Driver · 2026
TaylorMade Qi4D
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 13 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Forgiveness90
- Distance88
- Looks88
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Rated highest for forgiveness and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You want the do-it-all head — fast, forgiving and consistent — with real weight adjustability and a cleaner shape.
You need the lowest spin (the LS) or the highest launch and forgiveness (the Max).
Pros
- Faster and longer than the Qi35, with tighter, more predictable spin
- Four movable weights — the most adjustable head in the line
- A quieter, more polished feel and a cleaner classic shape
Cons
- A lower MOI than the Qi35 on paper — though it plays just as steady
- Neutral by nature — limited shot-shaping
- Premium price
By dimension
Forgiveness
Class-leadingMOI eased back for a cleaner pear shape, yet it stays about as steady as the Qi35 — with tighter, more consistent spin.
Distance
ExcellentFaster and longer than the Qi35 — a quicker face and steadier spin add a few yards of carry and roll.
Workability
SolidFour movable weights and a more classic shape let a good player nudge the flight, but it favours a neutral ball.
Feel
ExcellentA polished, firm-but-clean strike — damped down from the brasher hit of recent TaylorMades.
Sound
ExcellentA hushed, contained note at impact — none of the sharp ping older heads gave off.
Looks at address
ExcellentA cleaner, more traditional pear shape — a compact, better-player look that still sits reassuringly behind the ball.
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 Qi4D driver review: Almost perfect, but not quite | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Why The TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Will Be Hard To Beat In 2026 | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at With Qi4D, Did TaylorMade Fix Qi35's Spin Problems? | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Review: Reclaiming the throne | Golfmagic
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Review — Your New Fast? | Golfstead
- Read the full review at 2026 TaylorMade Qi4D drivers: GolfWRX Launch Report | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D Driver — official specs | TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi4D best for?
You want the do-it-all head — fast, forgiving and consistent — with real weight adjustability and a cleaner shape.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi4D?
You need the lowest spin (the LS) or the highest launch and forgiveness (the Max).
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi4D suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi4D scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Qi4D best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi4D rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade Qi4D have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Qi4D is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.