TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review

[TJ Hall]

21 hours ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there following this test!

I was excited to get on the range today and hit some balls with my middle child.  We ended up having a putting competition on the practice green after and had a nice time together.

But, that's not why you're reading... you came here for this:

So how'd it go?  In a way, @chisag was right... this is a whollllle lot of driver.  If I were to sum it up in a meme...

 

First we have the incumbent's numbers.  My epic Max LS,  most shots with the Terra Forza White.

Very representative numbers for me.  This was after warming up (and my iPad apparently warmed up too much too and shut down in the sunlight.  Thankfully I was able to switch to my phone to run the Rapsodo MLM2PRO and left my phone in the shade.

263 Carry and 105.6 swing speed is awesome for me.  Just a range session before I hit high marks of 106.2 and 158.8MPH ball speed, both the highest I recall seeing on Rapsodo before, so the Qi10 has work to do.

And the Qi10... Very impressive numbers.  This was also with a Terra Forza White shaft, and it felt right at home.  The Qi10 is a 9* head and I actually had to loft it down .75* and use the upright setting.  I'm really liking the shape (it reminds me of the M5 that I loved) and the feel is great too.  But WOW, I've never hit 110mph on Rapsodo before and while not in this data set, I did hit 159.9MPH ball speed before the iPad overheated! I even switched back between the Callaway and Taylormade and I seemed to be getting a few MPH more out of the Qi10, which I was not expecting at all.  

I'm really excited to get this on the course and see if some of the results carry over as deep as some of my balls on the range today!

 

 

I didn't think I would be saying this so soon, but it's already the Qi10's spot to lose in the bag... the bomb-pop head cover is going on and this Qi10 driver is going right in the bag baby!

 

 

The Qi earned a spot quickly…wow!  Some nice numbers there!

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Not a great day for the Max today out on the course. 5/14 fairways, all very much so right. Not sure what it was today but I just didn't have it. Felt like my brain was prioritizing other aspects of my game so the driver was sacrificed. Distance was good, just very right. Good news is, I don't expect to go through these woes for too long and will be back on track soon enough.

Edited June 21 by Michael.Sandoval33
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[Belshy]

On 6/21/2024 at 12:42 AM, Michael.Sandoval33 said:

Not a great day for the Max today out on the course. 5/14 fairways, all very much so right. Not sure what it was today but I just didn't have it. Felt like my brain was prioritizing other aspects of my game so the driver was sacrificed. Distance was good, just very right. Good news is, I don't expect to go through these woes for too long and will be back on track soon enough.

We all have those days, as we know golf is a mental sport. When I have a bad driving day the next day, I will keep it in the bag and work my long irons and just play smart golf. Then I hit the range and work out the kinks with the driver. Typically, I only use my driver 7/18 holes at my home course as placement is key, so my three wood sees a lot of action. 

[Jean D]

BIt of an equipment change on my end with the Qi10 Max and Qi10 LS heads.  I’ve been given Hzrdus  iM10 Smoke Green 5.5 R 60g and a Hzrdus Red RDX 5.5 60g driver shafts which I setup Wednesday evening.  The iM10 is the same shaft as my Cobra LTDx 3 & 5 FW’s and is a very nice mid-launch/mid-spin shaft.  I’m not 100% comfortable with it yet or hitting it a full power,  but was hitting 230yds on the Qi10 Max head today during my round with a nice draw and hitting fairways 8 of my 12 drives.  The RDX is a high launch, mid-spin option and I will be pairing that up with the Qi10LS head on the sim and range this weekend, and will be playing it on my round on Monday for Canada Day. Details to follow.

Still trying to find a reasonably-price Qi10 Standard head to round out my Qi10 series, but they are not easy to find

 

[chisag]

13 minutes ago, Jean D said:

Still trying to find a reasonably-price Qi10 Standard head to round out my Qi10 series, but they are not easy to find

 

... I think the Qi10 is such a killer lineup. I don't find them crossing over much like previous generations or some other OEM driver series. As most know I didn't get along with the Qi10 Max at all and for my swing it was one of the worst performing drivers I have ever played. But the std Qi10 was night and day different and might be the best driver I have ever played. That's quite a dichotomy. I hope you find a std Qi10 head at a decent price and will be interested in how it compares to your Max and LS heads.   

