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Live from TaylorMade’s 2015 Launch Event: M1 driver and PSi irons

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TaylorMade is launching its M1 driver and PSi irons at its 2015 Fall Launch event at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut on Tuesday night. We’ll be right here to update you with photos and information as they become available.

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M1 Logo

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You can see TaylorMade’s new M1 driver logo on Sergio’s hat.

M1 Driver

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Here’s a photo of the driver, which shows dual-sliding, perpendicular weight tracks on its sole. Apparently, TaylorMade is categorizing it as an “unmetalwood.”

The M1 driver’s crown…

2015 PGA Champion Jason Day says the M1 is going in his bag for the BMW Championship.

TaylorMade teasing…

TaylorMade’s full line of M1 woods and PSi irons!

PSi and PSi Tour irons

@TaylorMadeGolf Tweeted this link, which provides comprehensive graphics and information on the PSi and PSi Tour irons.

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  2. Mad-Mex

    Sep 16, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    They are trying too hard,,, too IPhone release like for me to take it serious,,,, so the R-15 is old news now?

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  3. Matt Wiseley

    Sep 9, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Like the progressiveness trying to improve….think I am still going with the Cobra King LTD Pro.

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  4. steve

    Sep 9, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    lets all go back to persimmon and blades, forget all this hype. I for one won’t spend half a months mortgage on a golf club. the human element is what will get you more distance……used to be called hitting the ball on the center of the club face. I am a professional clubfitter and repair tech at a major golf retailer.

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  5. Lowell Madanes

    Sep 9, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Well if Jason Day likes it so will I. WWJD
    The irons look like the old R7 irons and the Sldr irons mated while the M1 looks like the burner and R15 had a baby as well. Gotta love it. GO Taylormade.

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  6. Jonny B

    Sep 9, 2015 at 10:05 am

    This might be the first TMag driver I buy. Looks sweet, and the adjustments look simple enough. I loved my old Cleveland Launcher Comp – used to kill that club and love the muted sound/feel of a composite crown.

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    • Nick

      Sep 10, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      I still think the Cleveland Launcher Comp was the best driver I ever played. Unfortunately, I cracked the face after about 2 years of having it. That weld they used for the composite to the titanium was not that strong.

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  7. Nathan

    Sep 9, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Great looking driver. The latest technology, it will be the driver of 2016. For Taylormade at least. too bad the shafts it comes with are rather old in comparison.
    The fujikura Pro. Last years thing
    The Rogue Silver. This years, next year is rogue I/O! Wait callaway are bringing that to their new driver.
    The Kuro Kage Silver, so old now that it isn’t even up on Mitsubishi rayon golf website anymore.
    Cmon taylormade, don’t do half a job on this.
    Once again, clear as day tm just trying to make as much money as possible. That’s just one aspect of business, the other is to bring the best possible product to market that you can. Really believe in it. Give the customer value and in return your shareholders will have value… I want to see newer shafts as stock, rogue I/O, Kuro Kage xt, and fujikura idk speeder pro. Just a little let down with shaft options, and think that’s where you decided you could save money, rather than bring out the best possible product you could

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  8. 8thehardway

    Sep 9, 2015 at 9:05 am

    I’ve e-mailed TM for years looking for my “extra 17 yards;” they finally replied saying packer #8 forgot to include it in my shipment but if I buy this driver they’ll add an extra 10 yards, a headcover and some straightness.

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    • Cons

      Sep 9, 2015 at 11:09 am

      Welp, you win the comment board. Flawless victory.

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  9. Martin

    Sep 9, 2015 at 6:38 am

    I suspect the driver will sell Ok only. I for one have always liked composite crowns, just like the way they feel.

    Bummer for me as I am waiting on an R15 Driver & 3W and Rsi2 irons I got as a promotion for buying a new car which we picked up July 31st. Said to take 4 weeks, now I am hearing you can’t order Rsi2 irons anymore.

    Wonder if I will get PSI irons when TMAG finally ships them.

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    • JH

      Sep 9, 2015 at 8:52 am

      So I got a rental set of RSi irons and areoburner driver, woods, and hybrid when I played a course in Indy. The RSi irons will suite you well if all you want is distance. I literally was seeing the 9 iron crank out 150 yards like it was nothing. To me I wasn’t a fan, because I had no viable options under 100 yards except a lob wedge. The SW was hitting 100 yards. There was no GW either, so if you get the RSi irons, make sure you have a GW because the PW is at some 45* and the SW is at 55* so that is a 10* gap with no club.

