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TaylorMade unveils new Qi35 fairway woods and hybrids
TaylorMade Golf has today announced the release of Qi35 fairway woods and hybrids.
Like never before, Qi35 fairway woods allow golfers to unlock another level of optimization through the incorporation of 4° loft sleeves in all 3-woods and 5-woods and the Qi35 Tour 7-wood.
Qi35 fairway woods are packed with proven TaylorMade technologies like Twist Face, Thru-Slot Speed Pocket, and an Infinity Carbon Crown. These same technologies made TaylorMade fairway woods the most played on the PGA Tour in 2024. All Qi35 fairway woods utilize multi-material construction that optimizes mass placement in design for maximum performance in a way that seamlessly blends form and function.
Qi35 Tour 7-wood
Qi35 fairway woods and hybrids will be available for preorder starting January 7th at TaylorMadeGolf.com and available for purchase at worldwide retail locations starting Jan.30.
“We want to be the leaders in fit. For this year, the question became how can we put loft sleeves in fairway woods without losing face performance? After years of research and testing, we were able to incorporate 4° loft sleeves into all our 3-woods and 5-woods. With Qi35 fairway woods, we’ve elevated the fitting experience and given golfers the chance to truly optimize their distance, flight and face angle.” – Andrew Oldknow, Director of Woods & Putter Product Creation
2025 TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway Woods
Qi35
The skirt of Qi35 sits lower than the previous model which in turn optimizes the CG location so that it sits in line with the center of the ball at address. This feature is designed to allow golfers to realize fast ball speeds and exceptional distance while still maintaining high MOI.
Qi35 has a TSS weight positioned toward the front of the clubhead to further optimize head mass properties while allowing custom weighting options during assembly. Coupled with a 4° loft sleeve in the 3,3HL and 5-woods, and there are plenty of fitting and customization options.
Qi35 fairway woods are available for $349.99 USD in 3-wood (15° RH/LH), 3-HL (16.5° RH),5-wood (18° RH/LH) and 7-wood (21° RH/LH). The stock shaft is the Fujikura Ventus BlueFW25’ 6 (X, S) 5 (R, A). The stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g.
Qi35 Max
The Qi35 Max head is the largest, most forgiving in the lineup measuring 200cc. The headshape creates high MOI in order to promote easy launch.
A TSS weight sits near the back of the club which creates the brand’s most forgiving fairway wood while promoting easy launch. The club also allows for swing weight customization during assembly.
The modified CG location enhances energy transfer between the clubface and the ball. A new face profile and head shape provide versatility from the tee and off the ground.
A 4° loft sleeve is included in 3 and 5-woods while the 7 and 9-woods are bonded.Qi35 Max fairway woods are available for $349.99 USD in 3-wood (15.5° RH/LH), 5-wood(18.5° RH/LH), 7-wood (21.5° RH/LH) and 9-wood (24.5° RH). The stock shaft is the Fujikura Air Speeder 25’ (5S, 5R, 5A) and the stock grip is the Golf Pride Tour Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g.
Qi35 Tour
Tour-inspired Qi35 Tour fairway woods are designed for golfers that prefer the look of a compact head and prioritize workability.
Through additional layers of adjustability, Qi35 Tour allows golfers to optimize distance, flight and shot shape. Qi35 Tour fairway woods come with a 40g sliding weight that can be moved back to help tighten dispersion, and forward to increase distance. Additionally, the weight can be rotated 180° effectively doubling the number of adjustability options.
Coupled with a 4° loft sleeve, Qi35 Tour is one of the most customizable fairway woods TaylorMade has ever made.Qi35 Tour fairway woods are available for $449.99 USD in 3-wood (15° RH/LH), 5-wood (18°RH/LH) and 7-wood (21° RH). The stock shaft is the Mitsubishi Kaili Blue DarkWave FW 75(X, S) and 65 (R). The stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g.
Qi35 Max Lite
The ultra-lightweight and high MOI design of Qi35 Max Lite gives golfers increased forgiveness and enhances launch.
By taking weight out of the head, shaft and grip, the Qi35 Max Lite helps golfers achieve faster swing speeds and more distance as a result. The high MOI, 200cc head promotes high launch and the modified CG location enhances energy transfer between the clubface and the ball.
The 3 and 5-woods come with a 4° loft sleeve while the 7-wood is bonded. Qi35 Max Lite fairway woods are available for$349.99 USD in 3-wood (15.5° RH/LH), 5-wood (18.5° RH/LH), and 7-wood (21.5° RH/LH). The stock shaft is the Mitsubishi Vanquish4 (R, R2/A) and the stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/White 0.600 43g.
2025 TaylorMade Qi35 Hybrids
Qi35 hybrids feature multi-material construction consisting of chromium carbon, steel and aluminum to provide golfers consistent performance and versatility from any lie. Qi35 hybrids also utilize optimized CG locations to promote high launch conditions. TSS weights are aligned center with the CG to enhance energy transfer between the clubface and ball, while also allowing for optimization of custom swing weights during the assembly process.
Qi35 hybrids incorporate TaylorMade technologies like Twist Face and an ultra-lightweight Carbon Crown. The Thru-Slot Speed Pocket has been engineered to provide consistent face performance in every loft.
Qi35
The Qi35 Rescue is ideal for a wide array of golfers and features 3° loft sleeves making it easy to achieve proper fitting and gapping in every loft.
Qi35 is available for$299.99 USD 2 (17° RH), 3 (19° RH/LH), 4 (22° RH/LH) and 5 (25°RH/LH). The stock shaft for mid-flight is the Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 25’ 7 (S), 6 (R), 5 (A).The stock low-flight shaft is the Mitsubishi Kaili Blue DarkWave HY 95 (X), 85 (S). The stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g.
Qi35 Max
The Qi35 Max Rescue is bonded and designed to provide golfers maximum MOI. The modified CG location and confidence-inspiring profile aim to give golfers ample forgiveness while offering them exceptional distance as well as easy launch at the same time.
Qi35 Max is available for $299.99 USD in 3 (20° RH/LH), 4 (23° RH/LH), 5 (27° RH/LH), 6 (31°RH) and 7 (35° RH). The stock shaft is the Fujikura Air Speeder 25’ (5S, 5R, 5A) and the stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g.
Qi35 Max Lite
The Qi35 Max Lite Rescue is bonded and significantly lighter than Qi35 Max. Weight has been removed from the head, shaft and grip in design to allow golfers to achieve more speed throughout their swing.
Qi35 Max Lite is available for $299.99 USD in the same 4-7 lofts and RH/LH options as Qi35Max. The stock shaft is the Mitsubishi Vanquish 5 (R, R2/A) and the stock grip is the GolfPride Z-Grip Black/White 0.600 43g.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Sean
Jan 9, 2025 at 7:24 pm
Is the 3hl head removeable?
CHARLES
Jan 7, 2025 at 12:48 pm
The very first on-face photo; which model is that? It looks like a very deep-faced fairway wood! And markedly different from the Max model.
Thank you for the excellent, early pictures.
CHARLES
Jan 7, 2025 at 12:50 pm
My bad; my apologies. I now see the small captioning that it is a “Tour” model 7-wood.