Taylormade Qi35 Driver vs Qi10

This is Golfer Geeks’ comparison of the Taylormade Qi35 driver vs Qi10 driver.

I tested the Qi10 a year ago and again for this comparison.

I hit the Qi10 and Qi35 together for three range sessions, using launch monitors for each. I used the Garmin R50 and Garmin R10 for ball and club data.

	Qi35	Qi10
Bag Appeal	3	4
Sound & Feel	4	4
Distance	5	5
Forgiveness	3.5	4
Ball Flight	4	4
Value	3.5	4

Now let’s dive deeper and see how these two drivers compare across key categories like bag appeal, sound & feel, distance, forgiveness, and more.

Taylormade Qi35 Driver

While I’m not a big fan of the head shape or the overall cosmetics, the face is a new darker blue that looks great behind the ball.

The club has plenty of pop and about as much forgiveness as I expected.

The Qi35 let’s you dial in ball flight more than the Qi10 with movable sole weights. They both have the same loft sleeve.

Here’s what’s new with the Qi35:

• Infinity Carbon Crown for better mass redistribution and forgiveness.
• Trajectory Adjustment System with movable weights for controlling spin and shot shape.
• High Inertia Shape with Twist Face™, Speed Pocket™, and a 4° loft sleeve.

It’s more of the “everyman” driver. I think it’ll best serve you as long as you’re a competent driver.

Performance & Testing Summary

	Performance
Club Speed	103
Ball Speed	151
Carry Distance	253
Launch Angle	13
Peak Height	98
Spin Rate	3200

Taylormade Qi10 Driver

The Qi10 remains a solid, premium driver.

It rewards good swings with explosive distance and has plenty of forgiveness when you miss toward the heel or toe.

The sound and feel are excellent — muted, soft, and springy — which I think Taylormade really nailed with this model.

Compared to the Qi35, the Qi10 offers:

• A more classic Taylormade driver look with the Infinity Carbon Crown and alignment features.
• Outstanding forgiveness and distance, even on marginal contact.
• Premium sound and feel that many golfers will prefer.
• A slightly simpler setup (no movable weights), which will appeal to players who want to keep things straightforward.

This is a driver that will work for a wide range of players — especially those who value consistency and feel.

Performance & Testing Summary

Metric	Performance
Club Speed	105 mph
Ball Speed	153 mph
Carry Distance	253 yards
Vertical Launch	12°
Peak Height	94 ft

Taylormade Qi35 Driver vs Qi10 Driver – Key Differences

	Qi35	Qi10
Club Speed	103	105
Ball Speed	151	153
Carry Distance	253	253
Launch Angle	13	12
Peak Height	98	94

I tested these drivers side by side on 3 days at the driving range. The numbers above are from my most consistent ball striking day and I think are the best representation of their true performance.

Takeaways:

• Ball Speed: Within a couple miles per hour.
• Carry Distance: Basically the same.
• Launch & Peak Height: They generally launched about the same and were within a few feet at peak height..
• Forgiveness: I hit the Qi10 better, but I suspect they’re equally forgiving.

Overall: I prefer the Qi10 as a package. Maybe because I liked looking down at it at address much more. Confidence is a thing.

Side-by-Side Comparison Table: Qi35 vs Qi10

	Qi35	Qi10
Bag Appeal	3	4
Sound & Feel	4	4
Distance	4	4
Forgiveness	3.5	4
Ball Flight	4	4
Value	3.5	4

Bag Appeal – Qi10
I prefer the Qi10’s more traditional Taylormade driver look. The Qi35 head shape and cosmetics aren’t my favorite, though the darker blue face is a nice touch.

Sound & Feel – Draw
Both drivers sound and feel excellent. The Qi10 might have a slight edge here for players who like a more muted, classic Taylormade feel.

Distance – Qi10
The raw numbers were pretty equal when I was swinging well.

Forgiveness – Probably a draw
I hit the Qi10 better, but I suspect they’re pretty equal on this one.

Ball Flight – Draw
Both drivers produced high, playable ball flights. Peak height and launch angles were very close.

Value – Qi10
The Qi10 is a much better value — it performs the same and costs about $130 less than the Qi35. Unless you strongly prefer the Qi35’s adjustability or cosmetics, the Qi10 is the smarter buy.

Final Verdict

The Qi35 and Qi10 delivered similar numbers in my testing.

But, I hit the Qi10 better – Straighter more consistently – and I strongly prefer it’s cosmetics and head shape.

I’m not saying that will be the case for everyone.

Should you upgrade if you own the Qi10?
Nope – I didn’t detect any appreciable advantage.

Should you choose the Qi35 or Qi10?
I’d go with the Qi10 for about $130 less.

Bottom line: For me, the Qi10 is the better value and the smarter buy — unless you’re drawn to the Qi35’s adjustability or cosmetics.

As always, my #1 suggestion is to:

• Test before you buy. I use Global Golf’s risk free Utry program.

Thanks for checking out our Taylormade Qi35 driver vs Qi10 comparison.