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TaylorMade Qi10 LS Driver vs Qi10 Max Driver

Low Spin or Maximum Forgiveness?

TaylorMade Qi10 LS Driver

TaylorMade

Qi10 LS Driver

2024 model

Release date
Feb 2, 2024
MSRP at launch
$629.99
Qi10 LS Driver details →
TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver

TaylorMade

Qi10 Max Driver

2024 model

Release date
Feb 2, 2024
MSRP at launch
$599.99
Qi10 Max Driver details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is what each head is built for. The Qi10 LS is TaylorMade's low-spin head for fast swingers. It has a compact, classic shape, a penetrating mid-to-low flight and a sliding front weight for draw or fade bias. The Qi10 Max is the family's largest and most forgiving head. It launches high and consistently, with a gentle draw that limits misses to the right.

Testers call the LS unusually forgiving for a low-spin driver, but the Max is more stable and keeps dispersion tighter. In the specs, the LS has a flatter lie (54° vs 58°) and a slightly longer stock length (45.75 vs 45.5 inches). Distance reports are mixed for both models.

Choose the Qi10 LS Driver if…

you swing fast (around 105 mph and up), want low spin and a penetrating flight that holds up in wind, and like being able to adjust between draw and fade bias.

Choose the Qi10 Max Driver if…

you're a mid-to-high handicapper or slower swinger whose miss goes right, and you'd rather have maximum forgiveness, a high launch and more fairways than the lowest spin.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
The Qi10 Max. Testers agree that stability is its main strength, with toe and heel strikes staying close to the target line. The LS is forgiving for a low-spin head but still less forgiving than the Max.
Which has more draw bias?
The Qi10 Max tends to start the ball right and draw it back gently, which may not suit players who fight a hook. The LS has no fixed bias. Its sliding front weight lets you set either a draw or a fade bias.
Which launches higher?
The Qi10 Max. Most testers saw a high, consistent launch with it, while the LS gives a mid-to-low, penetrating flight.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Launch and Spin: the Max Flies Higher

One article described the Qi10 LS as a mid-to-low launcher, and one testing video called its flight lower than the standard Qi10's: penetrating and steady in wind. Two videos found its spin low, and one showed that sliding the front weight forward cuts spin further. Two articles were less sure: one saw spin about level with the Max, the other slightly higher than the Stealth 2 Plus. Three reviewers found that the Qi10 Max launches high, and one praised its shot-to-shot consistency. On spin they were split: one article rated it low, while another reviewer and one video found it high, especially on low-face misses. The LS is the lower-flying, lower-spinning option, while the Max's spin varied more from test to test.

Forgiveness: the Max Is the More Stable Head

Reviewers called the Qi10 LS unusually forgiving for a low-spin driver. One article said off-centre hits beat any low-spin head the reviewer had used, and another praised its ball speed on mishits. Still, one article placed it below the Max, and one testing video found misses noticeable. Two articles called forgiveness the Max's main strength, and the third rated it very high, citing tight dispersion; even deliberate toe and heel strikes stayed near target. One video credited its 10K MOI with keeping misses in play, while another found misses could spin up or dive left. The LS is forgiving for its type, but the Max was more often rated the steadier head.

Shot Shape and Adjustability: LS Can Be Tuned

For the Qi10 LS, several reviewers described a front sliding weight that moves the bias from fade to draw, and one article said the draw setting plus an upright hosel position can help counter a slice. One video tester left the weight centred and saw no left or right bias. For the Qi10 Max, one article saw a gentle, consistent draw, and one video called the head clearly draw-biased; another article said it seems to limit big misses to the right. On adjustability, that article reported no adjustable weights, only a loft sleeve, while one video found bias and loft changes easy. The LS offers clearer shot-shape tuning, while the Max leans toward limiting the right miss.

Looks at Address: Compact LS, Large Max

Reviewers liked the Qi10 LS's look: a compact, classic shape with a face that blends into the crown and a topline that helps with alignment. One article noted that it sits neutral to slightly open. One video tester said its flatter 54° lie suited his eye, compared with 58° on the Max. Reviewers called the Qi10 Max's larger head confidence-inspiring and liked its carbon crown and clean look behind the ball. Opinions on the Max were mixed in places, though. One article reviewer preferred the old red face to the new blue one, and one video tester disliked the elongated shape and found that it sat closed at its standard loft. The LS appeals to players who want a smaller, traditional head, while the Max trades that for size.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Lie angle: the Qi10 Max Driver is 4° higher than the Qi10 LS Driver
  • Club length: the Qi10 Max Driver is 0.25″ shorter than the Qi10 LS Driver

Specs side by side

Qi10 LS Driver: 10.5°; Qi10 Max Driver: 10.5° (US models).

Qi10 LS DriverQi10 Max Driver
Loft10.5°10.5°
Lie angle54°58°+4°
Head volume460 cm³460 cm³
Face materialCarbonCarbon
Body materialMulti-materialMulti-material
Club length45.75″45.5″−0.25″
Swing weightD4D4

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Drivers

Compared with the reference club of every model in Drivers on golfclubase (US specs; 10.5° / 10.5°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

Lie angleQi10 LS Driver 54°/Qi10 Max Driver 58°
54°60°

Qi10 LS Driver ranks #1 lowest of 97. Qi10 Max Driver ranks #32 lowest of 97.

Head volumeQi10 LS Driver 460 cm³/Qi10 Max Driver 460 cm³
280 cm³460 cm³

Both rank #1 largest of 95.

Club lengthQi10 LS Driver 45.75″/Qi10 Max Driver 45.5″
43.5″46.5″

Qi10 LS Driver ranks #14 longest of 97. Qi10 Max Driver ranks #19 shortest of 97.

Swing weightQi10 LS Driver D4/Qi10 Max Driver D4
B9D5

Both rank #5 heaviest of 68.

What reviewers say

Qi10 LS Driver

What reviewers like

  • Very forgiving for a low-spin driver, keeping speed on toe and heel strikes
  • Classic, compact head with a clean look and helpful alignment aid at address
  • Sliding front weight adjusts draw or fade bias and spin
  • Penetrating mid-to-low flight that holds up in the wind
  • Solid feel on centre strikes with a muted sound

Watch out for

  • Less forgiving and consistent than the Qi10 Max or game-improvement drivers
  • Not much spin reduction over the Stealth 2 Plus
  • Needs a proper fitting and a consistent swing to perform
Full overview of the Qi10 LS Driver →

Qi10 Max Driver

What reviewers like

  • Very high forgiveness that keeps toe and heel strikes in play
  • Tight left-to-right dispersion for more fairways
  • High, consistent launch that helps keep the ball in the air
  • Gentle draw tendency that limits big misses to the right
  • Large, confidence-inspiring head with a clean carbon crown at address

Watch out for

  • Draw tendency may not suit players who fight a hook
  • Gives limited feedback on where you struck the face
  • Premium price
Full overview of the Qi10 Max Driver →

Lofts and clubs offered

Qi10 LS Driver
8° / 9° / 10.5°
Qi10 Max Driver
9° / 10.5° / 12°

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