TaylorMade M5
TaylorMade M5 (2019) is a low-spin fairway wood. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 15. It launches low with low spin. It listed at $280 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 | $280 |
| Loft options | 18°, 21° |
| Head size | 185 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Face material | Steel |
| Type | Low spin |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | Mid |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | Low |
| Swing speed range | 90 to 120 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 15 |
| Key technology | Speed injected |
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
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from 2ndswing.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, golfwrx.com, taylormadegolf.com
Product page globalgolf.com
Where the fit profile comes from
All fit values here are our own ratings.
| Type | low-spin | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | low | Our rating |
| Spin | low | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | mid | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 0-15 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 90-120 mph | Our rating |
Who the TaylorMade M5 suits
- Faster swingers who spin the ball too much with a fairway wood.
- 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.
- Callaway Quantum Triple DiamondCallaway2026 · $430 · 90 to 120 mph
- Cobra OPTM LS TitaniumCobra2026 · $469 · 90 to 120 mph
- Callaway Elyte Triple DiamondCallaway2025 · $350 · 90 to 120 mph
- Cobra DS-ADAPT LSCobra2025 · $429 · 90 to 120 mph
TaylorMade M5: common questions
Who is the TaylorMade M5 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 15. Faster swingers who spin the ball too much with a fairway wood.
How much does the TaylorMade M5 cost?
It listed at about $280 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 mid.
What are alternatives to the TaylorMade M5?
Similar fairway woods in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (2026), the Cobra OPTM LS Titanium (2026), the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond (2025) and the Cobra DS-ADAPT LS (2025).
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