It seems like 2024 is marking a change for TaylorMade Golf. While they will certainly never lack for bravado, there is a much more subdued feeling coming from their newest driver release. This one feels like a committed internal goal to set a benchmark and achieve it. Specifically speaking, an MOI benchmark.
Therein lies where the new name comes from, gone are Stealth or SIM, as well as their sequels, and we don’t have to worry about a trilogy. Instead, this is a “Quest for Inertia”, and where the TaylorMade Qi10 drivers get their name.

TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers – The Quest for Inertia
If I managed to shatter any readers thoughts that there was some clever annunciation to this new driver lineup after staring at the poorly taken pictures we have seen the internet sleuths posting for some time, I’m sorry about that. There is no Chi, simply Q – I – Ten.
What does the ten mean? Well, 10,000 of course, as that is the touted MOI rating from TaylorMade when discussing the Qi10 Max specifically. This is important to the story as the brand realized that they had plateaued for some time now when it comes to MOI.

The issue was not wanting to sacrifice the speed potential which they are known for in order to up the MOI. After all, there are a plethora of ways to add weight, move it, and change shape to do just that, but what they wanted instead was balance. That is where a challenge to their engineers came in, the solution was three-pronged.
First, they went even lighter in materials. Leading the way is the new “Infinity Carbon Crown” which saved up to 5g by removing the Ti frame look we have grown familiar with and now wrapping the carbon fiber around the edge of the head. The Stealth drivers covers 79% of the crown with carbon, the new Qi10 takes that up to 97%. Combining this with the 60X Carbon Twist Face, carbon support ring, and only 71g of Titanium in the entire head opened up a plethora of weight to be redistributed.

That brings us to shape, and those who have long clung to the same exact shaping and size which TaylorMade has been using for so long might want to hold on. There is a new “Inertia Shaping” coming where there is now a larger surface area at address, in the Max for example, it is 8mm longer from front to back. However, some calm is needed for longtime fans as even though things are bigger, the brand worked hard to maintain the familiar shaping and curvature of each head in the lineup so that there is a familiar feeling at address.
The biggest reason for that shape change? To give them a place to put all of that saved mass into “extreme locations” within the head, namely the perimeters of the clubhead. Through external weighting methods in the rear or front of the clubhead as well as internal mass pads they looked to up that stability and resistance to twisting, or MOI. Mix it all together and in the Max head TaylorMade hit the 10,000 MOI threshold.

Although the chase for 10,000 is the biggest part of the story this year, there was more done to the designs than that. For example, the 60 layer Carbon Twist Face has been tweaked in more than just color. Now there has been a change to the areas and way it flexes to make it more efficient. Along with that TaylorMade has engineered better support structures at the edge to increase energy efficiency and perhaps more importantly, durability.
Tying it all together meant again offering three different heads, the Qi10 Max, Qi10, and Qi10 LS. While the naming is more simplified, so too is the breadth of golfers which they can fit. TaylorMade also put much emphasis in ensuring that there was better differentiation of the three models, and though they believe the 10,000 MOI Max is the lead driver in the lineup, the Qi10 and Qi10 LS certainly round things out for specific needs.
TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver
As mentioned, the Max is the driver which achieved that 10,000 threshold that was such a goal. Because of that, this has the biggest “Inertia Shaping” of the three and will look the biggest at address. The name of the game here is straight forgiveness while still offering ample speed.

The Qi10 Max will be available in 9.0, 10.5, and 12.0 degree lofts for both RH and LH golfers. In addition, there will be a “Women’s Spec” and well as an “HL” (Higher and Lighter) option which is a much more lightweight build option. Standard shaft options are the Fujikura Speeder NX TCS 60 (A, R, S) and Mitsubishi T+ 60 (R, S, X). The Max is priced at $599.99.
TaylorMade Qi10 Driver
Here you have a much more traditionally shaped driver head in the Qi10. While it doesn’t have the MOI of the Max, it is still higher than previous TaylorMade drivers in the same class. This head is about “Complete Performance” to optimize the distance and forgiveness with a lower CG and friendly look.

The Qi10 will be offered in 9.0, 10.5, and 12.0 with the high loft option being in RH only. Standard shaft options are the Fujikura Speeder NX TCS 60 (A, R, S) and Mitsubishi T+ 60 (R, S, X). The Qi10 comes in at $599.99.
