If you’re game is advanced and don’t mind spending a bit more, then take a look at the TaylorMade M6 Driver. The M6 (and M6 Type-D) are the newest models from TM and are already garnering serious praise from everyone, including some of the top players in the world (Dustin Johnson and Jason Day, to name a couple) and Golf Digest, who have named both to its 2019 Hot List, each garnering Gold status. Not bad.
Thanks to brand new, innovative technology, this club pushes the limits of legality. But don’t worry, it is by the USGA and R&A. So let’s see why. It has a large 460cc head, which features Speed Injected Technology, a Twist Face, an aerodynamic sole with “Inertia Generator,” and Hammerhead 2.0. We’ll break down what each does below:
Speed Injected Technology & Twist Face: The Twist Face technology gives the face a curved angle, so when you have an off-center hit, the face is designed to reduce side spin for straighter, more controlled shots. Then the Speed Injected technology was added. It is designed to optimize the “Coefficient of Restitution” — or COR — so you can get the maximize distance based on your swing speed. The combination of these pushes the legal limits. In other words, it has an extremely “hot” face.
“Inertia Generator” — The aerodynamic head is designed to increase club speed for extra distance and the “Inertia Generator” stores 46 grams of weight low and back so there’s plenty of forgiveness.
Hammerhead 2.0: The flexible Hammerhead 2.0 slot helps produce a larger sweet spot and helps on miss-hits.
And there are plenty of options you can choose from when assembling your perfect club. Right or left hand, Fujikura Atmos Black or Orange shaft in either Regular, Stiff, Senior or Extra Stiff (Atmos Black only), and lofts of 9.5, 10.5 or 12 degrees. The M6 also includes a headcover and a stock grip.
As for the M6 D-Type, has almost everything the M6 has but there are a couple differences, including the shaft, which is a Project X Evenflow. The D-Type, unlike the M6, has a draw bias, which means the center of gravity (CG) is more toward the heel of the clubhead. The design makes the face angle looks more open, but you’ll get a more closed face on actual impact. This club also provides mid-spin, while the M6 is low spin.