Utilising a new manufacturing process, each head has been individually speed tested on multiple locations before being strategically injected with a tuning resin to achieve the tightest tolerance possible.
With the M5 driver this optimized face combined with a more efficient inverse T-track on the sole delivers a fast, forgiving personalised driver.
The M6 delivers a hot, yet accurate package. When you combine the speed injection technology, Twist Face and the added clubhead speed through through advanced aerodynamics, it’s a driver that delivers on all fronts.
TaylorMade M5 vs M6 driver: The results
Having had my appendix out just before Christmas, I was unable to do the hitting for this review so I drafted in my colleague Craig Middleton.
Craig plays off 12 and swings it a bit faster than me but can be quite inconsistent and strike it all over the face in the same way I can.
Both drivers look very similar in the address position but the M6 does have a noticeably deeper face which adds a bit of confidence.
The sound and feel from both models leave no question that these are premium products.
On the day we saw a remarkably better performance from the M5 with an increase in club speed, ball speed and carry distance to the M6.
The dispersion was much tighter too. We feel like this is was due to being able to dial in the M5 better and it suiting the eye a bit more at address.
So what’s our verdict on the M5 vs M6 driver debate – should either of them be going in YOUR bag? Find out on the next page…
TaylorMade M5 vs M6 driver: NCG verdict
We feel like it’s getting increasingly difficult for brands to significantly improve on driver performance.
And it was always going to be tough for TaylorMade to make the M3 and M4 better. But they certainly weren’t going to shy away from the challenge.
There is quite a lot of visible technology with these new models which helps with the story-telling and allows the consumer to see what has been done and why.
But performance is all that matters when asking golfers to part with £400+ for a new driver.
And these drivers certainly do perform – especially the M5 which we think will really take some beating in 2019 and we’d expect most of their top tour players to move into this model.
But for you and me, the M6 will appeal more to those after added forgiveness while the M5 is more of a complete package for the golfer looking to squeeze every bit of performance out of their golf swing.
The prices of these drivers are eye-watering but it’s not compulsory to buy them. You can even save a few bucks without compromising their quality since they’re now available as pre-owned golf clubs too.
If you have an M3 or M4 there is no need to rush out for an upgrade but if your driver is three or four years old we think you’ll really appreciate the advancements.
Where will they go after M5 and M6? They’ll think of something…
TaylorMade M5 vs M6 driver: The details
SRP: £499/£449
Lofts: 9˚, 10.5˚, 12˚
Stock shafts: Atmos Orange 5, Atmos Black 6 (M6); Project X EvenFlow Max Carry 45 (M6 D-type); Mitsubishi CK Tensei Orange 60, Project X HZRDUS Smoke 70 (M5, M5 Tour)
On sale: February 15
More information can be found on Golf Avenue website.
