Taylormade M4 Vs Taylormade M2 Irons Review & Specs 2023

Taylormade M4 Vs Taylormade M2 Irons Review & Specs 2023

If you are looking to improve your distance and accuracy with your irons, then you have probably given the Taylormade M2 and M4 irons a look.

While not the latest game-improvement irons to hit the market, the M series is still a standard-bearer for players looking to break into low handicap range.

It can be a difficult choice between the M2 and M4 irons, though. They share a lot of the same features yet differ in some key ways. In the following review, we are going to be highlighting these features and differences to help you make the best choice for your game.

A Brief Intro

The Taylormade M2 irons debuted in 2016. Back then, the goal was to help golfers achieve high arcing angles for better drop and stop ability. The M2’s delivered on height. Maybe too much so as the updated 2017 models toned down on the loft a bit.

The spirit is still there though. The M2’s provide high launch angles for better precision ball placement.  With the M4’s Taylormade looked to replace the M2’s with irons that played longer but still provided ample apex height.

Taylormade M2 Key Features

The most important feature of the M2 irons is the introduction of the Speed Pocket technology.

The Speed Pocket allows for better ball speed on low-face shots.

The slots in the face also increase the overall forgiveness of these irons. The fluted hosel also help keep the weight down so more precision weighting can be placed in the face.

Taylormade M4 Key Features

The M4’s also feature the face slots and Speed Pocket technology but they bring something new to the table: Ribcor technology.

Ribcor helps keep a high amount of face flex away from the sweet spot. That coupled with the larger face of the M4’s make them slightly more forgiving.

Taylormade M5 and M6 Comparison

The main difference between the M2 and M4 and the M5 and M6 irons is that the latter pair feature Taylormade’s speed Bridge which connects the crown and sole.

This provides more stability and allows the free floating face to flex more for forgiveness

Loft Comparison

	Taylormade M2 lofts	Taylormade M4 lofts
4 iron	19°	19°
5 iron	21.5°	21.5°
6 iron	25°	25°
7 iron	28.5°	28.5°
8 iron	33°	33°
9 iron	38°	38°

M2 Iron Options

• FST Reax 88HL (steel) shaft
• M2 Reax (graphite) shaft
• Regular, senior and amateur flex

M4 Iron Options

• Fujikura Atmos Red
• KBS Max 85
• Senior, regular and amateur flex

Lie & Length Comparison

	Taylormade M2 Lie/Length	Taylormade M4 Lie/Length
4 iron	61.5/38.88”	61.5/38.88”
5 iron	62/38.25”	62/38.25”
6 iron	62.5/37.63”	62.5/37.63”
7 iron	63/37”	63/37”
8 iron	63.5/36.50”	63.5/36.50”
9 iron	64/36”	64/36”

Composition Comparison

As far as composition these two irons are almost identical.

You get 450 stainless steel heads and your choice of steel or graphite shafts for both.

The M2’s soles are a bit more generous and feature a beveled design while this feature is less pronounced in the M4’s

Performance Comparison

If you are looking for a more forgiving set of irons, the M4’s would be a great choice.

The face slot really help to preserve more ball speed in the longer irons and the thin face allows for more feel in the shorter irons.

Lower face shots were less of a problem with the M4 irons compared to the M2’s

If overall distance is your goal though, the M2’s would be more up your ally.

They play long and high and provide a beefier feel in the long irons. They also have a more solid feel and better sound thanks Geocoustic badge and rear ribs.

Price Comparison

There’s about a $200 difference between these two iron sets. The M2’s will cost around $500 while the M4’s will run you $700.

Taylormade M2 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Great distance
• Better overall feel
• Weight saving fluted hosel
• Strong loft
• Less expensive
• Larger sole

Cons:

• Not as forgiving as the M4’s
• High flight isn’t always good
• Soles play thin
• Limited shaft options

Overall Score 92/100

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Taylormade M4 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• More forgiving than the M2’s
• Better short iron accuracy
• Longer, slimmer Speed Pocket design
• 1.5mm face
• Ribcor bars
• Stabler feel

Cons:

• Not as long as the M2 irons
• More expensive
• Don’t sound as good as the M2’s
• Less short game accuracy

Overall Score 94/100

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Honorable Mentions

Taylormade M6 Irons

The M6’s also feature the Speed Pocket but combine it with the head stabilizing Speed Bridge which also helps with ball speed.

The fluted hosels still provide more discretionary weights to be placed in the heels and toes of these irons.

Overall Score 96/100

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Callaway Rogue Irons

The Callaway Rogue’s are another set of quality game-improvement irons, built for distance

They feature the famous Variable Face Thickness design which provides more face flex on off-center shots. The tungsten weighting also gives these irons great distance.

Overall Score 93/100

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Ping G410 Irons

Ping shortened blade length and dialed back the offset on their popular G series irons with the G410’s.

They have a great player’s profile and the aluminum and elastomer rear badge give these irons a great sound and feel.

Overall Score 90/100

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Our Final Assessment

The differences between the M4 and M2 irons are negligible. So it basically comes down to a very simple question: do you want more forgiveness or do you need more distance. However, if we had to choose a favorite we would go with the M4’s.

They are more expensive and they don’t play as long as the M2’s but they do provide better spin control in the short irons.

Besides, the difference in length between the M2’s and M4’s was only about 4 yards on average in favor of the M2’s. So that benefit holds less weight.

The fact is that it’s hard to go wrong with either of these irons. Hopefully though, you have a clearer idea of which will be better for you. Be sure to check these irons out for yourself very soon.