The M6 has a a re-engineered Speed Pocket to provide even more ball speed on low face impacts.
A new TPU insert has also been added to sit flush with the sole and stop it clogging up with dirt.
The face height of the M6 fairways are visibly taller than M5, creating a more confidence-inspiring look at address with more available impact area on the clubface.
They inspire more confidence whether hitting off a tee or off the deck.
The larger carbon composite crown increases discretionary mass which s concentrated low in the head, lowering CG for a higher launch and more forgiveness.
That’s the lowdown on the technology but which model is going to suit your game? Find out on the next page…
TaylorMade M5 and M6 fairways: The results
It was no surprise at all to see these fairway woods performing so well.
There’s that same explosive ball speed off the face with all three models – especially with the M6.
The M5 is a tad more intimidating at address and doesn’t seem to have the same forgiveness levels at the M6.
But the slightly more compact look, to me, is actually more appealing to hit off the deck than the deeper-faced M6 models.
As a back up to driver off the tee though, I think the M6 is going to take some beating in 2019.
So what’s our verdict on the M5 and M6 fairway woods – and should either of them be going in YOUR bag (if you can afford them, that is)? Find out on the next page…
TaylorMade M5 and M6 fairways: NCG verdict
As with the M5 and M6 drivers, the M5 offering is an all-round more premium package. There’s even different grips and shaft options.
I do expect more tour players to be gravitating towards the M5 models in 2019.
It seems like there had been a fairly even split between M3 and M4 last year with the likes of Paul Casey, Jon Rahm and Dustin Johnson favouring the M4.
I feel like we need to touch on the price but this is not an area I like to dwell on too much as no one is forcing you to buy anything, but £369 for the M5 fairway is quite a big ask.
Prices are going up across the board for a number of reasons. Brands are being forced to innovate and invest in new materials and processes to try and improve on the previous year’s products.
But products which are a couple of years old are far from obsolete so there’s no need to always splash out on the latest model.
If you want the best fairway woods on the market, TaylorMade should be your first port of call.
If you want the best, very latest fairway woods on the market then be prepared for a hit on the wallet.
TaylorMade M5 and M6 fairways details
SRPs:
M5 – £369
M6/D-type – £269
Stock shafts:
M5 – Mitsubishi CK Tensei Orange
M6/D-type – Fujikura’s Atmos Orange
More information can be found on the TaylorMade website.
