M5 driver guys...talk about it

[getitdaily]

What loft?

What shaft?

What's your swingspeed?

What setting?

 

10.5

Still figuring out shaft - 125msi rogue tour s, 661 speeder evo2 x, 661 speeder evo3 s

107-108

Neutral with rogue, one in middle and one in heel with evo2, haven't fully tested the evo3 yet.

 

Super low spin head so had to go 10.5. Compared it head to head with last year's m4 (8.5). M4 is faster. M5 gets more distance and was more accurate. More testing to come.

[justasgood]

M5 Tour

9*

XTorsion Copper Mamba 70x

Weight in center track front and end of track

Neutral setting

SS 108-112

 

I have sold all of my other drivers because of this one.

[getitdaily]

> @justasgood said:

> M5 Tour

> 9*

> XTorsion Copper Mamba 70x

> Weight in center track front and end of track

> Neutral setting

> SS 108-112

>

> I have sold all of my other drivers because of this one.

 

You must be a super high spin guy?

[Kale_m]

Thinking of maybe getting one at a demo sale to try over the winter

 

Will not following here

[Kale_m]

Correction “will be following”

[Philomathesq]

Club: M5

Loft: 9*

Shaft: Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited 70 O5 (79 grams)

Swingspeed: 110mph average

Setting: Neutral (both in center track, front/rear)

 

These settings seem to be working well, but I am going to experiment with moving the weights into the heel as I seem to be fading the ball much more with this driver.

[Kale_m]

> @Philomathesq said:

> Club: M5

> Loft: 9*

> Shaft: Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited 70 O5 (79 grams)

> Swingspeed: 110mph average

> Setting: Neutral (both in center track, front/rear)

>

> These settings seem to be working well, but I am going to experiment with moving the weights into the heel as I seem to be fading the ball much more with this driver.

 

M5 sits open quite a bit. Try adjusting the loft a few clicks higher

[jll62]

M5 9 deg

Tensei Orange Proto (V2) 70TX

Swingspeed 106-110

Weights: One weight back in draw, one all the way forward. 5g lead tape on heel.

Shaft: two clicks towards higher on a 2deg sleeve

 

I struggled with the M5 at first because of its fade bias when the weights are neutral. After changing the weight setup and closing the face down a bit (was quite open), it became very playable. Consistent 2-3mph ball speed gains over my M3 (measured on FlightScope), with no change in accuracy. It's been a great driver this season.

 

 

[handyquacks17]

M5 9 degree

HZRDUS Smoke 60 S

SS 105

Weights: Both Up front

Standard loft

 

Took me about 2 rounds to get used to this (Came from 915 d2). I would try to stay away from putting the weights in the draw setting from my experience.

[getitdaily]

> @jll62 said:

> M5 9 deg

> Tensei Orange Proto (V2) 70TX

> Swingspeed 106-110

> Weights: One weight back in draw, one all the way forward. 5g lead tape on heel.

> Shaft: two clicks towards higher on a 2deg sleeve

>

> I struggled with the M5 at first because of its fade bias when the weights are neutral. After changing the weight setup and closing the face down a bit (was quite open), it became very playable. Consistent 2-3mph ball speed gains over my M3 (measured on FlightScope), with no change in accuracy. It's been a great driver this season.

>

>

 

We're close to opposites on loft setup. I had to deloft a 10.5 one click and used the weight to help close the face in the swing. But, depending on shaft, the one back weight has to be put in the center slot and another shaft the weight has to go in draw.

 

I'm beginning to be a bigger fan of the adjustable drivers because of this...

 

I also had to have hit the lottery with my m4. It's fast...m4 at 8.5 was giving me 159-161 ballspeed on 107-108 clubhead. M4 lofted up to 9.25 was giving 158-159.

 

M5 10.5 lofted down to 9.75 is giving 154-155...but is longer on the course.

