TaylorMade unveils Qi35 family of metalwoods

TaylorMade has announced the launch of its Qi35, Qi35 LS, Qi35 Max and Qi35 Max Lite drivers for 2025.

Traditionally, driver construction is a choice between high moment of inertia (MOI) and a low centre of gravity (CG) – but with Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade says it has unlocked the option for golfers to choose both.

“At TaylorMade, we have been pushing the envelope of forgiveness, and in Qi35 we have taken it to yet another level,” said VP of product creation Brian Bazzel. “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.”

To unlock this performance, the Qi35 drivers (RRP £529) combine lowered CG projection with maximum MOI to offer more distance from more of the face.

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 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 has also allowed engineers to remove excess weight and apply it farther back to increase MOI. The result is a considerable jump in forgiveness – creating 13% tighter dispersion than TaylorMade’s Qi10 driver when the 13g weight is in the rear setting. Meanwhile, Qi35 Max continues to offer maximum forgiveness with 10K MOI.

Qi35 drivers also feature TaylorMade innovations such as the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket and a 4° loft sleeve.

Meanwhile, the Qi35 Designer Series features unique aesthetics. The series features a gloss jet black finish with subtle highlights of green. Qi35 Designer Series drivers (RRP £559) are offered in Qi35, Qi35 LS and Qi35 Max in both stock and custom configurations.

TaylorMade Qi35

To further improve the accuracy and efficiency of the fitting process, TaylorMade has also introduced 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. 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.

The 2025 metalwood range also includes Qi35 fairway woods and hybrids.

Collectively, the family gives golfers of all abilities more versatility, adjustability and consistent performance with optimised CG projections, high MOI designs, and the addition of loft sleeves in many of the heads.

Qi35 fairway woods – Qi35 (£309), Max (£309), Tour (£379) and Max Lite (£309) – are packed with proven TaylorMade technologies like Twist Face, the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket, and an Infinity Carbon Crown. All Qi35 fairway woods utilise multi-material construction which optimises mass placement for maximum performance in a way that seamlessly blends form and function. Players can also optimise their clubs further with the 4° loft sleeve in all three- and five-woods and the Qi35 Tour seven-wood.

Finally, the Qi35 hybrids – Qi35 (£269), Max (£269), Max Lite (£269) – feature multi-material construction consisting of chromium carbon, steel and aluminium. They also utilise optimised CG locations to promote high launch conditions. TSS weights are aligned centre with the CG to enhance energy transfer between the clubface and ball, while also allowing for optimisation of custom swing weights during the assembly process.