TaylorMade Qi35 Driver

The Short Version

The TaylorMade Qi35 is the speed king of TaylorMade's 2025 driver family and one of the fastest faces in the entire market. In MyGolfSpy's 37-driver 2025 test it ranked second overall for ball speed and finished 13th overall with a 9.1, driven by a 9.2 distance score and a 250.07-yard test average. The catch: it was also one of the least forgiving drivers in the test, so it rewards consistent ball-strikers and punishes wandering ones.

Performance

Published testing makes the Qi35's identity clear: a distance-first driver. It posted the second-highest ball speed of any driver in the 2025 field, and its 250.07-yard average total distance ranked 11th of 37. The fourth-generation Carbon Twist Face, with what TaylorMade describes as an improved stability and bonding process, holds ball speed well on center strikes. Two movable Trajectory Adjustment System weights (13g in back, 3g in front as stock) let fitters chase two setups: weight-back for 13 percent tighter dispersion than the Qi10, or weight-forward for roughly five extra yards. Average spin came in around 2,630 RPM, a moderate-to-high number that gives mid-speed players a workable balance of carry and control. Curiously, the low-spin LS sibling posted almost identical spin in testing, so the standard head is the honest choice for most players.

Forgiveness

Here is where the Qi35 asks for your honesty. Its 7.8 forgiveness score sits near the bottom of the 2025 field, and MyGolfSpy's analysts noted it struggled to produce consistent results even when the distance was elite. The near-zero CG projection and 9K MOI stabilize the head, but mishits still cost more here than in max-forgiveness designs like the Qi35 Max (10K MOI) or the category's forgiveness leaders. Golfers with a repeatable swing will never notice; golfers who miss the center often will.

Feel and Sound

Reviewers generally describe the classic TaylorMade carbon-face experience: a lively, slightly metallic crack at impact with clear feedback separating center strikes from misses. The Infinity Carbon Crown keeps the head light and the look clean, with a matte finish and face markings that aid alignment. The explosive sensation testers mention is real — this club feels fast because it is fast.

Value

The Qi35 launched at $600, and it now sells around $449 at major retailers, with some outlets lower. That is strong value for the second-fastest face in independent testing, though the forgiveness caveat means the savings only matter if the club fits your swing.

Who Should Buy It

The Qi35 suits mid- to low-handicap players with moderate to fast swing speeds who want maximum ball speed and like to tinker with adjustable weighting. Slower swingers who need launch help, chronic mishitters, and golfers who want the straightest possible ball flight should look at the Qi35 Max instead.

Verdict

The TaylorMade Qi35 is a genuine speed merchant: near the top of the 2025 test for ball speed and distance, adjustable, and now attractively priced. It simply demands a consistent swing in return. For the right player it is one of the best performance-per-dollar drivers of its generation. This is a research-based review.