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2025 TaylorMade Qi35 drivers: GolfWRX Launch Report
What you need to know: TaylorMade engineers sought to eliminate the tradeoff between moment of inertia (greater forgiveness) and low center of gravity (greater distance) with its new Qi35 drivers. The family includes Qi35 (standard model), Qi35 LS (low spin), Qi35 Max (maximum forgiveness), and Qi35 Max Lite (lightweight).
TaylorMade Qi35 drivers: What’s new, key technology
“More distance from more of the face” is TaylorMade’s tagline for the Qi35 driver lineup.
How does the company deliver this?
CG projection: The term refers to the balance point of the driver’s head projected onto the face of the club. A ball struck above the balance point (think “tee it high and let it fly”) generally launches higher with less spin. As all golfers have unfortunately experienced, a lower strike is spinnier, launches lower, and travels a shorter distance. TaylorMade engineers lowered the balance point of the TaylorMade Qi35 driver relative to previous models to give golfers more opportunities for better drives.
TAS weights: Additionally, the company’s Trajectory Adjustment System weights (uniquely configured for each model) allow for additional center of gravity adjustment for further tuning.
Chromium carbon fiber: Used throughout the head in conjunction with a fourth-generation Carbon Twist Face and Infinity Carbon Crown, the total effect of the technology is a lighter head with increased discretional weight positioned farther back in the structure for a greater moment of inertia (and thus more forgiveness).
Multi-material construction: Chromium carbon fiber, steel, aluminum, tungsten, and titanium all work together to deliver performance across the Qi35 family’s four driver models.
Qi35 SelectFit heads: Every Qi35 driver features reflective fitting markers built directly into the face for a more accurate and efficient fitting process. These markers allow for the most accurate impact location and face delivery data possible and eliminate the need for fitters to apply stickers to the driver’s face. Foresight’s GCQuad and Quad Max monitors can accurately track the markers. For Trackman, the company says, “TaylorMade has provided Trackman clubhead measurements for the most accurate face impact and club delivery data possible.”
2025 TaylorMade drivers: Additional model details
Qi35
- Same high-inertia shape as Qi35 Max
- 8 millimeters longer front-to-back than Qi10
- 9K MOI
- 2 TAS weights: 13 grams back, 3 grams front allowing golfers to move the CG more than 1 millimeter
Qi35 Max
- 34-gram rear fixed tungsten weight housed in all-new symmetric inertia generator
- 10K MOI
- Projected CG is 2.9mm from center face for improved launch, greater distance
Qi35 LS
- 13-gram TAS weight standard in the rear
- 2 3-gram TAS weights standard in the front
- TAS weights allow for more discretionary weight than a sliding weight and more efficient CG
- Lowest-spin configuration: 13-gram weight in the front toe position (-0.2mm CG)
- Moving the 13-gram weight to the rear configures the LS model for its highest MOI
Qi35 Max Lite
- TaylorMade’s ultra-lightweight entry
- Over 35 grams lighter than Qi35 Max
- Ultra-lightweight components
What TaylorMade says
“At TaylorMade, we have been pushing the envelope of forgiveness, and in Qi35, we have taken it to yet another level. The true breakthrough is delivering this new level of forgiveness with even more distance and enhanced launch conditions. Combining that with groundbreaking fitting technology in Qi35 SelectFit heads will allow the golfer to see maximum performance gains with Qi35 drivers,” — Brian Bazzel, VP of Product Creation for TaylorMade.
Club Junkie’s take
BK got the lowdown on the new Qi35 drivers from Chandler Carr, TaylorMade’s product creation manager.
Pricing, specs, availability
Price: $599.99 (Qi35, Qi35 Max, Qi35 Max Lite), $649.99 (Qi35 LS)
TaylorMade Qi35
Lofts: 9, 10.5, 12 degrees
Stock shafts: 2025 Fujikura Ventus Blue (5S, 5R, 5A), Mitsubishi Diamana T+ 60 (X, S)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Black/Silver ZGrip
TaylorMade Qi35 Max
Lofts: 9, 10.5, 12 degrees
Stock shafts: 2025 Fujikura AirSpeeder (5S, 5R, 5A), Mitsubishi Diamana T+ 60 (X, S)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Black/Silver ZGrip
TaylorMade Qi35 LS
Lofts: 8, 9, 10.5 degrees
Stock shafts: Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue DarkWave CB 60 (X, S, R), Kai’li White DarkWave 60 (X, S)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Black/Silver ZGrip
TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite
Lofts: 10.5, 12 degrees
Stock shafts: Mitsubishi Vanquish 4 (R, R2/A)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Black/White ZGrip (0.600 43g)
Qi35 Max Lite women’s is offered in 10.5 and 12-degree lofts with Fujikura’s AirSpeeder 40 L shaft and the Lamkin ST Soft grip (0.580 40g).
Qi35 drivers can be customized with various grip and shaft offerings through TaylorMade’s custom ordering platform. Customizable weights will also be offered in an eight-piece weight kit and individually ranging from 3 to 15 grams.
Pre-order: January 7
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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
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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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Mark Makers
Jan 9, 2025 at 11:15 am
Can’t wait to put these up against my Stealth 2 Plus gamer!
Jake
Jan 8, 2025 at 8:46 pm
Carbon IS NOT durable on the face of a golf club. Go read about point loads and point defects in carbon subject to impact forces. It’s a way for my to make cheaper clubs and charge more. Would love to grill a tm engineer