Best TaylorMade Drivers 2026
TaylorMade make some of the best drivers on the market and, in this guide, we have taken a look at their range
TaylorMade has been at the forefront of developing driver technology for over four decades and it continues to produce equipment that delivers market-leading performance. Rarely does a TaylorMade driver launch pass quietly, such is its presence on Tour among the world's best players.
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Be it the JetSpeed, AeroBurner or Rocketballz - to name but a few models - TaylorMade can never be accused of bringing products to the market that lack innovation. In 2022 and 2023, TaylorMade introduced us to the Carbonwood age, as it launched the Stealth and then the Stealth 2 range of drivers, one of the first ever drivers to have an all carbon face and chassis. For 2024 and 2025, TaylorMade introduced the Qi10, and Qi35 ranges, and now we have the Qi4D range, which are undoubtedly some of the best golf drivers in the game.
Below, we examine TaylorMade's driver offerings and offer our advice on which model will suit your game and skill level. Importantly, be sure to follow the links to our full reviews where you can read more about the latest technology and find out how each driver performed during testing. Alternatively, if TaylorMade is not for you, we have also created guides for other brands too – such as the best Ping drivers, the best Titleist drivers, and the best Callaway drivers.
The Quick List
The Qi4D is a genuinely remarkable driver that combines aerodynamic speed with rock-solid stability for elite performance. Its updated look at address delivers the best of both worlds, seamlessly blending a pear shape with a modern, high-MOI design built for ultimate forgiveness.
With exceptional looks, forgiving performance, and outstanding feel, the Qi4D Max driver is an excellent all-rounder aimed at the broadest audience. While it may not offer a monumental leap forward compared to the prior model, it is still undeniably a top-tier player in the high-MOI driver market.
The driver most suited to low handicappers in the Qi4D family, the LS delivered a measurable boost in clubhead speed for us during testing. Additionally, players will immediately notice a substantial step forward in overall acoustics and feel compared to its predecessor.
By combining high-level performance with new adjustable technology, the R7 Quad appeals to a much wider audience looking for a mini driver option. It stands out as a highly adaptable club that performs brilliantly whether you are teeing it up or hitting it straight off the ground.
With its futuristic, high-end look, the Qi35 is one of TaylorMade’s best recent offerings. It pairs a powerful but stable feel and real playability with sole-mounted weight ports that allow players to fine-tune their performance off the tee. A superb all-rounder.
Building on the foundation of the Qi10 series, the Max version of the Qi35 keeps the elite forgiveness intact while reducing spin for increased distance. Combined with its stunning looks, this driver firmly establishes itself as a premier model to test out - even if it is now a year old.
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The Qi35 LS is a driver built for skilled players who want an aggressive, low-spinning, and penetrating ball flight. It maximizes distance and speed beautifully when struck pure, but its lack of forgiveness means inconsistent swingers should probably pass on this model.
Merging the best attributes of the Max and LS versions, the standard Qi10 stands out as a phenomenal all-around performer. By delivering a perfect blend of extreme forgiveness and versatile capability, it appeals to a broad spectrum of golfers - and Scottie Scheffler still uses it in 2026!
Increased distance, accuracy and forgiveness on off-centre strikes are the notable selling points for TaylorMade's latest women's driver. The luxurious looks also make this feel like a powerful club to have in your hands on the tee.
Best TaylorMade Drivers 2026
Qi4D Models
Following on from the Qi35 franchise, the latest Qi4D is basically designed around one primary goal: delivering speed off the tee, which I will get to later. Now though I will start with the looks of the new range and the Core model. Visually these new drivers give a more understated, darker finish which many golfers will like.
As mentioned though true innovation here is the pursuit of speed, with a focus on aerodynamics. The idea is there is no limit on swing speed so if a driver can help you swing faster this will lead to more results off the tee and more distance. I am pleased to report that this focus was unequivocally successful in my personal testing. I picked up around 1.5 mph of clubhead speed over and above any other driver I have tested this launch season, which I genuinely was not expecting. The head may not be specifically 'hotter' but the ability to just move it quicker resulted in a 2-3 mph ball speed gain for me and between 5-8 yards of additional carry.