TaylorMade Qi10 LS Driver
Yes, TaylorMade is on the LS labeling train now, and thank goodness. The simple “LS” makes it clear that this is the most traditionally shaped head of the three with the most compact footprint at address. The name of the game is lower spin and launch via CG placement as well as the new more efficient sliding 18G weight at the front of the head. The track system is now partially internal making for better aerodynamics.

The LS will be offered in the 8.0, 9.0, and 10.5 degree lofts which better players prefer. Standard shaft options are the Mitsubishi Tensei AC Limited Blue 65 (RSX) and Mitsubishi Tensei AV Black 65 (S, X). The Qi10 LS will be priced at $629.99.
The Details
As you can see, this is a significant change for TaylorMade, and not just in name. Implementing the new look as well as things like the high contrast topline alignment while keeping +/- 2-degree adjustability simply adds to the MOI storyline.
The entire Qi10 Driver lineup will be available for pre-order starting 1/9/24 and come to retail on 2/2/24.
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Thanks! It all started with being very intentional in getting to a balanced finish. Then slowly adding a little more speed.
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Wait till you add a better and fit driver.
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ive got 5 rounds lined up the next 5 days. Going to bring both the LS and standard model on my trip and see how each performs in my rounds
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Nice! I’ll be interested to hear what you see. I’d like to get back on a LM with my standard model. I’m hitting much higher ball flight with it lately and curious if spin has kicked up a bit now that I’m hitting it harder.
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Suddenly I am hitting big high soft draws and I’m loving the little extra kick of distance. Fairways were soft from rain so this one had about a yard of rollout.
Here in about a month this one is an easy 300 on the roll.
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You’re gonna be a force to be reckoned with after shaft up!
[B]TaylorMade Qi-10 Standard Driver Review:[/B]
TaylorMade has a history of pushing the envelope in driver technology, and the Qi-10 Standard is no exception. This club does a great job balancing distance and forgiveness, making it a compelling option for a wide range of golfers.
[B]Design and Technology:[/B]
The Qi-10 Standard boasts a modern design with a sleek new infinity carbon crown. Its shape and lightweight carbon crown contribute to faster swing speeds and increased clubhead velocity. The carbon face that TaylorMade is becoming known for isn’t going anywhere. The 60X Carbon Twist Face utilizes advanced materials to maximize energy transfer and ball speed on both center and off-center strikes. One standout feature of the Qi-10 Standard is its Inertia Generator, a rear weight that increases forgiveness and stability. This technology, combined with a low CG (center of gravity) and high MOI (moment of inertia), delivers a remarkable blend of distance and accuracy, even on mis-hits.
I have a toe-side driver miss that in some driver models would create big hooks due to the ‘gear effect’. I don’t see that with the Qi. I’d dare say that hitting it a quarter inch off center and toe side isn’t penalizing me at all.
[B]Performance:[/B]
On the course, the Qi-10 Standard just performs. In other reviews and feedback here on THP users have consistently been reporting distance and accuracy gains compared to previous models, while maintaining a high level of forgiveness. The Qi-10 Standard shines in its ability to correct mishits. Even on off-center strikes, the ball seems to hold its line and maintain a decent distance. This forgiveness is a game-changer for mid- to high-handicap golfers who crave consistency off the tee.
[B]Feel and Sound:[/B]
I will admit I was never a fan of the sound and feel of the Stealth 1 or 2. I’m not sure exactly what Taylormade did to tweak the sound and feel profile but the Qi driver sounds much better and the feel is crisp off the face. When you hear that more ‘solid’ sound and crisp feel off the face you will know at the moment of impact that you hit a well-struck shot. The feedback is clear and informative.
[B]Overall Verdict:[/B]
I think the TaylorMade Qi-10 Standard driver is a big achievement in golf club engineering for Taylormade. Its balanced blend of distance, forgiveness, and feel makes it an excellent choice for a wide range of golfers. While low-handicap players may gravitate towards the lower-spinning LS model, the standard version is undoubtedly the most versatile in the Qi-10 lineup.
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If you’re looking for a driver that delivers both distance and forgiveness without sacrificing feel or control, the TaylorMade Qi-10 Standard driver should get a look.
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[B]TaylorMade Qi-10 Standard Driver Review:[/B]
TaylorMade has a history of pushing the envelope in driver technology, and the Qi-10 Standard is no exception. This club does a great job balancing distance and forgiveness, making it a compelling option for a wide range of golfers.
