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M1 vs M2 fairway woods

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Hey guys, I did a quick search with no results (although I would think there is an existing thread on this):

I may be in the market for a fairway wood (5W) and was wondering about the differences (of any real significance) b/w the M1 and M2 models. From what I gather, the M1 has adjustable weights (which I care nothing about) and the M2 is more forgiving. True/False? Any help would be appreciated!

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Driver: :callaway: Rogue ST  /  Woods: :tmade: Stealth 5W / Hybrid: :tmade: Stealth 25* / Irons: :ping: i500’s /  Wedges: :edel: 54*, 58*; Putter: :scotty_cameron: Futura 5  Ball: image.png Vero X1

 

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You would just have to hit them side-by-side to find out.

Depends on whether you want adjustability. Would this be a single FW you would carry? Your Bagboy array lists no current FW. Is the TAaron 25*H your longest club other than your driver?

Years ago I did a side-by-side with the Callaway FW offerings, the adjustable RazrFit and the solid-state RazorX Blacks. I couldn't really tell much difference between them. I didn't buy FWs that season, but looking back the RazrXs would have been nice.

 

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Driver:  :touredge: EXS 10.5°, weights neutral   ||  FWs:  :callaway: Rogue 4W + 7W
Hybrid:  :callaway: Big Bertha B16 OS 4H at 22°  ||  Irons:  :callaway: Mavrik MAX 5i-PW
Wedges:  :callaway: MD3: 48°, 54°... MD4: 58° ||  Putter:  image.png.0d90925b4c768ce7c125b16f98313e0d.png Inertial NM SL-583F, 34"  
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39 minutes ago, WUTiger said:

Depends on whether you want adjustability. Would this be a single FW you would carry? Your Bagboy array lists no current FW. Is the TAaron 25*H your longest club other than your driver?

Years ago I did a side-by-side with the Callaway FW offerings, the adjustable RazrFit and the solid-state RazorX Blacks. I couldn't really tell much difference between them. I didn't buy FWs that season, but looking back the RazrXs would have been nice.

I don't care about the adjustability.

Yes, the hybrid is the "longest" club in my bag aside from the driver and there is a fairly large gap in their average distances (240/50-ish vs 180-ish). Of course, if I crush a great driver, I will get it out there 270 and my hybrid will get out there 200, but using my average distances there is 60-70yd gap. To date, I have had so much else to work on (and still do) that my lacking that length club didn't affect me much because I wasn't going to reach many par 5's in two regardless. But now, I feel like having that longer club in the bag may actually be of some help in that department. I've just always struggled with the longer clubs, but I think I'm ready to get a 5W which will hopefully help split the difference.

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Driver: :callaway: Rogue ST  /  Woods: :tmade: Stealth 5W / Hybrid: :tmade: Stealth 25* / Irons: :ping: i500’s /  Wedges: :edel: 54*, 58*; Putter: :scotty_cameron: Futura 5  Ball: image.png Vero X1

 

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31 minutes ago, woodzie264 said:

 I've just always struggled with the longer clubs, but I think I'm ready to get a 5W which will hopefully help split the difference.

In looking at FWs, at least try a 3W.HL (TM stuff) or a 4W. Many golfers hit a 4W more reliably - and sometimes longer - than a 3W.

If a 4W worked, you might also add either a 3H or a 4H to give yourself more long-range options. You have an 8.7 HDCP, so this mix might help you more.

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Driver:  :touredge: EXS 10.5°, weights neutral   ||  FWs:  :callaway: Rogue 4W + 7W
Hybrid:  :callaway: Big Bertha B16 OS 4H at 22°  ||  Irons:  :callaway: Mavrik MAX 5i-PW
Wedges:  :callaway: MD3: 48°, 54°... MD4: 58° ||  Putter:  image.png.0d90925b4c768ce7c125b16f98313e0d.png Inertial NM SL-583F, 34"  
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Thanks, @WUTiger, I think I'd be willing to try a 4W. I've played a 3H before, but didn't see a big difference in length from my TA 5H, mainly b/c I just hit that so well (for me)....thus my previous reluctance to try another longer club

Driver: :callaway: Rogue ST  /  Woods: :tmade: Stealth 5W / Hybrid: :tmade: Stealth 25* / Irons: :ping: i500’s /  Wedges: :edel: 54*, 58*; Putter: :scotty_cameron: Futura 5  Ball: image.png Vero X1

 

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Last year I took advantage of one of those +50% trade in specials and got a fairway wood.  I hit both the M2 and the M1.  Saw no difference in performance but the M1 looked better to me at address.

i wanted the adjustability as well which I saw you don't care about.  I went with the 3hl because its easier to launch than a 15 degree and just as long.  I also don't need the length a 3 wood would hit it, I'd rather something more in the 4 wood range where I can choke down if need be in that 5 wood distance.

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I have the 2016 version of the M1 High Launch 3 wood. I was originally looking for an M2 FW, but I got a great deal on this one last year and I already had a Taylormade adjustment wrench so it was a no brainer for me. I do like having the ability to turn the loft down some, especially if my swing changes and I need less height out of it. Cant do that with the M2.

Its really easy to hit off the fairway, probably because it has slightly more loft than a traditional 3 wood, but in my experience it doesnt balloon up too much or anything. My furthest shot ever with mine was 268 yds, and I average 232 with it based on my GameGolf data.

Price is also something to consider. The M2 will be cheaper, a quick look on 2ndswing.com brought up numerous 2016 M2 models for under $100, and the 2016 M1 model is around $150. Also check on ebay, might be able to score something for even cheaper on there!

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Irons: :titleist: U505 (3)  :tmade: P770 (4-PW)
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1 minute ago, klineka said:

Price is also something to consider. The M2 will be cheaper, a quick look on 2ndswing.com brought up numerous 2016 M2 models for under $100, and the 2016 M1 model is around $150

thanks - I'll check out that site

Driver: :callaway: Rogue ST  /  Woods: :tmade: Stealth 5W / Hybrid: :tmade: Stealth 25* / Irons: :ping: i500’s /  Wedges: :edel: 54*, 58*; Putter: :scotty_cameron: Futura 5  Ball: image.png Vero X1

 

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