Driver · 2024
TaylorMade Qi10 Max
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
- Forgiveness92
- Feel84
- Distance82
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Rated highest for forgiveness and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want the straightest, most forgiving driver TaylorMade makes - a 10,000 MOI head that holds its line wherever you strike it, for any handicap.
You want maximum distance, the lowest spin, or the ability to shape the ball - the Qi10 LS or standard Qi10 are the answer.
Pros
- The most forgiving driver TaylorMade has ever made - a 10,000 MOI (1,500 higher than the Stealth 2 HD) flatters poor strikes and holds ball speed wherever you hit the face
- Astonishingly straight - tight dispersion in length and direction, keeping high-toe and low-heel misses online
- Surprisingly fast for a high-MOI head - ball speed comfortably above the forgiving-driver test average
- A powerful, lively feel and a meaty, explosive sound
Cons
- Higher spin (low-to-mid 3,000s) and not a distance leader - it prioritises forgiveness over max yardage
- No movable weight, and the biggest head TaylorMade makes - low workability
By dimension
Forgiveness
Class-leadingThe most forgiving TaylorMade ever - a 10,000 g·cm² MOI, 1,500 higher than the Stealth 2 HD and the biggest MOI gain since the original Burner, the most forgiving driver tested, with poorer strikes hugely flattered, ball speed constant wherever struck and pleasingly tight dispersion. Astonishingly stable, arguably the straightest TaylorMade has made.
Distance
ExcellentFast for a max-MOI head, if not the longest - despite high-MOI drivers historically being slower, it produced ball speed comfortably above the forgiving-driver test average. Genuinely fast, though the higher spin and forgiveness focus mean it isn't a distance leader.
Workability
ModestBuilt dead straight - the biggest head TaylorMade makes, 8mm longer front to back, built purely for straightness and stability, a forgiveness tool, not a shaper. It goes where you aim, so shapers should look to the LS.
Feel
ExcellentDeep and lively - a deep, lively sensation at impact that feels explosive and powerful off the face, an energetic, premium feel. A powerful, satisfying sensation.
Sound
StrongPowerful and meaty - a powerful, meaty sound at a decent pitch, a mid-high snap-crack that feels explosive, a confident, distinctive carbon note. Assertive and powerful, if a little loud for some.
Looks at address
ExcellentBig and clean - the biggest head TaylorMade makes but wearing the clean Infinity Carbon Crown, an understated, premium carbon look. A tidy finish on a large, confidence-inspiring footprint.
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 The King of Forgiveness: TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade unveils 2024 Qi10 drivers - PGA TOUR
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Qi10 Max Driver - TaylorMade (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi10 Max best for?
You want the straightest, most forgiving driver TaylorMade makes - a 10,000 MOI head that holds its line wherever you strike it, for any handicap.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi10 Max?
You want maximum distance, the lowest spin, or the ability to shape the ball - the Qi10 LS or standard Qi10 are the answer.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi10 Max suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi10 Max scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Qi10 Max best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi10 Max rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade Qi10 Max have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Qi10 Max is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid spin.