TaylorMade driver

TaylorMade M6 driver

Players cited with it: 5; From 12 reports.
Released: 2019; First cited here by Dustin Johnson, February 2019. Last reported 3 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for launch & spin and sound & feel; Pushback on value. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Players cited with this

Aaron RaiPRESSJuly 2026
“There are many quirks with his equipment, from wearing two gloves to using iron headcovers, but perhaps the biggest is the 2019 TaylorMade M6 driver that remains in Rai’s bag .”
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4 more reports from Aaron Rai
- May 2026
  “The TaylorMade M6 driver has been a feature in his bag for some years now.”
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- May 2026
  “Newly-crowned PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai put on a masterclass at Aronimink en route to his maiden major win, doing so with a seven-year-old TaylorMade M6 driver in the bag.”
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- May 2026
  “Rai has played his long-trusted TaylorMade M6 driver since its release six years ago and doesn't appear to be inclined to take it out of the bag any time soon.”
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- May 2026
  “Driver: TaylorMade M6 9.0 Shaft: Aldila synergy 70TX”
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Jason DayPRESSAugust 2020
“Jason Day returned to a 10.5-degree TaylorMade M6 driver”
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Robert MacIntyrePRESSNovember 2019
“Driver: TaylorMade M6 Driver (10.5°)”
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1 more report from Robert MacIntyre
- November 2019
  “MacIntyre chooses to play the TaylorMade M6 driver and has it set-up to promote the draw shape he likes to play off the tee.”
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Matthew WolffPRESSJuly 2019
“Wolff began his PGA Tour by initially playing with a 8° M6 driver set to lower. Last week, he swapped that out for an 8° M5 driver, still equipped with Graphite Design’s AD-TP 7TX shaft, which he’s used extensively over the last few years.”
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Dustin JohnsonPRESSMay 2019
“Johnson put the TaylorMade M6 driver back in play for the Masters and has kept it in play for the PGA Championship.”
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2 more reports from Dustin Johnson
- February 2019
  “Working the next day with European rep Adrian Rietveld, Johnson was able to get the four drivers down to two before ultimately settling on a 10.5-degree M6 (Fujikura Speeder 661 2.0 X shaft) that provided the ball speed and launch characteristics he required.”
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- February 2019
  “Johnson was able to get the four drivers down to two before ultimately settling on a 10.5-degree M6 (Fujikura Speeder 661 2.0 X shaft) that provided the ball speed and launch characteristics he required.”
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What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews, newest June 2019

What press reviews of the TaylorMade M6 driver judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Launch & spin
Sound & feel
Looks
Distance

Where reviewers push back

Value

DistanceMostly positive: Leans positive.Mostly longer, faster ball speed, though one reviewer preferred a rival.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Ball speeds were fast and rewarded with long carries”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “I did experience over 2mph more ball speed on average with M6 over M4.”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “However on total distance the M6 came out on top.”
  PressNational Club Golfer · June 2019Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “The Callaway was carrying slightly further on average than the TaylorMade.”
  PressNational Club Golfer · June 2019Read the review
ForgivenessNot covered by enough reviews
Launch & spinRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Higher, more consistent spin gave better control and useful lower flight.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “the spin was a touch higher with M6 too by around 300rom, giving me better control of direction.”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “Having said that I often struggle with hitting my driver too high into the wind so the lower ball flight of the TaylorMade M6 would benefit me in those situations.”
  PressNational Club Golfer · June 2019Read the review
- “The spin levels were more consistent with the TaylorMade”
  PressNational Club Golfer · June 2019Read the review
AdjustabilityNot covered by enough reviews
Sound & feelRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Muted, powerful impact sound reviewers called premium and satisfying.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “A noticeably more muted impact sound than the previous generation M4.”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “I preferred the feel of the M6 – to me it has a stronger, more powerful feel through the ball.”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “The sound and feel from both models leave no question that these are premium products”
  PressNational Club Golfer · January 2019Read the review
  About the model family, not this exact version.
LooksRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Sleek, confidence-inspiring shape that looks exceptional at address.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “The M6 does look marginally better than its predecessor.”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “I also like the traditional, confidence inspiring shape to look down on at address and how easy it is to align.”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “the M6 does have a noticeably deeper face which adds a bit of confidence”
  PressNational Club Golfer · January 2019Read the review
  About the model family, not this exact version.
- “Both these drivers look exceptional in the address position, I felt really comfortable standing on the tee and giving them a rip.”
  PressNational Club Golfer · June 2019Read the review
ValueCriticised: Reviewers are critical.Reviewers called pricing high given limited adjustability beyond the hosel.2 reviews›
Complaints (2)
- “The price is high given the lack of adjustability other than the hosel.”
  PressGolf Monthly, Neil Tappin · January 2019Read the review
- “The prices of these drivers are eye-watering”
  PressNational Club Golfer · January 2019Read the review
  About the model family, not this exact version.