TaylorMade Golf Reveals Qi35 Family of Drivers and Fairway Metals

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TaylorMade Golf Unlocks Another Level of Distance and Forgiveness with Qi35 Family of Drivers

 CARLSBAD, CA – TaylorMade Golf announces the launch of Qi35, Qi35 LS, Qi35 Max and Qi35 Max Lite drivers – a collaboration of distance and forgiveness. Traditionally, driver construction is a choice between high moment of inertia (MOI) and a low center of gravity (CG), but with Qi35 drivers, golfers can unlock another level and choose both.

More Distance from More of the Face
To unlock another level of performance, the Qi35 driver combines lowered CG projection with maximum MOI resulting in more distance from more of the face.

CG projection is a measurement of the balance point of the head projected onto the face. This metric can help define the inherent launch conditions of the driver. When the ball is struck above that balance point, it is launched higher with less spin for a longer drive. When the ball is struck below that balance point, it creates more spin, lower launch and a shorter drive.

By lowering the balance point and optimizing weight in the head, TaylorMade engineers activated a larger area of opportunity on the face for improved launch conditions. These improved launch conditions result in more distance from more of the face for each driver in the Qi35 driver family.

Through interchangeable Trajectory Adjustment System (TAS) weights, the CG projection of Qi35 LS and Qi35 can be further optimized to create the most mass efficient CG adjustments for shot shape and control.

The use of chromium carbon fiber in various parts of the head paired with a fourth generation Carbon Twist Face™ and Infinity Carbon Crown allowed engineers to remove excess weight and apply it farther back to increase MOI in Qi35. The result is a considerable jump in forgiveness creating 13 percent tighter dispersion than Qi10* when the 13-gram weight is in the rear setting. Qi35 Max continues to offer maximum forgiveness with 10K MOI.

Qi35 drivers deliver the ultimate suite of technologies when combining the above features with prior TaylorMade innovations such as Carbon Twist Face, Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ and a 4° loft sleeve.

The multi-material construction of chromium carbon fiber, steel, aluminum, tungsten and titanium works together with Qi35’s advanced technology to create the perfect blend of design and performance.

Qi35 Drivers

To create the ability to move weight farther back and forward in the clubhead, Qi35 takes on the same high inertia shape seen in Qi35 Max. By increasing the overall length of the head front-to-back by eight millimeters, the weight saved and repositioned makes Qi35 a 9K inertia driver.

Qi35 comes stock with two TAS weights, 13 grams in the back and 3 grams in the front to be able to customize CG projection. With the 13-gram TAS weight in the back, Qi35 has a CG projection of 1.6mm from center face.

If the weights are flipped, CG projection lowers closer to center face at 0.4mm with an MOI of 8.1K resulting in a distance gain of five yards.

Qi35 Max
Qi35 Max houses a rear fixed tungsten weight inside the all-new symmetric inertia generator amassing 34 grams without increasing overall head weight. This keeps MOI at 10K while lowering CG projection to 2.9mm, improving launch conditions and resulting in more distance.

Qi35 LS
With one 13-gram TAS weight in the back and two 3-gram weights in the front, CG in Qi35 LS can also be optimized to the specific needs of the golfer. The incorporation of TAS weights into Qi35 LS instead of a sliding weight removes discretionary weight and is more mass efficient creating a greater change in CG, launch conditions and spin.

By putting the 13-gram weight in the front toe position, CG decreases to -0.2mm, the lowest CG projection of the entire Qi35 family. This pinpoint weighting creates more distance and lower spin.

Moving the 13-gram weight to the back position increases MOI with a slight increase in CG projection at 0.8mm.

Qi35 Max Lite
TaylorMade breaks into the ultra-light weight category with Qi35 Max Lite. Qi35 Max Lite is over 35 grams lighter than Qi35 Max and is holistically designed in an ultra-light component package for an exceptional combination of weight and MOI. This driver is aimed toward golfers who are looking to increase their clubhead speed. Qi35 Max Lite is also seen in fairway woods and Rescue™ hybrids, as well as a women’s spec.

Qi35 Designer Series
The Qi35 Designer Series features unique aesthetics from the minds of TaylorMade’s most creative designers. The Designer Series drivers bring an allure of exclusivity with the sought after rich, deep gloss jet black finish with subtle highlights of green. Qi35 Designer Series drivers are offered in Qi35, Qi35 LS and Qi35 Max in both stock and custom configurations for $649.99 USD.

Fitting Has a New Face with Qi35 SelectFit Heads
To further improve accuracy and efficiency of the fitting process, TaylorMade introduces a groundbreaking technology by creating the first launch monitor enabled fitting heads. For the first time ever, reflective fitting markers are built directly into every Qi35 SelectFit driver face and will be available at all TaylorMade experiential events and retail fitting locations.

The built-in fitting markers deliver the most accurate face delivery and impact information possible allowing fitters to fully optimize the technology of Qi35 drivers exactly to the golfer’s skillset without needing to apply stickers onto the face.

In conjunction with Foresight Sports’ camera-based technology, the reflective fitting markers are tracked by GCQuad or Quad Max launch monitors within the impact interval.

