Is the TaylorMade M2 Driver Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Short answer: for the right golfer, yes - and it might be the best value driver on the used market. Here's the honest breakdown.
The TaylorMade M2 (2016 and 2017 models) was one of the most popular drivers ever sold in Australia, and nearly a decade on it still shows up constantly in searches, second-hand listings and weekend bags. So the question keeps coming up: is a used M2 still a smart buy in 2026, or should you spend more on something newer? Here's our honest take — including how it stacks up against its M-series siblings.
The M-Series on the Used Market
| Model | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| M1 (2016/2017) | Adjustable T-Track weighting, lower spin, workable | Better ball-strikers who want to tune flight |
| M2 (2016/2017) | Simple, forgiving, long — carbon crown, big sweet spot | Most golfers; the value pick of the era |
| M4 (2018) | Twist Face added; slightly more mishit correction | Similar player to M2; buy whichever is in better condition |
| M5 / M6 (2019) | Speed-injected faces, closer to modern ball speeds | Buyers wanting near-modern performance at a mid-tier used price |
What You Give Up vs a New Driver
- Some forgiveness on extreme mishits — the latest high-MOI heads correct heel/toe strikes better than anything from the M2 era. If your strike pattern covers the whole face, a newer forgiving head is worth the extra money.
- A little ball speed at the edges — centre strikes with an M2 are still genuinely long. The gap shows up on off-centre hits.
- Modern adjustability — the M2 has loft-sleeve adjustment only; no movable weights.
What You Don't Give Up
- Centre-strike distance — driver gains over the last decade are real but incremental. A flushed M2 still goes.
- Confidence at address — the M2's shape and sound are a big part of why people still hunt for it.
- Money — a clean used M2 costs a fraction of a new flagship driver. That's budget left over for lessons, balls or the rest of your bag.
💡 Buyer's tip: on any used driver this age, check the face carefully. Look for a flattened or "caved" area in the centre, deep sky marks on the crown, and confirm the shaft is original or clearly described. A cracked or fatigued face is the one fault that makes an old driver worthless.
Why Buy From Us
Every driver we sell — M2s included — is professionally inspected and graded under our published grading system, with face condition, shaft and specs listed honestly. We also stock premium Japanese-market drivers and shafts that never made it to Australian retail.
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Can't Find What You're After?
Chasing a specific M-series model, loft or shaft? Use our Club Sourcing Request page and we'll look for it on the next buying trip. And if you want maximum forgiveness instead of maximum value, read our guide to the most forgiving drivers of 2026.
The Bottom Line
If you strike the centre of the face most of the time and want the most distance per dollar in golf, a well-kept M2 is still a genuinely smart buy in 2026. If your misses are wide and frequent, put the savings toward a newer high-MOI head instead.
Honest prices, quality gear. Simple.