TaylorMade Qi4D Driver vs Qi4D LS Driver
Forgiveness or Low Spin for Your Swing?
TaylorMade
Qi4D LS Driver
2026 model
- Release date
- Jan 29, 2026
- MSRP at launch
- $649.99
Which to choose
The biggest difference is spin versus forgiveness. The Qi4D LS is the lowest-spinning head in the 2026 Qi4D family. It is built for fast, consistent ball-strikers, and testers found its total distance at or near the top, often thanks to extra roll. The standard Qi4D keeps spin in a mid-to-low window and holds ball speed better on heel and toe strikes, so it suits a much wider range of golfers.
Adjustability also differs. The Qi4D has four movable weights that can shift it toward a draw, a fade or a more penetrating flight. The LS has only two front-to-back weights and no heel-toe adjustment. Both heads are 460cc with a 45.75-inch length, but the LS has a flatter lie (54° vs 56°) and a compact pear shape.
Choose the Qi4D Driver if…
you want a forgiving, adjustable all-rounder that holds ball speed on heel and toe misses and lets you tune it toward a draw or a fade, whether you're a good player or a mid-to-higher handicapper.
Choose the Qi4D LS Driver if…
you're a low-handicap, consistent striker swinging roughly 100 mph or faster who spins the ball too much and wants more total distance from a compact, pear-shaped head.
Common questions
- Which is more forgiving?
- The standard Qi4D. It holds ball speed well on heel and toe strikes, while the LS loses noticeable speed and carry on those misses.
- Which one can I set up for a draw?
- The Qi4D. Its four movable weights let you shift the centre of gravity toward a draw or a fade, while the LS's two weights only move front to back.
- Is the LS a good choice for slower swing speeds?
- Usually not. It can spin too little for slower swingers, who will generally do better with the standard Qi4D or the Max.
Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).
Key differences
- Lie angle: the Qi4D LS Driver is 2° lower than the Qi4D Driver
- Swing weight: the Qi4D LS Driver is 1 pt heavier than the Qi4D Driver
Specs side by side
Qi4D Driver: 10.5°; Qi4D LS Driver: 10.5° (US models).
| Qi4D Driver | Qi4D LS Driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Loft | 10.5° | 10.5° |
| Lie angle | 56° | 54°−2° |
| Head volume | 460 cm³ | 460 cm³ |
| Face material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Body material | Multi-material | Multi-material |
| Club length | 45.75″ | 45.75″ |
| Swing weight | D4 | D5+1 pt |
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.
Qi4D Driver ranks #5 lowest of 97. Qi4D LS Driver ranks #1 lowest of 97.
Both rank #1 largest of 95.
Both rank #14 longest of 97.
Qi4D Driver ranks #5 heaviest of 68. Qi4D LS Driver ranks #1 heaviest of 68.
What reviewers say
Qi4D Driver
What reviewers like
- Fast ball speed with strong carry, including on mis-hits
- Well-controlled mid-to-low spin across the face
- Tight dispersion and good forgiveness for a core head
- Four movable weights allow genuine draw, fade or flight tuning
- Solid, powerful feel with a crisp, full sound
Watch out for
- Weight settings can give unexpected results without a fitting
- Shaft release-profile options may confuse buyers
- Carbon face glare and visible grooves can distract at address
Qi4D LS Driver
What reviewers like
- Lowest spin in the Qi4D range, staying low even on mishits
- Long total distance for fast swingers, with plenty of roll
- Compact pear-shaped head with a clean, traditional look at address
- Solid, powerful feel and a pleasing muted sound on centre strikes
- Tight, predictable dispersion for consistent ball-strikers
Watch out for
- Less forgiving than the standard Qi4D and Max on off-centre hits
- Heel and toe strikes lose noticeable speed and carry
- Only two front-to-back weights, no heel-toe adjustment
- Can spin too little for slower swing speeds; needs proper fitting
Lofts and clubs offered
- Qi4D Driver
- 8° / 9° / 10.5° / 12°
- Qi4D LS Driver
- 8° / 9° / 10.5°
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