The 2024 TaylorMade Qi10 LS convincingly defeated the 1995 Bubble Driver 4-1 in a head-to-head battle, showcasing a 40-yard distance gap and superior forgiveness.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 5/5 — Stayed long even after hitting a tree
Distance: 5/5 — Clearly explosive velocity
Workability: 2/5 — Harder to twist/fade
What they rate
Modern tech offers a massive 20-40 yard distance advantage
The smaller retro head actually aids focus and workability
Modern drivers maintain speed even when hitting obstacles (trees)
What they don’t
Retro equipment requires much more physical effort for less result
Modern 460cc heads are harder to shape left-to-right compared to older 250cc heads
The 2024 TaylorMade Qi10 LS convincingly defeated the 1995 Bubble Driver 4-1 in a head-to-head battle, showcasing a 40-yard distance gap and superior forgiveness.
Modern tech offers a massive 20-40 yard distance advantage
The smaller retro head actually aids focus and workability