Fairway · 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 23 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance86
- Feel84
- Forgiveness80
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is sound.
You're a low-to-mid HCP (0-15) at 90-120mph who wants a do-it-all fairway with tour-validated distance and dispersion — Scheffler-tier neutral CG.
You need maximum forgiveness (the Max sibling is bigger), you want a sliding-weight track for ball-flight tuning (the Tour sibling has one), or the higher-pitched acoustic at impact bothers you.
Pros
- Fastest ball speed and longest carry distance in a 24-model field — 2 yards longer than nearest competitor and 11.3 yards over test average
- 2nd smallest carry-distance drop-off and 3rd smallest shot area in the same 24-model test — top-quartile dispersion
- Won the 2024 Masters in Scottie Scheffler's bag and was in play for six of the last men's Major championship wins
- Golf Digest 2024 Hot List Gold Medal — independent industry validation
Cons
- Higher-pitched acoustic at impact than prior TaylorMade fairways — split critical reception on the new sound profile
- No movable weight track on the standard model — that's reserved for the Tour sibling's 50g sliding sole weight
- Now superseded by the 2025 Qi35 within TaylorMade's own lineup — modest age penalty applies
- Standard 190cc head is less forgiving at address than the 200cc Max for mid-to-high handicaps who'd benefit from the larger footprint
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongReviewer testing: the 2nd smallest carry distance drop off and 3rd smallest shot area of a 24-model test. Reviewer testing: the consistency of ball speed on mishits feels remarkable — multiple observations that the ball speed on mishits is ridiculous. The Infinity Carbon Crown saves 15g pushed low and toward the rear on the stainless steel heads for high MOI. 42g of weight is stacked low and close to the face with an additional 15g positioned at the back to create a forgiving high MOI fairway wood. Top-tier 2024 fairway forgiveness — top quartile in three independent metrics.
Distance
ExcellentReviewer testing: the Qi10 posted the fastest ball speed and longest carry distance — 2 yards longer than the nearest competitor plus 11.3 yards further than the test average in a 24-model field. Most widely used version on the PGA TOUR and among amateurs — universally bag-able. Precision CG location delivers a combo of high launch and low spin for max carry. Top-of-class 2024 distance — unambiguous fastest fairway in independent testing.
Workability
StrongManufacturer: precision CG location delivers a combo of high launch and low spin — neutral CG suits skilled shape-shifting. Major-winning tour pros bag this head at custom-tuned loft settings via the loft sleeve. Reviewer testing: softer feel off the face allows precise impact-location feedback for shot shaping. The head is the model most popular with both Tour players and amateurs — versatile shaping toolkit. Above-average workability — tour-CG neutral profile that majors-winning pros bag for a wide range of shots.
Feel
ExcellentReviewer testing: the club sets the bar on feel, with an extremely solid feel across the entire face. Reviewer testing: softer feel off the face and feeling and sounding muted on off-center hits. Reviewer testing: the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket creates fast ball speeds and a powerful thud through impact. V-Steel sole tech adds to the smooth feeling through impact. Top-tier 2024 fairway feel — reviewer consensus on solid, refined impact.
Sound
StrongReviewer testing: higher-pitched acoustic profile compared to prior generation, which some people will love while others may need time to adjust to. High-pitch crack at impact that is very distinct on center strikes while feeling and sounding muted on off-center hits. Impact sound is quick and snappy with consistent sound across the face, but with a little more reward on center. Above-average acoustic — distinct crack on center, muted on off-center, but split critical reception on the higher pitch.
Looks at address
StrongManufacturer: a new Carbon Crown and sleek hosel design plus the largest carbon composite crowns in company history with nearly 100 percent surface coverage across the top. The 190cc head is the ideal blend of distance and forgiveness — slightly compact vs the 200cc Max sibling. Reviewer coverage praised the address profile as confidence-inspiring for tour pros and amateurs alike. Above-average looks — premium full-coverage carbon crown with a compact-leaning tour-amateur profile.
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 Fairway Wood Review - Today's Golfer (24-model test results)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Fairway Wood Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 - 2024 Golf Digest Hot List Gold Medal
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 fairway woods: What you need to know - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Has This Dominant, Major-Winning Fairway Wood Officially Cemented Its Claim As The Best Of All Time? - Golf Monthly (tour wins context)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Golf unveils Qi10 drivers, fairway woods, rescues - PGA TOUR
- Read the full review at Forgiveness Runs Deep in the TaylorMade Qi10 Family - Plugged In Golf (off-center forgiveness analysis)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Fairway Wood Review - The Golf Bandit (feel/sound deep-dive)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi10 best for?
You're a low-to-mid HCP (0-15) at 90-120mph who wants a do-it-all fairway with tour-validated distance and dispersion — Scheffler-tier neutral CG.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi10?
You need maximum forgiveness (the Max sibling is bigger), you want a sliding-weight track for ball-flight tuning (the Tour sibling has one), or the higher-pitched acoustic at impact bothers you.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi10 suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi10 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade Qi10 best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi10 rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on sound.
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 high launch and low spin.