TaylorMade Qi4D

Industry coverage: the head was named best overall fairway wood of 2026, with one reviewer calling it the gold standard and noting the brand swept virtually every category. Reviewer testing: head shape refinement, with the brand's desire to move weight around to create a better center of gravity (this equals forgiveness). The lie angle has been flattened slightly compared to the prior generation, which helps the head sit flatter and flush to the turf at address and aids performance on the low-face miss. The 65g tungsten mass pad sits low and directly behind the titanium face for stability. Major REVERSAL of the prior generation's accuracy/forgiveness regression — tour pros all switched to it. Top-tier 2026 forgiveness.

Reviewer testing: carry distance reached 260.9 yards — the longest of the family models, and among the very longest fairway woods tested in 2026 overall. Manufacturer: improved aerodynamics allow for 1.2mph more ball speed in its fastest setting compared to the prior generation. 65g tungsten mass pad sits low and directly behind the titanium face, where it promotes high launch and lower spin, designed to result in shots that come off hot and maximize carry distance. Spin rates around 3,200-3,300 rpm from center strikes — efficient low-spin tier. Top-of-class 2026 distance — improving on the already-distance-leading prior generation.

Manufacturer: all lofts feature the four degree adjustable hosel, a new change for 2026, which allows players to access virtually any loft with their preferred face angle. Reviewer testing: all loft options now feature the full 4-degree adjustable hosel (±2 degrees), a significant update for 2026, including the higher-lofted woods which previously had fixed hosels. Reviewer testing: penetrating versatility from any lie. Above-average workability — full hosel adjustability across the entire loft range and tour-CG neutral profile.

Industry head-to-head with prior generation: the head builds on the success of the popular prior generation with improvements in sound and feel. The darker carbon crown carries over the same high-quality acoustic profile of the prior generation while feeling slightly smoother and more refined through impact. Reviewer testing: flight that is as effective off the tee as it is from the turf with refined impact. Top-tier 2026 feel — step up from the prior generation's already-strong tactile signature.

Industry head-to-head: the head produces a low, muted tick at impact that is low in volume but has a crisp sound with well struck shots. Improvements in sound and feel vs the prior generation — slightly smoother and more refined through impact. Step UP from the prior generation's score — carbon crown plus refined head geometry produce the cleanest acoustic in the brand's recent fairway lineage.

Reviewer testing: 185cc and looks slimmer than previous models, with a matte carbon infinity crown paired with a gloss black sole and subtle navy and orange accents creating a genuinely premium, sophisticated look. The carbon infinity crown features a darker colour scheme than 2025, giving it a sleeker, more premium appearance. Reviewer testing: refined head shape and improved lie angle vs the prior generation. Top-tier 2026 address profile — premium darker carbon-fiber finish with refined head shape that addresses the prior generation's polarizing aesthetic.