TaylorMade M4 D-Type Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

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The M4 D-Type is TaylorMade's answer to the most common miss in golf: the slice. It takes the standard M4 platform from 2018 and tilts everything toward a draw. Weight sits closer to the heel, the face looks a touch more closed at address, and the whole club is built to help the ball turn over from right to left instead of leaking out to the right.

Underneath the draw bias, you get the same technology that made the regular M4 popular. Twist Face reshapes the hitting surface so high-heel and low-toe strikes come back toward the target instead of flying off line. The Hammerhead slot near the sole keeps ball speed up on low-face contact, which is exactly where slicers and higher handicappers tend to catch it. At 460cc with a high-launch profile, it swings like a driver that wants to make the game easier.

This is not a low-spin bomber, and it never pretends to be. The M4 D-Type is for the player who loses shots and yards to the right and wants a club that quietly fights back on every swing.

• Slicers who have tried everything and just want the club itself to help square the face at impact.
• Moderate swing speed players who need help getting the ball up in the air and holding it against a fade.
• Mid-to-high handicappers who value forgiveness on low-face and heel strikes over squeezing out extra distance.
• Anyone coming from an older driver who wants Twist Face and a draw setup without paying for the newest release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the M4 D-Type actually help fix a slice?

It helps, but it is not magic. The heel weighting and closed face look make it easier to turn the ball over, so a mild slice often becomes a straight ball or a small draw. A severe out-to-in swing will still curve the ball, just less than a neutral driver would. Add loft through the hosel if you want even more draw bias.

What is the difference between the M4 and the M4 D-Type?

The internals and the aesthetics. The D-Type has extra heel weight and a slightly closed face to promote a draw, plus a lighter crown section near the toe that makes the head look more shut at address. The standard M4 is neutral. Both share Twist Face, the Hammerhead slot, and the 460cc head.

Is the M4 D-Type good for beginners and high handicappers?

Yes, this is one of the better fits for that group. The high launch gets the ball airborne easily, the Hammerhead slot protects ball speed on the thin and low strikes new players hit a lot, and the draw bias counters the slice most beginners fight. It is a forgiving, easy-to-hit driver.

What lofts does the M4 D-Type come in?

It came in higher-loft options to match its high-launch design, and the adjustable hosel lets you move loft up or down by up to four degrees. That range lets you dial launch and spin to your swing speed, and adding loft tends to strengthen the draw effect a little.

Is a 2018 M4 D-Type still worth buying today?

For the money on the used market, it is a smart pick. Twist Face and the anti-slice design still do their job, and the performance gap between this and a brand-new draw driver is small for the average golfer. If you slice the ball and do not want to pay full price, it holds up well.

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