[B]Design and Technology:[/B]
The Qi-10 Standard boasts a modern design with a sleek new infinity carbon crown. Its shape and lightweight carbon crown contribute to faster swing speeds and increased clubhead velocity. The carbon face that TaylorMade is becoming known for isn’t going anywhere. The 60X Carbon Twist Face utilizes advanced materials to maximize energy transfer and ball speed on both center and off-center strikes. One standout feature of the Qi-10 Standard is its Inertia Generator, a rear weight that increases forgiveness and stability. This technology, combined with a low CG (center of gravity) and high MOI (moment of inertia), delivers a remarkable blend of distance and accuracy, even on mis-hits.
I have a toe-side driver miss that in some driver models would create big hooks due to the ‘gear effect’. I don’t see that with the Qi. I’d dare say that hitting it a quarter inch off center and toe side isn’t penalizing me at all.
[B]Performance:[/B]
On the course, the Qi-10 Standard just performs. In other reviews and feedback here on THP users have consistently been reporting distance and accuracy gains compared to previous models, while maintaining a high level of forgiveness. The Qi-10 Standard shines in its ability to correct mishits. Even on off-center strikes, the ball seems to hold its line and maintain a decent distance. This forgiveness is a game-changer for mid- to high-handicap golfers who crave consistency off the tee.
[B]Feel and Sound:[/B]
I will admit I was never a fan of the sound and feel of the Stealth 1 or 2. I’m not sure exactly what Taylormade did to tweak the sound and feel profile but the Qi driver sounds much better and the feel is crisp off the face. When you hear that more ‘solid’ sound and crisp feel off the face you will know at the moment of impact that you hit a well-struck shot. The feedback is clear and informative.
[B]Overall Verdict:[/B]
I think the TaylorMade Qi-10 Standard driver is a big achievement in golf club engineering for Taylormade. Its balanced blend of distance, forgiveness, and feel makes it an excellent choice for a wide range of golfers. While low-handicap players may gravitate towards the lower-spinning LS model, the standard version is undoubtedly the most versatile in the Qi-10 lineup.
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If you’re looking for a driver that delivers both distance and forgiveness without sacrificing feel or control, the TaylorMade Qi-10 Standard driver should get a look.
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Excellent summation!!!!
Not an obnoxious reply BUT I’m in the QI10 CORE DOT head……the one built for Rory, Scottie and the like in which spin IS LOWER while still maintaining the overall forgiveness of the retail head.
This driver is phenomenal and I’ve played pretty much every TAYLORMADE driver for the past 25yrs or so…… my feeling is they took all of the knowledge from previous iterations and piled into this lineup…..
So balanced spin, launch conditions and great looks and feel !!!
Wasn’t feeling very quick today but came out rocking with the LS. Piped one 330 straight as an arrow on 1, couple great cuts on command, and a toe miss for over 350 yards and decent position considering. That toe is something.
Time might be winding down with this one for me, but I feel like it’s pretty well dialed into me right now. It’s been good. The other driver hasn’t made an appearance at all the last couple rounds.
Played a 3 man best ball for 18 holes and 12 out of the 14 Tee shots were mine as I was hitting it long and right down the sprinkler line. Both of my friends said they were not used to hitting shots so close to the green as today. I have always found real good distance of the Tee with TM drivers but never have I hit a TM driver as well as I hit my Qi10 Max.
After having my face come off my Stealth 2 in less than a year I’m looking forward to getting the Qi10 as a replacement as soon as Taylormade ships it to me.
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After having my face come off my Stealth 2 in less than a year I’m looking forward to getting the Qi10 as a replacement as soon as Taylormade ships it to me.
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Sweet!!
And I haven’t seen anyone pop one of these like that.
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Quit on that one. Averages are below.
Had to skip out on a round so just wanted to get some work in. Would have been a fun day to play the LS because my hands were sore and I didn’t really have much juice, but was really consistent with flights. Started about 112 and the one before that last was a little over 117 SS. Long clubs felt long today with the hands. But I was living on the button and in control. Don’t think I had a smash under 1.46 with those soft range balls.
It’s just been a good fit despite it not being a common one, and with a new driver coming from a different OEM that I’ll start playing I’m going to try to enjoy it while I can.