 

 

[JoeFrigo]

M5 9* , played in upright (lie) setting

UST Mamiya Lin-Q 6F5 (60g X)

110 avg SS

One weight 1 notch above lowest spin setting, one weight in toe/ fade bias, 2 strips lead tape next to center track on fade side

 

Without a doubt the best driver ive played. There are better ball speeds out there driver wise, but the combo of launch/ spin/ dispersion has made this my favorite club. Definitely staying in the bag for next year

[KMeloney]

Any of you folks go to the M5 from the M1? I'm still with the original '16 M1. Would love to hear about any gains in distance/feel/accuracy. TIA

[getitdaily]

> @KMeloney said:

> Any of you folks go to the M5 from the M1? I'm still with the original '16 M1. Would love to hear about any gains in distance/feel/accuracy. TIA

 

Don't threadjack...

[DREWZER300]

What loft? 9 degree

What shaft? HZRDUS Smoke 70X

What's your swingspeed? 112-115

What setting? Loft turned down to 8 degrees, weights are positioned one slightly forward of middle and the other a couple clicks towards fade

 

First round with this driver I was in love. Sound and feel are amazing. Longest and most consistent I have played in a while.

[JJK947]

^Slightly muted feel and lower spin than the '16 M1 for me. Both are great heads but I'd take the M2 from that era for a little more forgivness and not lose anything.

 

Mine is 460 head 9*

Tensei Pro Orange 60 TX

SS is currently 110

1 click towards lower and factory weight setting

 

This setup is a mid flight, low spin fade machine for me. My draw swing is dead straight and my normal driver swing produces a 5 yard fade. I may play with settings next year to allow for getting a draw more easily. But I drove the ball great this year knowing that it is not possible for me to hook this club. Worst case is straight pull that doesn't cut back.

[getitdaily]

> @DREWZER300 said:

> What loft? 9 degree

> What shaft? HZRDUS Smoke 70X

> What's your swingspeed? 112-115

> What setting? Loft turned down to 8 degrees, weights are positioned one slightly forward of middle and the other a couple clicks towards fade

>

> First round with this driver I was in love. Sound and feel are amazing. Longest and most consistent I have played in a while.

 

What launch are you producing? I tried the 9.0 head and had several launch around 8-9 degrees and not many that were even near 12 degrees. Had to go 10.5 to get launch up to optimal numbers (12-15) consistently.

[KMeloney]

> @getitdaily said:

> > @KMeloney said:

> > Any of you folks go to the M5 from the M1? I'm still with the original '16 M1. Would love to hear about any gains in distance/feel/accuracy. TIA

>

> Don't threadjack...

 

You're right. My bad.

[getitdaily]

> @JJK947 said:

> ^Slightly muted feel and lower spin than the '16 M1 for me. Both are great heads but I'd take the M2 from that era for a little more forgivness and not lose anything.

>

> Mine is 460 head 9*

> Tensei Pro Orange 60 TX

> SS is currently 110

> 1 click towards lower and factory weight setting

>

> This setup is a mid flight, low spin fade machine for me. My draw swing is dead straight and my normal driver swing produces a 5 yard fade. I may play with settings next year to allow for getting a draw more easily. But I drove the ball great this year knowing that it is not possible for me to hook this club. Worst case is straight pull that doesn't cut back.

 

What are your avg launch and spin numbers?

[SUPERG]

10.5

Testing out DF 70 TX, Pro White 70 TX, and trusty PX HC yellow 76 6.5 (currently in the head now)

119 MPH

One weight at the back of the vert track, then the other in the max fade track.

 

My fav driver of all time ,feel, distance, spin all optimal. Been toying with newer shafts to get the flight down a bit, but may have to experiment with a 9.5 head. Same as OP had to go with 10.5 because I hit down on it and needed more LA.

