This is our Taylormade M4 Driver Review.
I’m an avid golfer, a 9.2 7 handicap on my way to a 2 (been a 5.6) and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.
Summary:
- Long off the tee- Near identical if not identical performance to the M3’s for me, thanks to the new Hammerhead Technology
- Plenty forgiveness. No surprise here. It has the new Twist Face
- Minimum adjustability. This one will work fine for you if you don’t live to tinker (I don’t) No Y-track
- Geoacoustic technology allows for better sound, feel and a 67% larger sweet spot (according to
Taylormade )
In this
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- Long & Forgiving
- Great Sound & Feel
- Easy Adjustability
- A little older tech
How I Tested The New Taylormade M4
Specs: TaylorMade M4 Driver Men Right Hand
Loft: 10.5 degrees
Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Red 5 Graphite Stiff Flex
I had the M4 and the M3 440 for 14 days.
On The Range: 5 or 6 sessions
- I hit 2 or 3 buckets per session (100 to 150 balls)
- Tried to hit 3 shots with the M3 440, M4, and my R9 so I could immediately sense any differences
- I would switch in a short iron every so often to regain tempo
On The Course: 2 rounds
- I played one driver per 9 for each round
For my range sessions: I switched between my current driver (Taylormade R9) and each driver for about 3 swings each at a time. I would switch in a short iron every few swings to regain some tempo.
For my rounds on the course: I used one driver for 9 holes then switched to the other for the next 9 holes.
For perspective on my experience, I’m just north of a 10-handicap but don’t play to it often enough. I’m more of a streaky driver, even within a round.
My Full M4 Driver Review
Distance: The M4 has a very hot face. I’ve got it neck and neck with the M3 and M3 440 I tested.
The ball seems to hang in the air for a fortnight.
Feel/Sound: Great sound and feel for me. Again, it’s on par with the M3’s as far as I could tell
I never get tired of the feeling of the ball jumping or springing off the face like with these new drivers from Taylormade. I get a real sense of power without herculean effort.
Shaping: I sensed nor saw any shaping bias from this club. My standard slight fade was the order of the day and I hit it fairly easily.
Forgiveness: The M4 won’t cover up your worst swings, but your “Ok” swings still get out there and in a place, you can play your next shot from.
Looks: Gray on black = Blah in my book. It’s not ugly, but a step down from the black and white.
Who’s the Taylormade M4 Driver for?
Low handicap – Yes
Mid handicap – Yes
High handicap – Yes, you can play it. But, there are more forgiving drivers that will serve you better.
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- Long & Forgiving
- Premium Looks
- Great Sound & Feel
- Expensive
- Not a big improvement over Epic Max
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- Awesome Feel & Sound
- Keeps you in play for better scoring
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Verdict on the Taylormade M4 Driver
An outstanding driver for its time and still good-to-go today.
You can easily find them new and used.
My #1 suggestion is to test before you buy. Either at your local golf store or take advantage of Global Golf’s Utry trial program. I use it and recommend it.
Thanks for checking out my Taylormade M4 driver review and I’d love to hear how it performed for you.
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- Long & Forgiving
- Great Sound & Feel
- Easy Adjustability
- A little older tech