Despite all this though, my favorite aspect was feel. Couple this with a powerful but balanced sound feedback and you have a driver that really hits the sweet spot - no pun intended. It sits in the perfect middle ground between lively responsiveness and soft compression without being overly metallic or muted. By blending these performance gains with striking aesthetics and premium feedback, TaylorMade has crafted an outstanding, complete package.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Review
TaylorMade Qi4D Max Driver
Next up we have the MQi4D Max version which is built for stability, forgiveness and to give maximum MOI (Moment of Inertia), whilst also offering adjustability too. Looks-wise we see a noticeable jump in size compared to the Core and LS models, as you would expect. It maintains a large, round footprint that inspires enormous confidence at address. Something about that expansive, circular profile really does frame the ball beautifully to my eye at least, suggesting a large, welcoming sweet spot.
While the Max model successfully carries over the Core model's lively yet soft feel and delivers a clear acoustic upgrade over the Qi35 Max, it misses out on the speed gains found in the standard Qi4D and LS versions. However, it excels in versatility thanks to an adjustable dual-weight system (13g and 4g) that performs exactly as advertised. Shifting the heavier weight forward successfully cuts spin and boosts ball speed, while securing it in the rear heavily maximizes stability and forgiveness.
Overall the Qi4D is a clear addition to the maximum forgiveness driver category. The speed gains weren't as great as the other models in the Qi4D range but it still delivers highly reliable, high-MOI performance that matches the best in the market.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi4D Max Driver Review
TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver
Finally in the Qi4D range we have the LS model, aimed at players seeking maximum ball speed, minimal spin, and a piercing ball flight. As the model realistically aimed at the fastest swingers, the LS version seems to encapsulate TaylorMade’s aggressive aerodynamic advances.
Arguably the best-looking option in the Qi4D family, the Qi4D LS boasts a traditional pear-shaped profile and a sublime feel that vastly improves upon the harshness of the Qi35 LS. It hits a perfect acoustic sweet spot while unexpectedly delivering an extra 1.5 mph of clubhead speed over both its predecessor and its current competitors. Crucially for a low-spin head, it also proves much less volatile than the previous generation, offering a tight dispersion.
Overall the LS is a strong offering in the low spin market. The speed gains became clear in my testing whilst I loved the feel and acoustics as well. You can also dial in your launch and spin with the two Trajectory Adjustment System (TAS) weights at 15g and 4g respectively.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi4D LS Driver Review
Mini Drivers
TaylorMade has certainly been a pioneer of the mini driver. It’s often dipped into the archives for inspiration, such as the SLDR, The Original One, and last year's BRNR Copper mini driver. And it’s done it again with the R7 Quad mini.
Take off the head cover, and you’re presented with a superb looking club that will especially appeal to those who were fans of the original R7 Quad driver. TaylorMade has paid homage to that design, especially from the underside of the club. From above, the infinity crown, borrowed from the Qi35 drivers, is, in our opinion, an upgrade from the spirit crown used on the BRNR mini. From a playing position it results in a clean, minimalist look that we loved.
Equipped with a Speed Pocket, Twist Face, and a standout four-way adjustable sole weight system, the mini delivers immense versatility by allowing golfers to seamlessly fine-tune launch, spin, and shot shape. By making it effortless to dial in a draw, combat a hook, or sweep the ball cleanly directly off the turf, its exceptional all-around adaptability makes it a stellar addition to the bag.
- Read our full TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver review
Qi35 Models
The standard model in the new Qi35 range from TaylorMade features two adjustable weights in the sole that can be switched to fine-tune launch and spin, a high-tech matte finish that looks like the inside of a supercar and brand new CG technology to enhance performance.