Additionally, TaylorMade has provided Trackman clubhead measurements for the most accurate face impact and club delivery data possible. Within the Trackman app, fitters can select the Qi35 head model which will automatically populate the clubhead measurements.

Availability & Custom
The Qi35 driver family is available for preorder starting Jan. 7 and at retail starting Jan. 30 (Mar. 13 for Designer Series). Qi35 drivers can be customized with various grip and shaft offerings through TaylorMade’s custom ordering platform. Customizable weights will also be offered in an eight-piece weight kit and individually ranging from 3 to 15 grams.

Unlocking Another Level of Distance, Forgiveness and Adjustability: TaylorMade Introduces Qi35 Fairway Woods and Hybrids

TaylorMade Golf announces the release of Qi35 fairway woods and hybrids. Collectively, the family gives golfers of all abilities added levels of versatility, adjustability, and consistent performance with optimized CG projections, high MOI designs, and the addition of loft sleeves in many of the heads.

Qi35 fairway woods and hybrids will be available for preorder starting Jan. 7 at TaylorMadeGolf.com and available for purchase at worldwide retail locations starting Jan. 30.

Qi35 fairway woods are packed with proven TaylorMade technologies like Twist Face™, Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™, and an Infinity Carbon Crown. These same technologies made TaylorMade fairway woods the most played on the PGA TOUR in 2024.

All Qi35 fairway woods utilize multi-material construction that optimizes mass placement for maximum performance in a way that seamlessly blends form and function.

A New Level of Fitting
Like never before, Qi35 fairway woods allow golfers to unlock another level of optimization through the incorporation of 4° loft sleeves in all 3 and 5-woods and the Qi35 Tour 7-wood. At the same time, the Qi35 fairway wood family gives them plenty of different head styles to unlock their full potential with this part of their bag.

Qi35 Fairway Woods

A wide array of golfers stand to benefit from Qi35. The skirt of Qi35 sits lower than the previous model which in turn optimizes the CG location so that it sits in line with the center of the ball at address. As a result, golfers are able to realize fast ball speeds and exceptional distance while still maintaining high MOI.

Qi35 has a TSS weight positioned toward the front of the clubhead to further optimize head mass properties while allowing custom weighting options during assembly. Coupled with a 4° loft sleeve in the 3, 3HL and 5-woods, and there are plenty of fitting and customization options.

Qi35 Max
The Qi35 Max head is the largest, most forgiving in the lineup measuring 200cc. The head shape creates high MOI and promotes easy launch.

A TSS weight sits near the back of the club which creates our most forgiving fairway wood while promoting easy launch. It also allows for swing weight customization during assembly.

The modified CG location enhances energy transfer between the clubface and the ball. A new face profile and head shape provide versatility from the tee and off the ground.

A 4° loft sleeve is included in 3 and 5-woods while the 7 and 9-woods are bonded.

Qi35 Tour
Tour-inspired Qi35 Tour fairway woods are designed for golfers that prefer the look of a compact head and prioritize workability. Through additional layers of adjustability, Qi35 Tour allows them to optimize distance, flight and shot shape.

Qi35 Tour fairway woods come with a 40g sliding weight that can be moved back to help tighten dispersion, and forward to increase distance. Additionally, the weight can be rotated 180° effectively doubling the number of adjustability options. Coupled with a 4° loft sleeve, Qi35 Tour is one of the most customizable fairway woods TaylorMade has ever made.

Qi35 Max Lite
The ultralightweight and high MOI design of Qi35 Max Lite gives golfers increased forgiveness and enhances launch. By taking weight out of the head, shaft and grip, the Qi35 Max Lite helps golfers achieve faster swing speeds and more distance as a result.

The high MOI, 200cc head promotes high launch and the modified CG location enhances energy transfer between the clubface and the ball.

The 3 and 5-woods come with a 4° loft sleeve while the 7-wood is bonded.

Qi35 Hybrids

Qi35 hybrids feature multi-material construction consisting of chromium carbon, steel and aluminum to provide golfers consistent performance and versatility from any lie.

Qi35 hybrids also utilize optimized CG locations to promote high launch conditions. TSS weights are aligned center with the CG to enhance energy transfer between the clubface and ball, while also allowing for optimization of custom swing weights during the assembly process.

Qi35 hybrids incorporate proven TaylorMade technologies like Twist Face™ and an ultralightweight Carbon Crown. The Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ has been engineered to provide consistent face performance in every loft.

Qi35
The Qi35 Rescue™ is ideal for a wide array of golfers and features 3° loft sleeves making it easy to achieve proper fitting and gapping in every loft.

Qi35 Max
The Qi35 Max Rescue™ is bonded and designed to provide golfers maximum MOI. The modified CG location and confidence inspiring profile give golfers ample forgiveness while offering them exceptional distance as well as easy launch at the same time.

Qi35 Max Lite
The Qi35 Max Lite Rescue™ is bonded and significantly lighter than Qi35 Max. Weight has been removed from the head, shaft and grip allowing golfers to achieve more speed throughout their swing.

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