By varying the Pd thickness (t(Pd)) from 0 to 8 nm in [Co/Pd](4)/Co/Pd(t(Pd))/NiFe exchange springs, we demonstrate (i) continuous tailoring of the exchange coupling between a [Co/Pd](4)/Co layer with perpendicular anisotropy, and a NiFe layer with an in-plane easy axis, (ii) tuning of the NiFe out-of-plane magnetization angle from 20 degrees to 80 degrees, and(iii) an up to two-fold increase in the NiFe damping. The partial decoupling also results in a highly uniform NiFe magnetization. These properties make [Co/Pd](4)/Co/Pd(t(Pd))/NiFe spring magnets ideal candidates for use as tilted polarizers, by combining stable and well-defined spin directions of its carriers with a high degree of angular freedom.