Taylormade M5 & M6 Woods - Pics added page 46

[Hedgehog]

> @commoditybroker said:

> Planning on ordering an M5 3w. Any suggestions on shaft? SS 115 In driver, 110ish in 3w. Playing tensei Orange in driver. Err to the side of higher spin, trying to get it down.

>

> Thoughts?

 

Ordered mine (after an indoor Trackman fitting) with a Hzrdus Smoke black 6.5 as it gave me the absolute best numbers.. But couldn't get it elevate off the deck in play, you have about 5mph more speed so you could maybe get it going. Off the tee it was loong. Swapped in a trusty AD DI and it has been money so far. I had as a solid second option in the fitting: a Rogue Silver 110MSI and it probably would have been the better shaft for me, I have hit it outdoors in the M5 3fw head and it was a great fairway shaft IMO.

[commoditybroker]

Thanks everyone. Going to see if my local fitting shop has a few of these options and get my Mevo out to verify.

[Therealpatgiles]

Anyone seeing anything like this on their m5? I do use plastic tees and do like to hit driver off deck.

Is this warranty worthy? It still works perfectly but cosmetically it's ugly on a new driver.

[boycer]

> @Therealpatgiles said:

> Anyone seeing anything like this on their m5? I do use plastic tees and do like to hit driver off deck.

> Is this warranty worthy? It still works perfectly but cosmetically it's ugly on a new driver.

>

 

Yes, I have a 10.5 that is doing that as well.

[Kale_m]

> @boycer11 said:

> > @Therealpatgiles said:

> > Anyone seeing anything like this on their m5? I do use plastic tees and do like to hit driver off deck.

> > Is this warranty worthy? It still works perfectly but cosmetically it's ugly on a new driver.

> >

>

> Yes, I have a 10.5 that is doing that as well.

 

 

Super common. Have a look through this thread

 

[bobcat]

Perhaps it would be best to stay away from those heads comprised partially of carbon fiber if you are concerned about durability!

 

The 'All Titanium' heads seem to be just as long and far more durable, (i.e. resistant to cracking).

 

 

 

 

[jabwind51]

> @Kale_m said:

> > @boycer11 said:

> > > @Therealpatgiles said:

> > > Anyone seeing anything like this on their m5? I do use plastic tees and do like to hit driver off deck.

> > > Is this warranty worthy? It still works perfectly but cosmetically it's ugly on a new driver.

> > >

> >

> > Yes, I have a 10.5 that is doing that as well.

>

>

> Super common. Have a look through this thread

>

 

Same as mine and I have had it for 1 week. Pretty annoying.

[manima1]

> @gioguy21 said:

> got an M5 en route (driver) b/c i just cracked my M1.

 

What is your consensus after some time with the M5?

[gioguy21]

> @manima1 said:

> > @gioguy21 said:

> > got an M5 en route (driver) b/c i just cracked my M1.

>

> What is your consensus after some time with the M5?

 

lol i own an epic flash sz...

 

couldn't stand the harsher feel of the M5...just never felt like i hit one good.

[manima1]

> @gioguy21 said:

> > @manima1 said:

> > > @gioguy21 said:

> > > got an M5 en route (driver) b/c i just cracked my M1.

> >

> > What is your consensus after some time with the M5?

>

> lol i own an epic flash sz...

>

> couldn't stand the harsher feel of the M5...just never felt like i hit one good.

 

Surprising, M5 is the best feeling driver I've ever hit by a wide margin.

 

Different strokes for different folks lol.

[Boydr12]

Holy crap man, you’re still doing this?! You are committed to the troll, I’ll give you that much!

 

> @bobcat said:

> Stay away from those heads comprised partially of carbon fiber!

> The 'all Titanium' heads are just as long and far more durable!

>

>

>

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[Tre4ISU]

> @t4t3r said:

> > @shanka said:

> > > @jabwind51 said:

> > > What is the standard TM factory tipping for M5 again?

> >

> > I just called Taylormade to confirm their tipping process. Customer service agent confirmed that all aftermarket shafts are tipped 1", unless you specify by "soft tipping " 1/2 in or an inch in the custom ordering section. She also mentioned that all stock shafts are untipped...kinda weird.

>

> So tip the ones that don’t need it, and don’t tip the ones that could probably use it. Got it.

> :D

 

> @commoditybroker said:

> Planning on ordering an M5 3w. Any suggestions on shaft? SS 115 In driver, 110ish in 3w. Playing tensei Orange in driver. Err to the side of higher spin, trying to get it down.

>

> Thoughts?

 

I'd go Pro White. You can pick them up pretty cheap if you keep your eye out.

[bobcat]

> @Boydr12 said:

> Holy crap man, you’re still saying this?

>

> > @bobcat said:

> > Perhaps it would be best to stay away from those heads comprised partially of carbon fiber if you are concerned about durability.

 

> > The 'All Titanium' heads seem to be just as long and certainly more durable, (i.e more resistant to head cracking).

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

 

I stand by the statement I made, and clearly, there are multiple photographs of 'cracked' carbon fiber heads within this thread, (and other threads) to support my statement. The 'All Titanium' Heads are indeed more durable, (i.e more resistant to head cracking), than those made partially of carbon fiber.

 

For the record, I think one would actually have to be a 'Crackhead', to even attempt to deny all the clear, visual evidence of cracked carbon fiber heads that have been posted on this forum....Carbon Fiber cracking happens much too frequently, most often with TM heads, although other brands selling Drivers made partially of carbon fiber are certainly vulnerable to cracking as well.

 

 

[agood3putt]

Has anyone hit the M5 5 wood? I just got one and want to know everyones thoughts on it!

