TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review

[Jean D]

2 hours ago, HikingMike said:

That can't be from a ball, right, since it's a line? Maybe from hitting a tee? Hmm. It kind of looks like 2 lines. It doesn't go through the grooves, right? So that should indicate it's on the surface.

I've only hit with indoor castle tees, nothing to the touch but not wiping off either.  I would hate to think that one tee shot marked the surface like that...and my drives aren't consistent to the point of repeated hits to the exact same location on the face.  No matter what I tell my golf buddies

[GolfSpy_BEN]

A brief update from last night’s range session with the QI-10. 
I had an hour to kill after dropping my daughter off at soccer practice, so I took a wedge, 8i, mini driver and the 2 drivers and hit a bucket at the range down the road from the fields. Because I’ve been having face to path issues lately, especially with the driver, when I got to the driver I used an exaggerated strong grip with the intention of hitting duck hooks, along with keeping the club face pointed toward the ground in the takeaway. My first couple balls did exactly what I wanted them to, so I continued by hitting a ball and slightly adjusting my grip back toward neutral until I wasn’t hooking the ball. All in all, I was encouraged by the shape and while the distance still isn’t back to where it should be, I have decided to give the QI-10 every chance to make the bag. 
 

The work continues…

[rkj427]

@GolfSpy_BEN that is encouraging news on your Q10 testing front, and hopefully as the season unfolds the speed comes back and you find it capable of making your bag.

It always seems to take some time to get acclimated to new tools or clubs, so patience is a virtue to have going forward.

[Josh Parker]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

A brief update from last night’s range session with the QI-10. 
I had an hour to kill after dropping my daughter off at soccer practice, so I took a wedge, 8i, mini driver and the 2 drivers and hit a bucket at the range down the road from the fields. Because I’ve been having face to path issues lately, especially with the driver, when I got to the driver I used an exaggerated strong grip with the intention of hitting duck hooks, along with keeping the club face pointed toward the ground in the takeaway. My first couple balls did exactly what I wanted them to, so I continued by hitting a ball and slightly adjusting my grip back toward neutral until I wasn’t hooking the ball. All in all, I was encouraged by the shape and while the distance still isn’t back to where it should be, I have decided to give the QI-10 every chance to make the bag. 
 

The work continues…

Good luck man!  

[Hook DeLoft]

On 4/15/2024 at 8:51 PM, Hook DeLoft said:

I just came across something on a different site that may explain the rear weight of the Max using a non-standard screw size.  Supposedly, adding more weight at the rear will cause the C.O.R to exceed the legal limit of 10k. Does anyone know if this is true?

I talked to a TM customer service rep.  He didn’t know if adding weight to the rear would increase the COR beyond 10 K, but he doubted it would.  He also didn’t know why the 2 weight screws are a different size.  Apparently, a mystery that will remain unsolved. 

[Jmikecpa]

On 4/15/2024 at 9:51 PM, Hook DeLoft said:

I just came across something on a different site that may explain the rear weight of the Max using a non-standard screw size.  Supposedly, adding more weight at the rear will cause the C.O.R to exceed the legal limit of 10k. Does anyone know if this is true?

I may be wrong but the back of the Qi10 Max looks the same as the Qi10LS that I have.  As a general rule amongst manufacturers if the weight is not something that is supposed to be easily swapped they use a different size star pattern than the adjustment wrench.  My Rogue ST Max LS was the same way and actually required a hollow tip star bit to remove the screws for the weight port in the back of the head.  The Qi10 LS is just slightly smaller than an adjustment wrench but can be taken out with just a normal star bit.  I have already swapped out the standard 2g weight for a 6g weight that I modified to 5g to get it to the desired swing weight.  I posted this earlier but will post again.  The screw for that weight port is held in with blue Locktite so a little bit of heat may be needed to remove the screw.

[GolferXY]

On 4/11/2024 at 9:01 AM, jbern said:

That's awesome! Does anyone know what model?

I read somewhere that he almost never golfs anymore because he hates not being able to play well. That's kind of sad, IMO, but his standard of good golf is pretty out of this world.

Hmmm....great pic!  Is that an Autoflex on his Q10?

[Jmikecpa]

4 minutes ago, GolferXY said:

Hmmm....great pic!  Is that an Autoflex on his Q10?

