TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review

[KC Golf]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

It definitely happens. You just don't expect it to happen with a brand new club not once, but twice, in a span of a few months. Like @russtopherb mentioned, it seems to be a lot of TM heads that you see cracking (I have seen some photos of heads cracked exactly like @GolfSpy_BEN's), face inserts separating from the head, etc. This certainly could be that they do sell a ton of drivers, so you're more likely to see faults, but it seems that once they moved to Stealth it became more frequent vs. before the move to carbonwood. 

It's not to say TM is making junk. They certainly make fantastic equipment. It's enough, however, to turn me off of the brand for drivers for an extended amount of time.

I have heard extreme temp can cause additional head stress that can lead to failures.  But the back of the club breaks seem strange to me.

[funkyjudge]

2 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... Talking to some club builders at retail stores as well, you are pretty much on point. They don't see failures with TM composite heads anymore than other OEM's. There are just more of them out there. Combined with a failure rate that is a little higher with uber swing speeds and some like to take shots at the graphite face and it produces a perfect social media storm. Granted I am only a 95ish swing speed but never had a problem with my Stealth2 or Qi10. Ben's issues are a real head scratcher and I have to assume there is a reason for two heads cracking in the same spot, I just don't know what it could be.   Such a bummer because as I have stated, the Qi10 is the best driver I have ever played. Ymmv of course.  

Correct-O-Mundo, Sam!  I actually see many more failures in Callaway's composite clubheads than I do in TM's composite club faces.

[frazzman80]

Fantastic job all! Keep the data coming for those who chose to keep these in the bag!

[Jean D]

I have a Qi10 LS coming for my continuing testing and review of the Autoflex Dream 7 SF405x shaft... my Qi10Max has been solid since I bought it, but finding the AF shaft to be very high spin- even on my 2024 TM TP5x gamer balls. What limited drives I've had on the LS, the numbers are promising! Downside, it won't arrive until next Wednesday according to FedEx  

Here are my numbers from last night's range session... dropped the loft down to 8 degrees (from my normal 10.5) and it has helped reduced my pronounced slice!  

Average Carry: 212.5 yds/ 194m

Average Total: 232 yds/ 210m

Average Club speed: 99.2 mph/ 159km/h

Average Ball speed: 140mph / 225km/h

JD

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Had a great outing today with the Qi10 Max and the Accra FX100 M1 Shaft which is shortened to 44.5". Hit 11/14 fairways and felt great about where the ball was contacting off of the face. Being as the shaft has a Lite Flex, I was seeing a bit further carry distance on shots where I remembered to pause a bit in my back swing before "Otto-Phlexing" into the down swing. Overall a good day for the Max after a terrible showing last week. 

[GolferXY]

On 2/12/2024 at 1:06 AM, Jmikecpa said:

Intro and About Me

First off thanks to MGS for this great opportunity to test one of the hottest product launches of 2024.  I have been a member of the site for a lot of years and have done several tests for products over the years and it is nice to be back after being quiet on the site for a few years.  So a little about me…  I am 47 and for the first time in close to 10 years I actually live at home with my wife of 23 years and my three children.  My wife and I met at 19 and well she somehow hung onto me for going on close to 28 years….yes she is a saint and supports my golf addiction.  I have a soon to be 18 year old son that is a senior in high school and will be heading to Johnson and Wales in the fall. A 15 year old daughter that is a freshman in high school and just taking the game of golf back up so she can play in high school. Last but not least 12 year old daughter that turns 13 next week and is the reason I have a gray beard and drink.  We also have a five year old St. Bernard named Sebastian that came to live with us after my best friend passed away.

I needed to adjust my expectations and when I looked back at the positive it far outweighed the negative once I looked at it objectively.  I am not sure if I was expecting to be blown away

Thanks for the review, bud!  Sounds like you almost did get blown away.  Thanks for sticking it out and providing the info!

[Jmikecpa]

Have not provided and update in a bit so thought I would drop in.  The Qi10 is still firmly in the bag and slowly becoming a steady performer in the bag.  Most of the issues that I still have are in my head as this driver is just different that what I had been playing which is both good and bad.  The good is that it is consistent and I know what I am going to get with every tee ball.  The bad is just simply that it is different that what I had been playing and need to make adjustments but I am just stubborn and stuck in my ways.  The biggest adjustment that I made was adding the mini driver to the bag and that has become my go to club off the tee for a draw when needed.  Overall enjoying the driver and the results speak for themselves.  Side note, I am about 15 rounds into my season and still have not had one penalty shot off the tee which says something about how consistent this driver performs.