      I would only use the RSi irons if I got them for free, they aren’t worth it in my opinion.

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      • Brian

        Sep 9, 2015 at 11:00 am

        I don’t think most people buy a set of irons and expect to have the wedges part of the deal. Just my thought. I don’t even get a set with an A wedge because it’s always too strong of a 50 deg and not enough workability. 5-PW for me please.

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  10. johnnylongballz

    Sep 9, 2015 at 6:36 am

    I am gonna wait till Christmas when they release the M2, or maybe March when they release the M3, or maybe summer when the release the M4. By then I should pick up a total of 40 yds extra distance.

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    • Brian

      Sep 9, 2015 at 8:08 am

      that would mean almost 200 yards off carry for you total. I’d go for it!

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    • cb

      Sep 9, 2015 at 11:35 am

      I mean if you’ve waited that long you should just wait till next labor day for the m5 and make it a solid 50 extra yards

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  11. David

    Sep 9, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Everything about this is terrible for the game. Tired of companies claiming all these distance gains with every new release. If true these drivers should be hitting the ball 600+ yards by now with all the new releases they have had over the modern golf era. The sad thing is distance is like sex to a amateur golfer…it sells clubs. Yes, the better golfer likes distance, but understands the importance of putting the ball in the fairway. Golfers should focus on playing the clubs you have and learn to hit them.

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    • RSL

      Sep 9, 2015 at 10:49 am

      I’ve never been a fan of putting the ball in the fairway . . . I find it hard to control distances and it really dings up my Scotty.

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      • Double Mocha Man

        Sep 18, 2015 at 12:19 pm

        Better than putting the ball in a sand trap or water hazard.

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  12. Golfraven

    Sep 9, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Current irons are of course the RSi not PSi – whatever it stands for.

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    • Gubment Cheeze

      Sep 9, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      ……..aannnddd that’s why I’ll take a third term with you

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  13. Golfraven

    Sep 9, 2015 at 6:20 am

    Those irons remind me too much of the Mizuno MP59. The carbon look is just gimmic. Actually TM was on a good track with current PSi irons but they had to come up with new BS – rather sad. I lost track of how many modes they release past two years and I won’t buy into it.

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  14. Steve

    Sep 9, 2015 at 5:20 am

    M1 is SLDR with a Mizuno fast track channel…..glad i didn’t hold my breath!

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  15. Mat

    Sep 9, 2015 at 2:16 am

    PSI = Deflategate II

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  16. rymail00

    Sep 9, 2015 at 12:21 am

    The SLDR 430 is the best driver I’ve played ever. If this spins/launches and plays like it but gives the forgiveness of the SLDR 460 I’ll be very interested. But that might not be possible. If not I’m still contempt with my 430. The double weights is interesting though. Id love to head more about it when the info comes out.

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  17. Jack

    Sep 8, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Day forgot to mention that his last driver wasn’t fit right. Either that or he is saying he gained 10 yards from his driver from 10 years ago. Callaway has been doing composite crowns since forever, and you haven’t seem them taking over the driver market due to huge gains in distance.

    The M1 logo looks ugly. Also, the irons don’t really look that good. I do like the mass behind the sweet spot though. Not that it’s a new technology, but oh well.

    That said, I’m more interested in trying their driver than the irons. Though I’d rather that be a fitting iron, and they can custom make a driver for me that doesn’t have moving parts to the same specs. That would be sweet.

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    • tim

      Sep 9, 2015 at 12:48 am

      Composite has been around for years. And if you watched or listened to the speech, you would hear that he is talking about what Taylormade has done with the weight savings. They have been able to move the cg lower than ever and create a driver which has a sweet spot almost in the direct middle of the club.

      Really his last R15 driver wasnt fit right??? and he is 3rd on the tour in driving distance?@?!?!?! GTFO!!!! SMH

      I believe he talks of 3 more MPH of ballspeed which is close to 10 yards without changing launch conditions…

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    • JS

      Sep 9, 2015 at 1:28 am

      You don’t know Jack sh_t.

      Taylormade will slay everybody again with the M1.

      The only drawback is…… the M2 will have dual weight tracks. So if you need that, you should wait. I don’t understand why they removed the dual weight track from the front track in the M1 as you would see it on the R15. But if you’re looking to pick up at least 1 or 2 MPH equating to 3 to 6 yards of distance, then get the M1.

