TaylorMade Qi10 Driver
A forgiving, confidence-inspiring driver that represents TaylorMade's biggest step forward in mishit performance since the SIM era. Now a standout value at ~$400 since the Qi35 successor launched.
The consensus
The TaylorMade Qi10 is a forgiveness-first driver that earned a Gold Medal on Golf Digest's 2024 Hot List and GolfMagic's top spot on their Best Drivers list. Across 11 sources — expert reviewers, MyGolfSpy's data-driven testing, and GolfWRX forum users — the consensus is that this is TaylorMade's biggest improvement in mishit performance in years, delivering tighter dispersion and more consistent ball speeds than the Stealth 2 it replaced.
Where sources agree most strongly: forgiveness. Multiple reviewers independently noted hitting more fairways, maintaining distance on off-center strikes, and seeing notably tighter dispersion patterns. Today's Golfer measured 159.2 MPH ball speed and 267 yards carry. Golfstead gave it a 9.9 for playability and called it suitable for pretty much anyone. The Infinity Carbon Crown's refined aesthetics and the shift from red to blue face coloring were also widely praised.
Where the consensus gets complicated: MyGolfSpy's Most Wanted testing ranked the standard Qi10 mid-pack (the LS model placed better), suggesting that while it's very forgiving, it may not lead the class in raw distance. Sound and feel are polarizing on GolfWRX — some love the change from Stealth 2, others don't. And the limited adjustability (hosel only, no movable weights) is a legitimate gap compared to competitors. The stock Ventus TR Blue shaft is also a made-for version, not the premium retail Ventus. At its current ~$400 price point, though, these are minor complaints for an objectively strong driver.
A forgiving, confidence-inspiring driver that represents TaylorMade's biggest step forward in mishit performance since the SIM era. Now a standout value at ~$400 since the Qi35 successor launched.