Son of the Reaper golf shaft by Tattoo Golf. 
 

https://sharkattackgolf.net/shop/tattoo-golf-shaft-son-of-the-reaper-jet-blue-245-cpm/

[HikingMike]

21 hours ago, Jean D said:

I've only hit with indoor castle tees, nothing to the touch but not wiping off either.  I would hate to think that one tee shot marked the surface like that...and my drives aren't consistent to the point of repeated hits to the exact same location on the face.  No matter what I tell my golf buddies

Hmm alright, just unknown then

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Another range session, more incremental progress and a growing comfort level with the QI-10 core head.

As an aside, I recently added a new toy to the bag. A 13.5 degree BRNR mini driver, that is an absolute pleasure to hit and when it produces shots such as this:

 

It gives me an insurance policy and takes the pressure off of being perfect with the driver. 
As if the QI knew it needed to get it’s act together, I managed this with the driver, which is more in line with what I want off the tee.

 

The work continues…

[Josh Parker]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Another range session, more incremental progress and a growing comfort level with the QI-10 core head.

As an aside, I recently added a new toy to the bag. A 13.5 degree BRNR mini driver, that is an absolute pleasure to hit and when it produces shots such as this:

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It gives me an insurance policy and takes the pressure off of being perfect with the driver. 
As if the QI knew it needed to get it’s act together, I managed this with the driver, which is more in line with what I want off the tee.

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The work continues…

How's the Ventus shaft working?  

Not QI related but is the BRNR easy to hit off the turf?  

[Jmikecpa]

4 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Another range session, more incremental progress and a growing comfort level with the QI-10 core head.

As an aside, I recently added a new toy to the bag. A 13.5 degree BRNR mini driver, that is an absolute pleasure to hit and when it produces shots such as this:

It gives me an insurance policy and takes the pressure off of being perfect with the driver. 
As if the QI knew it needed to get it’s act together, I managed this with the driver, which is more in line with what I want off the tee.

The work continues…

I love the deep faced fairway woods. I had an X2Hot 3 Deep in my bag for years and when it finally wore out I went to a Big Bertha Mini 1.5 for a bit. Now that I am back up north I am hitting more three woods off the deck than the tee so I compromised and put an M5 in the bag lofted down to 14*. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, Josh Parker said:

How's the Ventus shaft working?  

Not QI related but is the BRNR easy to hit off the turf?  

It feels really good. I think it’s a keeper. 
 

The couple of balls I have hit off the deck have produced mixed results, so I need more practice with it, but honestly most of my range time of late has been focused on getting right with the driver

[Josh Parker]

3 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

It feels really good. I think it’s a keeper. 
 

The couple of balls I have hit off the deck have produced mixed results, so I need more practice with it, but honestly most of my range time of late has been focused on getting right with the driver

Nice!  It's a great shaft.  

Understood. I have been keeping an eye on the mini drivers but some or the swings would be from turf and it's the biggest factor currently. 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Took the Qi10 Max out today for 18 at Apple Tree Golf Course. ATGC is a par 71 course. Today, I shot a respectable 96 which is basically the same as shooting a 97 at Green Tree Golf Course my past two outings. Still, glad to not see much regression after a week and a half. The driver did exactly what I asked of it today, actually seeing a bit more carry distance but not more than a few yards. Was less focused on driving today as through the testing I did notice a decline with the consistency of my irons. So maybe, the less pressure in that area helped. All in all it was a great day (except 4 putting a par 3 ) but that is a completely different tale. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Been meaning to go further into these final reviews and have it on agenda to do today. 

Curious who is going to make this their full time driver or not!

[Jmikecpa]

16 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Been meaning to go further into these final reviews and have it on agenda to do today. 

Curious who is going to make this their full time driver or not!

Firmly in my bag at the moment.  So much so that I pulled the LE Smoke Blue that I had and put it in the Qi10 LS.

[IndyBonzo]

16 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Been meaning to go further into these final reviews and have it on agenda to do today. 

Curious who is going to make this their full time driver or not!

It’s too soon for me to tell, Jamie, after the swap with Ben.  But the Qi10 LS will be given every opportunity and early returns are promising.   Updates forthcoming.

[TJ Hall]

Just now, IndyBonzo said:

It’s too soon for me to tell, Jamie, after the swap with Ben.  But the Qi10 LS will be given every opportunity and early returns are promising.   Updates forthcoming.

@IndyBonzo is at least consistent with his story, he told me the same thing @GolfSpy_APH!

[Jim Shaw]

4 hours ago, Jmikecpa said:

Firmly in my bag at the moment.  So much so that I pulled the LE Smoke Blue that I had and put it in the Qi10 LS.

which one is Scotty Scheffler using do you know?

