TaylorMade Qi35

Robot testing: this is despite lackluster performances in accuracy and forgiveness. The Qi35's exceptional speed comes with higher spin variability, a steeper offline average and a wider shot area. Industry coverage: there is a staggering difference in performance for the head which produces exceptional distance but underwhelms for accuracy. Reviewer testing: the head maintains the same muted yet powerful sensation from the prior generation but the best recommendation is to go through a professional fitting to optimize for accuracy and hopefully for forgiveness. Step DOWN from the prior generation — independent testing specifically flagged forgiveness as the trade-off for the distance gains.

Robot testing: the head produces the highest ball speed (134.05 mph) and the longest carry distance (213.53 yards) in the entire 2025 test. Carried the ball 15.9 yards farther than the Cleveland Halo XL Lite, driven by higher ball speed, lower spin and a flatter, more penetrating launch. Industry coverage: the best fairway wood for distance — propelled it to 2nd overall. CG projection moved lower and further back to reduce spin while raising launch. Top-of-class 2025 distance — unambiguous distance king in independent testing.

Industry coverage: a major change for 2025 is the addition of an adjustable hosel available in the 3, 3 HL, and 5 woods, giving players the ability to add or subtract two degrees of loft. Manufacturer: the head incorporates 4° loft sleeves into all 3-woods and 5-woods, and coupled with optimized CG locations in each loft, allows golfers to dial in their distance, flight, and shot shape. Twist Face plus a flatter, more penetrating launch supports shape-shifting. Above-average workability — doubled hosel range vs prior generation (4° vs 2°) plus neutral CG suits skilled shape-shifting.

Reviewer head-to-head: the head maintains the same muted yet powerful sensation from the prior generation, giving the ball a soft, compressed feel while still launching it off the face with plenty of speed. The powerful sound and feel through impact of the head is sensational. Reviewer testing: positive feel feedback carried over from the well-regarded prior generation. Above-average feel — maintains the prior generation's strong tactile signature with refined sound damping.

Reviewer head-to-head: the head takes this one based on superior acoustics. The new chromium carbon crown appears to have further refined the acoustics compared to last year's model, producing a satisfying thud at impact. The powerful sound and feel through impact of the head is sensational. Step UP from the prior generation's score — reviewer-confirmed acoustic improvement via the new crown material.

Industry coverage: the head is a massive aesthetic departure from the prior generation — where the prior had a gloss black crown, this one is covered in grey carbon fiber. The new Chromium Carbon Crown gives a distinctive industrial look at address. Above-average address profile — premium new carbon-fiber finish, though the aesthetic change is polarizing for those who preferred the prior generation's gloss-black look.