[DREWZER300]

> @getitdaily said:

> > @DREWZER300 said:

> > What loft? 9 degree

> > What shaft? HZRDUS Smoke 70X

> > What's your swingspeed? 112-115

> > What setting? Loft turned down to 8 degrees, weights are positioned one slightly forward of middle and the other a couple clicks towards fade

> >

> > First round with this driver I was in love. Sound and feel are amazing. Longest and most consistent I have played in a while.

>

> What launch are you producing? I tried the 9.0 head and had several launch around 8-9 degrees and not many that were even near 12 degrees. Had to go 10.5 to get launch up to optimal numbers (12-15) consistently.

 

Only had it on a monitor one time. Over 15-20 shots the averages were around 12-13 degree launch angle, 2000 RPM spin, 168mph ball speed. I have always been a high launch, high spin guy. Probably why I love this driver so much.

[TheSphynx]

 

 

•M5 tour 9° one “click” towards lower from the upright setting

•Rogue silver 130 70tx tipped 1”

•Heavier weights in the head. (13.5g I think) One weight all the way in draw one in the middle of the track

•118mph

[getitdaily]

> @DREWZER300 said:

> > @getitdaily said:

> > > @DREWZER300 said:

> > > What loft? 9 degree

> > > What shaft? HZRDUS Smoke 70X

> > > What's your swingspeed? 112-115

> > > What setting? Loft turned down to 8 degrees, weights are positioned one slightly forward of middle and the other a couple clicks towards fade

> > >

> > > First round with this driver I was in love. Sound and feel are amazing. Longest and most consistent I have played in a while.

> >

> > What launch are you producing? I tried the 9.0 head and had several launch around 8-9 degrees and not many that were even near 12 degrees. Had to go 10.5 to get launch up to optimal numbers (12-15) consistently.

>

> Only had it on a monitor one time. Over 15-20 shots the averages were around 12-13 degree launch angle, 2000 RPM spin, 168mph ball speed. I have always been a high launch, high spin guy. Probably why I love this driver so much.

 

Those numbers scream "cannon"...the way this head wants to go straight, I can see why you love the driver...

[VNutz]

M5 10.5

EvenFlow White shaft, stiff flex

1* up, first weight all the way to front, second 3/4 or so to the back.

SS 105-110

 

Haven't been on a monitor so I don't know where my ball speed and spin numbers are. Distance is adequate; I don't think I'm necessarily bombing the ball with this club or setup, but that could be me dealing with a back that's getting more cranky by the day as well. But I do feel like my accuracy off the tee is better than it has been in years, to the point that I'm not as concerned with the distance or perhaps lack there of. Perhaps this offseason I'll get it on a monitor and check on things, but I can live with the distance due to the increased control and forgiveness. I really have to put a bad swing on this thing to get poor results.

[JJK947]

> @getitdaily said:

> > @JJK947 said:

> > ^Slightly muted feel and lower spin than the '16 M1 for me. Both are great heads but I'd take the M2 from that era for a little more forgivness and not lose anything.

> >

> > Mine is 460 head 9*

> > Tensei Pro Orange 60 TX

> > SS is currently 110

> > 1 click towards lower and factory weight setting

> >

> > This setup is a mid flight, low spin fade machine for me. My draw swing is dead straight and my normal driver swing produces a 5 yard fade. I may play with settings next year to allow for getting a draw more easily. But I drove the ball great this year knowing that it is not possible for me to hook this club. Worst case is straight pull that doesn't cut back.

>

> What are your avg launch and spin numbers?

 

When I'm hitting a mid-flight fade that I go for most of the time, it's in the 11-12 launch and 2200-2500 spin range. So not ideal on a launch monitor but it gets me the best real world results on a consistent basis. If I need more I can change tee height and ball position to get into the 13/2000 range.

[Brizam]

M5 9 turned down 1*

Tensei Pro orange 70tx

Both weights forward.

SS 100-105

[getitdaily]

> @Brizam said:

> M5 9 turned down 1*

> Tensei Pro orange 70tx

> Both weights forward.

