Taylormade M2 Vs. Cobra LTDx Driver Comparison & Review
The latest (and last) iteration of the Taylormade M2 driver came out in 2019. That seems like a really long time ago and when we decided to test the M2 against the new Cobra LTDx driver, we didn’t expect the old M2 to hold up very well.
However, we were pleasantly reminded of what made this driver so desirable in the first place. For a driver that is over 3 years old, the Taylormade M2 has some ahead of it’s time features. But how did it stack up to a modern driver? Let’s see.
Taylormade M2 Driver Overview
We were really impressed with the appointments of this driver and how it felt.
First of all the body is made of 9-1-1 grade titanium. Sure, there are higher grades of titanium these days but it still holds up today. The purpose of using titanium in any golf club is to keep the weight down as titanium is very thin and resilient.
Adding to the weight savings is a carbon fiber composite crown. Even the sole of this driver is made from titanium so overall, it’s very light. There is also a 25 gram weight low and in the rear of the club head. This all adds up to a very easy to swing driver that looks great at address too.
Launch angles were also great but our lower handicap testers noted a lack of workability.
Cobra LTDx Driver Overview
The Cobra LTDx pretty much does everything that the Taylormade M2 driver does – only better.
The Cobra LTDx driver features a whopping 19 grams of weight positioned right behind the face to kill spin. However, there is 15 grams of weight placed in the back of the head as well. Overall, we would say that the Cobra LTDx is more forgiving than the M2 thanks to this rear weight and the incredible face architecture.
The face flexes to a higher degree than the M2 almost anywhere you make contact. However, we will say that the Cobra LTDx driver is heavier than the Taylormade M2 driver. But the launch angles we were getting with the Cobra LTDx towered higher than even the M2.
For players looking to increase swing speed specifically, the Taylormade M2 driver may actually still be the better choice. But if overall performance is what you prefer, we’d recommend the Cobra LTDx driver.
Cobra LTDx Driver
In 20 Words or Less
The Cobra LTDx driver features a cool combination of some of our favorite Cobra design elements as well as offering enhanced ball speeds.
Taylormade M2 Driver
In 20 Words Or Less
The Taylormade M2 driver feels amazing on the downswing and it’s really hard to miss the fairway with it.
Cobra LTDx Driver – First Impressions
Needless to say, we were pretty excited to get our hands on this new Cobra driver.
And while it wasn’t quite what we were expecting, it still smacked of that same old Cobra innovation. We weren’t quite expecting the Cobra LTDx to be such a “game-improvement” driver. But the higher handicap testers in our group were pleasantly surprised. Plus, the Cobra LTDx isn’t the only release in this model…
The LTD Family
Included in this new line of LTD drivers is the LTDx LS and the LTDx Max. The LS has the most forward-positioned weight so as you can imagine, it has the lowest spin rates. Of course, that means detracting a bit from MOI so it is not quite as forgiving as the Cobra LTDx. But if max forgiveness is what you’re after then you should be looking at the LTDx Max. It produces the highest launch and has an extra rear-weight to increase forgiveness.
Taylormade M2 First Impressions
The first thing we noticed about the Taylormade M2 driver was how light it felt and how well it cut through the air on the downswing.
This driver will feel really good for anyone with a slower swing speed. It cuts through the air like a dream and delivers smooth, buttery contact when you pure it.
The M Family
The M2 is joined by the M6 and M4 drivers. The M6 more closely resembles the SIM drivers from Taylormade as it has an even more pronounced rear weight. The M4 is a bit more subtle but does have a more satisfying sound and feel than both the M2 and M6.
Cobra LTDx Driver Selling Points
- New H.O.T. face design
- Carbon fiber composite sole
- Titanium chassis
- Front-back weighting
- Low long-game spin
- Medium launch angles
Taylormade M2 Selling Points
- A bit more forgiving than the Ping G400
- Also felt a bit lighter than the G400
- Affordable
- High-quality composite body materials
- It has a -/+ 4 degree adjustable loft sleeve
- Does a good job of dampening harsh vibrations
Who is the Cobra LTDx Driver for?
With the Cobra LTDx driver, Cobra went straight down the middle of the road – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
That phrase usually has a bad connotation attached to it for mediocrity but that is not what we mean here. The Cobra LTDx does a good job of straddling the line between forgiveness and fast ball speed. It features a new H.O.T. face which separates the face into 15 different sections. The 15 different sections represent different thicknesses to accommodate for common mis-hit areas.
It also features a titanium chassis that helps increase stability in the mid section without significantly increasing weight.
For beginners and high handicappers though, the real star of the show is the rear tungsten weighting. While we have to admit, this is a common and rather basic feature in game-improvement drivers, it still makes a low-spin driver more accessible to higher handicap players.
Distance: 94/100
Accuracy: 91/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel & Control: 92/100
Overall Rating: 93/100
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Who is the Taylormade M2 Driver for?
The Taylormade M2 is definitely more for beginners and high handicappers.
If you are looking for help getting your swing speed up or are having trouble staying on the fairway, the Taylormade M2 would be a better choice for you. It’s lightweight, produces very straight shots and yields good ball speed even when you hit out near the toe.
Distance: 93/100
Feel & Control: 91/100
Accuracy: 94/100
Forgiveness: 92/100
Overall Score: 93/100
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