Our TaylorMade 2017 M1 driver v TaylorMade 2016 M1 driver took place at the Golf Shack at Moor Allerton in Leeds.
I had already tested and reviewed the new M1 driver at the TaylorMade launch event in Florida but we wanted to get some numbers from our anonymous big hitter.
He was back from his holidays and raring to go.
TaylorMade 2017 M1 driver v TaylorMade 2016 M1 driver – The methodology
We took a 9.5˚ head in each of the M1 models and used the same Project X Hzrdus 65 Yellow shaft in each.
Both driver heads had the weights in the neutral position.
Our anonymous big hitter hit a number of shots with each driver and the numbers were monitored by Trackman under the watchful eye of our resident pro James Whitaker.
The conditions on the day were very cold and foggy which potentially restricted the carry numbers.
TaylorMade 2017 M1 driver v TaylorMade 2016 M1 driver – The technology
TaylorMade have used more carbon composite in the new M1 driver which means the black area on the crown is slightly larger than the 2016 model.
They have also angled the white edges to make it appear faster and more aerodynamic.
The head also appears larger at address.
There’s a new toe panel on the sole where TaylorMade have used even more carbon composite to free up weight to be used in the adjustable rails.
