TaylorMade M4 D-Type
The TaylorMade M4 D-Type is a draw-biased driver from 2018. It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 100 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $430 when it launched in 2018. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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TaylorMade M4 D-Type specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | TaylorMade |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $430 |
| Loft options | 9.5°, 10.5°, 12° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Draw bias |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 70 to 100 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 36 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Twist Face, Internal draw weight, Hammerhead slot, offset hosel |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Specs read from pluggedingolf.com
Model confirmed on d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net, pluggedingolf.com, taylormadegolf.com
Product page globalgolf.com
Who the TaylorMade M4 D-Type suits
- Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
- Above 100 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the TaylorMade M4 D-Type
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Cobra OPTM MAX-DCobra2026 · $600 · 70 to 100 mph
- Callaway Quantum Max DCallaway2026 · $650 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G440 SFTPing2025 · $500 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G430 SFTPing2023 · $350 · 75 to 105 mph
TaylorMade M4 D-Type: common questions
Who is the TaylorMade M4 D-Type for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 100 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
How much does the TaylorMade M4 D-Type cost?
It listed at about $430 at launch in 2018. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the TaylorMade M4 D-Type forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the TaylorMade M4 D-Type?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Cobra OPTM MAX-D (2026), the Callaway Quantum Max D (2026), the Ping G440 SFT (2025) and the Ping G430 SFT (2023).
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