The NEW 2025 TaylorMade Qi35 Driver - NOT What I Expected!

[@boatbuilder781]

Best thing about the release of the newer better longer and more expensive drivers is that there will be more used clubs available around of last years better, longer clubs. Great deals are coming!

[@we5xz-1902]

I like James' reviews. Good golf swing! This new Taylormade driver looks more like a Cobra driver than it does Taylormade.

[@shawnkislenger3024]

James, I like that you hit on the course before hitting in the sim. I feel that it adds a bit of authenticity. Your swing has come a long way in the last couple years!

[@steven-gerrard]

Guarantee a sim2 will out perform it. Best driver TM have made

[@FullContactDrummer]

The SIM2 is still being sold new at Golf Galaxy and Dicks!

[@tommiethatcher7265]

And that people is one awesome review, looking forward to seeing one in person because I’m not sure on the crown

[@royclose946]

I have the iq10 I really enjoying it 😊well done James 👏

[@leewalford2468]

Looks great and the sound was amazing

[@jamesday2913]

These do look awsome probably the best looking range of drivers I've clapped eyes on for a while 👌

[@ianh8396]

Have and will be keeping my sim2, I just love it.

[@DMKFACTOR]

700 for 5 more yards? I think you’re DEFINITELY making the right choice!!

[@FullContactDrummer]

The SIM2 is still being sold new at Golf Galaxy and Dicks!

[@robertstewart5235]

@@DMKFACTORSim 2 is a very solid driver. I only switched to the QI10 max because it always ended up in the fairway for 5 yard loss in distance. Hit it toe, heel. Half decent swing still in the fairway

[@DMKFACTOR]

@@robertstewart5235 I tried the Qi10 when they first came out and put it up against my PXG Gen 5 0311 which is the first 10K MOI driver! And the PXG was 5 yards longer than the Qi10 with the same exact shaft too. It was really spinny, even tried the LS and it still wasn’t close to the PXG. I bought that PXG when the Gen 6 cam out and paid 249 for it with an upgraded shaft and Winn grip installed by them! Next time you’re looking for a new driver definitely look at the PXGs. I went from 3 straight TM drivers, and I don’t think I’ll go back.

[@tomashmore4128]

I'm impressed Bobby managed to get his hands on a core dot QI10 must have some connections James hahaha

[@deanmacko6926]

I think I missed the part where you actually explained why it was named Qi 35. Also, looking forward to the head-to-heads with Callaway. This model, only carrying 265 for you, seems to be at the back end of the pack.

[@knightriderkitt3000]

3 design parameters (form, fit, function) 5 different heads (max, ls, core, lite, fitting head)

[@gregfierro5454]

3 is for function, form, and fitting 5 is for the 5 different heads

[@deanmacko6926]

@@knightriderkitt3000 One of the worst "naming stories" ever. Who counts the fitting head that consumers can't buy??? And every OEM has form, fit and function with their drivers. Lame.

[@deanmacko6926]

@@gregfierro5454 I saw that online. I think it's dumb and irrelevant to the consumer.

[@knightriderkitt3000]

@ It’s better than Callaways. They can’t even spell properly. And technically you could see the 5 as being the 5 materials that make up the clubhead as well. And the 3 being the 3 main models (excluding lite).

[@larriedoliveira1175]

I love the look of the Taylormades. Would love to see a comparison between Callaways

[@mandrewcurry9416]

Bobby's back? Nice camera work!

[@toxicroak_gaming6754]

I noticed the LS has a lower pitch than the regular when you hit it. it was pretty considerable in terms of sound

[@chrisb662]

Sound fantastic

[@lexxwhite747]

I'll admit they look great, but it would take a lot to get me out of my g430 LST, especially with the price of drivers and shafts lately. I'd sooner spend that money on lessons or a putter than a driver. Also, you seem very relaxed and rhythmic in your driver swing in this video Robbo, well done mate.

[@vanbalzup6481]

You have zero need to get rid of that for the foreseeable future. Nothing new will beat that, not without rule changes.