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      • Mark Horner

        Sep 9, 2015 at 3:21 am

        lol I was going to say the same thing about the M2, I mean the M1 looks cool to me and would like to try but you better believe the M2 is up next with the dual weight tracks like the change from SLDR to R15

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        • Brian

          Sep 9, 2015 at 8:15 am

          I’m waiting on a driver made entirely of weight tracks. They call it the Rollercoaster Tycoon III.

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      • jaye

        Sep 15, 2015 at 4:13 am

        i think the dual weight was to create stability which the front to back weight does so there’s no need for the dual weights

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  18. Chuck

    Sep 8, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    I know it is something of a standing joke, and not undeservedly so; another Taylormade driver, another 10 yard distance gain.

    But I take it rather seriously. For the following reason.

    If manufacturers like Taylormade are going to take the lead in publishing claims of ever-more technologically-produced distance, then they have to answer to the USGA. Which joined with the Royal and Ancient to issue a Joint Statement of Principles about golf equipment technology. I quote from the Joint Statement:

    “The R&A and the USGA believe, however, that any further significant increases in hitting distances at the highest level are undesirable. Whether these increases in distance emanate from advancing equipment technology, greater athleticism of players, improved player coaching, golf course conditioning or a combination of these or other factors, they will have the impact of seriously reducing the challenge of the game. The consequential lengthening or toughening of courses would be costly or impossible and would have a negative effect on increasingly important environmental and ecological issues. Pace of play would be slowed and playing costs would increase.
    “The R&A and the USGA will consider all of these factors contributing to distance on a regular basis. Should such a situation of meaningful increases in distances arise, the R&A and the USGA would feel it immediately necessary to seek ways of protecting the game.”

    http://www.usga.org/equipment-standards/joint-statement-of-principles-892b2553.html

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  19. TimJHU

    Sep 8, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    Those irons look pretty awful imo.

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  20. Justin

    Sep 8, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Any word on what, if anything, will come in Left handed? Preferably the 430?

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  21. lou

    Sep 8, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Only getting if it comes in black. The marketing white is done done.

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  22. Joe

    Sep 8, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    I won’t hate on this. TMAG has always made great drivers. I’ll give it a spin.

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Christiaan Maas WITB 2026 (June)

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D LS (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 TX

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (3), TaylorMade P7CB (4), TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold X100

Wedges: TaylorMade Prototype (50-SB09), TaylorMade MG5 (56-HB12, 60-LV07)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400

Putter: TaylorMade TP Juno

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

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TaylorMade MySpider Tour and Tour X: More customizable build options now available

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TaylorMade Golf’s MySpider program underwent a substantial overhaul over the last month. Firstly, the company launched the option to customize the Spider ZT model, and now the program has returned with the MySpider Tour and MySpider Tour X.

The revamped page now gives golfers complete control over every visual and functional detail of their putter on the popular Tour and Tour X head, with every cosmetic idea thought of. In MySpider Tour, golfers can choose from four head finishes, 16 paint fill colors, nine Surlyn face insert colors, three aluminum insert options, six sightline configurations, and four hosel options — L-neck, small slant, double bend, center shaft. Six sightline options are available in MySpider Tour, including the optically engineered True Path alignment system. MySpider Tour X gives builders the option of four head finishes, four hosel configurations, and five sightline options, also including True Path alignment.

One of the more interesting features of the new MySpider program is the availability of three distinct face insert options. Along with the usual Surlyn Pure Roll insert trusted by Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, which can be customized from nine colors, golfers can now also select firmer options. Two are offered with the black aluminum Pure Roll insert, slightly firmer than the traditional insert, or for the firmest feel, golfers can choose from two colors of milled aluminum inserts.

Another fun addition to the MySpider Tour is the ability to use the “Tommy Sightline.” The custom alignment aid design, which was first drawn onto Tommy Fleetwood’s putter by PGA Tour Rep James Holley, is based on the milled sightline on his Spider ZT head. There are five shorter lines on the left and right of a longer central line serving as the traditional short line alignment aid.

See below for the full specifications sheet for MySpider Tour and Tour X:

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Then and now: Comparing Rory McIlroy’s current setup to his record-breaking 2019 Canadian Open victory

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In Rory McIlroy’s first appearance at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open, he crushed the record books to earn his 16th PGA Tour title in dominating fashion, winning by seven shots over Shane Lowry and Webb Simpson.

McIlroy’s score of 22-under-par 258 is the lowest 72-hole score to date at the Canadian Open, and his closing 61 is also the best final-round score in the history of one of golf’s oldest tournaments. Finally, with his win in 2019, McIlroy became only the sixth player to win the career Triple Crown, adding to his victories at the U.S. Open in 2011 and The Open Championship in 2014, joining Tommy Armour, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and Tiger Woods in a coveted list.

