TaylorMade launches new M5 and M6 irons, with a “Speed Bridge” cavity design

TaylorMade’s new M5 and M6 game-improvement irons are built with a structural beam that connects the topline and the sole of the back cavities – the company calls this a “Speed Bridge.� This mass behind the center of the face works to stabilize the iron, dampen vibrations for better sound and feel, and allows the thru-slot Speed Pockets to be built more flexible than ever, according to TaylorMade. The re-designed, more-flexible Speed Pocket in the 4-7 irons helps to maximize carry and distance, especially lower on the face, by shifting the “point of maximum deflection� downward, says TaylorMade. The company also implements its familiar ICT (inverted cone technology) to maximize ball speeds on off-center strikes in certain areas.  For golfers, that means higher ball speeds and higher launch angles when hit in a larger impact area than previous M3 and M4 irons, a combination that is beneficial for game-improvement golfers for which these new M5 and M6 irons are designed. Additionally, the M5 and M6 irons use a material called Hybrar, and multi-material badges in their cavities, in order to further reduce vibrations to enhance sound and feel, according to the company. The more compact M5 irons, designed for the “mid-handicapper,� have a 180-degree fluted hosel – this means the hosel technology isn’t visible at address in most positions. They also have Tungsten weights in the toe are of the 4-7 irons to lower center of gravity (CG) to increase launch and add forgiveness, according to TaylorMade. TaylorMade’s M5 irons (4-PW, AW, SW) come stock with True Temper’s XP100 steel shafts, or Mitsubishi’s Tensei Orange graphite shafts, and other shafts are available at no-upcharge. They’re available for pre-order on January 18 and hit retail on February 1. They will sell for $999 steel and $1,199 graphite. The M6 irons, designed for “mid-to-high handicaps,� have a 360-degree fluted hosel, which lowers CG compared to the M5 for a higher launch and more forgiveness, according to TaylorMade. TaylorMade’s M6 irons (4-PW, AW) come stock with KBS Max 85 steel shafts, or Fujikura’s Atmos Orange graphite shafts. They will be available for pre-order on January 18, and they hit retail on February 1. They will sell for $899 steel and $999 graphite.

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