[@cameronloveless1751]

Similar looks to Cobra DS Adapt range (not a bad thing - both look great). But what did concern me was the lack of consistency of spin in the Golfzon sim. From 1500 rpm right up to 3200. Hmmm…🤔

[@serendipityuk]

Carry distance is a BIG factor here in the UK. Aside from 1 month of the year when we have fast fairways, this driver isn’t going to go anywhere. Watched RS’s review on this QI35 too and I’m very underwhelmed by the numbers

[@Pud56]

They are launching an all black version of these heads in a couple of months, so be careful about buying too early as they are releasing a different and possible upgrade very soon. The all black version is as a result of tour pro feedback, so watch this space.

[@keithmuir7210]

What's happened to the driver you were fitted for at SGGT? I thought that was the "best driver ever"

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Every year is the best year ever.

[@davidgoodwin101]

Every new club is the best ever...🤣

[@reveriem6874]

does all 3 model sound the same or slighty different?

[@rhysainsworth6515]

What golf corse are you at there James mate?

[@23x31]

YUUUGE Inertia Generator! I'm Sold!

[@azri79]

When is the mini driver coming?

[@jel6692]

$700 for 5 extra yards. I will stick with my Cobra LTDx.

[@dickbrown1711]

Taylormade have copied the 3 year old Cobra weight system and the black out look of the last 2 heads. James is apparently excited by all that and the lack of adjustability in the hosel for a higher price. 🤣

[@Nipitinthebuds]

Honestly at times I miss my old LTDx. It was just a tad too spiny for me at the time

[@davidgoodwin101]

Ltdx I've still got and not found anything new which betters it.

[@gallmbt21]

Great driver. My favorite driver ever. Cracked 2 faces and warrenty would only give me the newer model which was the aerojet. Which was woeful.

[@DMKFACTOR]

When I tested the Qi10 last year my Gen 5 PXG 0311 was 5 yards longer! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Glad I paid a whole 250 for it BRAND new!

[@ronj9460]

Still won't give up my 2009 TM Burner. Have a SIM 2 Max, but the burner out-performs that.

[@petekenny3774]

Bet the sim max drivers are as good if not better 👌

[@FullContactDrummer]

The SIM2 is still being sold new at Golf Galaxy and Dicks!

[@petekenny3774]

@FullContactDrummer brilliant driver

[@paulrichings3173]

You were getting greater distance with the new callaway. Will that change when you test them head to head?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

A lot of it is day to day Paul. When I hit them both on the same day they were similar to be fair. All human I guess lol

[@paulrichings3173]

@ appreciate that, just when you have all 6 drivers in the bag then I guess the filming is being done on the same day so data will be similar. Depends on which brand you start with, so many variables. Isn’t that why Golf is the greatest but most frustrating game in the world

[@redgreen01]

Is there a driver in this line for 80 mph swing speeds or have they decided to move away from the sector?

[@waitingforwar]

I hit my old 2011 r7 a mile, and people always ask what club I use lol stiff flex shaft and old tech does more than enough, save some money and work on your swing!

[@gregwagner2746]

Honestly, I do not think the new drivers add distance on the dead solid perfect shots. They reduce the dispersion and increase distance on the off center hits. Which is a lot for amateurs.

[@gregfierro5454]

Exactly. I’d rather work on my swing with a driver that helps with off center hits

[@jongeephotography]

Why even watch the video, then? #golfscrooge

[@adambitner2058]

@@gregfierro5454then you just get used to not hitting the driver correctly. Which if you’re happy with your game is fine I suppose

[@Nipitinthebuds]

I sold my qi10 and went back to the m4🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DanB-]

Much prefer the looks of this over the red and blue of past models, dont like the shadow black chromey where the shaft sits though looks cheap to me. Why are the numbers on the sim so off are they not in mph? head speed, launch, ball speed etc

[@samcooper4984]

They look great, but I do wonder if releasing a new driver every year is necessary?? That being said, I would happily own one

[@mvansb23]

I love that James thinks the bright shiny spots will help on trackman. Most uninformed of all the reviewers. Truly amazing.

