TaylorMade has launched the Qi4D, Qi4D LS, Qi4D Max and Qi4D Max Lite drivers – the company’s fastest, most fittable family of drivers. The modern game is all about speed, and each of the drivers in the Qi4D lineup is designed to deliver exactly that.
“Today, more than ever, golfers are looking for a driver that’s fit for them and gives them speed off the tee. The Qi4D family of drivers has been engineered to deliver on both those fronts. From finely tuned aerodynamic heads, to faces with improved roll radii and the use of the lightest weight materials in construction, we’ve created our fastest family of drivers. Coupled with cutting-edge REAX™ shafts and our industry-leading fitting capabilities that allow fitters and everyday golfers alike to quickly find the perfect head and shaft combination for their unique swing, Qi4D drivers allow golfers to realise their full potential off the tee.”
Brian Bazzel, Vice President of Product Creation
Qi4D drivers will be available for preorder on Jan. 8 and available at retail locations on Jan. 29 for £549 Qi4D Launch Monitor Enabled (LME) drivers will be available on the same dates for £579.
THE NEW FACE OF FAST
The foundation for speed in Qi4D drivers is the carbon face. Simply put, carbon is lighter than titanium. Through extensive research and testing, TaylorMade engineers were able to prove out that the carbon faces featured in Qi4D drivers more efficiently produce speed than titanium faces. They’re also more durable than the faces in the previous generation.
The faces of Qi4D drivers also feature a reengineered roll radius that delivers more consistent spin across different vertical impact locations across the entire face. In short, there’s less discrepancy in spin rates between shots struck low and high on the face with those that come out of the centre. More consistent spin allows for more consistent flight and distance across the face.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) led to the design of a new and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ that enhances face flexibility across the bottom of the face, creating a COR area optimised to improve ball speeds on areas of the face where players commonly strike shots.
Time-tested and Tour-proven, Qi4D drivers also employ TaylorMade’s 60x Carbon Twist Face™ design. The technology employs corrective face curvature with less loft in the heel and more loft in the toe to help golfers achieve tighter downrange dispersion on mishits.
SHAPED FOR SPEED
The starting point for designing TaylorMade’s fastest family of drivers was engineering head shapes that maximised aerodynamic efficiency while presenting a confidence-inspiring profile at the same time. Each head in the lineup was developed through hundreds of advanced simulations to provide the perfect balance of inertia and speed to help golfers swing the club faster and hit the ball farther.
TAYLORMADE’S MOST FITTABLE DRIVER FAMILY
Over the past 20 years, TaylorMade has captured and analysed more than 11 million driver shots. This was the genesis for the development of REAX™ shafts that come in Qi4D drivers and are fit for a wide variety of applications and swing types.
In order for fitters and golfers alike to find the ideal head and REAX shaft combination, the TaylorMade R&D team spent countless hours studying how golfers deliver the clubface at impact – their rate of rotation. What they found was that players generally fall into one of three rotation rate categories: high, mid and low.
Armed with this information, TaylorMade has revolutionised the driver fitting experience. Fitters and golfers themselves are now able to capture a single face-on video of their driver swing and determine their rotation rate which is a critical data point in choosing the correct shaft.
Furthermore, they’ve determined that roughly 20% of golfers fall into the high rotation rate category. These golfers have an active swing signature and a high amount of rotation through impact, similar to Charley Hull. Players in this demographic are best suited for a high rotation (HR) REAX shaft with a softer tip section.
The majority of golfers (roughly 60%) fit into the mid rotation rate category. These golfers have a balanced swing signature and a moderate amount of rotation through impact, like Rory McIlroy. These players fit best into a mid-rotation (MR) REAX shaft with a mid-tip flex.
Lastly, about 20% of golfers swing with a low rotation rate. These players have a hold swing signature and less rotation through impact, like Collin Morikawa. Low rotation (LR) REAX shafts with a stiffer tip section are most beneficial for these golfers.
“With Qi4D, we’ve brought custom fitting to our stock shafts. REAX shafts are specifically designed to work with one of the three swing signature groups (Hold, Balanced, Active) with numerous flex and weight variations available throughout. Our driver fitting process is now more precise and more efficient than ever.”
Matthew Simone, Director of Product Category, Custom
FIT FOR SPEED
For years, driver fitting required the manual placement of stickers on the face. This led to inevitable human error and data that wasn’t 100% accurate. But TaylorMade took the guesswork out of driver fitting by placing reflective fitting markers directly into the face of Qi4D drivers. Compatible with GC Quad launch monitors, these fitting markers eliminate the burdensome process of constantly replacing stickers and ensure that the data captured during a fitting is as accurate as possible.
All models in the Qi4D family will be available in Launch Monitor Enabled heads (with fitting markers) for the price of £579.