[revkev]

I do have a question for the group. This head definitely performs differently from the Stealth 2 that I had. Since it fades more for me, I cranked it up one which should straighten out the ball flight. It did on the range. I was concerned that it would increase spin but it did not - it did increase my launch and overall distance though.

I have the plain old Qi10 with a white Diamana R flex at 44.25”.

Did the standard or ls testers try monkeying with the loft?  If so what were your results?  
 

thanks 

Edited May 19 by revkev

[Hook DeLoft]

Just an update.  I had thought of trying an "Otto Phlex" shaft in the Qi 10 Max but have been having really good results with a regular flex Kuro Kage shaft I had lying around.  I continue to be really impressed with the forgiveness of this driver.  I get my normal distance on some very poor strikes.  Direction is another matter, but I think hitting it straight comes down to having the right shaft and making a good swing.  I've never encountered a driver head that magically turns a 6 degree closed face angle at contact into a straight shot and this one doesn't either.

[RetiredBoomer]

3 minutes ago, Hook DeLoft said:

Just an update.  I had thought of trying an "Otto Phlex" shaft in the Qi 10 Max but have been having really good results with a regular flex Kuro Kage shaft I had lying around.  I continue to be really impressed with the forgiveness of this driver.  I get my normal distance on some very poor strikes.  Direction is another matter, but I think hitting it straight comes down to having the right shaft and making a good swing.  I've never encountered a driver head that magically turns a 6 degree closed face angle at contact into a straight shot and this one doesn't either.

I don't have a Qi10 driver, but I have 18, 21, and 24º fairways to go with my 13.5° BRNR.
All four of them have Mitsubishi KaiLi Red 60 shafts, no extra cost, and Golf Pride Tour Wraps,
so I consider them a set of four.

The Mitsubishi regular flex shafts are working well for me (considering it's me).

They're clearly softer tipped than the R-flex UST Recoil 95s on my irons and wedges,
but not so torquey that they disperse wildly (unless I actually hit them wildly, of course).

 

[chisag]

On 5/17/2024 at 3:43 PM, revkev said:

I do have a question for the group. This head definitely performs differently from the Stealth 2 that I had. Since it fades more for me, I cranked it up one which should straighten out the ball flight. It did on the range. I was concerned that it would increase spin but it did not - it did increase my launch and overall distance though.

I have the plain old Qi10 with a white Diamana R flex at 44.25”.

Did the standard or ls testers try monkeying with the loft?  If so what were your results?  
 

thanks 

 

... Coming from the Stealth2 HD with a lighter weight in the heel and some lead tape on the toe that still produced a 3-5 yd draw, my std Qi10 produces a straighter ball flight but still can draw just a hair. If I leave the face open it can really push fade into another fairway though. Rare miss for me but it happens. I play my Qi10 turned down 2 clicks and it gives me a nice high ball flight that doesn't balloon and has produced the longest drives on every hole at my home course. As I have stated previously, it really is my Holy Grail. 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Just a quick update, the Qi10 Max is still performing well with the Accra shaft and I am going to be trimming down the stock Ventus Blue to compare the two on the course. Fairways are still a go but the fades have returned slightly. Nothing crazy into the trees or OB, but still an annoyance. I really haven't been as 'driver focused' the past month of practice and it has cost me some on the course. I will get it right as it's mainly just a matter of closing the face again. Still, knowing that I will be in play with a halfway decent lie from almost every tee is a great confidence boost on the course. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

The replacement QI-10 standard head arrived this week and will see its first action tonight in the work golf league. , it makes it through intact. Update soon…

[TJ Hall]

7 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

The replacement QI-10 standard head arrived this week and will see its first action tonight in the work golf league. , it makes it through intact. Update soon…

Hoping this one survives longer than the last 2!

[Josh Parker]

8 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

The replacement QI-10 standard head arrived this week and will see its first action tonight in the work golf league. , it makes it through intact. Update soon…

Good luck!  

