The allnew m1 driver takes multimaterial construction to the next level to deliver distance, forgiveness and complete personalization. The taylormade m1 driver fitting starts with 2 heads, the 460 or the 430. In terms of performance, the sldr 460 launches a bit higher 1. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Taylormade m1 430 driver taylormade golfthe m1 driver is available in a 430cc head size, in addition to the more common 460cc. The m1 driver is available in a 430cc head size, in addition to the morecommon 460cc. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the results having tested the new m1 driver out for myself, i was very impressed with the way it kept my spin rates down. Taylormade made the best even better with the new m1 driver. I just happened to come across this tip right after putting money down on a 16 m1 460 10. Back weight set to back full front weight is 1 click towards fade. Thus, you will be working with the maximum should you choose the 460 over the 440 version. Oct 08, 2015 the m1 460 will be taylormades bestselling m1 driver and its most popular among tour players, but the company also offers an m1 430 that has a deeper face and is shorter from heel to toe.
This for me, made it better than the new m2 where i found the spin rates too high. Most of the drivers on the market todaywhether built by taylormade or another brandare sized at 460ccs, because that is the. Featuring a new 6layer carbon crown and additional carbon toe panel, the 2017 m1 driver has 43% more carbon than last years model. The bidding ended at some ridiculous hour like 2am so i put in a bid for 145. You can also get slightly more draw or fade bias through the front sliding weight compared to the old m1. While screwing around on ebay, i found the same club, but in 460. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently than the 460 head. How else does the 430cc m1 differ from the 460cc m1, and is it worth considering adding it to your bag. The additional focus on multimaterial construction saves weight to enable. The adjustable hosel lets you alter the loft angle by plus or. I was heaviliy intent on the aldila nv65r, or the matrix ozik xcon 6.
The 430cc version is slightly more compact at address with a slightly taller. Taylormades m1 driver is packed full of technology and innovations. It is worth noting that 460 is the volume limit in the rules of golf. In this driver comparison test, we pit the old taylormade m1 driver against the new m1 to see how the overall performance compares joel tadman december 9, 2016 11. What is the impact of having a 440 cc head versus 460cc aside from slight decrease in swing speed possibly i have been looking at getting a new shaft for my r7 cbg max driver. Nov 26, 2015 in my testing, the taylormade m1 430 driver is a bit lower launching and lower spinning than the 460 cc version, but the differences are minimal and could easily be chalked up to the user. Jan 20, 2014 the sldr 460 isnt a bad looking club, but its definitely bigger from front to back than the sldr 430. Have any thoughts or opinions about the taylormade m1 430cc driver. Designed to take multimaterial construction to the next level, the new m1 features a 6layer carbon crown, a carbon toe panel and skeletal ti body for weight savings and lowered cg placement. The taylormade 2017 m1 440 driver is the smaller, more compact version of the acclaimed m1 driver. With an adjustable ttrack, multimaterial construction, taylormade delivered a powerful and forgiving driver in the 2017 m1 440. Taylormade is back at it with their new line of metal woods.
Apr 17, 2017 two of the exciting releases this year in the driver market are the 2017 taylormade m1 and the titleist 917d2. Taylormade 2017 driver m1 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. Compared with its 460cc brother, the 430cc m1 offers more workability and a little less forgiveness in a smaller and more compact profile. Keep in mind, these tips apply to both the m1 460 and the m1 430 on a. Those sliders let you independently tweak ball flight high or low and left or right. The m3 driver is basically the 460 version, while the m3 440 is exactly what it is. The taylormade m1 driver is designed with multimaterials that allow golfers to personalize performance to fit their swing. Buy new and used taylormade m1 driver from the best golf shop.
Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. Im a beginner golfer so getting a two year old driver like this at a fraction of the original price is just as good as buying the latest driver from taylormade. The front weight will create a fade or a draw whereas the back weight will affect. The taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of the sldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. These numbers represent the cc or cubic centimeters of the heads of the clubs.
The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12. I guess all the jokes left a little sting because you wont find any such claims for the new m1 and m2 drivers, yet this may be the first driver that i actually think goes farther than most. Its possible that the smaller head may affect other players differently leading to opposite findings. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares joel tadman. The 460 is going to be aimed at the largest segment of golfers, while the 430 will fit the lower handicap or those that preferneed some spin reduction and prefer a smaller head. The driver guest test callaway epic vs taylormade m1. With m1, we have combined decades of knowledge working with titanium and carbon composite to create a revolutionary driver that is incredibly hot off the face and forgiving. I love how you can adjust the drawfade and height settings on the driver manually by using the tool included. Sldr 430 makes it easier to shape shots without sacrificing distance. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro driver or taylormade womens r15.
Overall then, the taylormade m1 driver is a step up from the r15 and the combination of tried and trusted technologies in a new set up and a striking look is something we all should get excited about. As taylormades longest driver to date, the m1 feature an extremely low cg that allows for an efficient power transfer for increased ball speed. Golfers who bought taylormades m1 driver before m2 may have. Apr 16, 2016 taylormade m1 vs m2 driver taylormade has caught its fair share of heat over the years for promises such as 17 yards longer. Compared with its 460cc brother, the 430cc m1 offers more workability and a little. Taylormades featured m1 and m2 drivers deliver a new level of distance and. The ttrack system allows you to move the front track 15 gram weight to. That allows m1 to overcome the current market compromises of hot drivers versus forgiving drivers, while creating a highly personalized product that provides clear. Mar, 2017 i currently have an sldr 12 driver that ive not really hit that well 230 max carry in winter conditions uk my old r11 used to rocket all seasons same shaft etc,im thinking of picking up an m1 m2 head 2016 model but would like peoples thoughtshave you guys tried or own either and what have. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub. Both clubs promise distance, forgiveness, and adjustability, making deciding which is right for you difficult. The 460 is going to be aimed at the largest segment of golfers, while the 430 will fit the.
Ive done the research and the testing so lets take a look at the differences in construction and performance. The m1 430 features a more compact 430cc profile compared to the 460cc m1, but like its counterpart, the 430 was designed to combine incredible distance and. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub zero. Mar 15, 2017 remember 2017s m1 has the same level of forgiveness as last years m2, which was a seriously hot and forgiving driver. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. Most of the drivers on the market today whether built by taylormade or. With all the fine tuning that this driver has available to the player it might be a good idea to get it fit first.
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