Taylormade M2 Vs Taylormade R7 Irons Comparison Overview

When you take a look at a timeline of Taylormade irons from around 2010 to now, you can literally see the evolution of their game improvement irons. Today, they are packed with so many features that it can be tough to keep up.

Older Taylormade GI irons were definitely more basic; but that’s not to say that they are any worse than modern irons. To help illustrate this point, we went out and tested two of Taylormade’s older GI irons.

Taylormade M2 Irons Overview

The M2 irons have sleek cavity backs and moderately strong lofts.

We loved the fact that these irons had low CG. You can feel it right away. The low CG makes it much more comfortable to swing these irons and give you the best chance at keeping your swing speed nearer to your upper-echelon speed.

The M2 irons also feature a thin-wall speed pocket that helps tremendously on low-face strikes. Topping the ball isn’t as much of an issue with these clubs as some other Taylormade clubs. However, when you hit the ball thin you still get a decent amount of vibration.

The M2’s are smaller than the Taylormade R7 irons and they resemble modern cavity back irons more too. They sound really satisfying when you pure the ball and provide moderate distance increase.

Taylormade R7 Irons Overview

The Taylormade R7 irons look massive compared to the M2’s and the have significantly weaker loft.

The apex height increases for our testers were insane with these irons. If you have been struggling at all with apex height, the Taylormade R7’s will help without question. For beginners, the Taylormade R7’s look nice at address too.

They have wide soles but the toplines still manage to be pretty thin. The Taylormade R7’s have an aluminum dampening web which mutes a lot of the unpleasant vibration you get when you top the ball.

So they feel nicer than the M2’s and we think that beginners and high handicappers will also appreciate the vibration dampening since mis-hits are bound to occur more often with them. The R7’s also played a bit longer than the M2’s.

It’s clear that the Taylormade M2 irons are better-suited to mid handicappers while the Taylormade R7’s are the superior game-improvement irons. Since the R7’s are older than the M2’s you can get them for a cheaper price too.

Taylormade M2 – First Impressions

The M2 have been extremely popular since their release in 2017 and set the blueprint for the modern Sim 2 Irons that we see on the market today.

The heads on the M2 clubs are smaller and more compact than traditional Game Improvement Irons and they are built for distance more than forgiveness.

The incorporate technology like a face slot for forgiveness on off center hits and a speed pocket to maximize ball speed.

Tungsten weighting lowers the COG of the irons making it easy to get an effective launch angle.

These Irons are perfect for improving players to get maximum distance while also having tremendous feel for high to mid handicappers.

Taylormade R7 Irons First Impressions

A Legendary Set Of Taylormade Game Improvement Irons that are still popular in 2022, many years after their release.

The Taylormade R7’s first popped up in 2015 and marked a big leap forward in game improvement irons across the entire range of irons available at the time.

The Irons have large heads and thick, chunky topline that offers impressive distance but also a larger area for straight shots and forgiveness.

The cavity backs are really deep on the irons which allows for smoother shots and less vibration on impact.

Inverted cone technology which has survived to this day, strecthes the sweet spot along the face and you can hit these irons pretty much anywhere along the face and get a long, straight shot.

The irons are also nicely designed and because of all these reasons mashed together alongside the excellent price you can pick them up for second hand, ensures that these irons remain very popular, even to this day.

M2 Irons – Selling Points

Compact Heads
Tungsten Weighting
Defined Leading Edge For Workability
Face Slots For Forgiveness
Speed Pocket For Ball Speed
Competitive Price ($500 For The Set)

Taylormade R7 Selling Points

Wide Club Face
Very Forgiving
Minimal Vibrations On Mishits
Well Priced Second Hand
Competitive On Performance With Newer Irons
Invterted Cone Technology
Great Distance

Who Are The M2 Irons For?

The M2 are going to be perfect for Mid Handicappers that are looking to pick up a bargain.

The irons are primarily built for distance but they also have forgiveness and easy launching built in.

The well defined leading edge, ensures quality turf interaction given these irons the feel need for better players.

Overall, if you’re looking to improve your game and get straight distance, the M2’s are going to be a great option

The Family Of Irons

The M2 started the M series which is the backbone for the irons we see today. The M4 and M6 offered significant new features like the speed bridge and added more forgiveness but the M2’s still easily hold their own.

Distance: 95/100

Accuracy: 93/100

Forgiveness: 92/100

Feel And Control: 92/100

Overall Score: 93/100

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Who Are The R7 Irons For

There is no doubt that the R7’s are aimed towards the high handicap golfer who needs as much help with their iron play as possible.

If you are using a players set and are used to missing left or right then having a look at the R7’s can be a wise move on your part.

Due to the fact these irons have been around for ages, you can pick them up for next to nothing online, just make sure that the heads are in good condition before you make the purchase.

Overall these irons are still incredibly popular for anybody hoping to improve their game in the near future and hit those high handicap levels as quickly as possible.