Driver · 2026
TaylorMade Qi4D LS
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
- Distance90
- Feel89
- Workability88
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You swing it fast, want the most distance and lowest spin TaylorMade offers, and can shape your own shots.
You have a moderate or slower swing, or want easy launch and forgiveness — the Max or standard fits better.
Pros
- The longest TaylorMade for a fast swing — pure speed and low spin
- An agile, workable head — two weights let you tune and shape
- A lively feel and a refined, muted sound, both improved on last year
Cons
- A compact, low-spin head — it needs a fast, well-struck swing
- Less forgiving and higher-effort than the standard Qi4D or Max
- Premium price
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA compact, low-spin bomber — forgiving enough with the weight back, but it wants a solid strike.
Distance
Class-leadingThe longest driver TaylorMade makes for a fast swing — a redesigned carbon face and a quick-turning head chase pure speed.
Workability
ExcellentAn agile, easy-to-turn head with two weights to set — a genuine shot-maker for the better player.
Feel
ExcellentA lively, springy strike — the face rebounds hard off the middle, gentler and calmer than the model before.
Sound
ExcellentA subdued, polished note — hushed at impact yet still packs a punch, and much improved over last year.
Looks at address
ExcellentA compact pear shape at address — the clean, minimal look a better player wants over 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 LS Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D LS driver review: Speed and sacrifice | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver Review: Built To Hit Bombs | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Qi4D, LS, Max Or Max Lite? Choosing The Right TaylorMade Driver in 2026 | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver Review | Independent Golf Reviews
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Review: Reclaiming the throne | Golfmagic
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver — official specs | TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi4D LS best for?
You swing it fast, want the most distance and lowest spin TaylorMade offers, and can shape your own shots.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi4D LS?
You have a moderate or slower swing, or want easy launch and forgiveness — the Max or standard fits better.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi4D LS suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi4D LS suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade Qi4D LS best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi4D LS rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the TaylorMade Qi4D LS have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Qi4D LS is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.