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From Every Angle: TaylorMade's Qi35 drivers

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Jan. 31, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ET
All of the Qi35 drivers have large, chromium carbon fiber crowns that significantly reduce weight on the top of the head, which allowed designers to reposition it in other areas to enhance performance. SHOP all TaylorMade Qi35 drivers
All of the Qi35 drivers have large, chromium carbon fiber crowns that significantly reduce weight on the top of the head, which allowed designers to reposition it in other areas to enhance performance. SHOP all TaylorMade Qi35 drivers
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The Qi35 drivers also feature a 60-layer carbon fiber face that is much lighter than the titanium faces TaylorMade used in the past. Shop TaylorMade Qi35 driver
The Qi35 drivers also feature a 60-layer carbon fiber face that is much lighter than the titanium faces TaylorMade used in the past. Shop TaylorMade Qi35 driver
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All of the TaylorMade Qi35 drivers have an aerodynamic shape that allows them to enhance club head speed.
All of the TaylorMade Qi35 drivers have an aerodynamic shape that allows them to enhance club head speed.
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Saving weight on the top of the head and the face allowed designers to drop the center of gravity substantially. That lowers the CG projection on the hitting area, and making contact on that spot or above results in better energy transfer, a goal for the Qi35 drivers.
Saving weight on the top of the head and the face allowed designers to drop the center of gravity substantially. That lowers the CG projection on the hitting area, and making contact on that spot or above results in better energy transfer, a goal for the Qi35 drivers.
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A Speed Pocket slot behind the leading edge allows the lower portion of the hitting area to flex more efficiently on low-struck shots.
A Speed Pocket slot behind the leading edge allows the lower portion of the hitting area to flex more efficiently on low-struck shots.
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The standard Qi35 (9, 10.5, 12 degrees) features a 460-cubic-centimeter volume and includes a 3-gram weight in a forward port and a 13-gram weight in the back.
The standard Qi35 (9, 10.5, 12 degrees) features a 460-cubic-centimeter volume and includes a 3-gram weight in a forward port and a 13-gram weight in the back.
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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.
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.
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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. SHOP TaylorMade Qi35 LS driver
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. SHOP TaylorMade Qi35 LS driver
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Like previous LS models, the Qi35 LS is designed to produce less spin for fast-swinging players, but TaylorMade has adjusted the center of gravity as well. With the heavier weight in the back, stability increases and the CG projection lowers.
Like previous LS models, the Qi35 LS is designed to produce less spin for fast-swinging players, but TaylorMade has adjusted the center of gravity as well. With the heavier weight in the back, stability increases and the CG projection lowers.
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The LS model has a classic, pear-shape look in the address position.
The LS model has a classic, pear-shape look in the address position.
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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. SHOP TaylorMade Qi35 Max driver
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. SHOP TaylorMade Qi35 Max driver
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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.
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.
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The Max has a massive carbon fiber crown and is large from front to back, which helped designers
The Max has a massive carbon fiber crown and is large from front to back, which helped designers
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For slow- and moderate-swinging golfers seeking a lighter driver, TaylorMade offers the Qi35 Max Lite (10.5, 12 degrees). SHOP Qi35 Max Lite driver
For slow- and moderate-swinging golfers seeking a lighter driver, TaylorMade offers the Qi35 Max Lite (10.5, 12 degrees). SHOP Qi35 Max Lite driver
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The back weight is 12 grams lighter than in the standard Qi35 Max, and it comes standard with a 40-gram Mitsubishi Vanquish shaft and a 43-gram Golf Pride Z Grip that is 9 grams lighter than the standard grip. SHOP all TaylorMade Qi35 drivers . Every recommendation is independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.
The back weight is 12 grams lighter than in the standard Qi35 Max, and it comes standard with a 40-gram Mitsubishi Vanquish shaft and a 43-gram Golf Pride Z Grip that is 9 grams lighter than the standard grip. SHOP all TaylorMade Qi35 drivers. Every recommendation is independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.
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