Available Now for Club Fitting
In-store from January 29, 2026
CARLSBAD, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2026) – TaylorMade announces the launch of Qi4D, Qi4D
LS, Qi4D Max and Qi4D Max Lite drivers – the company’s fastest, most fittable family of
drivers. The modern game is all about speed, and each of the drivers in the Qi4D lineup
is designed to deliver exactly that.
“Today, more than ever, golfers are looking for a driver that’s fit for them and gives them
speed off the tee. The Qi4D family of drivers has been engineered to deliver on both
those fronts. From finely tuned aerodynamic heads, to faces with improved roll radii and
the use of the lightest weight materials in construction, we’ve created our fastest family
of drivers. Coupled with cutting-edge REAX™ shafts and our industry-leading fitting
capabilities that allow fitters and everyday golfers alike to quickly find the perfect head
and shaft combination for their unique swing, Qi4D drivers allow golfers to realize their
full potential off the tee.” – Brian Bazzel, VP of Product Creation
Qi4D drivers will be available for preorder on Jan. 9, and at retail locations on Jan. 29
for $1,079 AUD. Qi4D Launch Monitor Enabled (LME) drivers will be available on the
same dates for $1,099 AUD.
The New Face of Fast
The foundation for speed in Qi4D drivers is the carbon face. Simply put, carbon is
lighter than titanium. Through extensive research and testing, TaylorMade engineers
were able to prove out that the carbon faces featured in Qi4D drivers more efficiently
produce speed than titanium faces. They’re also more durable than the faces in the
previous generation.
The faces of Qi4D drivers also feature a reengineered roll radius that delivers more
consistent spin across different vertical impact locations across the entire face. In short,
there’s less discrepancy in spin rates between shots struck low and high on the face
with those that come out of the center. More consistent spin allows for more consistent
flight and distance across the face.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) led to the design of a new and improved cut-through
Speed Pocket™ that enhances face flexibility across the bottom of the face, creating a
COR area optimized to improve ball speeds on areas of the face where players
commonly strike shots.
Time-tested and Tour-proven, Qi4D drivers also employ TaylorMade’s 60x Carbon Twist
Face™ design. The technology employs corrective face curvature with less loft in the
heel and more loft in the toe to help golfers achieve tighter downrange dispersion on
mishits.
Shaped for Speed
The starting point for designing TaylorMade’s fastest family of drivers was engineering
head shapes that maximized aerodynamic efficiency while presenting a confidence-
inspiring profile at the same time. Each head in the lineup was developed through
hundreds of advanced simulations to provide the perfect balance of inertia and speed to
help golfers swing the club faster and hit the ball farther.
TaylorMade’s Most Fittable Driver Family
Over the past 20 years, TaylorMade has captured and analyzed more than 11 million
driver shots. This was the genesis for the development of REAX™ shafts that come in
Qi4D drivers and are fit for a wide variety of applications and swing types.
In order for fitters and golfers alike to find the ideal head and REAX shaft combination,
the TaylorMade R&D team spent countless hours studying how golfers deliver the
clubface at impact – their rate of rotation. What they found was that players generally
fall into one of three rotation rate categories: high, mid and low.
Armed with this information, TaylorMade has revolutionized the driver fitting experience.
Fitters and golfers themselves are now able to capture a single face-on video of their
driver swing and determine their rotation rate which is a critical data point in choosing
the correct shaft.
Furthermore, they’ve determined that roughly 20% of golfers fall into the high rotation
rate category. These golfers have an active swing signature and a high amount of
rotation through impact, similar to Charley Hull. Players in this demographic are best
suited for a high rotation (HR) REAX shaft with a softer tip section.
The majority of golfers (roughly 60%) fit into the mid rotation rate category. These
golfers have a balanced swing signature and a moderate amount of rotation through
impact, like Rory McIlroy. These players fit best into a mid-rotation (MR) REAX shaft
with a mid-tip flex.
