Driver · 2024
TaylorMade Qi10
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Forgiveness85
- Distance85
- Feel84
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Rated highest for forgiveness and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You want one driver that does everything well - strong ball speed, an easy penetrating flight and plenty of forgiveness, for a wide range of swing speeds.
You need the absolute most forgiveness or the lowest spin - the Qi10 Max and Qi10 LS are the specialists.
Pros
- A genuine do-everything driver - it sits in the middle of the range for spin and forgiveness and appeals to the broadest set of players
- The most forgiving standard flagship of 2024, with Twist Face correcting off-centre strikes
- Strong ball speed from the re-engineered 60X Carbon Twist Face, with low-mid spin (~2,100 rpm) and an easy, penetrating flight
- A wide 4-degree loft sleeve for plenty of trajectory and lie tuning
Cons
- No movable weight - only the Qi10 LS gets a sliding sole weight for bias tuning
- Neither the most forgiving (the Max) nor the lowest spin (the LS) - a jack of all trades
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentHigh and all-round - the most forgiving standard flagship on the market in 2024, bridging ultra-forgiveness and low-spin distance with a larger profile than the LS, pretty forgiving even if the Max goes further, with Twist Face keeping off-centre strikes in play. Strong stability, a clear step below the dedicated Qi10 Max.
Distance
ExcellentFast and efficient - the re-engineered 60X Carbon Twist Face is significantly lighter than titanium, transferring energy more efficiently for faster ball speeds, with low-mid spin around 2,100 rpm at 9 degrees and an 11-degree launch for a mid-height, penetrating flight. Elite ball speed converted into distance by an efficient, low-spin window.
Workability
FairModerate - a larger, more forgiving profile than the LS and a neutral, do-everything build, favouring all-round performance over pure shaping. Shapeable enough for the better player, but not a dedicated shot-shaper.
Feel
ExcellentPunchy and powerful - the 60X Carbon Twist Face delivers the punchy, powerful impact you'd expect from a TaylorMade, solid and energetic. A powerful, premium sensation.
Sound
StrongCrunchy and assertive - the 60X Carbon Twist Face produces a crunchy, punchy sound that seems powerful, a confident, distinctive carbon note. Assertive, if the crunchy carbon character divides some ears.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and modern - a clean, understated carbon look that's a step away from the loud Stealth era, a premium, confidence-inspiring shape. A tidy, contemporary head at address.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Driver Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 drivers: What you need to know - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at TaylorMade unveils 2024 Qi10 drivers - PGA TOUR
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 driver review. All 3 models! - Club Junkie, GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Qi10 Driver - TaylorMade (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi10 best for?
You want one driver that does everything well - strong ball speed, an easy penetrating flight and plenty of forgiveness, for a wide range of swing speeds.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi10?
You need the absolute most forgiveness or the lowest spin - the Qi10 Max and Qi10 LS are the specialists.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi10 suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi10 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Qi10 best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi10 rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade Qi10 have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Qi10 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid-high launch and mid spin.