[GolferXY]

I had my Stealth2plus blow up and TM warrantied it with a brand new Qi10 LS.  WOW!  The difference is astounding.  The ball just rockets off the tee.  20+ yards added carry, high toe mishits create a high draw back into play, losing maybe 3 or 4 yards, heel mishits curving back into play, and the feel off the face is soft and powerful.  The Stealth always felt like I was hitting a rock regardless of the type of ball used or how centered the hit was.  This is the best driver I've ever hit...and that's 50 plus years of golf and probably 10 drivers from various brands.  In fact, I still have my Titleist TSR 2 in the garage [in case I have another blow up] and the Qi10 LS says "pound sand" to that driver with every swing.  Probably the biggest difference is that my low left hook miss is a thing of the past, although that may be because of the new shaft [Ventus Blue TR 6x] and swing improvements as much or more than the head, but still.   Love this club!  The one negative is my spin rate may be a bit too low on some shots, dipping into sub-2000 range on occasion.  However, I'm usually hanging in the low- 2k's.  

I'm now an official TM fan again.

[chisag]

10 minutes ago, GolferXY said:

had my Stealth2plus blow up and TM warrantied it with a brand new Qi10 LS.  WOW!  The difference is astounding.  The ball just rockets off the tee.  20+ yards added carry, high toe mishits create a high draw back into play, losing maybe 3 or 4 yards, heel mishits curving back into play, and the feel off the face is soft and powerful. This is the best driver I've ever hit...and that's 50 plus years of golf and probably 10 drivers from various brands.

 

 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Took the Qi10 Max out today to the small par 30 I used to play a lot.

Was only able to use it on the 4th hole - 280 yards, that has bunkers running down the left side of the fairway. Struck the driver clean and left short about 40 yards from the pin. Was hoping to maybe drive the green, but the distance isn't there for me yet. Still, a great drive that set me up for a birdie chance that I fumbled. 

Still loving the driver, can't wait to continue the success that I have had. 

[GolfSpy_BOS]

A little update for the Qi10 | Terra Forza White Combo over on that testing thread.

 

You should click over and check out that test, but incase you don't have time right now...

 

The Qi10 continues to impress with the Terra Forza White.

Once again, I saw numbers that my Callaway Epic Max LS just could not touch.  There is something in the design that is getting me some more speed, and because of that, great ball speed and carry distance.

 

On the ball speed front, for the first time ever I saw 160+ MPH of ball speed, which has been a goal of mine!  I hit 4 range balls over 160MPH including a peak of 161.4.

 

Time for a new speed goal!

 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

17 minutes ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

A little update for the Qi10 | Terra Forza White Combo over on that testing thread.

 

You should click over and check out that test, but incase you don't have time right now...

 

The Qi10 continues to impress with the Terra Forza White.

Once again, I saw numbers that my Callaway Epic Max LS just could not touch.  There is something in the design that is getting me some more speed, and because of that, great ball speed and carry distance.

 

On the ball speed front, for the first time ever I saw 160+ MPH of ball speed, which has been a goal of mine!  I hit 4 range balls over 160MPH including a peak of 161.4.

 

Time for a new speed goal!

 

You’ve got 170 in the bag, no problem

That this head is obviously working for you fills me with joy and only confirms that sending the head on to someone else was absolutely the right move. 

[Josh Parker]

23 minutes ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

A little update for the Qi10 | Terra Forza White Combo over on that testing thread.

 

You should click over and check out that test, but incase you don't have time right now...

 

The Qi10 continues to impress with the Terra Forza White.

Once again, I saw numbers that my Callaway Epic Max LS just could not touch.  There is something in the design that is getting me some more speed, and because of that, great ball speed and carry distance.

 

On the ball speed front, for the first time ever I saw 160+ MPH of ball speed, which has been a goal of mine!  I hit 4 range balls over 160MPH including a peak of 161.4.

 

Time for a new speed goal!

 

Nice numbers!

[TJ Hall]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

A little update for the Qi10 | Terra Forza White Combo over on that testing thread.

 

You should click over and check out that test, but incase you don't have time right now...

