TaylorMade Qi4D LS vs Qi35 LS Driver Comparison
Has Driver Technology Finally Reached Its Limit?
Every year, golfers are promised more distance, more forgiveness, and tighter dispersion from the latest drivers. But with COR limits, ball speed caps, and modern driver design already pushed to the edge, an important question needs asking:
Are modern drivers actually getting better — or are we now seeing diminishing returns?
In this performance-focused test, we put the TaylorMade Qi4D LS head-to-head against the Qi35 LS to find out what’s really changed.
Why This Test Matters for Golfers
If you’re considering upgrading your driver — especially from a Qi35 LS to the new Qi4D LS — it’s easy to get caught up in marketing claims. That’s why this comparison was designed to remove hype entirely and focus on real, measurable performance.
This is the same approach we take during every custom driver fitting in Newbury, Berkshire:
Data first, decisions second.
How the Qi4D LS vs Qi35 LS Test Was Done
To ensure a fair and controlled comparison, both drivers were tested under identical conditions:
Same shaft
Same loft
Same swing
Same testing environment
This eliminates variables and allows us to isolate what the driver head itself is doing differently.
What We Compared
Solid strikes vs off-centre strikes
Ball speed
Launch angle
Spin rates
Carry distance
Dispersion
Response to mishits
Average performance across a full data set
Looks at address
Back-to-back feel
This is not a marketing review — it’s a performance-driven driver test.
What This Means for Your Driver Upgrade Decision
One of the biggest misconceptions in golf is that newer automatically means better. In reality, many golfers would see more improvement from a proper fitting than from changing heads alone.
Depending on your swing, speed, and strike pattern:
A newer driver might offer marginal gains
Or your current driver may already be optimised for where you’re at
That’s why comparisons like this matter — and why custom fitting beats guesswork every time.
Watch the Full Qi4D LS vs Qi35 LS Driver Test
The full breakdown — including launch monitor data, mishit performance, and real-world results — is covered in detail in the video below:
👉 Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVLvRBO5-bI
If you’re curious about where driver technology stands in 2026, this will give you honest, data-backed answers.
Thinking About a Driver Fitting in Newbury or Berkshire?
If you’re based in Newbury, Berkshire, or the surrounding areas, a custom driver fitting can help you understand:
Whether upgrading your driver will actually help
How modern heads perform for your swing
What combination of head, shaft, and loft gives you the best results
At our fitting studio, you can test the latest TaylorMade drivers, including the Qi4D range, alongside all leading brands — with no pressure and no upselling.
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