[@chrsalg]

the standard head and max are very low spinning for those heads need to loft up i think

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Watched another review and the spin rates were a touch high when set to standard loft. 😮

[@craigseaver8062]

I'd be happy if with a driver that doesn't feel like I'm dragging a parachute thru the air.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

mmmm i am in Canada and its 850 Canadian but with first responders price its 722 ( canadian ) 502 ( US ) still alot but i am tempted to go from my Stealth 2 HD cheers all from Canada

[@TheAppirition16]

To me, this looks like a mix of the stealth and ai smoke.

[@robertsandidge441]

And Darkspeed

[@Dirty2CREW]

I wish I could order online head only

[@FullContactDrummer]

Best looking TM since the SIM or before. I just can't get with the carbon face.

[@easyswing007]

Here come the TM reviews

[@ThomasMarshall-e3m]

Callaway Paradym AI Smoke now at £349 discounted from original £599. Is it worth spending £500+ for these new releases giving you a couple of extra yards and 1-2 mph increase in swing speed 🤔

[@kemboi92]

They dont give even that

[@brianbrookes6559]

I think I will order one. I’m 76 years old playoff 12 handicap so if I bought one of these drivers, I will hit it like Mr Robinson. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolascrescimone]

Companies are being ridiculous these days releasing clubs every year, sometimes twice a year.

[@loutennant99]

It’s def better looking, for me, than the Callaway which I always think recently look cheap and fussy on the bottom. Topside not much in it.

[@cthompson8405]

Seems like the last 10 years it’s been 5-7 yards longer every year. That should be 50-70yds longer in total compared to the driver 10 years ago.

[@ericdilks9044]

When are you going to let Brett have swing with LS

[@darryldisher4615]

The whiting on the drivers look alot like cobra drivers

[@M82RKY]

Is that a cobra? It looks more stealthy than the stealth😂

[@paulaskey1508]

I genuinely feel sorry for club reviewers be that TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping or whatever. Trying to come up with some sort of sales pitch for the latest and greatest yet still displaying near identical performance figures to the last couple of iterations.

[@jordanfoster5317]

Don’t let Brett have a hit 😂

[@andrews2203]

Whoa!

[@brandonelliott5345]

Another new TM driver you’ll pick up .028 yards!

[@robertsandidge441]

Which isn’t worth 700.00$

[@mikeshar852]

Yes I agree. But qi10 vs stealth was a massive improvement. Some driver models were just bad. And the consumers really don’t realize it. Everybody gave the stealth good reviews when it came out. Now I consider stealth one of the worst driver models in the past 10 years. So they do make improvements. But I think sometimes we don’t realize how bad a driver is until the next one comes out.

[@robertstewart5235]

I think the Qi 10 will be better driver. All the heads seem to drop spin. Unless you are a very high spin player, these heads might struggle with fittings versus the competition. Seems like the LS version might be ULTRA Low spin

[@jeffnahass8373]

The M2 works still. I say, “whatever?”

[@AndyW148]

I’m sure there will be a better driver out next week save your money. This is all very good but most of the problem with all these clubs is the person behind the club that can’t be changed.

[@Schnuffi666]

Sorry, but who can or wants to buy a new driver every year? I would book some lessons😂

[@robertsandidge441]

Yep it’s the Driver not the driver

[@nic6754]

Every year I look forward to the new driver videos and every year it's super boring. "Oh they did this, oh they did that" it's always just same same with a few new fancy words to try and sell you a driver you don't really need. Would have been super impressed if it had LED's in those chevrons and a sound effect generator integrated into the head that i could change the sound when making connection. Perhaps a gun shot sound when you crack one right out of the centre and a fart sound when you hit from the heel. Lol. When some REAL new tech comes out I'll drop the sim2, still best driver ever.

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Most of the big brands update drivers every 12 months. And most of the comments are those moaning about that. Why? It doesn't mean last years model or the one you are gaming is obsolete. But it's a business and some people are looking to buy a new driver. If your M2 or LTD or Rogue still works for you, great! These new releases are not for you. So STOP F MOANING AND GO AND PLAY.

