We were all told at one stage to “Tee it high and watch it fly” when hitting a tee shot. It kind of points to the fact that the ideal place to hit the ball is almost always just a little higher up the face than the centre
Well its true, striking the ball higher in the face can produce a higher launch angle with less spin, and that means more distance and with Qi35, TaylorMade have taken this to the next level.
With their new family of Qi35 drivers TaylorMade are offering “More distance from more of the face”, but what exactly does this mean ? Well, traditionally driver construction is a choice between high moment of inertia (MOI) and a low centre of gravity (CG), but with Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade claim to have unlocked both.
CG projection is a measurement of the balance point of the head projected onto the face. This metric can help define the inherent launch conditions of the driver. When the ball is struck above that balance point, it is launched higher with less spin for a longer drive.
When the ball is struck below that balance point, it creates more spin, lower launch and a shorter drive.
By lowering the balance point and optimising weight in the head, TaylorMade engineers activated a larger area of opportunity on the face for improved launch conditions. These improved launch conditions result in more distance from more of the face for each driver in the Qi35 driver family.
Through interchangeable Trajectory Adjustment System (TAS) weights, the CG projection of Qi35 LS and Qi35 can be further optimised to create the most mass efficient CG adjustments for shot shape and control.
The use of chromium carbon fibre in various parts of the head paired with a fourth generation Carbon Twist Face and Infinity Carbon Crown allowed engineers to remove excess weight and apply it farther back to increase MOI in Qi35. The result is a considerable jump in forgiveness creating 13 percent tighter dispersion than Qi10 when the 13-gram
weight is in the rear setting. Qi35 Max continues to offer maximum forgiveness with 10K MOI.
Qi35 drivers deliver the ultimate suite of technologies when combining the above features with prior TaylorMade innovations such as Carbon Twist Face, Thru-Slot Speed Pocket and a 4° loft sleeve. The multi-material construction of chromium carbon fibre, steel, aluminum, tungsten and titanium works together with Qi35’s advanced technology to create the perfect blend of design and performance.
Qi35
The standard Qi35 (9, 10.5, 12 degrees) features a 460cc volume and includes a 3-gram weight in a forward port and a 13-gram weight in the back. The weights are adjustable, but with the heavier weight in the back, the Qi35 offers significantly more stability than last year’s Qi10, thanks to a raised moment of inertia of approximately 9,000 g-cm². TaylorMade achieved this by making the Qi35 larger from front to back.
With the heavier weight in the forward port, golfers can generate more ball speed and a slightly lower flight with less spin because the CG projection drops to nearly the perfect centre of the face. In fact, with the weight up front, TaylorMade said the Qi35 is 7 yards longer than last season’s Qi10.
Qi35 drivers are available for £529 / €689 / SEK 7,499 / NOK 7,499 / DKK 4,999 / CHF 689 in 9.0°, 10.5° and 12.0° lofts with 2025 Fujikura Ventus Blue (5S, 5R, 5A) and Mitsubishi Diamana T+ 60 (X, S) stock shafts. The stock grip is Golf Pride’s Black/Silver Z-Grip (0.600 52g).
Qi35 Max
The Qi35 Max (9, 10.5, 12 degrees) shares the same shape as the standard Qi35 but features a single 34-gram weight positioned in the back of the sole. This large weight pushes the moment of inertia even higher. Like the Qi10 Max last year, the Qi35 Max surpasses the 10,000 total MOI threshold, catering to players seeking maximum stability and forgiveness.
Qi35 Max drivers are available for £529 / €689 / SEK 7,499 / NOK 7,499 / DKK 4,999 / CHF 689 and come in 9.0° 10.5° and 12.0° lofts and are equipped with the 2025 Fujikura AirSpeeder (5S, 5R, 5A) and Mitsubishi Diamana T+ 60 (X, S) stock shafts and Golf Pride’s Black/Silver Z-Grip (0.600 58g).
