TaylorMade Qi4D Driver 2026: The right model for your golf game
Which TaylorMade Qi4D Driver suits your swing? We analyze the four new models for every handicap and explain the physics behind speed.
With the introduction of the new series, TaylorMade underpins its claim to occupy the technological spearhead in the golf market. The new TaylorMade Qi4D Driver no longer focuses purely on forgiveness, but on a highly complex interplay of aerodynamics, material physics and a new custom-fitting philosophy. We have analyzed the details of the four new models for all players.
The evolution of the carbon clubface in the TaylorMade Qi4D Driver
The 60x carbon twist face remains the foundation of the new series. However, TaylorMade has fundamentally revised the face for the TaylorMade Qi4D Driver for 2026. By using carbon, which is significantly lighter than conventional titanium, the engineers can distribute the mass in the club head more efficiently.
One key update is the so-called "Reengineered Roll Radius". In the past, off-center hits - especially those too high or too low on the clubface - led to strong fluctuations in spin rates and thus to imprecise lengths for golfers. The new curvature of the clubface stabilizes these spin values across the entire face, resulting in a significantly narrower spread. This is supported by the speed pocket, which has been optimized using finite element analysis (FEA) and protects ball speed, especially on thin hits in the lower area of the clubface.
Four models: Which TaylorMade Qi4D Driver suits your game?
The series is divided into four specialized models to suit every golfer's profile:
TaylorMade Driver Qi4D - The versatile all-rounder
This model is the heart of the series. The standard TaylorMade Qi4D Driver features the new Quad Weighting System with four movable weights (Trajectory Adjustment System - TAS). By distributing two 9g and two 4g weights, the club can be fine-tuned from an extremely stable configuration (weights in the back) to a Draw or Fade bias (weights in the heel or toe).
- Ideal for: Anyone who is looking for maximum flexibility and wants to actively influence their ball flight via the racket setup.
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TaylorMade Driver Qi4D LS - The low-spin machine
The TaylorMade Qi4D Driver in the LS (Low Spin) version has the most aggressive aerodynamic design. TaylorMade used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to minimize drag and allow the airflow to break off cleanly at the rear of the head. Two TAS weights (15g and 4g) allow for precise spin control.
- Ideal for: Players with high club head speed who generate too much spin and are looking for a flatter, penetrating trajectory.
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TaylorMade Driver Qi4D Max - The stability miracle
The Max model is the first to use a collar made of high-quality 7075 aircraft aluminum. This lightweight but extremely strong material makes it possible to shift an extremely large amount of mass to the edge of the club head without increasing the overall weight. The result is the highest moment of inertia (MOI) in the company's history for a TaylorMade Qi4D Driver.
- Ideal for: Golfers who need maximum forgiveness and who want to stay on track even on sloppy shots.
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TaylorMade Driver Qi4D Max Lite - Speed through lightweight construction
This TaylorMade Qi4D Driver consistently focuses on reducing the weight of the head, shaft and grip to increase pure club head speed. A single 4g TAS weight in the back provides high launch.
- Ideal for: Players with slower swing speeds who need extra support to get the ball in the air and over distance.
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Fitting 2.0: Focus on rotation
The new REAX shaft system is a technological highlight. TaylorMade is breaking away from the traditional division into flex classes. Instead, the rotation rate of the clubface at impact is used as the decisive criterion. A simple video analysis can be used to determine whether players need an active (HR), balanced (MR) or controlled (LR) profile for their TaylorMade Qi4D Driver.
TaylorMade also offers the LME (Launch Monitor Enabled) version for professional use on the Launch-Monitor. These heads have factory-integrated reflectors in the face, which increases the data quality for fitters on systems such as the GC Quad and eliminates the need for manual sticking of the clubs.
"The Qi4D family was developed to combine speed and fit. We have created a solution that allows all golfers to reach their full potential off the tee," summarizes Brian Bazzel, VP of Product Creation at TaylorMade.
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Release date
09 Jan 2026
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TaylorMade introduces four new Driver models from the Qi4D series. (Photo: TaylorMade)
