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Taylor made qi35

“TaylorMade's most ambitious driver yet — but get fitted first”

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Buy · 8.1 / 10

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The Inside Scoop

THE VERDICT

The Qi35 family is a genuine leap forward in driver tech — lower CG, higher MOI on the base model, fourth-gen carbon face, and real aerodynamic upgrades. The Max and LS models are getting strong praise for distance and forgiveness, with the LS in particular drawing raves from testers who found it in a fitting. The catch: the standard and Max models may spin too low for players who hit low on the face, and at $450 you really need to be in the right model for your swing.

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Exceptional forgiveness across the face

Multiple editorial reviewers note the Qi35 feels like it launches from the sweet spot even on toe and low-face strikes, with the Max model delivering 10K-class MOI and the base model pushing 9K.

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LS model is a standout performer

The LS driver carries the lowest CG position in multiple generations of TaylorMade drivers and still maintains high MOI for a low-spin head — testers called shots 'absolutely smoked' with tight dispersion.

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Movable weights add real versatility

The standard model's dual movable weights (13g rear / 3g front, or swapped) allow meaningful CG shifting between max forgiveness and 'Beast Mode' distance, confirmed by MyGolfSpy forum testing.

Owner Reception

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shopping_cart Amazon 36 ratings

94% loved 3% critical

Critical reviews ≈ 1

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Before You Buy — What Nobody Tells You

Most owners are happy — only 3% of 36 Amazon ratings are 1–2★. These are the specific gripes worth weighing before you buy:

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Standard model may spin too low

The deliberate low-CG design that makes this driver impressive for high-face hitters can produce excessively low spin for players who already hit low on the face, causing the ball to fall out of the sky — something you won't notice in a 10-ball demo.

— from H.I.T Golf top reviewer (22:34 transcript)

lightbulb Get fitted before buying — the LS with weight forward, or lofting up, may be the real fix for low-spin tendencies.
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Polarizing look divides buyers

The futuristic, Space Age matte-carbon aesthetic is radically different from anything TaylorMade has done before — reviewers report colleagues either loving it or hating it on sight, and you won't know which camp you're in until it's in your hands.

— from H.I.T Golf top reviewer (transcript)

lightbulb TaylorMade is reportedly releasing a blacked-out finish variant that may appeal to traditionalists — worth waiting to see pricing.
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Fitting head not in retail boxes

The slick new built-in GC Quad reflective dot system that makes fittings faster and cleaner is only on the dedicated fitting head — the driver you actually buy has none of that, so your in-store fitting experience may not perfectly replicate the retail club.

— from H.I.T Golf top reviewer (transcript)

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Who it's for

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Best For

Mid-to-high handicappers and distance-seeking players with moderate-to-high spin rates who can get a proper fitting and land in the LS or Max model suited to their attack angle.

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Players with naturally low spin rates or who habitually miss low on the face — the Qi35's aggressive CG positioning could actually cost you distance versus an older, higher-spinning driver.

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