[TheSphynx]

> @AG12 said:

> Has anyone hit the M5 5 wood? I just got one and want to know everyones thoughts on it!

 

I’ve got one paired with a P95 and it’s a weapon in my bag. I have the spin dialed in perfectly. It doesn’t spin too much like some 5 woods I’ve hit, but it’s not too low to where it hits and rolls for days. I cant say enough good things about it. Same goes for the 3 wood.

[agood3putt]

> @TheSphynx said:

> > @AG12 said:

> > Has anyone hit the M5 5 wood? I just got one and want to know everyones thoughts on it!

>

> I’ve got one paired with a P95 and it’s a weapon in my bag. I have the spin dialed in perfectly. It doesn’t spin too much like some 5 woods I’ve hit, but it’s not too low to where it hits and rolls for days. I cant say enough good things about it. Same goes for the 3 wood.

 

Sweet thanks man. I’ve noticed that the spin is real good with it. Like you said not too much and not too little. I paired it up with the Tensei Pro White and hoping to be my next par 5 killer

[4rheel]

So anyone loving their M6? Don't see much love for these and curious to know why.

[wchahn]

Just got an M6 and love it. Was using a Ping G400 Max but airline didn't deliver my clubs on a recent trip and the rentals were TM M6. Although I hit the rental too high, I felt like I was hitting it further. When I returned (clubs eventually made it), I found a M6 for a reasonable price as well as the shaft I use in the Ping (Evenflue blue) and the results have been great. Longer than the Ping G400 Max with similar dispersion and height. I am a little surprised since I really liked the Ping but happy with the additional length. I don't like the way TM paints top of the driver face but so far love the results.

[Hedgehog]

> @4rheel said:

> So anyone loving their M6? Don't see much love for these and curious to know why.

Had it, was too fade biased and didn't spin enough. Sold it.

[4rheel]

> @Hedgehog said:

> > @4rheel said:

> > So anyone loving their M6? Don't see much love for these and curious to know why.

> Had it, was too fade biased and didn't spin enough. Sold it.

 

Sounds perfect for me! What's your SS like?

[getitdaily]

> @4rheel said:

> So anyone loving their M6? Don't see much love for these and curious to know why.

 

I'm testing one against my m4.

 

M4 - 8.5 m6 - 9.0

 

I have to play the m4 in upright to offset the fade bias. Tried the m6 in upright and had too many left misses so I tried it in standard lie...much better. Played it for the first time today and hit it head against my m4 on every driver hole.

 

The good...M6 was more accurate and longer. I've been struggling with a right miss with my m4. Hit them both really solidly on only 1 hole really. On that hole, m6 was longer by 15 yards.

 

The bad...4 hard lefts with the m6.

 

I have a new shaft coming that is stiffer than the one I play now. I'm hoping it helps keep the face from shutting down on the m6. If not then I'll have to dump the m6 and try a m5.

[scott_Donald]

The only downside I have found for my M5 3 wood so far, I sky'ed it the other day and dam even with a silver sharpie it doesn't look perfect anymore.

 

I could have almost cried, if it was not hot melted and perfect I would have had to buy a new one.

 

 

[getitdaily]

Sold the m6 and bought an m5. Range session today showed what settings produce desired flight. Now on to a fitting to make sure the m5 has the right numbers. It'll be pitted against a ts3 and g410lst. Whichever performs the best will replace the m4.

[SEP1006]

Love the M6, been playing it since it came out. Have mine paired with a Ventus 6S and as long as I put a half-a$$ swing on it I get good results. Great results with a really good swing!!!

[elon235]

My TM M6 kicked the Callaway Epic flash and Ping G400 Max out of the bag and have not looked back. Found it to be longer and straighter.

[Signman150]

> @scott_Donald said:

> The only downside I have found for my M5 3 wood so far, I sky'ed it the other day and dam even with a silver sharpie it doesn't look perfect anymore.

>

> I could have almost cried, if it was not hot melted and perfect I would have had to buy a new one.

>

>

The first scratch is always the hardest!

 

[scott_Donald]

> @Signman150 said:

> > @scott_Donald said:

> > The only downside I have found for my M5 3 wood so far, I sky'ed it the other day and dam even with a silver sharpie it doesn't look perfect anymore.

> >

> > I could have almost cried, if it was not hot melted and perfect I would have had to buy a new one.

> >

> >

> The first scratch is always the hardest!

>

 

tell me about it! kind of forgotten about it now! well at least I don't have to say when folk borrow it 'don't sky it please'.

 

 

[Krt22]

Still loving my M6. Recently been struggling with heel shots and the M6 is super forgiving for miss. Centered shots can be silly long, playing mine with 8g of extra weight, Tensei PO 70TX. The M5 (and M3) definitely has a harsher sound/feel compared to the M6 as well

[Krt22]

Double Post

 

 

[kro88]

After nearly 13 years of tinkering via self-diagnosis, trial and error – buying and selling multiple drivers. I decided to finally get fitted. I went through True spec and went in completely undiagnosed without a budget and brand agnostic. This was planned and budgeted for as I wanted to purchase purely on results. After 2+ hours I ended up with the M6 9 degree – set to 10 with the new Speeder 757 TR X flex @ 44.75 inches. I am a low launch/high spin player and most of my misses are low in the heal. This is typically due in part to a poor attack angle and out/in path. The results were clear that I was able to keep spin down the best with the M6 yet launch it better than my current set up. look forward to seeing if the performance improves in play

 

I don’t carry a 3 wood, which is next on my list. Naturally I would like to try the M5/M6 although I will still approach the fitting as being completely neutral to brand. Curious to know feedback based off a full season of these being in play. Which do you prefer and why?