TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver

Name: TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver
Brand: TaylorMade

TaylorMade · driver · 2025 · MSRP $649.99

Reviewers widely agree that the TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver delivers explosive ball speed and max distance alongside advanced CG positioning, a classic tour shape, and a premium matte finish, yielding a score median of 78. However, testers split over its bulky or unrefined looks, sluggish feel, directional misses, and demanding fitting process that can result in a harsh impact feel.

Strong consensus: 4 of 5 recommend. 5 reviews from 4 creators. 4 positive, 1 mixed. Reviewer scores (0–100): median 78.

What testers recorded

Medians across 1 test (GCQuad) — what real reviewers measured, not a lab test: Ball speed 158 mph, Carry 286 yds, Spin 2,200 rpm.

H.I.T GOLF (GCQuad): 158 mph ball, 286 yds carry, 2200 rpm spin

Where reviewers agree

Each theme groups reviews that make the same point. The lines under it are each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video — not direct quotes.

What reviewers praise

Explosive ball speed and max distance — Praised in 5 reviews
- H.I.T GOLF: Exceptional ball speed and carry distance (14:41)
- Club Champion: Lowest CG in the family for maximum ball speed (13:58)
- Elite Performance Golf Studios: Matches newest tech in ball speed and carry (0:32)
Advanced CG positioning and weight tuning — Praised in 3 reviews
- H.I.T GOLF: Lowest CG position in recent TaylorMade history (14:41)
- Club Champion: Pinpoint weights replace sliding tracks for better efficiency (13:58)
- trottiegolf: Adjustable triple-weight system for shot shaping (0:15)
Classic tour shape and premium matte finish — Praised in 3 reviews
- H.I.T GOLF: Beautiful matte carbon crown finish (14:41)
- Club Champion: Classical tour shape reminiscent of the original SIM (13:58)
- Elite Performance Golf Studios: Very solid feel at impact (0:32)
High MOI forgiveness and low spin launch — Praised in 1 review
- trottiegolf: Low spin profile optimizes launch conditions (3:00)
- trottiegolf: High MOI forgiveness on off-center hits (3:00)

Where they push back

Bulky or unrefined looks — Raised in 4 reviews
- H.I.T GOLF: Slightly more compact look may not suit everyone (14:41)
- Elite Performance Golf Studios: Longer front-to-back profile is less compact (0:32)
- Elite Performance Golf Studios: Aesthetics are less refined than the 4D model (0:32)
Sluggish feel and directional misses — Raised in 2 reviews
- Club Champion: Toe-forward weighting can feel sluggish to turn over (13:58)
- trottiegolf: More 'squirly' and prone to right-side misses (0:15)
Demanding fitting and harsh impact feel — Raised in 2 reviews
- Club Champion: Requires precise fitting to dial in CG location (13:58)
- trottiegolf: Harsher feel on low-blade impacts (0:15)

Will it fix your miss?

Face control: 1 of 5 say it helps · 3 partial

Every verdict

Each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video.

H.I.T GOLF: The star of the lineup, offering a rare blend of low spin, high accuracy, and aggressive aesthetics. — positive, 91/100. NEW TaylorMade Qi35 Drivers for 2025! - Full Review (520K views, at 14:41) · Advanced · Fast Swingers
Club Champion: A compact, low-spin head with CG projected 2mm below center for maximum energy transfer on center strikes. — positive, 78/100. TAYLORMADES Qi35 DRIVER REVIEW! (55K views, at 13:58) · Advanced · Fast Swingers
Elite Performance Golf Studios: A high-performance benchmark that remains relevant with top-tier ball speed and slightly more solid feel. — positive, 78/100. Are Modern Drivers Finished? | Qi4D LS vs Qi35 LS (36K views, at 0:32) · Advanced · Low Handicap
trottiegolf: A powerful driver that remains competitive in distance but lacks the consistency and low-face forgiveness of the 4D. — mixed, 60/100. Taylormade Qi4D vs Taylormade Qi35 - Shocking results! (24K views, at 0:15) · Advanced · Fast Swingers
trottiegolf: Maximum distance potential off the tee with lower spin for aggressive ball strikers. — positive, 86/100. Distance vs Accuracy - Can The Mini Replace Your Driver? (9.9K views, at 3:00) · Intermediate · Advanced

Variants & generations

How this page is made: each reviewer’s verdict, pros and cons, sentiment, score and launch numbers are machine-extracted from their video — summarised, not quoted word for word. The themes are machine-grouped and the intro is machine-written from those summaries. We have not tested this product ourselves. Updated Jul 2026.