Without getting into the nitty gritty of golf technology physics, TaylorMade have made the CG in the face as low as possible, to increase what TaylorMade is referring to as ‘the area of opportunity’. TaylorMade believe that the lower the CG, the more chance of the user achieving optimal flight conditions.
Boasting a livelier feel and a firmer, higher-pitched acoustic than its predecessor, the core Qi35 delivers a highly satisfying feel at impact. It offers exceptional versatility, functioning as an incredibly stable, forgiving fairway-finder in its neutral setting, while easily shifting into a low-spin "beast mode" to unlock maximum distance. Though configuring the weights for speed widens your dispersion slightly, the accuracy penalty is far less severe than expected, leaving genuinely very little to dislike about this outstanding club - and it's made even more appealing given it is now a year old and will be cheaper than the aforementioned Qi4D family.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi35 Driver Review
TaylorMade Qi35 Max Driver
The 'Max' is yet another upgrade on the older model from the Qi10 family. All the stability and forgiveness remain, but with an improved lower spin profile and a seriously upgraded look. The Max is a driver designed to suit the widest range of players, from single figure handicappers all the way to higher handicaps and those less experienced in the sport.
The technology story from TaylorMade this year carries over to the Max and delivers the same smashing results as the standard Qi35 model. Unlike the standard model, however, is a massive 34g weight at the rear of the club head or ‘inertia generator’. This combines with a multi-material construction that includes chromium carbon, steel, aluminum, tungsten, and titanium, and a fourth-generation carbon twist face.
By lowering the CG, TaylorMade has successfully corrected the Qi10's high spin rates while producing an impressively tight downrange dispersion. Slower swing speed players shouldn't hesitate to pick this up, as the drop in spin is beautifully offset by a higher, effortless launch. Rounded out by a livelier feel and upgraded acoustics, TaylorMade has brilliantly fine-tuned an already successful design to squeeze as much performance as they possibly could out of this head without sacrificing on forgiveness.
- Read our full Taylormade Qi35 Max Driver Review
TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver
Tailored strictly for elite ball-strikers, the LS model replaces the standard moveable weight track in the Qi10 LS with three pinpoint adjustable weights, giving the sole a distinct but undeniably powerful look. While it rewards pure strikes with exceptional ball speed and explosive distance but it offers virtually little-to-no help on mishits, resulting in a volatile dispersion that demands absolute precision off the tee and therefore meaning it is very much reserved for the accomplished golfers.
However, I know myself because I am sometimes tempted to follow them, but there are always golfers out there who want the very lowest-spinning product available. One of the first numbers PGA pros look at on their launch monitors after nailing a drive is the spin - when you adjust the weights and set the LS into 'beast mode', that's exactly what you'll get. When I moved the heavier weight into the forward toe slot it led to seriously low spin numbers even on fairly low impact locations.
The problem I have with the LS is how close the performance is to the standard Qi35 model, but without the forgiveness. This, of course, doesn't mean this is a bad driver, far from it. Rather, it speaks to how impressed we were by the standard Qi35 instead. Notable TaylorMade players on tour including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy used the standard Qi10 model as opposed to the LS driver last season and I'll be interested to see if they do the same in 2025.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver Review
Qi10 Models
Sitting in the middle of the Qi10 range in terms of its spin and forgiveness levels, in theory the Qi10 will appeal to the broadest range of players. One thing that is for certain is that the tech story is pretty simple; TaylorMade has aimed to maximize the MOI without compromising ball speed.
How have they achieved this you may ask? Well, the company have re-engineered their 60X Carbon Twist Face and provided a supporting structure to promote faster ball speeds and improve the durability of the face. Coupled with a larger address footprint and a lower CG projection, we felt the Qi10 hit the mark in all the important aspects, with our testing showing an improvement over the Stealth 2.
