2017 TaylorMade M1 fairway wood review
It boasts updated technology but has the performance improved?
Golf Monthly's technical editor Joel Tadman tests out the new 2017 TaylorMade M1 fairway wood
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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 15 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.9.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D, 10°, Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ Blue 6 S shaft.
Fairway woods: TaylorMade Qi4D, 15° and 21°.
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM11, 49°, 54° and 59°
Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF3
Ball: 2026 TaylorMade TP5x Stripe