2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“there's a reason that Scotty and Rory are still using the Qi10 right now”
A genuinely fast, low-launch, low-spin driver, but the Rory-spec build (forward weight, tip-stiff Ventus Black, open face, short shaft) is set up to fight the ball flight down and is hard for a normal golfer to turn over.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Very fast, high ball speed even in a shorter shaft
- +Low, penetrating flight from forward CG and tip-stiff shaft
- +Still the driver Scheffler and McIlroy trust on tour
- −Rory build is set up very open and hard to draw
- −Tip-stiff shaft affects release timing
- −Built to hit the ball low, tough to get airborne for many
For: Fast-swinging players who need a lower, low-spin ball flight, not a fit for most golfers
Dan Hendriksen
Straight-talking UK club reviews
“I'm not really I'm not seeing a great deal of difference”
On-course review of the Qi10 family (Max, standard, LS) shows a great new carbon-wrap face and blue finish, with the LS the reviewer's favorite, though yardage gains over previous models are minimal and the naming is confusing.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +10K MOI Max is huge and confidence-inspiring with easy draw bias
- +New carbon wrap face and cleaner navy finish look great
- +LS is highly playable and lowest spinning
- −Confusing naming across the range
- −Not seeing a big yardage gain over previous models
- −LS can be an animal to control on course
For: Average golfers want the standard Qi10 or Max for forgiveness; faster swingers wanting low spin want the LS
National Club Golfer
UK magazine, hands-on club testing
“we have very different options and all of them could potentially get in the bag”
The mid model added a couple hundred rpm more spin and stability, needing a lighter shaft.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +more spin and stability than the LS
- +new stretched shape looks easy yet good for better players
- +hit dead straight once dialed in
- −needed a lighter, lower-torque shaft to find speed
For: Players wanting a middle-ground of the Qi10 line.
SAS Golf
UK coach, honest equipment takes
“I do think the qi1 looks fantastic”
Not tested but he loves the clean blue-crown look and its release has triggered panic selling of the older TaylorMade drivers.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Clean blue crown, looks fantastic
- +Looks like a lovechild of the Sim2 and Stealth 2
- −Not available or tested yet, stock expected Jan/Feb
For: TaylorMade fans wanting the newest driver
The Average Golfer
Real-world gear for regular golfers
“these Q I10 ions go a long long way”
A super-game-improvement iron with blistering ball speed and strong lofts that go a long way with an anti-slice offset, but the low launch and low spin on the long irons and a lack of anything genuinely new hold it back.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 4 cons− the facts
- +Very fast ball speed off the face
- +Long carry from strong lofts
- +Anti-slice offset helps slicers
- −Long irons launch a touch too low
- −Spin numbers scarily low on long irons
- −Offset can look closed at address
For: Slower-swing-speed golfers losing ball speed who want distance and forgiveness
