Fairway · 2026
TaylorMade Qi4D Tour
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 23 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Workability88
- Looks88
- Distance86
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Rated highest for workability and looks; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a low-HCP (0-10) at 100-125mph who wants the most adjustable, best-looking, most-workable tour-spec fairway in the Qi4D line — comfortable trading some ball speed for shape control and CG customization.
You want the standard Qi4D's distance leadership, you have slower swing speeds (sub-95mph), or you don't actually use the three weight ports — the standard Qi4D saves ~£100 and gives back the 6mph ball speed.
Pros
- Among the most adjustability ever offered on a fairway wood — three weight ports (1×15g + 2×4g) plus 4° loft sleeve for complete CG and shape-bias customization
- The best-looking head in the entire family — small, sleek, highest-spec aesthetic with a tall compact face
- Sound: more wooden than metallic — deep and powerful with no ringing metallic notes, just a bassy thump at medium volume
- Tour adoption: top staffers all switched to the Qi4D family — reversal of the prior generation's stall
Cons
- Ball speed ~149mph — 6mph slower than core model, 7-yard carry loss; distance trade-off vs the standard sibling
- ~£430 MSRP — premium pricing tier (~£100 over the standard sibling), reflecting the titanium head and three-weight-port system
- Only 3 loft options (3W, 5W, 7W) — down from the prior generation Tour's 5 lofts (no 3HL or 9W variants)
- 170cc compact head — likely only suits traditionalists and those who seek workability, not class-leading forgiveness
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongReviewer testing: a compact, players long game tool that offers tons of shot control and solid forgiveness. Reviewer testing: while the launch monitor data showed it wasn't the quickest or most forgiving when testing, the Tour model excelled on the golf course. The 170cc compact tour head intentionally trades some forgiveness for workability and control vs the standard sibling. Solid forgiveness for a tour-spec head but explicit reviewer noting that it's not class-leading. Above-average tour-spec forgiveness — same compact head as the prior generation Tour, with the new family architecture maintaining the floor.
Distance
ExcellentReviewer testing: ball speeds of just over 149mph were recorded, which was around 6mph slower than the core model, and this lack of speed had a knock-on effect down range, resulting in a loss of 7 yards in carry. Manufacturer: 65g tungsten mass pad sits directly behind the Speed Pocket and positions the CG low and forward for shots that come off hot and maximize distance. Mid-high launch with controllable spin. Multi-material titanium head delivers efficient energy transfer. Above-average tour-spec distance — strong absolute distance but the workability-first design trades the core sibling's distance leadership.
Workability
ExcellentReviewer testing: three weight ports (one 15g weight and two 4g weights) rather than a track system, allowing for complete CG customisation. When combined with the 4° loft sleeve, this fairway wood allows for what is among the most adjustability ever offered on a fairway wood, whether you want to dial in a fade bias, lower spin, or anti-slice characteristics. Reviewer testing: exceptionally easy to hit different trajectories and work the ball from left to right and vice versa on command. Those who like a club with maximum workability will love this head. Top-tier 2026 workability — explicit reviewer praise plus engineered shape-bias controls.
Feel
ExcellentReviewer testing: across the face, the head feels solid, which complements the sound well. Multi-material titanium body plus carbon crown produces refined tactile feedback. Solid impact feel across the face per multiple reviewers. Step up from the prior generation Tour's firm feel — the multi-material architecture refines the tactile signature. Top-tier tour-spec feel — premium titanium-and-carbon impact tone.
Sound
ExcellentReviewer testing: the sound of impact being more wooden than metallic — deep and powerful with no ringing metallic notes, just a bassy thump at medium volume. If you prefer a traditional sound and feel, the head delivers. Industry awards coverage: low, muted tick at impact that is low in volume but has a crisp sound with well struck shots. Step UP from the prior generation Tour's louder profile — the multi-material titanium/carbon construction produces the cleanest acoustic in the brand's recent tour-spec fairway lineage.
Looks at address
ExcellentReviewer testing: the best-looking head in the lineup, being small, sleek, and appearing to be of the highest spec. A compact footprint with a tall face, a compact front-to-back dimension, and a subtle pear shape. Multi-material construction shows premium titanium + carbon contrast on top. Top-tier address profile — the best-looking head in the entire family per reviewers.
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 Tour Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at New for 2026, TaylorMade's Qi4D fairway woods and hybrids - GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D fairway wood review - Today's Golfer (family context)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D fairway woods, hybrid: What you need to know - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at What to know about TaylorMade Qi4D - PGA TOUR (Scheffler/McIlroy/Fleetwood)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D Tour Fairway Wood Review: Versatility At Its Finest - Golf Monthly (149mph ball speed data)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D Tour - 2026 Golf Digest Hot List Selection
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Qi4D & Qi4D Max Fairway Woods Review - GolfMagic (family acoustic context)
- Read the full review at Qi4D Tour Fairway - TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Qi4D Tour best for?
You're a low-HCP (0-10) at 100-125mph who wants the most adjustable, best-looking, most-workable tour-spec fairway in the Qi4D line — comfortable trading some ball speed for shape control and CG customization.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Qi4D Tour?
You want the standard Qi4D's distance leadership, you have slower swing speeds (sub-95mph), or you don't actually use the three weight ports — the standard Qi4D saves ~£100 and gives back the 6mph ball speed.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Qi4D Tour suitable for?
The TaylorMade Qi4D Tour suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade Qi4D Tour best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Qi4D Tour rates highest for workability and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the TaylorMade Qi4D Tour have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade Qi4D Tour is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.