The 2017 TaylorMade M1 is a massive improvement over the original, offering the same elite distance but with vastly improved forgiveness and stability on mishits.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 4/5 — Huge improvement over 2016 model
Distance: 5/5 — 345 yards carry is exceptional
Workability: 5/5 — 27g of movable weight
Sound & feel: 5/5 — Feels very solid, no dead bird flight
Looks at address: 5/5 — Clean carbon fiber look
What they rate
43% more carbon fiber allows for a more forgiving CG location
Highly adjustable tracking system (27g of movable weight)
Maintains spin rates above 2,000 RPM even on low settings for better stability
Premium solid feel at impact due to 6-layer multi-material construction
What they don’t
The 2016 model was notoriously unforgiving (contextual con)
Toe-weight settings may feel less consistent than central settings
The 2017 TaylorMade M1 is a massive improvement over the original, offering the same elite distance but with vastly improved forgiveness and stability on mishits.
43% more carbon fiber allows for a more forgiving CG location
Highly adjustable tracking system (27g of movable weight)