Driver · 2025
TaylorMade Qi35
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
- Forgiveness88
- Distance88
- Feel85
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Rated highest for forgiveness and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a solid ball-striker who wants distance, forgiveness and real adjustability in one head - now with movable weights to shape your flight.
You already own a Qi10, or you need the absolute most forgiveness or lowest spin - the gains are subtle, and the Qi35 Max and LS are the specialists.
Pros
- Now adjustable - two movable weights (13g and 3g) for spin and shot-shape control, where the Qi10 had none
- Stable and forgiving on mishits - holds ball speed well out on the toe and heel
- Plenty of pop and an easy, high launch with a touch less spin than the Qi10
- Premium sound and feel from the 4th-generation carbon face
Cons
- Only subtle gains over the Qi10 - the two are more alike than different, so existing owners gain little
- Neither the most forgiving (Qi35 Max) nor the lowest spin (Qi35 LS) - a balanced all-rounder
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentStable and forgiving - very stable on mishits, with very good results out on the toe and heel and strong off-centre forgiveness, at the same high level as the Qi10. A genuinely forgiving all-round head, if a clear step below the dedicated Qi35 Max.
Distance
ExcellentFast and easy - plenty of pop, with ball speed great on centre and well held on heel and toe strikes, plus a touch less spin than the Qi10 and a 4th-generation carbon twist face for enhanced ball speed. Strong distance from an effortless, high launch.
Workability
SolidMore shapeable than the Qi10 - it tends to produce a low draw and lets the player tune shot shape with the new movable weights, which give real shot-shape control the standard Qi10 lacked. Moderate workability, a step up on its predecessor.
Feel
ExcellentPremium and responsive - the 4th-generation carbon face makes the Qi35 more responsive, with premium feel, and a solid, energetic impact. A satisfying, premium sensation.
Sound
ExcellentPremium and controlled - it delivers premium sound, a confident, pleasing note. A clean, assertive carbon acoustic, a touch more refined than the Qi10.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and modern - a clean, modern look with the Infinity Carbon Crown, 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 Versus Qi35 (What's New for 2025) - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at NEW TaylorMade Qi35 Line 2025 - GOLFTEC
- Read the full review at Best TaylorMade Drivers of 2025 - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi35 driver review (all 3 models) - Club Junkie, GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi35 Driver Review: Good, But Keep Your Qi10 - GolferGeeks
- Read the full review at Qi35 Driver - TaylorMade (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi35 best for?
You're a solid ball-striker who wants distance, forgiveness and real adjustability in one head - now with movable weights to shape your flight.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi35?
You already own a Qi10, or you need the absolute most forgiveness or lowest spin - the gains are subtle, and the Qi35 Max and LS are the specialists.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi35 suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi35 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Qi35 best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi35 rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade Qi35 have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Qi35 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid spin.