Qi4D
The Qi4D head was designed taking into account extensive Tour feedback and advanced simulations to come up with an aerodynamically efficient, confidence-inspiring shape.
The Qi4D quad weighting system employs four moveable Trajectory Adjustment System (TAS) weights (9g x 2 / 4g x 2) that allow golfers to optimise speed, forgiveness, launch and ball flight. Placing the heavier weights in the front provides faster ball speeds, whereas placing the heavier weights in the back increases MOI, forgiveness and stability. Placing a heavy weight in the heel adds draw bias while placing a heavy weight in the toe promotes fade bias.
Qi4D heads also feature a 4° loft sleeve which allows golfers to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimised ball flight.
Lofts Available: 8° (RH only), 9.0°, 10.5°, 12.0°
REAX Shafts:
Mid rotation: REAX MR 50 Blue (X, S, R)
High rotation: REAX HR 50 Red (X, S, R)
Low rotation: REAX LR 60 (X, S)
Stock Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/Silver 0.600 52g
Qi4D LS
Qi4D LS is the fastest, lowest-spinning head in the lineup. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), airflow over the head was analysed across multiple swing orientations. The goal was to maintain attached airflow and ensure a clean exit off the back of the head. The result was a faster, aerodynamically optimised head that was achieved through softer blends and tucked protrusions.
The Qi4D LS head utilises two TAS weights (15g and 4g) allowing golfers the most mass efficient way to dial in flight and spin.
Here too, a 4° loft sleeve adds additional adjustability for loft, lie and face angle.
Lofts Available: 8.0° (RH only), 9.0°, 10.5°
REAX Shafts:
Mid rotation: REAX MR 60 (X, S, R)
High rotation: REAX HR 60 (X, S)
Low rotation: REAX LR 60 (X, S)
Stock Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/Silver 0.600 52g
Qi4D Max
Aluminium is lighter than titanium. That’s why the collar of the Qi4D Max consists of forged and machined aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium which provides golfers ample adjustability in a high MOI head without compromising speed.
As TaylorMade’s first Max driver with TAS weights, the Qi4D Max employs two moveable TAS weights (13g and 4g) which allow golfers to tailor flight and spin to their individual swing. Placing the 13g closer to the face provides faster ball speeds while placing it in the back enhances stability and forgiveness.
A 4° loft sleeve provides an added layer of customisation and adjustability as well.
Lofts Available: 9.0°, 10.5°, 12.0°
REAX Shafts:
Mid rotation: REAX MR 50 (X, S, R, A)
High rotation: REAX HR 50 (X, S, R, A)
Low rotation: REAX LR 60 (X, S)
Stock Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/Silver 0.600 58g
Qi4D Max Lite
The Qi4D Max Lite driver employs the same design and performance technologies as the Qi4D Max, but in an ultralight package that’s ideal for golfers looking to maximise clubhead speed. The head, shaft and grip are all the lightest in the Qi4D family.
Golfers will notice a two-tone head that features a matching collar and loft sleeve. The contrast provides a clean look and presents a confidence-inspiring profile behind the golf ball at address.
Lofts Available: 10.5°, 12.0°
REAX Shafts:
Mid rotation: REAX MR 40 (R, A, L)
Stock Grips:
Men’s: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/White 0.600 43g
Ladies’: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
EARLY TOUR ADOPTION
Qi4D drivers have seen early adoption on the world’s professional tours. The current top three in the Official World Golf Rankings — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood — played Qi4D in competition to close out 2025. Additionally, Nelly Korda, Charley Hull and Brooke Henderson all gamed Qi4D in their final two events of the year. On the DP World Tour, Jayden Schaper collected the first two wins with Qi4D LS in back-to-back fashion at the Alfred Dunhill Championship and the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.
Below is what Team TaylorMade is anticipated to play to start 2026:
Scottie Scheffler: Qi4D 8.0° (Ventus Black 7X)
Rory McIlroy: Qi4D 9.0° (Ventus Black 6X)
Tommy Fleetwood: Qi4D LS 9.0° (Ventus TR Blue 6X)
Collin Morikawa: Qi4D LS 8.0° (Diamana WB 63X)
Nelly Korda: Qi4D 10.5° (Tour AD FI 6-S)
Charley Hull: Qi4D LS 8.0° (Attas 6 Star 6X)
Brooke Henderson: Qi4D 9.0° (Tour AD FI 5-S)
Jayden Schaper: Qi4D LS 9.0° (Ventus Velocore+ 6X Red)
Luke Clanton: Qi4D 8.0° (Kai’li White 70TX)
Karl Vilips: Qi4D LS 10.5° (Ventus TR Blue 6X)
Michael Thorbjornsen: Qi4D LS 9.0° (Ventus Black Velocore+ 7X)
