If you look at what actually sells at Rising Sun Clubs, one driver comes up again and again: the TaylorMade M2. Across every generation and shaft configuration we've listed, the M2 has sold more units than any other model in our catalogue, by a wide margin.

That's not an accident. Released as TaylorMade's mainstream fairway-finder, the M2 was built to do one thing exceptionally well: keep more shots in play, for more golfers, than almost anything else on the market. Years on, it still does.

The TechnologyWhat Actually Makes the M2 Forgiving

The M2's forgiveness comes down to two design decisions TaylorMade made when it moved away from adjustable-CG drivers. First, the Geocoustic sole design, a deep, thinned-out crown and sole that pushes the centre of gravity low and back in the head. That's what makes off-centre strikes on the M2 lose so little ball speed compared to more compact, tour-oriented heads of the same era.

Second, the low-profile, high-MOI shaping keeps the head resistant to twisting on mis-hits toward the heel or toe, exactly the misses most amateur golfers actually make. It's a driver built around real swings, not tour swings.

2016 vs 2017Which M2 Generation Should You Buy?

We stock both the original 2016 M2 and the updated 2017 version, and the differences matter less than you'd think. The 2017 model added a slightly refined face and hosel adjustability range, but the core Geocoustic sole and forgiveness profile carry across both years unchanged. If you find a good condition 2016 at a better price, you're not giving up meaningful performance.

What matters more than the year is the shaft and flex fitted to the specific unit. We list every M2 with its exact shaft model and flex, because that affects your ball flight far more than a one-year model refresh.

Who It SuitsIs the M2 Right for Your Game?

The M2 is the right call if you're a mid-to-high handicapper who wants more fairways, not a scratch player chasing the last few yards of workability. If your miss is a heel or toe strike rather than a pure top-of-face flush, the M2's forgiveness will show up directly in your scorecard.

If you're closer to a single-digit handicap and want more shot-shaping control, look instead at the tour-oriented TaylorMade M3 or M1, which trade some forgiveness for adjustable weighting and shot-shape tuning.

FAQCommon Questions

Is the TaylorMade M2 still worth buying in 2026? Yes. For the forgiveness and distance it offers at used prices, it remains one of the best value drivers on the market, which is exactly why it's our best-selling model.

What's the difference between the 2016 and 2017 M2? Minor face and hosel refinements. The core forgiving Geocoustic design is unchanged, so buy on condition and shaft fit rather than year alone.

Is the M2 forgiving enough for a beginner? Yes, it's one of the more forgiving drivers TaylorMade has released and suits mid-to-high handicappers particularly well.