 

The Qi10 continues to impress with the Terra Forza White.

Once again, I saw numbers that my Callaway Epic Max LS just could not touch.  There is something in the design that is getting me some more speed, and because of that, great ball speed and carry distance.

 

On the ball speed front, for the first time ever I saw 160+ MPH of ball speed, which has been a goal of mine!  I hit 4 range balls over 160MPH including a peak of 161.4.

 

Time for a new speed goal!

 

Awesome numbers…seems to be working well so far!

[Rob Person]

I'm glad this thread is still.going strong.   Gc just replaced all the Stealth rentals with Qi10 clubs. Going to try the driver out next week. They have 2 of each head. Unsure about the shafts.

So I normally get 220-235 from my drives. Sub 90 swing speed. Which head should I be looking to tryout?

Edited July 6 by Rob Person

[GolfSpy_BOS]

13 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

I'm glad this thread is still.going strong.   Gc just replaced all the Stealth rentals with Qi10 clubs. Going to try the driver out next week. They have 2 of each head. Unsure about the shafts.

So I normally get 220-235 from my drives. Sub 90 swing speed. Which head should I be looking to tryout?

I’d be keen to try the max first, the standard, and then the LS last.  Mainly because I’d be curious to see what the 10k moi can do for me versus the standard model. I rarely fit into a true low-spin model, so that would be last. 
 

what are you gaming now? 

[chisag]

26 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

I'm glad this thread is still.going strong.   Gc just replaced all the Stealth rentals with Qi10 clubs. Going to try the driver out next week. They have 2 of each head. Unsure about the shafts.

So I normally get 220-235 from my drives. Sub 90 swing speed. Which head should I be looking to tryout?

 

... I'll 2nd @GolfSpy BOS and suggest starting with the Max, then go to the std head. Unless you have a very aggressive transition I can't see the LS working for you because at a sub 90 mph you probably need more spin to keep the ball in the air longer for maximum carry. 

[Indy_Oz]

33 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

I'm glad this thread is still.going strong.   Gc just replaced all the Stealth rentals with Qi10 clubs. Going to try the driver out next week. They have 2 of each head. Unsure about the shafts.

So I normally get 220-235 from my drives. Sub 90 swing speed. Which head should I be looking to tryout?

Probably depends on your swing characteristics and your usual shot shape/ accuracy. Are you able to test them with a launch monitor?

You'd really need that info as part of a test. But without that, flight of the ball, height, shot shape and distance will give you an idea of swing numbers. If it's spinning too much, moving from regular to stiff shaft may help. But it really depends on what shafts are available to test out and what their individual characteristics are.

As said by @GolfSpy BOS, I'd maybe default to the max or standard heads and avoid the LS if you need help with accuracy/ forgiveness. If you can get launch numbers right with the Max, it should be best for any off-center strikes.

Big box store fitters default to putting me in LS heads (CHS around 110-112 max effort and mostly v spinny), whereas my on-course performance and launch monitor data suggest I need a forgiving head and to get the spin down by using the right shaft and having the head on a low loft setting. lol

A good recommendation would be to get a proper fitting before opening your wallet, but I'm sure you already know that! If it's trying out just for fun and curiosity, great.

Have fun and good luck!

Edited July 6 by Indy_Oz

[buckpillar]

Is there still and issue with Q10 breaking?

[Rob Person]

20 minutes ago, Indy_Oz said:

Probably depends on your swing characteristics and your usual shot shape/ accuracy. Are you able to test them with a launch monitor?

You'd really need that info as part of a test. But without that, flight of the ball, height, shot shape and distance will give you an idea of swing numbers. If it's spinning too much, moving from regular to stiff shaft may help. But it really depends on what shafts are available to test out and what their individual characteristics are.

As said by @GolfSpy BOS, I'd maybe default to the max or standard heads and avoid the LS if you need help with accuracy/ forgiveness. If you can get launch numbers right with the Max, it should be best for any off-center strikes.

Big box store fitters default to putting me in LS heads (CHS around 110-112 max effort and mostly v spinny), whereas my on-course performance and launch monitor data suggest I need a forgiving head and to get the spin down by using the right shaft and having the head on a low loft setting. lol

A good recommendation would be to get a proper fitting before opening your wallet, but I'm sure you already know that! If it's trying out just for fun and curiosity, great.

