Taylormade M4

www.taylormadegolf.com X Lofts: 3-19° / 4-22° / 5-25° / 6-28° X Shafts: Fujikura Atmos Red X Adjustable hosel: No

HEAD SHAPE NARROW-MID-WIDE

TECH: A bigger, wider body than the M3, which is ideal for golfers who tend to sweep hybrid shots off the deck like a fairway wood. The speed pocket sole boosts speed and forgiveness particularly on shots hit low on the face.

WE SAY: The M4 and its friendly, low profile excelled for our two amateur testers, posting Simon’s second longest carry (187 yards, two yards back from the longest) from a ball speed 5mph slower than his longest Callaway Rogue X. It’s worth pointing out, though, both amateurs would rather plump for the M4’s neater profile for their own bags.

TOP GEAR VERDICT

The M4 hybrid is a decent step forward in terms of looks and shaping over the old M2. It’s really powerful, too, and for the vast majority of club golfers will out- perform any long iron or narrow body hybrid for forgiveness & all-out playability.