I’m an avid golfer, 6ish handicap, on my way to a 2 (been a 5.6), and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.
Quick Take
The Qi4D driver is Taylormade’s easiest to hit non-”Max” driver I’ve tested since the Stealth 2.
They got the head right - Shape & Cosmetics.
They got forgiveness right.
They got distance right.
And, they got sound and feel just right.
Golfer Geeks Verdict
4.3/ 5
★★★★★★★★★★
The Scorecard
Bag Appeal4
Distance5
Sound & Feel4.5
Launch & Flight4
Forgiveness4
5 = Among the best / 4 = Very good / 3 = Average–acceptable / 2 = Below average / 1 = Poor / 0 = ☠️
Best For
I like the Qi4D for golfers who are at least a little competent off the tee. Though, I think you can adjust the weights and loft and lie settings to accommodate most any golfer.
Considerations
None. Taylormade nailed this one.
The Verdict
I found the Qi4D surprisingly forgiving out of the box and more than long enough.
I’d go so far as to say it’s Taylormade’s best everyman driver since the Stealth 2.
They’ve gone back to the head shape I prefer - much more similar to the Stealth 2 and Qi10.
It’s set up to be forgiving with the heavier weights in the rear and lighter weights front - toward the face. But, you can use their fitting chart to adjust weights and the loft sleeve to do whatever you need to dial in more fairways.
Sound and feel are superb.
It’s got ALL the distance you need.
The Qi4D is definitely worth a look if you’re in the market to upgrade your driver.
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About Jamie
Handicap: 6.5
Expertise: reviewing clubs since 2015
Right/Left-Handed: Right-handed
Typical ball flight: Mid-High Tight Draw
Golf ball used: Titleist ProV1
Driver Specs
Loft: 10.5 degrees
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS RDX Blue
Shaft flex: Stiff
Taylormade Qi4D Driver Review
Launch Monitor #s
I'm generally a poor driving range golfer. The Qi4D has got much more in the tank than these numbers indicate.
Launch Monitor #s
Club Speed105mph
Ball Speed155mph
Carry Distance247yds
Vertical Launch9°
Peak Height76ft
Spin3259rpm
Bag Appeal (4) Miles and miles of improvement over the Qi35. Better head shape. Better colors. Better sole graphics. Better.
Sound & Feel (4.5) I love it. Soft and solid with great feedback.
Forgiveness (4) Any kind of decent swing will get you decent or better results. Good swings with center of near-center contact yield explosive distance.
Distance (5) As stated above, this thing goes when you catch it and saves you nicely when you don’t.
Flight/Launch (4) I produced mostly mid to mid-high launch drives for me. But, that’s a function of how I deliver the club at impact.
What Makes the Taylormade Qi4D Driver Different?
The Qi4D can be set up for your swing.
The face does get a new roll radius, a reshaped top-to-bottom curve that TaylorMade says keeps spin more even between high and low strikes.
The bigger change is four moveable weights, two 9g and two 4g. (The 9g weights are in the rear and the 4g weights are forward behind the face, off the shelf.)
No other Qi4D driver has more than two. TaylorMade says putting both heavy weights forward lowers spin and maximizes distance, and other settings lean the head toward a fade or a draw.
The stock REAX shafts are also sorted by how fast you rotate the club through impact, not by flex alone.
None of that matters unless you get fitted or experiment with the weights. If you'll leave them where they came, you're paying for settings you won't use.
My Experience with the Qi4D
Driving range w/ launch monitor - 2 sessions Rounds of golf - 2ish
The first thing I noticed when taking it out of the box was how much I preferred everything about the way it looks compared to the Qi35.
Much better head shape.
Much better colors.
Much better graphics
It’s just a LOT more pleasing to look at and I think it frames the ball much better and inspires more confidence…at least in me.
The next thing I noticed was how good it felt and sounded. The exact feedback I look for in my driver. Solid and soft with a muted “thud.”
The next next thing I noticed was how forgiving it is in its stock setup. (Which I fully put to the test). Then, or simultaneously, I noticed how thing thing goes when you catch it.
It gives you time to warm up and get into your round without punishing you with lost balls and penalty shots before you get there.
Bottom line: Maybe their best all around driver since the Stealth 2.
Who Should Play the Taylormade Qi4D?
Taylormade says its best for golfers who want speed, adjustability, and forgiveness in one driver. I agree.
The Qi4D is meant for a wide variety of players.
Golfers chasing more speed and distance.
Golfers who want more adjustability to dial in ball flight.
Golfers looking for a mix of playability and forgiveness.
Low handicaps (Yes) What you can do with moving weights and adjusting the loft sleeve will have you salivating. Plus, it looks so darn good behind the ball. Not to mention, the sound and feel. Mid handicaps (Yep) It’s definitely got something for you. By something, I mean everything. High handicaps (Yep, you too) It’s not the most forgiving, but is is forgiving and you can have a fitter or pro help you play around with the weights and loft sleeve to get you set up right.
Potential Alterntatives
Ping G440 K - More forgiving. Less adjustable. Very long. Very easy to hit. You’d love it.
Ping G440 Max - Pretty much ditto what I said above about the G440 K.
Taylormade Qi4D Max - Played very similar to the Qi4D. But, is more forgiving.
WOW. 515 reviews in. An average of 4.9/5 star rating. (1)
What are they saying? You can probably guess. It mirrors my review here. The Qi4D is praised for its forgiveness and distance. They also love the sound and feel.
TaylorMade Qi4D Driver FAQ
Is the TaylorMade Qi4D driver worth it?
The TaylorMade Qi4D driver is worth a look for golfers upgrading their driver. Golfer Geeks rated it 4.3 out of 5 and called it TaylorMade’s best all-around driver since the Stealth 2.
Distance: 5
Sound and feel: 4.5
Forgiveness: 4
Launch and flight: 4
Bag appeal: 4
Should you upgrade from the Qi35 to the Qi4D?
Golfer Geeks recommends upgrading from the Qi35 to the Qi4D only for golfers who are not fond of their Qi35. Golfers who like their Qi35 and hit it well should keep it.
How adjustable is the TaylorMade Qi4D driver?
The TaylorMade Qi4D has four moveable weights, more than any other Qi4D driver, plus an adjustable loft sleeve.
Weights: two 9-gram and two 4-gram
Stock setup: 9-gram weights in the rear, 4-gram weights forward
Heavy weights forward: lower spin and more distance, according to TaylorMade
Other settings: lean the head toward a fade or a draw
How far does the TaylorMade Qi4D driver go?
In Golfer Geeks launch monitor testing, the TaylorMade Qi4D carried 247 yards at 105 mph club speed and 155 mph ball speed, with 3,259 rpm of spin. Distance scored 5 out of 5.
Which is more forgiving, the Qi4D or the Qi4D Max?
The TaylorMade Qi4D Max is more forgiving than the Qi4D. In Golfer Geeks testing the two played very similarly. The PING G440 K is also more forgiving than the Qi4D, but less adjustable.