[GolfSpy_BEN]

While the 9 hole round was a mixed bag score wise, the QI-10 may very well have cemented its place in the bag for this season, providing it doesn’t crack again. The course the work league is played at is on the shorter side, so there are only 2 holes where driver is the play. I submit exhibits A & B:

I’m really looking forward to our Virginia trip next week, as it should more opportunities for this driver. Stay tuned…

[TJ Hall]

13 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

While the 9 hole round was a mixed bag score wise, the QI-10 may very well have cemented its place in the bag for this season, providing it doesn’t crack again. The course the work league is played at is on the shorter side, so there are only 2 holes where driver is the play. I submit exhibits A & B:

I’m really looking forward to our Virginia trip next week, as it should more opportunities for this driver. Stay tuned…

Those are quite some drives!  I could’ve used some of those today.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

2 minutes ago, TJ Hall said:

Those are quite some drives!  I could’ve used some of those today.

They felt really good. 

[Josh Parker]

20 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

While the 9 hole round was a mixed bag score wise, the QI-10 may very well have cemented its place in the bag for this season, providing it doesn’t crack again. The course the work league is played at is on the shorter side, so there are only 2 holes where driver is the play. I submit exhibits A & B:

I’m really looking forward to our Virginia trip next week, as it should more opportunities for this driver. Stay tuned…

Nice shots!  Hopefully the head stays intact. 

[IndyBonzo]

Great drives @GolfSpy_BEN!

[GolfSpy_BEN]

6 minutes ago, IndyBonzo said:

Great drives @GolfSpy_BEN!

How has it gone with the LS? 

[cactusboy505]

Just wanted to shout out to the testers and their impeccable write ups! Every single one was detailed, thought out, and provided accurate data and honest opinions. Was great to see such a wide range of players and ability take on the test and their results. Happy hitting!

[chisag]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

’m really looking forward to our Virginia trip next week, as it should more opportunities for this driver. Stay tuned…

 

... Whatever you do don't give in to the temptation and hit the Autoflex in a Qi10. You have been warned! 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, chisag said:

 

... Whatever you do don't give in to the temptation and hit the Autoflex in a Qi10. You have been warned! 

Fortunately/Unfortunately none of the Autoflex shafts that will be at Kingsmill have TaylorMade adapters, so I’m safe for now.

[bens197]

3 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

While the 9 hole round was a mixed bag score wise, the QI-10 may very well have cemented its place in the bag for this season, providing it doesn’t crack again. The course the work league is played at is on the shorter side, so there are only 2 holes where driver is the play. I submit exhibits A & B:

I’m really looking forward to our Virginia trip next week, as it should more opportunities for this driver. Stay tuned…

Bombs. 

[William P]

3 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

While the 9 hole round was a mixed bag score wise, the QI-10 may very well have cemented its place in the bag for this season, providing it doesn’t crack again. The course the work league is played at is on the shorter side, so there are only 2 holes where driver is the play. I submit exhibits A & B:

I’m really looking forward to our Virginia trip next week, as it should more opportunities for this driver. Stay tuned…

Nicely done! 

[IndyBonzo]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

How has it gone with the LS? 

It’s better for me than the standard was due to my spinny tendencies, as you know.  My golf has been spotty lately, but I start a dedicated period of bag time for the LS this week to give it the love and opportunity it deserves.  Looking forward to the extra forgiveness element.  Will be reporting back at length soon.  

[chisag]

3 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

 the QI-10 may very well have cemented its place in the bag for this season

 

... I think it is interesting that we both came to the standard Qi10 from opposite ends. The LS wasn't ideal for you and the Max wasn't a good fit at all for me. Yet the std Qi10 is everything I want in a driver. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

2 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... I think it is interesting that we both came to the standard Qi10 from opposite ends. The LS wasn't ideal for you and the Max wasn't a good fit at all for me. Yet the std Qi10 is everything I want in a driver. 

Some of it is playing in warmer weather, but with the same shaft, a Ventus TR blue 6x velocore, the results I’ve seen with the standard head have been demonstrably better. As simple as it sounds, the head shape fits my eye better and instills a confidence that wasn’t there with the LS. I’m really hoping the cracked heads are in the rear view.

[chisag]

7 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Some of it is playing in warmer weather, but with the same shaft, a Ventus TR blue 6x velocore, the results I’ve seen with the standard head have been demonstrably better. As simple as it sounds, the head shape fits my eye better and instills a confidence that wasn’t there with the LS. I’m really hoping the cracked heads are in the rear view.

 

... Right there with you amigo. The shape at address fits my eye much better than the larger, more rounded Max which just looked like I wouldn't hit it well. Several hooks early with the Max shook my confidence and subconsciously I wanted to steer it away from the left side, something I have not experienced with the standard head.