Let’s be honest, it’s rare for most golfers to hit par 5’s in two. It’s even difficult to hit some long par 4’s without a wood or hybrid. To give yourself the best chance of doing both of these things, you need the tools to launch the ball high and far.

Most golfers struggle to generate the clubhead speed necessary to hit low-lofted clubs from tight lies, let alone thick or inconsistent rough. It’s important to find woods and hybrids that make the most of your skills while keeping the ball in play.

TaylorMade M4 Fairway Wood

TaylorMade’s M4 line of fairway woods and hybrids might be a previous generation, but they are still like rocket launchers on the course. The M4 fairway wood was designed with split internal weights that increase forgiveness and promote more ballspeed across the face, helping golfers find the center of the fairway with greater consistency. So, even if you don’t find the middle of the clubface, you still have a good chance of making solid contact.

Additionally, the M4 fairway wood has a new 5-layer carbon crown that creates a lower CG and a higher launch while reducing spin. This will help you keep the ball in play more often while getting a little more distance on quality strikes. The combination of these elements should give you the confidence to go for those longer shots or use as a fairway-finder.

TaylorMade M4 Rescue

Similar to the M4 fairway wood is the M4 rescue hybrid. It also combines Geocoustic technology that enhances the playability and feel, delivering exceptional shotmaking ability from just about any lie. With the Speed Pocket (seen on the sole directly behind the face), ballspeed is preserved on low-face shots, providing added forgiveness and consistent distance.

This M4 hybrid is likely to become a go-to club for shots from the fairway, rough, tee on long par 3’s and maybe even around the greens.