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
For more information, check out their website at www.taylormadegolf.com.
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The QI10 3w was awesome, so if they improved it at all, it’ll be great.
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His exact words to me were the two aren’t even close.
The tour 7w looks and feels great. I’ll own one
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Spoke to a buddy who is staffed by TaylorMade and he absolutely raved about the core 3W. Said it’s very forgiving and longer than the LS version.
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Their core FWs have been great for a while. Tons of them are used out of contract and their fairway woods led in numbers at a big amount of events last year.
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4-degree loft sleeve is bonkers
the fairways and rescue look great too
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It’s 4 total degrees, +\- 2 degrees.
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The tour 7w looks and feels great. I’ll own one
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I really like the idea of this club..
Yes!! Only reason I might not get one is that I basically already have one I love. My Qi10 Tour 6W is 21* (same as that) and was the biggest weapon in my bag last year.
These are the best looking woods from address this year. TM nailed the color.
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Yes!! Only reason I might not get one is that I basically already have one I love. My Qi10 Tour 6W is 21* (same as that) and was the biggest weapon in my bag last year.
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6w opened up 1 notch was my favorite club by far….but newer is always better!
Have the 6 tour too and it’s great. Not sure I can see any point in “upgrading.”
I have the Tour 5w on the way. The look and face depth is exactly what I was looking for. The weight and loft adjustability should allow me to keep the ball flight down. I kept the Paradym Super Hybrid to use in this spot in case it doesn’t work out
Nice move to the Qi35 5W but I would have thought you would have changed your irons 1st since the Super Hybrid worked so well for you. I’m sure you have hit most of the newer brand of irons so far as the one I would wait on would be the Mizuno Forged 925’s but I just recently switched back in October since I could find a better looking or feeling GI set than what I now have. Good luck and keep us posted
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Nice move to the Qi35 5W but I would have thought you would have changed your irons 1st since the Super Hybrid worked so well for you. I’m sure you have hit most of the newer brand of irons so far as the one I would wait on would be the Mizuno Forged 925’s but I just recently switched back in October since I could find a better looking or feeling GI set than what I now have. Good luck and keep us posted
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I changed out my wedges and will change out my irons when something works well. Srixon likely. I’m really looking forward to the 5w and seeing if I can keep the ball flight down from the 150ft I had yesterday with a 7 wood. I still have the Super Hybrid if this doesn’t work out
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The tour 7w looks and feels great. I’ll own one
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I’m not sold on that crown.
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I’m not sold on that crown.
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I’m the opposite, looks the best of the 2025 fairways.
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I’m the opposite, looks the best of the 2025 fairways.
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I thought the qi10 was perfect, silver is just to shiny, would have preferred the old school white top
Just got the shipping confirmation on the Tour 5 wood.
Tour 5 wood arrived today. All checks out spec wise. I’ll post a few pictures in a little bit. The head cover is likely the ugliest stock head cover I’ve seen in a while.
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These heads with a Ventus Black and their grip this year… Mm. Hard for a fairway to look tougher than that.
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These heads with a Ventus Black and their grip this year… Mm. Hard for a fairway to look tougher than that.
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That is a straight heat
Today was the first whack with the 5 wood. It got derailed and I didn’t get full testing in .
Really impressed with the easy of launch regardless of where the weight is placed on the track. I couldn’t tell a difference in feel. There may be to some when the weight moves but it didn’t show up….UNTIL I LOOKED AT CLUB HEAD SPEED.
This wasn’t intentional. Weight forward it was 104-105 weight back it was around 101-102mph. I cant explain it. It certainly requires more testing.
Off tee was a smooth 240 yard carry Peak height 135ft. Backspin 4400 at 18 degrees launch. Ball speed 139. Perfectly straight and would have stopped on any green anywhere with those numbers.
Off deck 243 yard carry peak 120ft backspin (I have thoughts on this) 3300 with 15 degrees launch. Ball speed retained well at 137 and again perfectly straight flight with slight pull. Was within 10 yards of midline. This ball is stopping on greens.
I had a fluctuation of back spin off the deck due to strike being a bit wonky. I’m not really experienced with fairways. This will likely go up.
I was adjusting the weight track and got a phone call with some bad news so I didn’t get to fully finish messing with the adapter and lie angles and weight stuff.
I did hit the Super Hybrid directly beside of this today prior to the call. I was getting a flatter ball flight around 80-90 feet off the deck on some low spin missles that were falling out early and rolling out. That is the one fault with the club and reason for testing the new fairway. Accuracy probably edges the hybrid today with the shorter shaft and familiarity.
All in all, really good first impression.
I WILL SAY WHOLEHEARTEDLY, TAYLORMADE HAS AN ABSOLUTE TURD OF AN ADAPTER. They can do better.
Monitor again today. Outside weather is not allowing some real work. The fairway performance was solid. Still learning to not come across the ball. (Always been my fairway miss)
5 shot average on full swings off the deck was nice. Carrying the 5w 239 with a peak height of 125 feet. I gotta put work into keeping the ball down as the spin is nearing 5k. This is pretty much every club in the bag.
Super Hybrid is the direct competition in the bag. I was hitting it at 16 degrees and peak height was around 90 feet with a carry of 230. This is shorter than most of last season but its on the same day. The big difference is launch. The ball is coming out of the fairway wood 3 degrees higher. This is really what I was looking for. Not sold on the fairway winning the spot. I do think it will win out in some cases but I can’t say its light years better.
The weight adjustment is very real. I mentioned I was spinning 5k on shots towards targer with the weight back. I moved the weight forward and played with the loft settings. Turned the awful hosel down 1.5 degrees and the spin came down to just under 4k. I do 100% believe this is me reacting to the changes that I knew I made.
Target was harder to find with the weight forward and peak height was lower around 100 feet. (between spin dropping 1k and the loft changes I got what I wanted) BUT, the ball missed left. Lowering loft should open the face however the human element played its part. I will keep the testing up.
The Super Hybrid has put pressure on the King Tec. This is all depend on gaps when the Ping hybrid arrives
I finally got to hit Qi35 3W in my standard setup of Ventus Blue 6s. I pulled off a couple of nice shots with a nice high flight something I’m not used to seeing with my current 3W (STG). But I also hit a few complete stinkers which is very typical of my 3W performance. A few good and more bad.
I’m not sure what I’m gonna do with that spot this year but I was impressed with Qi35 could be an option. Because I definitely need to get away from the STG. It’s just way too low to spin for me and gets dangerous with my inconsistent fairway wood play.
Maybe I should try a 5w?
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I finally got to hit Qi35 3W in my standard setup of Ventus Blue 6s. I pulled off a couple of nice shots with a nice high flight something I’m not used to seeing with my current 3W (STG). But I also hit a few complete stinkers which is very typical of my 3W performance. A few good and more bad.
I’m not sure what I’m gonna do with that spot this year but I was impressed with Qi35 could be an option. Because I definitely need to get away from the STG. It’s just way too low to spin for me and gets dangerous with my inconsistent fairway wood play.
Maybe I should try a 5w?
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Tour 5W is tough and the sliding weight actually worked in a visible sense.