TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood Adjustment Guide + (CHART)

Is The TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood Adjustable?

Yes, the TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood is the adjustable model in this range. It possesses a 0.14-lb adjustable steel weight that makes up almost 30% of the head weight.

This weight is adjustable from the standard 15degrees. It can be adjusted 2degrees from the standard from a fade into a draw and vice-versa.

The extra 1.5-degree loft in the high toe impact area further helps straighten shots and prevent them from driving excessively left.

Twist Face technology, adjustability, and overall construction contribute a unique 15-yard less variation in shot dispersion. The adjustable weight is meant to create shot shapes rather than straighten out shots.

The adjustability extends to the neck sleeve that helps get straighter shots.

Is The TaylorMade M5 3 Wood Forgiving?

Yes, there’s an adjustable level of forgiveness on the TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood. The titanium body and carbon head allow for a low density. Since there is a lower density, you can adjust the discretionary loads.

The low center of gravity ensures a reduced spin so that all your shots are precise. A large sweet spot (almost 66% larger than that on the M3) also improves forgiveness.

The design of the M5 is high in MOI or moment of inertia.Therefore, the TaylorMade M5 3 is a lot more forgiving than you’d expect!

They’ve managed to get this level of MOI due to the T-Track.

TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood Specifications

Loft	15degrees
Hand	RH/LH
Lie	57.5degrees to 59.5degrees
Volume	161 cc
Length	43.25”
Swing Weight	D4
Stock Shafts: Weight	0.16 lb
Stock Shafts: Torque	4.5
Stock Shafts: Tip Size	335
Stock Shafts: Butt	MID
Stock Shafts: Launch Angle	Low

How To Adjust The TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood

The TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood can be adjusted using the wrench that is provided with the golf club.

There are three main aspects you can change or adjust the M5 Fairway Wood.

You should make these adjustments with the wrench provided with the club. Using any other external devices risks damaging the club beyond repair.

Remember, when making your adjustments start with the biggest changes.

Adjusting the Inverse T-Track

This is by far one of the biggest changes you’ll be making to your club. There are a couple of options when adjusting the T-Track.

Standard is when it is split evenly across the line perpendicular to the face
You can push the weights toward the face completely
You can push them back completely

Each of these options have a different outcome.

When you split the weights evenly across the perpendicular, you get extra stability and a higher trajectory, making it easier to hit. So, the ball will carry more distance
When you push the weights forward toward the face, you’re reducing the spin by 600 rpm and lowering the trajectory
When you push the weights backward toward the heel, you’re getting a higher launch, more spin, and it’s more forgiving

There is also a change in dispersion.

If you push the weights to the center and split it, you get straighter, more forgiving shots
If the weights are inside the toe, there is a 12.5-yard dispersion toward the right
If the weights are inside the heel, there is a 12.5-yard dispersion toward the left

Draws and Fades

When you adjust the draws and fades on the M5, you’re adjusting the ball flight. You can loosen and then move the weight toward the ‘Fade’ or the ‘Draw’ side.

Towards ‘Fade’ means dispersion is 10 yards toward the right
Towards ‘Draw’ means dispersion is 10 yards toward the left
Towards the center is more neutral or standard

Loft Sleeve

The M5 has a 4-degree loft sleeve that adjusts the loft, lie, and face angle. There are 12 positions, and every change to the sleeve by a half or three-quarters leads to a new position.

Lowering the position totally by 2degrees means the face will also be 4degrees more open than standard.So, there’s a greater fade bias on any shot
Increasing the position means increasing the loft by 2degrees. It shuts the face-off by 4degrees and increases the lie angle to 58degrees. There will also be a draw bias on shots
The UPRT marking is the standard adjustment. It still sets up all shots with a draw bias, but it’s subtler

Steps

Loosen the screen in the heel with the given wrench.
Rotate the clubhead to the required position.
Tighten the screw with the same wrench.

TaylorMade M5 Fairway Wood Adjustment Chart

Adjustment	Angles	Effect
Inverse T-Track: Standard	N/A	Extra stability Higher Trajectory Greater distance
Toward the Face	N/A	Reduced spin by 600 rpm Lowered trajectory
Toward the Heel	N/A	Higher Launch More Spin Greater forgiveness
Towards Fade	N/A	10yards toward the right
Towards Draw	N/A	10 yards toward the left
Loft Sleeve Changes: UPRT (1)	Square Face Stated Loft 60-degree Lie Angle 0 RPM	Subtle Draw Bias
(2)	1.5-degree Closed +0.75-degree Loft 59.5-degree Lie Angle +150 rpm	N/A
(3)	3-degree closed +1.5-degree Loft 58.75-degree Lie angle +300 rpm	N/A
Higher (1)	4-degree closed +2-degree loft 57.25-degree Lie angle +300 rpm	It shuts the face-off by 4-degrees Increases the lie angle to 58-degrees. Draw bias on shots
(2)	3-degree closed +1.5-degree Loft 57.25-degree lie angle +300 rpm	N/A
(3)	1.5-degree closed +0.75-degree loft 56.5-degree lie angle +150 rpm	N/A
STD Loft (1)	Square Face Stated Loft 56-degree lie angle 0 rpm	N/A
(2)	1.5-degree open -0.75 loft 56.5-degree lie angle -150 rpm	N/A
(3)	3-degree open -1.5-degree loft 57.25-degree lie angle -300 rpm	N/A
Lower (1)	4-degree open -2-degree loft 58-degree lie angle -400 rpm	Face will be 4-degrees more open than standard, Greater fade bias on any shots.
(2)	3-degree open -1.5-degree loft 58.75-degree lie angle -300 rpm	N/A
(3)	1.5-degree open -0.75-degree loft 59.5-degree -150 rpm	N/A