The TaylorMade Original 1 Metalwood (M1) Driver uses a 58° lie-angle reference. This head is best treated as a fixed-lie design unless its exact hosel is documented as adjustable. On a driver, lie is a secondary directional variable behind face angle, face-to-path, strike and delivered loft.
Driver • Released 1979
Original 1 Metalwood (M1) lie-angle fingerprint
What stands out about the Original 1 Metalwood (M1) lie setup?
Treat lie as fine tuning, not as the primary fix for a hook or slice.
Lie angle reference chart
| Club / option | Lie | Step | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 58° | — | Starting lie |
Should the TaylorMade Original 1 Metalwood (M1) be more upright or flatter?
A more upright setting may help if…
- Your centred drives consistently launch or start right of your intended line.
- The toe sits noticeably down when you address the ball naturally.
- With a fixed hosel, use fitting or a different head/build rather than trying to bend the driver.
- The change improves direction without pushing strike toward the heel.
A flatter setting may help if…
- Your centred drives consistently start left despite a controlled face angle.
- The head looks too upright when you sole it with your normal hand height.
- With a fixed hosel, compare a different head/build rather than bending the driver.
- The flatter test improves start direction while retaining useful launch and contact.
Do not use lie angle to fix…
- A slice caused by an open face or out-to-in path.
- A hook caused by a closed face or excessive in-to-out path.
- Heel/toe strikes caused mainly by standing too close or too far from the ball.
- Launch and spin problems better solved with loft, shaft or strike location.
Why playing length changes the lie fit
This model is listed at 43 inches. Playing length changes posture and hand height, so dynamic lie should be re-checked after any length change.
Golf-club specifications can differ by model year, loft, region, custom build and adjustable-hosel setting. Before buying, fitting or changing a club, compare these figures with TaylorMade’s official specifications for your exact model. If a measurement is critical, have the club checked by a qualified fitter. Verify with TaylorMade.