TaylorMade M6 D-Type Driver

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The M6 D-Type is TaylorMade's answer for the golfer who keeps watching the ball leak right. It takes the same M6 platform that made noise in 2019 and adds draw bias baked into the head, so a slice that used to finish in the trees comes back toward the fairway. This isn't a subtle correction. TaylorMade built up to 20 more yards of right-to-left shot bend into this thing compared to the standard M6.

What makes it work is a combination of internal heel weighting and a visual trick. Toe-side sound ribs sit under a darker crown contour, which nudges you to set up slightly closed at address without thinking about it. Under the hood you still get Speed Injected Twist Face, where TaylorMade tunes each head right up to the legal speed limit, plus the Inertia Generator low and back for a launch that gets up in the air fast.

The 460cc head and high-launch profile put this squarely in max game improvement territory. If you fight a slice and want a driver that helps instead of fights back, the D-Type is one of the more aggressive anti-slice designs from that era. Just know what you're buying: this is a corrective club, not a workshop for shaping shots both ways.

• You fight a persistent slice and want the club to help square things up instead of relying on swing changes.
• Higher-handicap players who need help getting the ball airborne with plenty of carry.
• Moderate swing speeds that benefit from the high launch and speed-tuned face.
• Anyone who wants forgiveness on heel and toe misses without paying for a premium tour head.
• Golfers who prefer a driver set up slightly closed at address to quiet the fear of the right miss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the M6 D-Type different from the standard M6 driver?

The D-Type adds draw bias the regular M6 doesn't have. TaylorMade shifted internal weight toward the heel, closed the face slightly, and added toe-side sound ribs under a darker crown to encourage a closed setup. The result is up to about 20 yards more right-to-left shot bend. Everything else, including Speed Injected Twist Face and the Inertia Generator, carries over.

Will the M6 D-Type completely fix my slice?

It will reduce a slice, not erase a bad swing. The draw bias and closed face help square the clubface at impact, so a mild-to-moderate slice can straighten out or turn into a slight draw. A steep over-the-top move that produces a big banana will still curve, just less. Think of it as meaningful help, not a cure.

Is the M6 D-Type adjustable?

Yes. It has a four-degree loft sleeve, so you can raise or lower loft to fine-tune launch and spin. That sleeve also lets you adjust face angle slightly, which can add or dial back the draw bias depending on how you set it.

What swing speed suits the M6 D-Type?

It fits moderate swing speeds best, roughly the mid-80s to mid-90s mph driver range, though faster players who slice can use it too. The high-launch design and speed-tuned face help slower swings get the ball up and carry it, which is where a lot of slicers lose distance.

Does the draw bias hurt distance for straight hitters?

If you already hit it straight or draw the ball, the D-Type isn't the right pick. The built-in bias can turn your draw into a hook and cost you fairways. Straight hitters and shot-shapers are better off with the standard M6 or M6 Tour. The D-Type earns its keep specifically for players who slice.

Alternatives to the TaylorMade M6 D-Type

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