Modern driver performance has reached a plateau where new models offer improved aesthetics and feel rather than significant gains in distance or ball speed.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 4/5 — Remarkable for an LS head
Distance: 4/5 — Identical carry to previous model
Sound & feel: 4/5 — Enjoyable and fun feel
Looks at address: 5/5 — Satin bronze is a big upgrade
What they rate
Qi4D LS looks significantly better and more compact at address
Stability on extreme mishits is surprisingly high for an LS model
Data reveals incredibly consistent results between model years
What they don’t
Identical ball speed averages suggest diminishing returns in speed technology
Upgrade is largely cosmetic and feel-based rather than performance-driven
Modern driver performance has reached a plateau where new models offer improved aesthetics and feel rather than significant gains in distance or ball speed.
Qi4D LS looks significantly better and more compact at address
Stability on extreme mishits is surprisingly high for an LS model