Visually, TaylorMade has also come away from the red face that we saw in the Stealth range of clubs, with the color being replaced by a more subtle and less garish navy color. Furthermore, the ultra rounded shape of the Qi10 is a real delight and we felt it should inspire confidence when at address.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi10 Driver Review
Women's Models
Sometimes, when it comes to women's drivers it can feel like the females sometimes get the short end of the stick. The men are given the flashy new technology in their explosive drivers whilst the women's drivers sometimes feel a bit... meh. We're happy to report that there is no such feeling with the TaylorMade Kalea Gold Driver, which we loved during testing.
It delivers impressive distance numbers whilst coupling in pleasing levels of forgiveness. Importantly, this feels like a premium driver thanks to the premium-feeling feedback from the strike. It also looks the part thanks to the carbon-fibre style top and a tiny gold TaylorMade logo is a nice touch to help correctly line yourself and clubhead up before unleashing a drive down the middle.
The overall swing weight might take some getting used to as it's a little different to other drivers, but you'll feel at home with this driver in your hands within a few rounds at worst.
- Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Gold Driver Review
How We Test
When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team. In 2026 this entire process has been revitalized with our new Performance Lab and Golf Monthly Review YouTube channel. This testing area is powered by Foresight Sports and equipped with one of the best launch monitors in the game in the GC3 as well as the impressive Sim-In-A-Box simulator and FSX Pro software, will leave no stone unturned. This area allows us to analyze new clubs in a controlled environment, enhancing the accuracy of our findings. Of course this is especially important for drivers in which data plays a key role.
This Lab also includes numerous golf club measuring equipment devices to ensure fair testing and monitoring of the specs that come through to us. All of the elements in this new Performance Lab will allow us to give you better buying advice through accuracy and honesty.
Specifically in driver testing, it is overseen by PGA Professional Joe Ferguson, a writer with years of experience testing golf equipment. The women's models above were also tested by Women's Golf Editor Alison Root, someone who has tested golf equipment for many years as well.
Outdoor testing is the next port of call, as conditions outside will be a lot different to the perfect set up you can produce indoors. Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews, so it is important to acknowledge that no manufacturer can buy a good review. This is because our team tells it how it is.
How to choose a new driver
You've probably already asked yourself whether you need to buy a new driver, but there's a few key things to consider when investing in a new driver, especially one that can help with your slice. Hopefully answering these questions will narrow your search down slightly and make comparing between various models much easier.
When purchasing a new big stick, it is crucial to ask yourself just what you need from it. Is distance your main priority or are you looking for something to help you find more fairways? We'd always recommend a custom fitting with a PGA Pro but if you know what you're looking for you can make an informed decision.
You also need to think about factors like feel, sound and looks as well because if a driver falls down for you in any of those facets, you are compromising when you don't have to. For more driver buying advice, check out our best drivers for beginners, and best drivers for mid handicappers.
FAQs
Which TaylorMade driver is most forgiving?
The most forgiving driver of any TaylorMade family is typically the 'Max' version. These versions of each driver are specifically engineered for maximum stability, high launch, and twist-resistance on off-center hits.
This means the most forgiving TaylorMade driver is the TaylorMade Qi4D Max, along with its predecessors, the Qi35 Max and the Qi10 Max.
Is a 10.5 degree driver more forgiving?
Forgiveness depends heavily on the loft you choose, with the general rule being that higher loft equals greater forgiveness because it creates more backspin and minimizes sidespin.
If you want maximum help keeping the ball in the fairway, most top-tier TaylorMade drivers are available in a 12-degree head. Best of all, these models feature fully adjustable hosels, giving you the freedom to fine-tune and tweak the loft whenever your swing needs an adjustment.
What TaylorMade driver does Rory McIlroy use?
McIlroy currently uses a TaylorMade Qi4D driver in his setup. Last season McIlroy switched between the Qi35 (new for that season) and the Qi10, but has fully committed to the newest TaylorMade driver for the 2026 season.
