TaylorMade M5
The TaylorMade M5 is an adjustable driver from 2019. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 18. It launches mid-height with moderate spin. It listed at $500 when it launched in 2019. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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TaylorMade M5 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | TaylorMade |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $500 |
| Loft options | 8°, 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Adjustable |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 90 to 115 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 18 |
| Forgiveness rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 7 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Speed Injected Twist Face, T-Track dual weight system, Inverted Cone Technology |
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.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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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 golf.com
Model confirmed on golf.com, pgatour.com, untilthenexttee.blog
Product page globalgolf.com
Where the fit profile comes from
All fit values here are our own ratings.
| Type | adjustable | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | mid | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 8 | Our rating |
| Workability | 7 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 0-18 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 90-115 mph | Our rating |
Who the TaylorMade M5 suits
- Golfers who want to change loft or ball flight settings as their swing changes.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 90 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the TaylorMade M5
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- PXG Lightning Tour MidPXG2025 · $649 · 88 to 118 mph
- TaylorMade Qi4DTaylorMade2026 · $650 · 90 to 115 mph
- Cobra OPTM XCobra2026 · $600 · 85 to 115 mph
- Srixon ZXi RKTSrixon2026 · $650 · 85 to 115 mph
TaylorMade M5: common questions
Who is the TaylorMade M5 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 18. Golfers who want to change loft or ball flight settings as their swing changes.
How much does the TaylorMade M5 cost?
It listed at about $500 at launch in 2019. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the TaylorMade M5 forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 8 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the TaylorMade M5?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the PXG Lightning Tour Mid (2025), the TaylorMade Qi4D (2026), the Cobra OPTM X (2026) and the Srixon ZXi RKT (2026).
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