> SS 100-105

 

With your swing speed, is that an optimal setup? Do you hit a good number of knuckle balls? Or is your AoA about 9 degrees up?

 

What are your launch and spin numbers?

 

Based on what I saw from testing that head and seeing that you're playing a TX flex shaft, gotta believe you're hitting a good number of drives that are in the 1700 spin range.

[Brizam]

> @getitdaily said:

> > @Brizam said:

> > M5 9 turned down 1*

> > Tensei Pro orange 70tx

> > Both weights forward.

> > SS 100-105

>

> With your swing speed, is that an optimal setup? Do you hit a good number of knuckle balls? Or is your AoA about 9 degrees up?

>

> What are your launch and spin numbers?

>

> Based on what I saw from testing that head and seeing that you're playing a TX flex shaft, gotta believe you're hitting a good number of drives that are in the 1700 spin range.

 

I hit up about 6-7, I don't find that I get many knuckle balls. I don't have the speed for the X its more about controlling launch and spin. There are swing flaws in play that I don't have the time to fix. Just using what gets me the best number on the scorecard at the end of the round. I tend to prefer the feel of stiffer flex shafts. I have tried going down to an Stiff in the driver and my dispersion suffers to much to warrant chasing 5yds of gained distance.

[cjpsse]

M5 9* turned up to 10.5

Tensei Pro Blue 70TX

Both weights back

SS 118-125

I have a slightly negative AoA, hence the setup. But, best feeling driver I've had and great ball flight. As long as this one doesnt crack (RIP M2), it'll be in the bag a while.

[hurley999s]

I picked up a M5 9.0 used head and it may be a dud...

 

Put one weight in draw setting, other neutral in the back, and lead tape to get to 202-204g to match my M4 weight.

 

First time using it last week, I panned on gaming it in a casual round, but warming up on the range was nothing but knuckleballs. Sounded weird (very muted) and felt weird. Not a single shot had a decent ball flight.

 

Immediately scrambled back to the trunk to pop the M4 head back in to play because I thought it must have been cracked somewhere.

 

Took some time to examine the M5 post-round and I wasn’t able to find anything visually. But I haven’t been to the range or out to play since, so to be continued...really curious how this plays out

[Volnut]

> @hurley999s said:

> I picked up a M5 9.0 used head and it may be a dud...

>

> Put one weight in draw setting, other neutral in the back, and lead tape to get to 202-204g to match my M4 weight.

>

> First time using it last week, I panned on gaming it in a casual round, but warming up on the range was nothing but knuckleballs. Sounded weird (very muted) and felt weird. Not a single shot had a decent ball flight.

>

> Immediately scrambled back to the trunk to pop the M4 head back in to play because I thought it must have been cracked somewhere.

>

> Took some time to examine the M5 post-round and I wasn’t able to find anything visually. But I haven’t been to the range or out to play since, so to be continued...really curious how this plays out

 

I had a similar experience. Got fitted in August, M5 9°, Hazrdus Smoke shaft. Hit the ball well, finding a lot of fairways. Well the top of the head developed a crack. Took it back to Edwin Watts and they swapped out a new head, no problem. Played 2 rounds with it and it was nothing but knuckle balls. All of a sudden I couldn't hit this thing. Last swing the ball rolled out to about 210 down the middle. I looked at the club face and the ball mark was dead center. I can't understand how I hit the sweet spot, the ball was in the center of the fairway and only went 210. I'm a low teens handicap and typically carry my driver around 260.

 

At this point, I lost faith in the M5 between the one I hit well cracking on top and the replacement being a dud (at least for me). Edwin Watts has the 90 day play guarantee and I happened to have about 2 weeks remaining on it so I went back and went it a totally different direction. Back to hitting 280ish with rollout.

 

I'm not sure what happened in my experience with the Taylormade. It seems a lot of people love their M5 but I can't say I'm one of them. Also, kudos to Edwin Watts. They took care of me and their customer service was great.