TaylorMade M2 Tour Fairway Wood

How did TaylorMade's better player fairway wood perform for us?

TaylorMade M2 Tour fairway wood
Golf Monthly Verdict

A fantastic performer aimed at the better player, offering less spin and more carry than the standard M2 fairway.

Reasons to buy
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    Incredible performance from the sweet spot. Carried five yards further than the standard M2 fairway for us.

Reasons to avoid
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    Less forgiving than the standard M2 fairway on off-centre hits. No adjustability.

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We test TaylorMade's M2 Tour fairway wood, aimed at better ball strikers seeking less spin and more workability

TaylorMade M2 Tour Fairway Wood

Key technology

Like the standard M2 fairway, the M2 Tour fairway comes with a recessed six-layer carbon composite crown, Inverted Cone Technology, and a new Geocoustic sole design.

The longer, more flexible Speed Pocket and lighter fluted hosel, along with a fixed front weight, create a low CG for lower spin and higher ball speeds.

How we tested

We hit our 15˚ standard stiff sample club on our GC2 launch monitor and also took it out on the course at West Hill Golf Club.

We found the M2 Tour to offer around 300rpm less spin and five more yards of carry distance than the standard M2, but it was less forgiving on off-centre hits.

GM Review

The M2 Tour Fairway offers a more compact look than the standard model.

Its shape and profile promote the enhanced workability better players are seeking, while the Speed Pocket boosts forgiveness and distance on low-face strikes.

At 156cc, the M2 Tour fairway is smaller in volume than the standard M2 fairway at 175cc.

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Both the looks and performance of the M2 Tour suggest it is geared more towards better ball-strikers with higher swing speeds.

Mid-handicappers may well be intimidated by the smaller profile, while low handicappers will welcome the extra workability on offer.

TaylorMade M2 Tour Fairway Wood

GM Technical Editor Joel Tadman tests the M2 Tour fairway on course

The low spin and taller face meant that it excelled at generating distance for our above-average swing speed, while the slightly heavier stock shaft and front fixed weight created the more penetrating ball flight good players are often looking for.

Reduced forgiveness compared to the standard M2 Fairway might be a worry and the lofts aren’t adjustable.

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But this shouldn’t deter better players from considering it, because the feel and performance from the sweetspot is incredible.

The M2 Tour is shorter from front to back and has a deeper face than the standard M2 fairway wood.

It retains the white and black crown sections that aid alignment.

 

Joel Tadman
Technical Editor

Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.


One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.


Joel's current What's In The Bag? 

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9° 

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15° 

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18° 

Irons: Ping i230 4-UW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind

Putter: Evnroll ER2V 

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x