Callaway XR vs TaylorMade M6 Irons & Specs 2023

Callaway XR vs TaylorMade M6 irons & Specs 2023

What do Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, and Charley Hull have in common? Besides being some of the best in the game, they all trust TaylorMade when it comes to their irons.

While world number 3, Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and Lefty legend Phil Mickelson count on Callaway irons to get them around the course. So, which irons are better? In this post, we are reviewing the Callaway XR irons vs TaylorMade M6 irons,

Our goal is to determine which irons deliver the best performance and value for money.

Callaway XR vs TaylorMade M6 Irons Overview

Callaway’s XR irons replaced the company’s successful X2 set, while TaylorMade’s M6 clubs are the latest addition to the M range family.

Both these iron sets were designed to deliver consistent ball speed across the face of your irons.

Both sets are loaded with technology and provide superior forgiveness, speed, and distance for the mid to high handicapper.

Key Selling Points Of The Taylormade M6 Irons Set

Speed-Bridge structure is designed to deliver accelerated ball speed
Ultra-thin clubfaces combined with TaylorMade’s trademark Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) promote increased ball speed.
The top line of the face is supported by the Speed-Bridge structure that eliminates unwanted vibrations
The Advanced HYBRAR compression damper offers a buttery-soft feel
Low center of gravity (CG) for a strong penetrating ball flight
Enhanced sweet spot for increased forgiveness

Key Selling Points With The Callaway XR Irons Set

Cavity back game-improvement irons
360 Face Cup technology promotes increased ball speed across the perimeter of the clubface
The irons internal standing wave is manipulated to place CG lower
Enhanced moment of inertia (MOI) delivers consistent ball speed across the face even on off-center strikes
2-piece iron construction with dual heat treatment assists in providing amplified ball speed

Overall Score: 92/100

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Who Is Each Set For?

Both the Callaway XR and TaylorMade M6 irons fall under the game improvement category, meaning they are best suited to mid and high handicap golfers, but they are also built to deliver as much distance as possible.

These irons are ideal for the players that are looking to move away from chunky oversized irons to more compact faces without sacrificing forgiveness.

Loft Comparison Table

The long irons in the TaylorMade M6 series are strengthened in the loft compared to the Callaway XR irons. The 4-iron of the Callaway’s is set at 20.5 degrees, while the M6 equivalent has 19 degrees of loft.

The trend continues through to the pitching wedge, where the TaylorMade has 0.5 degrees stronger loft over the XR. However, the Approach wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge in both sets carry the same degree of loft.

	Callaway XR Lofts	Taylormade M6 Lofts
3 Iron	18°	N/A
4 Iron	20.5°	19°
5 Iron	23°	21.5°
6 Iron	26°	25°
7 Iron	30°	28.5°
8 Iron	34.5°	33°
9 Iron	39°	38°
Pitching Wedge	44°	43.5°
Approach Wedge	49°	49°
Sand Wedge	54°	54°

What Shaft Options Do You Get With The TaylorMadeM6 Set?

The stock shafts available with the M6 irons are the Fujikura Atmos Orange and The KBS Max 85. The Atmos Orange shafts are sold in a stiff, regular, and senior flex. While The KBS options come in stiff and regular flex.

If you are moderate to fast swinger, both KBS options may suit your game. However, those on the slow end of the spectrum would be best fit the Atmos Orange senior flex shaft.

What Options Do You Get With The Callaway XR Iron Set?

Irons in the Callaway XR set are available in True Temper Speed Step 80 Steel shafts and True Temper Project X SD graphite shafts.

The Speed Step shafts come standard in stiff and regular flex, while The Project X SD shafts are sold in senior, regular and stiff flex.

The stock shafts cater best for slow to fast swinging golfers. If your swing is extra fast, or extra slow, you may want to consider customizing your irons.

How Do They Compare On Performance & Feel

Both irons offer an incredible feel, reducing unwanted vibrations at impact, especially on off-center strikes.

When I tested the XR and M6’s, I found that the XR’s were marginally longer on the whole but produced similar ball speed.

How Do They Compare On Price?

Overall, the XR irons will run you $100 – $150 more per set than the M6’s.

Other Sets To Consider

Taylormade M2

Key Features

Low CG for optimal launch
Geoacoustic engineering for crisp sounds and an improved feel
A thin wall speed pocket optimizes the flexibility of the face
Forgiveness and consistent distance on off-center strikes
Very popular for distance and workability