Just when you think golf tech can’t get any more outlandish, along comes TaylorMade waving a magic wand.
The company’s latest conjuring act? The much-anticipated TaylorMade Qi35 drivers, promise an enchanting fusion of distance, forgiveness, and next-level adjustability.
Yes, my friends, these clubs aim to be the ultimate dessert cart of driver technology—something sweet for everyone.
Collaboration of Distance and Forgiveness
Traditionally, the big debate with any driver is whether you want a maximum MOI (moment of inertia) or a low centre of gravity (CG).
But now, TaylorMade’s wizard-like engineers are asking, “Why not both?” The new Qi35 lineup—including the Qi35, Qi35 LS, Qi35 Max, and Qi35 Max Lite—invites golfers to take a mighty swipe without sacrificing forgiveness or distance.
“At TaylorMade, we have been pushing the envelope of forgiveness, and in Qi35, we have taken it to yet another level,” says Brian Bazzel, VP of Product Creation.
“The true breakthrough is delivering this new level of forgiveness with even more distance and enhanced launch conditions.
Combining that with groundbreaking fitting technology in Qi35 SelectFit heads will allow the golfer to see maximum performance gains with Qi35 drivers.”
Available for pre-order today (January 7), these beauty queens will hit worldwide stores on January 30.
More Distance Across the Entire Face
One of the showstoppers in the Qi35 family is how it merges a lower CG projection with a high MOI, which basically means you’ll get more pop off more of the clubface.
For those of you needing some geometry in your life, CG projection is the balance point of the head, measured on the face.
When you strike above that point, you typically launch higher with less spin—hello, distance.
Smack it below, and you’ll see more spin and a lower launch—sometimes not so fun.
By dropping the CG lower and optimising the head weight, the TaylorMade Qi35 drivers expand the sweet spot. It’s like moving from a single muffin tray to the entire bakery shelf—everything just looks more delicious.
A Genius Weight-Shifting Trick
With the help of a clever Trajectory Adjustment System (TAS), Qi35 and Qi35 LS models let you shuffle weights around.
Shift them front or back, and—voilà!—you’ve either lowered spin for extra yards or bumped up your MOI for rock-solid stability.
Chromium carbon fibre? Fourth-generation Carbon Twist Face? Infinity Carbon Crown? Yes, those fancy ingredients come standard, helping shed extra weight and place it where it matters for forgiveness.
In fact, with a 13-gram weight in the rear, Qi35 delivers a whopping 13% tighter dispersion than the Qi10.
Translation: more fairways in regulation, and fewer dreadful journeys into the rough.
Qi35: Adaptable Power
The standard Qi35 driver shares a similar “extended profile” shape with the Qi35 Max but dials in a 9K MOI, thanks to crafty weight distribution.
It comes with two TAS weights (13g in the back, 3g up front) so you can tune CG projection.
Flip the weights around, and you can lower the CG closer to the centre for an estimated five extra yards (because who doesn’t like a free yard or five?).
Qi35 Max: Mo’ MOI, Mo’ Forgiveness
Looking for the highest MOI in the bunch? Qi35 Max is your wingman. Built with a rear tungsten weight that’s heavier than your Aunt Ethel’s fruitcake, it checks in at 10K MOI.
Yet this monstrous stability doesn’t up the head weight, so you still get a lowered CG projection. The result? Lovely ball flights and booming distance.
Qi35 LS: Low Spin, High Speed
If your golf buddies like to say you swing faster than a rumour in a small town, then the Qi35 LS might be your new toy.
With strategically placed TAS weights, you can shove a 13-gram chunk toward the front toe for the family’s lowest CG projection.
Less spin plus higher speed equals a grin that might need surgical removal.
Qi35 Max Lite: Featherweight Champion
For anyone chasing a bit more clubhead speed, Qi35 Max Lite fits like a glove. It’s 35 grams lighter than Qi35 Max, designed with ultra-light components to let you whip the driver through impact like you’re brandishing a feather.
Designer Series: Because Style Matters
If you crave exclusivity, cue the lights for the Qi35 Designer Series, with a sleek jet-black gloss finish and subtle green accents.
It’s basically your standard Qi35, LS, or Max, but with the runway looks of a Hollywood starlet.
Fitting Has a New Face
Ever felt hassled by sticky stickers on the clubface at a fitting session? Worry no more.
The new Qi35 SelectFit driver heads feature reflective markers built right into the face for real-time launch monitor data—no adhesives required.
In partnership with Foresight Sports and Trackman, these embedded markers unlock the most accurate face delivery and impact info you can imagine.
“We engineer our products to the highest level says Matt Simone, Director of Custom Product Creation, but we know we can unlock even more performance when we optimise the technology properly.
Qi35 SelectFit driver heads can allow a fitter to identify the most optimal head model with the correct loft, weight configuration and shaft.
Marrying the technological benefits of Qi35 with the highest-level fitting capability allows us to give every golfer the forgiveness they need with the distance they deserve.”
Availability & Custom Options
The TaylorMade Qi35 drivers family is ready for preorder on January 7, heading to stores on January 30 (March 13 for Designer Series).
You can customise shaft, grip, and even weights through TaylorMade’s online custom ordering platform. For more info, swing by TaylorMadeGolf.co.uk.
Whether you crave unstoppable forgiveness, extra yards off the tee, or just that priceless smirk as your buddies scramble to keep up, the new TaylorMade Qi35 drivers bring a modern blend of power and precision that might just transform your game.
So, tee it high, let it fly, and watch those fairways get a whole lot friendlier. And if it all goes wrong, well, you can always blame the caddie—just don’t blame me.
