Fairway · 2024
TaylorMade Qi10 Tour
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
- Distance84
- Looks84
- Workability82
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Rated highest for distance and looks; its softest dimension is sound.
You're a low-HCP (0-10) at 100-125mph who wants the most adjustable, lowest-spinning fairway in the Qi10 line — comfortable with a compact 170cc tour profile and a firmer, louder acoustic signature.
You have slower swing speeds (sub-95mph), you want the standard's softer acoustic profile, or you don't actually use sliding-weight adjustability — the standard Qi10 saves ~£100 and has a more forgiving footprint.
Pros
- Reviewer testing: with the weight all the way forward, creates exceptional ball speed plus low launch and low spin — tour-spec low-spin distance
- The most adjustable fairway in the Qi10 line: 50g sliding weight (3 positions) + 2° loft sleeve + 5 loft heads — up to 1000 RPM spin range in internal testing
- Reviewer testing: profile favors workability and control — shape shots with confidence rather than relying solely on brute distance
- Tour-validated: Collin Morikawa carries the 18° 5-wood for high, soft landings on long par-5s
Cons
- ~£430 MSRP — ~£100 over the standard/Max siblings, reflecting the titanium head and sliding-weight track
- Firmer feel and louder acoustics might catch some by surprise — polarizing sound profile vs the standard sibling
- 170cc compact head is intentionally less forgiving than the standard (190cc) or Max (200cc) siblings — not for inconsistent ball-strikers
- Now superseded by the 2025 Qi35 Tour within the brand's own lineup — modest age penalty applies
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongManufacturer: the Tour reduces spin by 200 RPMs, possesses approximately 6% more MOI, and produces more ball speed than its predecessor. Engineers shifted more weight lower in the clubhead to maintain high inertia with an enlarged face profile to inspire confidence and generate ball speed. However the 170cc head is the smallest of the Qi10 line. With the sliding weight in the back position, you can shift the weight back for higher launch and stability. Above-average tour-spec forgiveness — 6% MOI gain vs predecessor, but the compact head intentionally trades some forgiveness for workability vs the standard sibling.
Distance
ExcellentReviewer testing: with the weight all the way forward, the head creates exceptional ball speed to go along with low launch and low spin. Manufacturer: the Tour reduces spin by 200 RPMs, possesses approximately 6% more MOI, and produces more ball speed than its predecessor. Internal testing has shown numbers up to 1000 RPM have been seen during testing across the weight track positions. Titanium head frees up additional mass for precise CG placement. Top-tier 2024 tour-spec distance — fast ball speeds plus the lowest spin in the Qi10 line.
Workability
ExcellentReviewer testing: the workability is noticeable, offering a penetrating trajectory that meets the needs of skilled golfers. The profile favors workability and control, enabling you to shape shots with confidence rather than relying solely on brute distance. Reviewer testing: created with the better player in mind who has some speed and wants to keep spin and launch a touch lower than what is on show from the other two models. 50g sliding weight gives +/-150 RPM trim (up to 1000 RPM in extreme testing) so the player can tune flight bias. Compact 170cc tour-proven shape with neutral face angle. Top-tier workability — explicitly the workable spec in the Qi10 line.
Feel
StrongReviewer testing: upon impact, the firmer feel and louder acoustics of the club might catch some by surprise, especially if you're accustomed to softer feedback. Reviewer testing: the sliding mass makes a very noticeable difference in flight, feel, sound and performance. Compact 170cc head plus titanium body produces a firmer tactile signature than the steel-body standard/Max siblings. Above-average tour-spec feel — firmer feedback that skilled players prefer, but a step from the standard sibling's softer feel.
Sound
SolidReviewer testing: the firmer feel and louder acoustics of the club might catch some by surprise, especially if you're accustomed to softer feedback. Reviewer testing: the acoustic profile differs from the standard sibling, which produces softer feel off the face and has acoustics that are a little more high pitched compared to prior-generation models. Mid-tier acoustic — louder than the steel-body siblings, the titanium construction produces a harsher impact sound that not all players will love.
Looks at address
ExcellentReviewer testing: a beautiful, compact look at address with a slightly more shallow face than the standard sibling. The smaller 170cc head looks extremely compact behind the ball and features a new infinity carbon crown, seeing the carbon on the crown extend all the way to the face. The carbon crown extends all the way to the face for a sleeker top-down look than the standard sibling. Top-tier address profile — premium tour-shape aesthetic that low-HCP players love.
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 Tour Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Fairway Wood Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Fairway Wood Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Golf unveils Qi10 drivers, fairway woods, rescues - PGA TOUR
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10, Qi10 Max and Qi10 Tour fairway woods launched - GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Collin Morikawa What's In The Bag - Golf Monthly (Qi10 5-wood in bag)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi10 Tour 3-Wood Review - Independent Golf Reviews
- Read the full review at Top Performing 2024 Fairway Woods: The TaylorMade Qi10 Tour and More - Loop Golf Blog
We paraphrase and synthesise these sources; we don't republish them. Publishers can read how we use reviews or request a change.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi10 Tour best for?
You're a low-HCP (0-10) at 100-125mph who wants the most adjustable, lowest-spinning fairway in the Qi10 line — comfortable with a compact 170cc tour profile and a firmer, louder acoustic signature.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi10 Tour?
You have slower swing speeds (sub-95mph), you want the standard's softer acoustic profile, or you don't actually use sliding-weight adjustability — the standard Qi10 saves ~£100 and has a more forgiving footprint.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi10 Tour suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi10 Tour suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade Qi10 Tour best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi10 Tour rates highest for distance and workability, and is softest on sound.
Does the TaylorMade Qi10 Tour have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Qi10 Tour is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a low launch and low spin.