Downhill, down wind, hit the speed slot, but driver was driving today.
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Left the eagle putt on the doorstep ?
Thursday I’m going to our Trackman range to see which head is best. I have a new LS from TM which replaced my cracked Staelth 2 Plus still in the box. I don’t want that model so I can swap it out for what works.
I like the symmetric shape of the max but I’m scared the difference in ball speed etc… between that and the core model will be too great to dismiss the core head. Accuracy wise I don’t need the max, I just like it and the idea of it.
Any thoughts before I go?
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Thursday I’m going to our Trackman range to see which head is best. I have a new LS from TM which replaced my cracked Staelth 2 Plus still in the box. I don’t want that model so I can swap it out for what works.
I like the symmetric shape of the max but I’m scared the difference in ball speed etc… between that and the core model will be too great to dismiss the core head. Accuracy wise I don’t need the max, I just like it and the idea of it.
Any thoughts before I go?
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Hit both earlier in the year. They are very similar but I was able to move the ls 1-2 mph quicker on average. Just keep an open mind and have solid definitions on what will be your deciding factors. Do you want dispersion or do you want distance? Is there a number for you that would make the trade off worth it?
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Hit both earlier in the year. They are very similar but I was able to move the ls 1-2 mph quicker on average. Just keep an open mind and have solid definitions on what will be your deciding factors. Do you want dispersion or do you want distance? Is there a number for you that would make the trade off worth it?
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I’d look at launch , height and spin a lot as well as ball speed. I hit it fairly straight so if there were a 5 yard distance difference I’d go with the straighter one but 10 yards and close in dispersion I’d go for distance
So the verdict…..
I really, really, really wanted the Max. And if I was able to hit it straight, maaaaybe….
Both 9 degree, same shaft. The core model was great.
I then go to the Max. First ball off the planet to the right. It’s a draw driver and nothing went left OR straight. Everything was high, right and too spinny. What was funny is my buddy Murray, who works there, saw me hit 3 with the Max and I heard him mumble “nope”. I turned and laughed and said,”I know …right??”
The Max was crooked, Core much straighter. And I don’t have a problem usually with hitting it straight. It was weird how bad the Max was. The Core was faster.:
Max 152-155
Core 155-161
Also height with the Max was 122’ vs 92’ with the core. You could see the ball ballooning. This resulted in total distance of:
Max 263-278
Core 275-295
So I took the Core model.
Glad the Core is working out for you as i had one and hit it very well as it is longer than the Max. I switched over to the Max for the forgiveness as for me its been the straightest driver I’ve ever hit. It could be the VA Composites Slay shaft as I have been thinking about getting a Diamana WB but I’d rather not mess with things as it kicked out the PING G430 10K Max.
Rory’s QI-10 blows my mind.
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Got my replacement Qi10 and I love it! Looking forward to getting more comfortable with it in the coming days.
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Rory’s QI-10 blows my mind.
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Pounded and still legal. I remember all the worry about creep.
Yesterday was an awful day off the tee. I’m not blaming the club, it was me, but I’m really rethinking my switch to the LS. I still have the core model at home but the plan was to keep the LS and sell the standard Qi10. Now im highly contemplating a complete turn around and using the PGA playability trade in and grabbing a Qi10 Max or more ideally waiting for the GT drivers to go on pre-sale.
Again it was definitely me but I had more penalties with the LS just yesterday in 1 round than I did with the standard Qi10 in 12 rounds.
How ironic that this happened to you as I went thru the same thing, my last outing I had the worse driving day as I topped a few of my drives that only went 175 yds but right down the middle. After played 4 incredible rounds in a row and out of no where I seemed to have lost my tempo, That’s golf I guess. I do feel the need to do some testing on the new Titleist GT line up as the wait is on.
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#DeathTape
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oh.. You hid it pretty well. I couldnt even see it at first.. Well done sir!
Just posted this in the Live Round thread amongst others. Standard Qi10 is so easy compared to the LS. Just wants to go straight.
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oh.. You hid it pretty well. I couldnt even see it at first.. Well done sir!
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The same for me… I was thinking, “where is the tape?”
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The same for me… I was thinking, “where is the tape?”
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Have to get good at hiding it when you rail against it all the time. ?
#ProTapeJob
How do the numbers differ for you between the two? Sorry if you have already provided that.
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This is why your wearing a “ ppe glove “?
