Rounding out the new Qi35 lineup today for TaylorMade is their fairways and hybrids. While this is the release that for every company generally creates less buzz and discussion than the big-stick does, that doesn’t mean there is a lack of advancement. This year though for TaylorMade, it is centering around optimizing the “Fit” story, both through adjustability and streamlining.
2025 TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway Woods
Honestly, there aren’t a whole lot of groundbreaking changes going into the new Qi35 fairways from TaylorMade, and they certainly have valid reasons for that. Foremost, they are one of the most played fairways on Tour, even winning the play count in all four Major Championships as well as the Olympics. That is built around the fact that they are well known to be extremely playable and long.
Of course technologies like Twist Face and the Infinity Carbon Crown return, though with the new aesthetic to match the dark and borderline transformer like look of the drivers. Additionally, the Speed Pocket is back, though optimized for each clubhead this time. Biggest however is the fact that TaylorMade is implementing their 4-degree loft sleeve adapters into all 3 and 5-Wood models.
Historically, this has not been done as when you add that weight they found that the designs lost speed, however the material changes as well as shaping alterations of the three models has made it possible to increase fitting potential via adjustability without sacrificing speed.
Taylormade Qi35 Tour Fairway Woods
The Qi35 Tour is the smallest of the three fairway models with the 3W (15) coming in at 170cc and both the 5W (18) as well as 7W (21) at 150cc. These remain the same Tour inspired shapes, but now utilize a single forward precision TSS weight as well as a new asymmetrical 40g “Flip Weight” in the rear which slides and can be turned to have further tuning capabilities. The Qi35 Tour comes standard with the Mitsubishi Chemical Kaili Blue Dark Wave FW (75 X/S, 65 R) with the bonded 7W being RH only.
TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway Woods
As for the core model, the Qi35, there is a shape change this year as the skirt, crown, and CG location is lower than with the Qi10. All of these changes occurred in coordination with a new face insert to optimize the energy transfer and allow the implementation of the 4-degree loft sleeve. This head is bigger than the Tour profile with the 3W (15) and 3HL (16.5) at 185cc while the 5W (18) as well as bonded 7W (21) are 165cc. Standard shaft pairing for the Qi35 is the Fujikura Ventus Blue ’25 FW (5 – R/S, 6 – S/X).
TaylorMade Qi35 Max Fairway Woods
Next, there is the Qi35 Max which TaylorMade internally is referring to as a mini mini-driver in the 200cc 3W (15.5). Additionally, the 5W (18.5) comes in at 175cc while the bonded 7W (21.5) and 9W (24.5) are 175cc and 165cc respectively. This is designed to be the easiest launching fairway of the bunch, but it is also sneaky fast, making it playable for a variety of players needs. The heads have a rear precision weight to optimize the CG as well as swing weight, but the new face and Speed Pocket aim to steal the show here along with the new found adjustability in the 3 and 5-woods. The Max will be paired with the Fujikura AirSpeeder ’25 (5 – S, R, A).
TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite Fairway Woods
Finally, TaylorMade is also implementing a lightweight option with the Qi35 Max Lite with the technology and lofts (minus the 9W) the exact same as the Qi35 Max fairways. The only difference being some weight reduction internally as well as in the shaft and grip. The Max Lite comes standard with the Mitsubishi Chemical Vanquish (4 – R/R2).
2025 TaylorMade Qi35 Rescues
While this time around we did see TaylorMade move away from an sequel naming, they are not quite ready to let go of the “Rescue” label which they place upon their hybrid lineups year to year. There is a bit of back to your roots simplification going on in this area however, as there will be only two (not including the Lite model) lines of hybrid/rescue for Qi35.
Qi35 Rescue
The Qi35 Rescue will be offered in 2 (17), 3 (19), 4 (22), and 5 (25) with the 2 being the only one available in RH only. These are the core Rescue models and as such they utilize the 3-degree loft sleeve adapter in every loft option to give that added +/- 1.5 degree fine tuning. The headshape is the same size we have become accustomed to while there is a lower overall CG as well as a new Speed Pocket and face design to offer more trajectory and spin than the Qi10 did. This will come paired up with the Fujikura Ventus Blue ’25 HB (5 – A, 6 – R, 7 – S) for mid-flight or the Mitsubishi Chemical Kaili Blue Dark Wave HY (85 – S, 95 – X).
Qi35 Max Rescue
Then there is the Qi35 Max Rescue which TaylorMade has created in 3 (20), 4 (23) , 5 (27), 6 (31), and 7 (35) loft options for better blending into the irons, though the 6 and 7 will be in RH only. The headshape here is obviously larger and also places the precision TSS weighting system at the rear of the clubhead to optimize launch even more. This is the most fairway like face shape of the Rescue models and is absolutely aimed at those seeking playability and launch from all situations. The shaft option for the Qi35 Max is the Fujikura AirSpeeder ’25 (5 – A, R, S).
Qi35 Max Lite Rescue
It is worth noting that there is also a Qi35 Max Lite Rescue version as well, optimized for slower swing speed with even more emphasis on elevating the ball while being easier to swing. There is of course significant weight savings compared to the Max lite via 2g from the head as well as a lighter shaft and grip setup. It is offered in the same loft orientation (minus the 3 Rescue) and will be paired with the Mitsubishi Chemical Vanquish (5 – R, R2).
The Details
Pre-Order availability for the entire Qi35 lineup will begin on 1/7/25 with product officially hitting retail on 1/30/25. Pricing will be $349.99 for the Qi35, Qi35 Max, and Qi35 Max Lite fairways, while the Qi35 Tour is $449.99. Meanwhile, all models of the Qi35 Rescue will come in at $299.99
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