern of the left miss.”

But it’s not as simple as either of these utility irons being a permanent replacement club. It may be situational to the course. It may depend on how light the rough is (with deep rough a high-lofted fairway wood might be a better option, for example). But just as many tour players put in utility irons for the British Open, so, too, could a utility iron be a good replacement on tighter courses or for that dream golf trip to Scotland, Ireland or Bandon Dunes.

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Theatres in Moscow

Cultural life of Moscow city is various and rich! Operas, ballets, symphonic concerts... Russian composers have created some of the most beautiful classical music. Russian classical music is very popular in Moscow. It is performed in many beautiful historical venues. Do not forget to include a visit to a concert hall in your itinerary when you are planning your stay in Moscow! And do it in advance.

There are almost no restrictions on dress code in Russian theatres. Visitors may wear jeans and sports shoes, they may have a backpack with them. Only shorts are not allowed.

A typical feature of Russian theatre – visitors are bringing a lot of flowers which they present to their favorite performers after the show.

Here are some practical advices where to go and how to buy tickets.

The Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre is the oldest, the most famous and popular opera and ballet theatre in Russia. The word “Bolshoi” means “big” in Russian. You can buy a ticket online in advance, 2-3 months before the date of performance on the official website . Prices for famous ballets are high: 6-8 thousand rubles for a seat in stalls. Tickets to operas are cheaper: you can get a good seat for 4-5 thousand rubles. Tickets are cheaper for daytime performances and performances on the New Stage. The New Stage is situated in the light-green building to the left of the Bolshoi's main building. The quality of operas and ballets shown on the New Stage is excellent too. However, you should pay attention that many seats of the Bolshoi’s Old and New Stages have limited visibility . If you want to see the Bolshoi’s Old Stage but all tickets are sold out, you can order a tour of the theatre. You can book such a tour on the official website.

If you want, following Russian tradition, to give flowers to the performers at the end of the show, in the Bolshoi flowers should be presented via special staff who collects these flowers in advance.

In August the Bolshoi is closed.

The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre

This theatre is noteworthy. On one hand, it offers brilliant classical opera and ballet performances. On the other hand, it is an experimental venue for modern artists. You can check the program and buy tickets online here http://stanmus.com/ . If you are opera lover, get a ticket to see superstar Hibla Gerzmava . The theatre has a very beautiful historic building and a stage with a good view from every seat. Tickets are twice cheaper than in the Bolshoi.

The Novaya Opera

“Novaya” means “New” in Russian. This opera house was founded in 1991 by a famous conductor Eugene Kolobov. Its repertoire has several directions: Russian and Western classics, original shows and divertissements, and operas of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is very popular with Muscovites for excellent quality of performances, a comfortable hall, a beautiful Art Nouveau building and a historic park Hermitage, which is situated right next to it. You can buy tickets online here http://www.novayaopera.ru/en .

Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Center

The Opera Center has become one of the best theatrical venues in Moscow. It was founded in 2002 by great diva Galina Vishnevskaya. Nowadays its artistic director is Olga Rostropovich, daughter of Galina Vishnevskaya and her husband Mstislav Rostropovich, great cellist and conductor. Not only best young opera singers perform here, but also world music stars do; chamber and symphonic concerts, theatrical productions and musical festivals take place here. You can see what is on the program here http://opera-centre.ru/theatre . Unfortunately “booking tickets online” is available in Russian only. If you need help, you can contact us at and we can book a ticket for you. 

Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory

These are two major concert halls for symphonic music in Moscow. Both feature excellent acoustics, impressive interior, various repertoire and best performers. You can check the program here http://meloman.ru/calendar/ . You need just to switch to English. Booking tickets online is available only for owners of Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian phone numbers. If you need help, you can contact us and we can book a ticket for you. 

Moscow International Performing Arts Center (MIPAC)

This modern and elegant concert hall houses performances of national and foreign symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo instrumentalists, opera singers, ballet dancers, theatre companies, jazz bands, variety and traditional ensembles. Actually, it has three concert halls placed on three different levels and having separate entrances. The President of MIPAC is People’s Artist of the USSR Vladimir Spivakov, conductor of “Virtuosy Moskvy” orchestra. You can see pictures of the concert halls here http://www.mmdm.ru/en/content/halls . The program is impressive in its variety but is not translated into English. You can contact us at and we can find a performance for you.