Taylormade M6 Vs. Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Comparison & Review
You never really know how a driver is going to work for you until you get a fitting or actually go out and play one. But we know that not everyone has the time for all of that. So if you are in the market for a driver that is long and forgiving, today’s article is for you.
Today we will be addressing the needs of mid to high handicappers with our overview of the Callaway Rogue ST Max and Taylormade M6 driver. See which one would be best for you.
Taylormade M6 Driver Overview
The M6 may be an older model but there is still plenty here for mid to high handicappers to get excited about.
First of all, the M6 features a carbon fiber sole to create enough weight savings for the impressive 46 grams of rear weight inside the head. This makes it light enough for slow swing speed players to wield effectively but gives it enough power to increase distance.
Our testers were averaging a moderate increase in distance with the M6: on average, the M6 produced a distance increase of 5 yards to our testers’ drives. The Twist Face feature doesn’t do much to increase distance but it was very effective for producing straighter shots.
The Taylormade M6 driver also features an adjustable hosel so you can fine-tune shot shaping from the tee.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Overview
The Callaway Rogue ST Max driver has less extreme rear weighting but the face works to reduce ball spin.
According to our launch monitor, the Callaway Rogue ST Max was not only reducing overall ball spin; but it nearly eliminated all trace of side spin as well. The face of the Callaway Rogue ST Max was specifically tuned to generate more ball speed through lesser spin all-around.
There is a 26 gram tungsten weight used in conjunction with a carbon crown, a carbon sole and a new lightweight titanium body frame to balance everything out. Indeed, our testers liked the overall balance and feel of the Callaway Rogue ST Max driver more than the M6 and remarked that it was easier to swing overall.
Distance and launch were also better with the Callaway Rogue ST Max. We feel that the ST Max would be better for just about every beginner or high handicap player – even low handicappers could benefit from it to a certain degree.
Taylormade M6 Driver
In 20 Words Or Less
The Taylormade M6 does a little more of everything that the M4 driver does.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver
In 20 Words Or Less
The Callaway Rogue Max ST offers accessible distance for players of nearly all skill levels.
Taylormade M6 First Impressions
The Taylormade M6 certainly looks more intimidating than the M4at first glance but once you pick it up you can feel how light and wieldy it truly is.
The Taylormade M6 features a carbon sole to help offset the additional 46 grams of weight placed in the back of the head. It was very comfortable to swing and we got an instant boost in distance.
The M Family
The M6 is joined by, of course, the M4 and the M2. By comparison, the M2 is a bit lighter than the M6 but ultimately plays shorter.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver – First Impressions
After our first swing with the Roge ST Max, we were very impressed by how solid and satisfying it felt.
Part of the solid feel comes from the internal bracing bars that are more laterally expansive to provide body support both horizontally and vertically. That, coupled with the titanium low-profile body bracing make for an exceptionally solid driver with a nice, comfortable and low center of gravity.
The Callaway Rogue ST Max also features an adjustable hosel for fine-tuning your shot shape.
The Rogue ST Family
The Rogue ST Max is the only one with a 26 gram tungsten weight. The Rogue ST Max D, Rogue ST Max LS and Rogue ST LS have either 23 gram or 20 gram weights. The Rogue ST LS was the most workable of the bunch and produced the lowest spin off the tee.
Taylormade M6 Selling Points
- More carbon material than the M4
- Feels lighter and more comfortable in the hands
- Very high MOI
- Generates consistent spin
- Consistent launch angles and shot-shaping
- It’s overall longer than the M4
Callaway Rogue ST Max Selling Points
- 26 grams of rear tungsten weighting
- High launch
- SS22 face
- Adjustable hosel
- Highest MOI
- Unrivalled Stability
- 4 Flavors
Who is the Taylormade M6 for?
The Taylormade M6 would be a great choice for high to mid handicappers.
You get a good amount of distance and forgiveness help with the Taylormade M6 driver. The twist face does make it difficult to work. So just like with the M4 driver, the M6 is not an ideal choice for more seasoned players.
We also really like how the weight pulls your swing down ever so slightly to produce high launch. The extreme rear weight also helps distribute energy from your swing all over the face so you still get pretty impressive ball speed when you miss the sweet spot.
Distance: 95/100
Feel & Control: 92/100
Accuracy: 94/100
Forgiveness: 95/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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Who is the Rogue ST Max Driver for?
The Rogue ST Max would be great for any player seeking more distance off the tee.
The Rogue ST Max is certainly long and versatile which would meet the demands of high to low handicap players.
Callaway Rogue ST Family of Drivers
Rogue ST Max LS
Even with a large footprint the ST Max LS still manages to be the most workable driver in the family.
Rogue ST Max D
The rogue ST Max D is a very forgiving driver and one that would be very helpful to anyone dealing with a slice thanks to the internal draw bias.
Rogue ST LS
The Rogue ST LS is the driver for mid to low handicap players. It doesn’t have the same forgiveness features but it produces low spin and has a lower shot trajectory.
Distance: 95/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel and Control: 95/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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