[@grahams3417]

The clubs look like they are in black and white

[@mattfeltham8132]

Yet Colin Morikawa still plays a SIM 2 driver. When are these big corps gonna learn new drivers every year are a bad idea

[@bb-fe9ur]

To ME it's the best looking driver this year. But I really like the look of carbon fiber

[@charitycase-jg5kh]

Damon you Taylor made love my QI10 max, now have to go for the 35…..

[@steven-gerrard]

TM just want to be the launch monitor kings again. Low spin with high launch will give good numbers. Can never be convinced with the numbers you get on this sim. Launch was really low and the club and ball speeds are odd

[@higgins340s]

why is the launch angle so low, 13 degrees optimum, some balls were as low as 6 deg.

[@davemarshall2756]

Watching all your videos it seems to me you are always trying for the holy grail of 300 yds total. It also seems that every driver you try just either gets there or just short of. So is there really any difference between any driver these days?

[@NetoperekMordulec]

Toongsten?????????

[@corronhubbard5370]

Why do you keep tugging it left? Is that on purpose? 😂

[@steven-gerrard]

Going to need to launch these drivers over 15 degrees . Low launch knuckle ball will not work

[@bigdogpete43]

A lot of money for a new paint job and logo. I only hit a driver 3 or 4 times a round anyway.

[@jimwampler6210]

The new Stealth 3. Sorry, this is way, way outside my budget. New Sim2 selling for a third the price.

[@shankedit65]

Doesnt rock my boat

[@riley_evans7377]

Call me crazy I would rather buy a new set of wedges with fresh grooves every year than a new driver 🤷

[@marynewton-e3x]

I agree it is ridiculous

[@TheGolfingCrowe]

So taylormade are trying to make a driver that closes the gap, but like ping achieved last year, while adding taylormade's usual commercial nonsense. Great 😅 Save your money

[@davidtomsett]

£529 in UK for these online, get some lessons instead and stick with your 3 to 4 year old driver. The big brands are dividing us club golfers into the haves and have nots with their insane profit margin targets which mean higher and higher prices for us mere mortals.

[@davidthomas4877]

Carbon, titanium, AI technology. For us club golfers I'm afraid these companies are trying to con us to part with ridiculous money.

[@kennypulsifer2037]

#1= What happened from Qi11-Qui34? Lol..#2 I will never be in the market for a 700$ Driver, no thanks...

[@andrewlimage10]

🥱

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Thanks mate. Put quite a lot of effort into this. 👍🏼

[@JC-xk6gv]

Talormade fan boy.

[@davidtaormina2011]

Looks like a great COBRA driver. Not impressed. It's already been done DSAdapt COBRA.

[@ItaliaJP400]

These are VERY low spin. Every head is low spin. people better be careful and not order these online without hitting them first.

[@Adrian-yv8sy]

your spin rates were all over the place with all the drivers from 1500-3000+ driver looks great now i like the name but the reason for it is stupid

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Amazing what spraying strikes across the face will do isn’t it 😂🙌🏼

[@robertsandidge441]

So what you’re telling me is this club is head and shoulders above my TRs, Cobra Darkspeed, T.M. Stealth 2 and even my Callaway Epic (Which owns my longest drive ever) and spend upwards of 700.00$ I think NOT! Like I have always said James it’s the Driver not the driver. Get it?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

I don’t get where you’ve got me “telling you” that?

[@jwmilltex1]

All you brits are killing me. It took me about a month of watching golf club reviews to realize that you're all full of shit and will say the same repetitive buzz words to sell and stay in the good graces of TM, Callaway, Cobra, Takomo, Wilson, Mizuno, etc., I'm waiting for someone to test and just come out and say... this club is complete rubbish. But it hasn't happened. From anyone. Ever. Across the whole bloody gambit. -Peace Out

[@alksjda]

Carbon face. No thanks.

[@andrewminton-cudworth8767]

Think i am more sold on the ELYTE