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Just posted this in the Live Round thread amongst others. Standard Qi10 is so easy compared to the LS. Just wants to go straight.
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I was laughing the photo ( Rh side ) from # death tape comment , thought it was a head stone in cemetery hahaha
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Have to get good at hiding it when you rail against it all the time. ?
#ProTapeJob
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I show it with pride!
Just threw an adapter on my House of Forged Ninja LD shaft. Shaft with the tip is 47” so it’s going to be over 48” in my Qu10 Core…. Can’t wait to have fun with that combo!
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How do the numbers different for you between the two? Sorry if you have already provided that.
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As set up, honestly not much outside of launch. Which is part of why I did this. Similar speed, spin is basically the same, gets in the air easier and is a little easier to keep straight.
Trying to have a little fun before the new toy comes so I might repeat this with a 9* if it stops raining here.
Hi all , what’s the core model ?
There’s 3 that l know of
The original ..
The Ls
And the Max
Am l missing something ?
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Hi all , what’s the core model ?
There’s 3 that l know of
The original ..
The Ls
And the Max
Am l missing something ?
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Nope. That’s them. Qi10, Qi10 Max, Qi10 LS.
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Pounded and still legal. I remember all the worry about creep.
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For how long though? We know it will creep at some point.
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Nope. That’s them. Qi10, Qi10 Max, Qi10 LS.
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I thought there maybe some new iteration that lve missed . lol mines a max version and very nice ) thank you
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For how long though? We know it will creep at some point.
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Just like any other driver. No one will forget Xander’s Epic Flash failing at the Open in ’19.
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Just like any other driver. No one will forget Xander’s Epic Flash failing at the Open in ’19.
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I was talking cor creep with the carbon face. Not build quality, more of a materials problem than a production problem
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I was talking cor creep with the carbon face. Not build quality, more of a materials problem than a production problem
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Right and I’m saying carbon faces aren’t the only ones that creep.
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Right and I’m saying carbon faces aren’t the only ones that creep.
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Fair point, especially considering how thin the ti faces are getting for forgiveness
Driver was fully under control today. There were some tight visuals off the tee’s I played but I was able to confidently hit the windows I needed to in avoiding limbs/leaves. Had a couple of DEEP drives as well. I seem to be playing a little 10y draw here lately. It’s weird and new but seems to be under control and I get around 10-15 more yards out of it. So not in a hurry to change anything.
This has been a great driver. For some the sound is polarizing (I’ve gotten comments on tee boxes) but I love it. Impact feels nice too it’s easy to key in on locations of mishits. Speaking of mishits it’s not as gear hooky on my toe side mishit than some other options I’ve tried. My time with Qi-10/Ventus blue combo is starting to wind down. But I’ve throughly enjoyed my time with it.
In a handful of weeks I’ll move over to a custom fit DarkSpeed/UST combo courtesy of @DannyLe and Shaft Up!
Took the Qi10 core with the stock Diamana out for the first time. Took the wrapper off and went out. I’ve been working on slowing down and might have slowed down too much, first 2 were a little right but in spots distancewise where a good drive with my SIM would be. The next 2 I put a better swing on. Tight little draw, ball jumps off the face, perfect height. The stock Diamana is no joke… I read good things about it and I agree. Those 2 drives were further than I’ve ever been and I really didn’t swing hard.
The 9 degree is not low launching. I play my SIM at 9.75 and the cracked Stealth 2 that this replaced was 10.5. The 9 is perfect. It’s amazing how forgiving the core head is while packing a punch as well.
This driver continues to amaze me, if you can’t find the fairway frequently with this driver you should take up Pickleball.
I’m really getting used to this QI 10 and I’m hitting it near flawlessly when I’m swinging well. I hit 12 of 14 Fairways today and one of the ones I missed was a 3 wood I pulled slightly left. This is my best round in four months and much of my consistently has been helped with this driver hitting it straight down the middle 250+.
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Thinking of looking to swap my 9 degree core model for a 9 or 10.5 max. I know I’d give up some ball speed but I hit it far enough and love how automatic the Max is. The Core model is great and I could live with it… but Max for me is like the amp on Spinal Tap going to 11.
Never liked the QI10… have not liked. Taylor made driver since the stealth 1. It was good to me..
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Never liked the QI10… have not liked. Taylor made driver since the stealth 1. It was good to me..
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Sim2 was their last banger for me