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TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver vs Qi4D Max Driver

Built-In Draw or Tunable Flight?

TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver

TaylorMade

Qi10 Max Driver

2024 model

Release date
Feb 2, 2024
MSRP at launch
$599.99
Qi10 Max Driver details →
TaylorMade Qi4D Max Driver

TaylorMade

Qi4D Max Driver

2026 model

Release date
Jan 29, 2026
MSRP at launch
$649.99
Qi4D Max Driver details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is shot shape. Most testers saw the Qi10 Max start right and draw back gently, which helps golfers who lose the ball to the right but may not suit players who fight a hook. On the Qi4D Max, verdicts range from slight draw through neutral to slight fade. The Qi10 Max also keeps toe and heel strikes close to the line. The Qi4D Max shines on toe and low-face strikes, but testers split on heel hits.

Spin differs too. Testers disagree about the Qi10 Max's spin. The Qi4D Max's spin is steady but tends to run high, and you can tune it with a movable weight. In the 10.5° version, the Qi10 Max is 45.5 inches long and the Qi4D Max is 45.75 inches.

Choose the Qi10 Max Driver if…

your miss goes right and you want a driver that most testers found draws gently, with tight left-to-right dispersion on both toe and heel strikes.

Choose the Qi4D Max Driver if…

you swing around 80–95 mph and need help getting the ball up, and you want steady spin and a movable weight to tune your flight rather than a draw tendency.

Common questions

Which has more draw bias?
The Qi10 Max. Most testers saw it start right and draw back gently. On the Qi4D Max, verdicts range from slight draw through neutral to slight fade.
Which is better for faster swingers?
The Qi4D Max's spin tends to run high, so faster players may see a high apex unless they move the weight forward, and its overview suggests getting fitted or trying the standard or LS heads. Testers disagree on the Qi10 Max's spin: one saw low spin, while others found it spun more than they wanted.
Do the specs differ?
In the 10.5° version, only the length differs: 45.5 inches for the Qi10 Max and 45.75 inches for the Qi4D Max. Both have a 460cc head, a carbon face and a 58° lie.

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

Forgiveness: Both Rated Highly, Different Weak Spots

Reviewers rated forgiveness as the Qi10 Max's main strength. Two articles said deliberate or accidental toe and heel strikes stayed close to target with a narrow spread. One testing video credited its 10K MOI with keeping misses in play. Another video was less sure, saying misses could spin hard or dive left at faster swing speeds. The Qi4D Max also scored near the top: reviewers said off-centre, low-face and toe strikes kept much of their ball speed. Heel hits split opinion. One article found them improved over recent TaylorMade drivers, while one video rated them less forgiving than average. Both heads are very forgiving, but the Qi10 Max drew more consistent praise across the whole face.

Launch and Spin: High Flight, Tunable on the Qi4D

Reviewers described the Qi10 Max's flight as high. One article called it consistent from shot to shot, and another saw a high baby cut. Opinions on spin were split. One article found it low, close to the Qi10 LS, but another reviewer and one testing video found it higher than ideal, with low-face misses spinning up. The Qi4D Max launched higher than average but was called controlled rather than ballooning. Several sources praised its consistent spin, though others said it ran high, especially for faster swingers. One article found that moving the heavier weight forward cut spin and improved carry. Both launch high, but only the Qi4D Max gives you a weight to bring spin down.

Shot Shape: The Qi10 Max Leans Toward a Draw

Reviewers mostly found the Qi10 Max favours a draw. One article saw a steady gentle draw and few misses right, though it said this is not a strong anti-slice head. Another article said it seemed to limit push-slices. One testing video called it clearly draw-biased, saying even centred strikes were pulled left, which that tester disliked. Verdicts on the Qi4D Max varied more. Two articles found little or no strong bias, one video called it neutral to a very slight draw, and another found a slight fade with a square delivery. A further video said it resisted slices and still drew a deliberate cut swing. The Qi10 Max more reliably turns the ball left.

Feel and Sound: Opinions Split on Both

Feedback on the Qi10 Max's feel was mostly positive. One article called it very stable, another powerful and lively, and one video hot off the face. Sound split opinion. One article heard a sharp, high-pitched crack, while one video found it muted and somewhat dead or crunchy. The Qi4D Max was mixed too. One article called it numb, and another soft, but two videos rated it responsive and nice-feeling. On sound, it was variously described as muted and pleasant, thin and hollow, a medium-pitched crack, or quiet with a confidence-inspiring pop. One article and one video noted it gives limited feedback on where you struck the ball. The Qi4D Max drew more remarks about a muted, low-feedback impact.

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

Key differences

  • Club length: the Qi4D Max Driver is 0.25″ longer than the Qi10 Max Driver

Specs side by side

Qi10 Max Driver: 10.5°; Qi4D Max Driver: 10.5° (US models).

Qi10 Max DriverQi4D Max Driver
Loft10.5°10.5°
Lie angle58°58°
Head volume460 cm³460 cm³
Face materialCarbonCarbon
Body materialMulti-materialMulti-material
Club length45.5″45.75″+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 Max Driver 58°/Qi4D Max Driver 58°
54°60°

Both rank #32 lowest of 97.

Head volumeQi10 Max Driver 460 cm³/Qi4D Max Driver 460 cm³
280 cm³460 cm³

Both rank #1 largest of 95.

Club lengthQi10 Max Driver 45.5″/Qi4D Max Driver 45.75″
43.5″46.5″

Qi10 Max Driver ranks #19 shortest of 97. Qi4D Max Driver ranks #14 longest of 97.

Swing weightQi10 Max Driver D4/Qi4D Max Driver D4
B9D5

Both rank #5 heaviest of 68.

What reviewers say

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 →

Qi4D Max Driver

What reviewers like

  • Very forgiving, especially on toe and low-face strikes
  • Easy, higher-than-average launch for golfers who struggle to get airborne
  • Consistent spin from shot to shot for a predictable flight
  • Large, square, confidence-inspiring look with helpful alignment aids
  • Movable weight and loft sleeve allow spin and flight tuning

Watch out for

  • Spin can run high for faster swingers, risking a ballooning flight
  • Not built for low-spin, maximum-distance players
Full overview of the Qi4D Max Driver →

Lofts and clubs offered

Qi10 Max Driver
9° / 10.5° / 12°
Qi4D Max Driver
9° / 10.5° / 12°

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