Have fun and good luck!

I'm definitely not in a position to buy. However one of the perks of working at the GC is that I have access to some new equipment to play with. More than anything it's curiosity. There is no access to any sim/launch monitor.

Currently I am playing a Titleist 910D. It is both new to me AND my first adjustable driver too.I don't have a particular shot shape other than I began developing a draw where I have never had one before I got this driver.  Changing my swing and grip though probably had a big part to play in that as well.

As these are demo/rental sets, shaft swaps is not an option. They probably have a standard regular flex though. 

 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

12 minutes ago, buckpillar said:

Is there still and issue with Q10 breaking?

Not all of us have the magic touch like @GolfSpy_BEN had with the Qi10

[buckpillar]

2 minutes ago, Michael.Sandoval33 said:

Not all of us have the magic touch like @GolfSpy_BEN had with the Qi10

I think it happens to All the big hitters like @GolfSpy_BEN lol.. I remember those days!

[GolfSpy_BEN]

42 minutes ago, Michael.Sandoval33 said:

Not all of us have the magic touch like @GolfSpy_BEN had with the Qi10

 

38 minutes ago, buckpillar said:

I think it happens to All the big hitters like @GolfSpy_BEN lol.. I remember those days!

In fairness, in the previous 30 years playing this game I have never had a head crack. Nor have I had one crack since. Just pure dumb, bad luck twice.  I guess

[chisag]

11 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

In fairness, in the previous 30 years playing this game I have never had a head crack. Nor have I had one crack since. Just pure dumb, bad luck twice.  I guess

 

... Just the same, if I post a picture of mine PLEASE avert your eyes. I just don't wanna take any chances. 

[GolfSpy_BOS]

17 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

You’ve got 170 in the bag, no problem

That this head is obviously working for you fills me with joy and only confirms that sending the head on to someone else was absolutely the right move. 

I’ll set the next goal at 165… 170 would be quite nice though!

The Qi10 is showing me why it’s still important to either go get fit or go demo a club before purchase. I’ve never been fit into a 9* head, and the fact that I’ve even lofted this one down is surprising to me. 

[CFreddie]

10 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

 

In fairness, in the previous 30 years playing this game I have never had a head crack. Nor have I had one crack since. Just pure dumb, bad luck twice.  I guess

What’s the saying…fool me once?

[GolfSpy_BEN]

4 minutes ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

I’ll set the next goal at 165… 170 would be quite nice though!

The Qi10 is showing me why it’s still important to either go get fit or go demo a club before purchase. I’ve never been fit into a 9* head, and the fact that I’ve even lofted this one down is surprising to me. 

I’ve mostly been fit into 10.5 heads, so that I got my best results at 8.25 is a bit of a head scratcher. But then again, the 10.5 I’m currently using seems best at the 9.5 flat setting, so

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, CFreddie said:

What’s the saying…fool me once?

[Parshooter36]

I have noticed some chipping at the bottom of the face on my QI10 Max, has anybody else seen this? It doesn't seem to affect performance, I just hope it doesn't get worse.

[Jean D]

2 hours ago, Parshooter36 said:

I have noticed some chipping at the bottom of the face on my QI10 Max, has anybody else seen this? It doesn't seem to affect performance, I just hope it doesn't get worse.

I've hit over 1400 drives with my Qi10Max  (both for the autoFlex test and for actual rounds of golf.)  No issues yet.  But keeping a close eye on the Max and LS heads following your post.

[Jean D]

The red mark at top left of the Qi10 Max is me being stupid...and hitting a freshly marked ball off the tee...Qi10 Max (left or top if you are on a mobile device) and Qi10 LS (right/bottom) heads, still holding up well after those 1400+ drives

Edited July 10 by Jean D

[Michael.Sandoval33]

8 hours ago, Parshooter36 said:

I have noticed some chipping at the bottom of the face on my QI10 Max, has anybody else seen this? It doesn't seem to affect performance, I just hope it doesn't get worse.

I will inspect mine when I get home, I don't believe I have any chipping but it's great that you brought it up. Hope it doesn't get any worse and the driver continues to treat you well.