Qi35 LS
The Qi35 LS (8, 9, 10.5 degrees) includes three adjustable weights – a 13-gram weight and two 3-gram weights – with ports in the back and the heel and toe areas up front. Like previous LS models, the Qi35 LS is designed to produce less spin for fast-swinging players, but TaylorMade has adjusted the centre of gravity as well. With the heavier weight in the back, stability increases and the CG projection lowers. Shifting the 13-gram weight to the heel port promotes a draw, while moving it to the toe encourages a fade.
By putting the 13-gram weight in the front toe position, CG decreases to -0.2mm, the lowest CG projection of the entire Qi35 family. This pinpoint weighting creates more distance and lower spin. Moving the 13-gram weight to the back position increases MOI with a slight increase in CG projection at 0.8mm.
Qi35 LS drivers are available for €689 in 8.0°, 9.0° and 10.5° lofts with Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue DarkWave CB 60 (X, S, R) and Kai’li White DarkWave 60 (X,S) stock shafts. Qi35 LS comes equipped with GolfPride’s Black/Silver Z-Grip Black/Silver (0.600 52g).
Qi35 Max Lite
TaylorMade breaks into the ultra-light weight category with Qi35 Max Lite. Qi35 Max Lite is over 35 grams lighter than Qi35 Max and is holistically designed in an ultra-light component package for an exceptional combination of weight and MOI. This driver is aimed toward golfers who are looking to increase their clubhead speed. Qi35 Max Lite is also seen in fairway woods and Rescue hybrids, as well as a women’s spec.
Qi35 Max Lite drivers are available for €689 in 10.5° and 12.0° lofts in Mitsubishi’s Vanquish 4 (R, R2/A) shaft and Golf Pride’s Black/White Z-Grip (0.600 43g). Qi35 Max Lite women’s is offered in 10.5° and 12.0° lofts with Fujikura’s AirSpeeder 40 L shaft and the Lamkin ST Soft grip (0.580 40g).
Qi35 Designer Series
The Qi35 Designer Series features unique aesthetics from the minds of TaylorMade’s most creative designers. The Designer Series drivers bring an allure of exclusivity with the sought after rich, deep gloss jet black finish with subtle highlights of green. Qi35 Designer Series drivers are offered in Qi35, Qi35 LS and Qi35 Max in both stock and custom configurations for €719.
Fitting Has a New Face with Qi35 SelectFit Heads
To further improve accuracy and efficiency of the fitting process, TaylorMade introduces a groundbreaking technology by creating the first launch monitor enabled fitting heads. For the first time ever, reflective fitting markers are built directly into every Qi35 SelectFit driver face and will be available at all TaylorMade experiential events and retail fitting locations.
The built-in fitting markers deliver the most accurate face delivery and impact information possible allowing fitters to fully optimise the technology of Qi35 drivers exactly to the golfer’s skillset without needing to apply stickers onto the face. In conjunction with Foresight Sports’ camera-based technology, the reflective fitting markers are tracked by GCQuad or Quad Max launch monitors within the impact interval.
Additionally, TaylorMade has provided Trackman clubhead measurements for the most accurate face impact and club delivery data possible. Within the Trackman app, fitters can select the Qi35 head model which will automatically populate the clubhead measurements.
“We engineer our products to the highest level, but we know we can unlock even more performance when we optimise the technology properly. Qi35 SelectFit driver heads can allow a fitter to identify the most optimal head model with the correct loft, weight configuration and shaft. Marrying the technological benefits of Qi35 with the highest-level fitting capability allows us to give every golfer the forgiveness they need with the distance they deserve.” Matt Simone, Director of Custom Product Creation
Availability & Custom
The Qi35 driver family is available for preorder starting Jan. 7 and at retail starting Jan. 30 (Mar. 13 for Designer Series). Qi35 drivers can be customised with various grip and shaft offerings through TaylorMade’s custom ordering platform. Customisable weights will also be offered in an eight-piece weight kit and individually ranging from 3 to 15 grams. For more information on Qi35 drivers, visit taylormadegolf.eu
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