Which 2026 Driver Is Actually Longest?

The club under review: TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver

Their verdict

The Titleist GT4 is the out-and-out distance champion of 2026, while the Cobra Optum LS offers the best subjective feel and swing speed.

Their scorecard

• Forgiveness: 5/5 — Most stable across the face
• Distance: 5/5 — Longest average carry
• Sound & feel: 5/5 — Best feeling driver off the face
• Looks at address: 5/5 — Best looking above the ball

What they rate

• Extremely tight distance gapping across all 7 top manufacturers
• Aerodynamics have significantly improved head speeds in Cobra models
• Stability in low-spin heads is at an all-time high

What they don’t

• Sound profiles vary wildly, from muted Mizuno to high-pitched Srixon
• The 'longest' head varies based on individual launch angle and spin needs

• The Titleist GT4 is the out-and-out distance champion of 2026, while the Cobra Optum LS offers the best subjective feel and swing speed.
• Extremely tight distance gapping across all 7 top manufacturers
• Aerodynamics have significantly improved head speeds in Cobra models