The lie angle of the TaylorMade M4 driver can be changed by using the four-degree sleeve on the hosel of the driver and the accompanying wrench. Each movement of the sleeve alters the lie angle by 0.5° to 0.75° along with an appropriate change to the loft.

Is M4 loft adjustable?

The TaylorMade M4 driver can be adjusted for a change in loft from the stated loft using the four-degree sleeve fitted on the hosel and the wrench that comes along with the driver. Fit the TaylorMade wrench tip into the big screw behind the rear of the clubhead of the driver.

How do I lower the loft on my M4 driver?

Rotating the sleeve to the LOWER position reduces the loft of the driver by 2-degrees. At this setting, the face is also going to be 4-degrees open, and the lie angle is 58 degrees. Spin will also be reduced by about 400 rpm. Rotating the shaft to the HIGHER position increases the loft by 2-degrees.

How much does 1 degree of loft affect distance?

The distance difference between clubs is created equally by the increments in club length and loft angle. The calculations here are based on 1/2″ club length difference = 5 yards distance difference and every 4° loft angle difference = 5 yards distance difference.

Should I change the loft on my driver?

Woody says that getting the loft setting on your driver is the most important. Modern drivers allow golfers to move the loft around by several degrees now. Increasing or decreasing loft can change how far you hit the ball and the accuracy of your drives considerably.

Does more loft reduce slice?

Although many slicers want to hit the ball lower, remember the additional loft provides backspin that will reduce the amount a golf ball slices through the air. I would recommend a 10.5 to 12-degree set-up, depending on your current ball flight and severity of your slice.

Is TaylorMade M4 driver adjustable?

The 12-position adjustable hosel allows golfers and fitters to increase or decrease the M4 driver’s stated loft by as many as 2 degrees.

Does higher loft mean less distance?

In general, the slower the swing or club speed, the higher the loft of the driver to optimize both carry and roll. Most drivers come in degrees of loft from 8.5 to 16. Now, if you could increase the loft to 12.4 degrees, your total distance would increase to 293 yards, an improvement of 15 yards.

Can you adjust loft on SIM Max driver?

You can adjust your TaylorMade Sim Max driver through the hosel adapter fitted on the club hosel, using the TaylorMade torque wrench. You can adjust the loft by increasing or decreasing the angle by 0.5°-0.75°.

Does adjusting driver loft open face?

The fix: Most adjustable drivers allow you to open the clubface or position more of the adjustable weight to the toe side of the club—or even both. Reducing loft also opens the face slightly.

What does loft mean in golf?

Lofts. The loft of a golf club is the angle created between the clubface and the ground – and will be different for every club in your bag. The loft will have a direct impact on the distance the ball travels – the lower the loft, the further the ball will go.