TaylorMade M3 vs TaylorMade M4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | M3 loft | M4 loft | M3 lie | M4 lie | M3 length | M4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 20.5 | 19 | 61 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23 | 21.5 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 25 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 28.5 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 33 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 38 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 43.5 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 59 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- M3
- M4
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the M3 is 30.5° and the M4 is 28.5°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the M4 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the M3. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the M4 averages 1.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30.5° vs 28.5°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 43.5°; the stronger one leaves a 6.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the M3 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the M4 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the M3 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the M4 4-iron to LW (10 clubs).
The M3 is a players distance iron and the M4 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The M4 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The M3 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The M3 is listed as investment cast multi-material with RIBCOR and a Speed Pocket and the M4 as investment cast with RIBCOR and Speed Pocket. The M3 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
Both sets were introduced in 2018, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The M4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the M3 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade M3 specs and TaylorMade M4 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade M3 stronger lofted than the M4?
No. The M4 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28.5° against 30.5° for the TaylorMade M3, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade M3 and M4?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30.5° vs 28.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade M3 or the M4?
The M4. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The TaylorMade M3 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the TaylorMade M3 and M4 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade M3 is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the M4 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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