[ZackS]

4 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

which one is Scotty Scheffler using do you know?

Standard QI10

[Michael.Sandoval33]

5 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

which one is Scotty Scheffler using do you know?

Tuned to 8.0° I believe. 

[cnosil]

25 minutes ago, Michael.Sandoval33 said:

Tuned to 8.0° I believe. 

Based on the WITB I found:  TaylorMade Qi10 (8 degrees @8.25) with Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X (45 inches)

[chisag]

8 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Based on the WITB I found:  TaylorMade Qi10 (8 degrees @8.25) with Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X (45 inches)

 

... Yup Scotty and I play the exact same club with the exact same specs. With the exception of mine at 10.5* turned down twice. And a Ventus Red instead of a Ventus Black. And his is 78 gms while mine is 58.5 gms. Oh yea and his is X flex and mine is R flex. But other than those very minor differences we could swap drivers and probably not even notice any difference. 

[Jmikecpa]

Well my hope of getting a normal round in with the driver were quashed by rain and unpredictable high winds. Still slapped it around today in +1 and the driver has done all that I asked of it. From a setup standpoint I made two changes in that I put a similar HZRDUS Blue shaft in just in the PVD finish in TX and set it at standard loft in the upright setting. 
 

Something funny is today is the first day I noticed the graphics in the back edge of the crown. Very subtle and well done but then again also the first round and range session I have had in two months with any sun in the sky. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Snuck up to the range this evening for some more work with the QI-10. Over the last few sessions I’ve been working to correct face to path issues that were producing high spinny slices. Progress has been made on that front and I’m starting to see more draws than slices. I had a couple that carried around 250 yards, which for my game is the sweet spot. My feelings on this shaft/head combo are thus: Love the shaft, starting to dig the head. Sorry, @IndyBonzo, you may not be getting this head back

Oh, and the mini driver is serviceable off the deck. Which makes for a pretty good insurance policy, if the driver goes south mid-round. The top of the bag is starting to take shape for this season, just need to get some rounds in. 

[Jean D]

I've been hitting indoors at the home sim with the Qi10 Max and the Tensei AV Blue Limited 60R and the C6 Blue 60S... and my launch monitor is not playing nice (or is being brutally honest and I am really , really bad at driving!). Data below.  Launch angle, backspin and distances are truly bad. This is not doing wonders for my self-esteem, but that's the data I have to work with.  Have RCT balls on order to see if the spin #'s get back in line with my mid 2000 average and helps with the distances.

The head continues to hold up very well and I am looking forward to going out on the golf course to play on real grass!  Courses are starting to open here in Ottawa, but it's still in the single digits in Celsius...that's a little too chilly for me still !

EDIT NOTE: the light purple/lilac is mis-labeled.  It should read: Tensei with TP5 (NOT TP5x)

Edited April 26 by Jean D
Corrected label in graph

[EMacK1961]

I put the TaylorMade Qi10 Standard in the bag with a new head cover. I also traded out the grip to the Golf Pride Tour Wrap 2G Standard grip.

My old driver head cover was the Tazmanian Devil - I never quite knew where the ball was going to end up. With my new cover on the Qi10, the Moose is loose...with more confidence!

The driver continues to perform as advertised. The 60xTwist Face is getting a workout as I don't always hit it on the button but the results give me more confidence as the ball flight isn't as off-line as it could be.

[Wib081]

41 minutes ago, EMacK1961 said:

I put the TaylorMade Qi10 Standard in the bag with a new head cover. I also traded out the grip to the Golf Pride Tour Wrap 2G Standard grip.

My old driver head cover was the Tazmanian Devil - I never quite knew where the ball was going to end up. With my new cover on the Qi10, the Moose is loose...with more confidence!

The driver continues to perform as advertised. The 60xTwist Face is getting a workout as I don't always hit it on the button but the results give me more confidence as the ball flight isn't as off-line as it could be.

That blue is AWESOME!

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Made it out to the range today after a week hiatus, swung the Qi10 Max 8-10 times and was feeling really good with it. My swing is coming around, literally, and less up and down so closing the face has become a lot easier. Also feels like my speed is trending upwards which is a bonus. Still waiting for the shorter shaft to arrive and put it in the driver, can't wait to see if I like the shorter length or if maybe I have grown accustomed to the standard length. Some other experimentation is on the way as well, let's just say Sir "Otto-Phlex" will be making his way around the Max soon with a lot of great guidance from @IndyBonzo.

All in all much more to come, including a tee time this Sunday!