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 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance94
- Feel85
- Looks85
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You swing 100+ mph, spin the ball too much, and want the longest, lowest-spinning, most penetrating driver TaylorMade makes - a true low-spin bomber for skilled players.
You swing under ~95 mph or need help launching and holding the green - the LS is too low-spinning to control, and the standard Qi4D or Max will fly higher and straighter.
Pros
- The longest TaylorMade driver in testing - averaged 294 yards and the top distance score at high swing speeds
- A genuine low-spin bomber with a penetrating, intimidating ball flight
- Marginally more forgiving than the Qi35 LS - quite forgiving for a low-spin head
- Faster than rival low-spin drivers by 1-2 mph of ball speed
Cons
- Too low-spinning for slower swingers to control - strictly a high-swing-speed head
- Dropped a weight port (two instead of three) - no heel/toe bias adjustment, unlike the Qi35 LS
- Robotic testing showed a 2.9 mph ball-speed drop and lower peak height versus the Qi35 LS
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongForgiving for a low-spin head - quite forgiving as far as low-spin drivers go, and marginally more forgiving than the Qi35 LS, holding up well across the face for a tour-CG head. Good stability for the genre, though still a low-spin head that punishes the slow-swinger who can't centre it.
Distance
Class-leadingThe distance leader - averaging 294 yards, the highest of any TaylorMade model in the test, with a 9.7 distance score at high swing speeds, a genuine low-spin bomber. Robotic testing did flag a roughly 2.9 mph ball-speed dip versus the Qi35 LS, but the penetrating, low-spin flight still makes it the longest head in the family for fast swings.
Workability
StrongA shapeable tour head - the forward-CG, low-spin head lets skilled players shape shots both ways on demand, a workable bomber for better players. The penetrating, low-spin flight gives an accomplished swinger full control of shape.
Feel
ExcellentFirm and powerful - a solid, powerful impact from the forward-CG, 60-layer carbon face, a satisfying, connected strike with the REAX shaft. A premium, tour-flavoured feel.
Sound
ExcellentControlled and confident - the carbon-faced head produces a muted, solid note at impact, a confident, tour-appropriate acoustic. Clean and understated.
Looks at address
ExcellentIntimidating and clean - the compact, piercing LS shape looks fast and intimidating at address, sitting clean and tour-ready. A confidence-inspiring head for the better player.
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: Built To Hit Bombs - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at What 3 years of TaylorMade driver testing reveals about Qi4D's two-sided tradeoff - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver Review: Speed and sacrifice - Today's Golfer
- 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 - Mega Aerodynamics - Golfstead
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi4D LS best for?
You swing 100+ mph, spin the ball too much, and want the longest, lowest-spinning, most penetrating driver TaylorMade makes - a true low-spin bomber for skilled players.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi4D LS?
You swing under ~95 mph or need help launching and holding the green - the LS is too low-spinning to control, and the standard Qi4D or Max will fly higher and straighter.
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 workability.
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 low launch and low spin.