Lastly, about 20% of golfers swing with a low rotation rate. These players have a hold
swing signature and less rotation through impact, like Collin Morikawa. Low rotation
(LR) REAX shafts with a stiffer tip section are most beneficial for these golfers.
“With Qi4D, we’ve brought custom fitting to our stock shafts. REAX shafts are specifically designed to work with one of the three swing signature groups (Hold, Balanced, Active) with numerous flex and weight variations available throughout. Our driver fitting process is now more precise and more efficient than ever.” - Matthew Simone, Director of Product Category, Custom
Qi4D
The Qi4D head was designed taking into account extensive Tour feedback and
advanced simulations to come up with an aerodynamically efficient, confidence-inspiring
shape.
The Qi4D quad weighting system employs four moveable Trajectory Adjustment System
(TAS) weights (9g x 2 / 4g x 2) that allow golfers to optimize speed, forgiveness, launch
and ball flight. Placing the heavier weights in the front provides faster ball speeds,
whereas placing the heavier weights in the back increases MOI, forgiveness and
stability. Placing a heavy weight in the heel adds draw bias while placing a heavy weight
in the toe promotes fade bias.
Qi4D heads also feature a 4° loft sleeve which allows golfers to adjust loft, lie and face
angle for optimized ball flight.
Lofts Available: 8° (RH only), 9.0°, 10.5°, 12.0°
REAX Shafts:
- Mid rotation: REAX MR 50 Blue (X, S, R)
- High rotation: REAX HR 50 Red (X, S, R)
- Low rotation: REAX LR 60 (X, S) (Available in Custom)
Stock Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/Silver 0.600 52g
Qi4D LS
Qi4D LS is the fastest, lowest-spinning head in the lineup. Using computational fluid
dynamics (CFD), airflow over the head was analyzed across multiple swing orientations.
The goal was to maintain attached airflow and ensure a clean exit off the back of the
head. The result was a faster, aerodynamically optimized head that was achieved
through softer blends and tucked protrusions.
The Qi4D LS head utilizes two TAS weights (15g and 4g) allowing golfers the most
mass efficient way to dial in flight and spin.
Here too, a 4° loft sleeve adds additional adjustability for loft, lie and face angle.
Lofts Available: 8.0° (RH only), 9.0°, 10.5°
REAX Shafts:
- Mid rotation: REAX MR 60 (X, S, R)
- High rotation: REAX HR 60 (X, S) (Available in Custom)
- Low rotation: REAX LR 60 (X, S)
Stock Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/Silver 0.600 52g
Qi4D Max
Aluminum is lighter than titanium. That’s why the collar of the Qi4D Max consists of
forged and machined aircraft-grade 7075 aluminum which provides golfers ample
adjustability in a high MOI head without compromising speed.
As TaylorMade’s first Max driver with TAS weights, the Qi4D Max employs two
moveable TAS weights (13g and 4g) which allow golfers to tailor flight and spin to their
individual swing. Placing the 13g closer to the face provides faster ball speeds while
placing it in the back enhances stability and forgiveness.
A 4° loft sleeve provides an added layer of customization and adjustability as well.
Lofts Available: 9.0°, 10.5°, 12.0°
REAX Shafts:
- Mid rotation: REAX MR 50 (X, S, R, A)
- High rotation: REAX HR 50 (X, S, R, A)
- Low rotation: REAX LR 60 (X, S) (Available in Custom)
Stock Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/Silver 0.600 58g
Qi4D Max Lite
The Qi4D Max Lite driver employs the same design and performance technologies as
the Qi4D Max, but in an ultralight package that’s ideal for golfers looking to maximize
clubhead speed. The head, shaft and grip are all the lightest in the Qi4D family.
Golfers will notice a two-tone head that features a matching collar and loft sleeve. The
contrast provides a clean look and presents a confidence-inspiring profile behind the
golf ball at address.
Lofts Available: 10.5° (RH Only), 12.0° (RH Only)
REAX Shafts:
- Mid rotation: REAX MR 40 (R, A, L)
Stock Grips:
o Men’s: Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 Black/White 0.600 43g
o Ladies’: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