So, with that, why not compare his current setup to the clubs he used to break all the records?

Driver

2019: TaylorMade M5 (9 degrees), Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 70 TX
2026: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees @8), Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7X (45 5/8 inches)

McIroy led the Tour in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in 2019; he’s doing the same in 2026. Between now and then, McIlroy has switched from the Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 70 TX (a shaft with slightly more feeling in the tip) to the original Fujikura Ventus Black 7X, having just made the change to the heavier version from playing the 60X.

What’s interesting about McIlroy’s 2019 setup is that the weighting on his driver is actually set in the high-draw setting, using the T-Track weighting system, whereas in the Qi4D, he’s currently using a heavily rear-weighted setup. (Two 13-gram weights in the rear and only two 4-gram front weights.)

The TaylorMade M5 driver he played in during his Canadian Open win was the company’s first head that they claimed to design to initially exceed the USGA’s COR limit, and then injected with tuning resin to bring it back in bounds.

Fairway woods

2019: TaylorMade M6 3-wood (15 degrees), Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX; TaylorMade M5 5-wood (19 degrees), Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 90 TX
2026: TaylorMade Qi4D 3-wood (15 degrees), Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8X; TaylorMade Qi4D 5-wood (18 degrees), Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9X

The TaylorMade M6 fairway wood that McIlroy was using during the 2019 season is still in the bag of some of the best golfers on Tour in 2026. Just check out Justin Rose’s winning setup from the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this year. This year, though, McIlroy has still been searching for his top-end-of-the-bag setup, having played both the new Qi4D and the Qi10, which he won the Masters with.

The same shaft swap can be seen in the fairway woods as the driver, along with slightly less loft on the 5-wood.

Irons

2019: TaylorMade P750 (4) Buy here, TaylorMade P730 (5-9), Shafts: Project X 7.0
2026: TaylorMade P760 (4), TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9), Shafts: Project X 7.0

The biggest difference between McIlroy’s custom set and the stock P730s is the groove design. While the P730s were constructed with 14 MX-9 grooves on their milled faces, McIlroy’s proto heads instead use the higher-spinning, 16-groove layout of the TW2 grooves. Other big differences between the sets are that McIlroy’s 7- and 8-irons have thinner toplines, are 1 degree stronger in loft, and are 1/4 inch longer than the original P730 builds.

With McIlroy’s 4-iron, the switch from P750 to P760 sees a transition to a two-piece construction with Speed Foam in it, which allows McIlroy to launch the ball slightly higher, with more workability.

Wedges

2019: TaylorMade Milled Grind (48-09SB), TaylorMade MG Hi-Toe (52-09SB, 56-09SB, 60-LB09), Shafts: Project X Rifle 6.5
2026: TaylorMade MG5 (46-09SB, 50-09SB, 54-11SB, 60-08LB @61), Shafts: Project X 6.5 (46-54), Project X 6.5 Wedge (60)

Between 2019 and 2026, McIlroy’s focus on his short game has been much more apparent. It was the reason why he switched back to the TP5 golf ball, to help with launch, spin and control with his wedges leading up to his career Grand Slam victory in 2025. The most apparent changes to McIlroy’s wedge setup are his lofts and bounce. He’s slowly delofted his pitching to a sand wedge, but has increased the loft on the lob wedge, bending his current 60-degree to 61. With that, adding more loft to his lob wedge also slightly increases the bounce and leading-edge sit point, so, as a result, he plays a lower-bounce lob wedge compared to 2019. The MG5 wedges are also softer than the first Milled Grind option from 2019. McIlroy also no longer plays the full-face grooves found on the Hi-Toe.

Putter

2019: TaylorMade Spider X
2026: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Notice anything similar. Yes, the copper finish on Rory McIlroy’s Spider X putter in 2019 is a slightly more reflective finish than the recently released torched PVD finish. McIlroy was using the True Path alignment system, but now uses only a single white sightline.

Ball

2019: 2019 TaylorMade TP5 (#22)
2026: 2025 TaylorMade TP5 (RORS)

As mentioned above, McIlroy had transitioned from the TP5 to TP5x golf ball since his victory in Canada in 2019, but now is black with the same style of golf ball as his victory at Hamilton Golf & Country Club.

Grips

2019: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
2026: Golf Pride MCC

Interesting, McIlroy actually used Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet Cord grips during his victory in 2019 (it was during a 2+ year switch to the corded TV) as opposed to his usual MCC grips, which he has played for most of his career.

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