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Why We Like It
- The taller face height targets players seeking maximum ball speed and extreme low spin, especially those who often hit a fairway wood off the tee.
- A thin, flexible titanium alloy face increases deflection for more distance.
- A sliding sole weight shifts the center of gravity from front to back to control spin.
- The 40-gram weight is heavier on one side for a wider range of center-of-gravity settings and for less spin compared to last year’s Qi10 Tour.
- The company’s trademark slot in the sole stretches longer into the toe to create a wider flexible area, especially impacts low on the face.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle- and high-handicaps
- 15, 18, 21 degrees (with a 12-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Gray carbon stands out from the pack. Produces a piercing sound, not a smashing sound. You could feel the impact on the face. Consistent numbers. If you make a good swing, you're able to get reliable distance.

Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Ball explodes off the face with authority. Sound is delightful. An expressive crack, but the good kind. Everyone in your foursome will know when you've hit a good one. The club announces itself at impact.

Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Didn't love the crown finish; it's more of a silver color, and it's a bit distracting. It was so easy to hit, however. Feels like a home run, where everything syncs up at impact. Particularly liked the deeper, fuller sound.

Jin
29, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Uniform look at address. Carbon fiber is pleasing. Smaller clubhead feels compact and powerful to me. Heavy through impact, like I'm hitting through the turn even when sweeping the ball off the tee. Gets high in a hurry.

Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The gray crown color really stands out. Face and crown combination produces a satisfying crack of the bat at impact. It's a looker with plenty of speed.
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Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Gray carbon stands out from the pack. Produces a piercing sound, not a smashing sound. You could feel the impact on the face. Consistent numbers. If you make a good swing, you're able to get reliable distance.

Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Ball explodes off the face with authority. Sound is delightful. An expressive crack, but the good kind. Everyone in your foursome will know when you've hit a good one. The club announces itself at impact.

Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Didn't love the crown finish; it's more of a silver color, and it's a bit distracting. It was so easy to hit, however. Feels like a home run, where everything syncs up at impact. Particularly liked the deeper, fuller sound.

Jin
29, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Uniform look at address. Carbon fiber is pleasing. Smaller clubhead feels compact and powerful to me. Heavy through impact, like I'm hitting through the turn even when sweeping the ball off the tee. Gets high in a hurry.

Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The gray crown color really stands out. Face and crown combination produces a satisfying crack of the bat at impact. It's a looker with plenty of speed.

Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Carbon fiber crown has a modern look. The metrics on the face are a nice blend of width and deepness. Getting that balance right means you feel just as comfortable off ground as you do off the tee.

John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Look was very appealing to me; nothing distracting over the ball. Every shot was straight and true, higher ball flight. Added distance was great to see and came with easy swings.

RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Really liked the weight of it, was easy to swing and consistently connect. Overall felt pretty confident standing over it. Distance-wise was definitely there. Will be tough one to beat in head-to-head testing.

Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Carbon crown is really distracting due to the steel hosel; it caught my eye and I couldn't focus. High flight on well struck shots confirmed this one would be good for drop-and-stop approach shots .

Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
This one was a little more demanding of good tempo, you couldn't just slap it or go quickly or hard. Required a good swing and then it performed well. What you'd expect from a product with Tour in the name.

Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Looks great behind the ball, sleek shape. Deeper face than others in the category. Shots feel heavy coming off the face, but it doesn't come at the expense of distance. Worked the ball both ways on command and saw it continually hold its line.

Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Sole glides through the turf with minimal effort. Felt comfortable turning the ball over and hitting a fade. Does both well. Penetrating flight starts out low and continues with velocity to a higher plane with the same energy. Electric feeling at impact.

Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Already imagining this one in the bag. Even though the carbon fiber provides a different look, it sets down just right and works the ball both ways. It's everything you want in a fairway wood.

Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I love the decision to move away from the traditional black crown. I had to do too many things with my swing to find the sweet spot. Contact bordered on inconsistent. Sound was what I'd deem neutral — clean and responsive.

Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Definitely rewarded when you hit the sweet spot. Nice high ball flight, extra distance. When you come in steep, you weren't unjustly punished. Got away with some mishits. Didn't lose much yardage. Unique look would take some acclimation.

Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Looks like an Infinity Q80. Been waiting for something to blow me away; this one checks every box and makes its presence known. Real firmness at impact — like hitting a no-doubter home run. Good launch without getting floaty.

Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Moved nicely through the dirt and rockets off the face with a firm feel. Acoustics won't kill your ears. Penetrating flight and strong carry numbers. Gray crown was off-putting, though.

Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
As a Tour model, this club is a bit above my pay grade. Tended to be less forgiving, heavier and just tougher to control all around from tee to turf. I wanted to move it faster than I could keep up with.

Wei
54, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The matted carbon fiber crown really speaks to me. It's so clean and gives a feeling of function. The looks matched the sound and feel; it was very useful in every shot I tried to hit. It was easy off the tee and even easier off the grass. I felt like my stock shot would be long and straight, but if I tried to lower the flight, work it left or right, I could do it without having to exaggerate.

Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Gray carbon fiber gives it a great look, particularly in the higher lofted fairway woods. Felt hefty but not in a resistant way. There's real muscle within a compact package. Great distance consistency from tee or turf. Set it, swing it, walk after it.

Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Good feedback off the face with a high launch. Ball gets up in the air quickly with some oomph. Pretty forgiving even on off-center hits. Clean club, like not having alignment stripe. Logo is enough.

Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Big fan of the looks. It's different but not distracting. Rewarding in distance. Easy to hit off the ground and find the sweet spot. Good shots felt really powerful. Bad shots were harshly penalized. Not particularly forgiving.

Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Plenty of adjustability to get what you need out of it. TaylorMade always has a different color with their clubs, and this one works very well. It's a light grey-ish look. Wasn't the hottest club off the face, but it was long enough.

Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Smaller head might be intimidating to some people, but it was oh-so consistent. Satisfying crack off the face, even on mishits. Even for a Tour product, carry distances were consistent no matter where you hit it.

Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Don't love the look, but the feel at impact offset any negative feelings. Plenty of speed in the tank with a flight that allows the ball to cut through the air. Sole glides through the grass to deliver a heckuva punch.

Anand
42, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Small head profile makes it appear as if it's going to be difficult to hit. On the flip side, it was the easiest club to hit and launch. Go figure. Boring trajectory makes the ball go forever. Better off the tee than turf. Able to move ball in both directions.

Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Overall look at address made me feel like I was going to hit it well. That said, I struggled to produce consistent results off the tee and turf. Some good balls, some wayward. It was a mixed bag.

Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Off-center hits felt like they exaggerated the shape. Toe misses carved over to the left. Felt like you had to really hit the screws to get it to perform. When you did, it went high with a lot of spin, so you'll be able stop it on any green. Has a powerful, deep TaylorMade feel. Gray head is eye catching and will have your buddies talking.

Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Above average launch and forgiveness. Not crazy about the gray pattern on top, but otherwise, great profile. Really easy to go after the ball. Can move weight to change spin rate, which I was able to do. Feels full and powerful.

BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Has a heavy hit to it an impact that gives off a premium feel — like you're putting real mass behind the ball. Great club for someone who loves to hit one off the tee. No hook bias. I felt confident to go after it in a good way.

Jin
29, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Uniform look at address. Carbon fiber is pleasing. Smaller clubhead feels compact and powerful to me. Heavy through impact, like I'm hitting through the turn even when sweeping the ball off the tee. Gets high in a hurry.

Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The gray crown color really stands out. Face and crown combination produces a satisfying crack of the bat at impact. It's a looker with plenty of speed.

Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Looks great behind the ball, sleek shape. Deeper face than others in the category. Shots feel heavy coming off the face, but it doesn't come at the expense of distance. Worked the ball both ways on command and saw it continually hold its line.

Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Sole glides through the turf with minimal effort. Felt comfortable turning the ball over and hitting a fade. Does both well. Penetrating flight starts out low and continues with velocity to a higher plane with the same energy. Electric feeling at impact.

Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Looks like an Infinity Q80. Been waiting for something to blow me away; this one checks every box and makes its presence known. Real firmness at impact — like hitting a no-doubter home run. Good launch without getting floaty.

Wei
54, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The matted carbon fiber crown really speaks to me. It's so clean and gives a feeling of function. The looks matched the sound and feel; it was very useful in every shot I tried to hit. It was easy off the tee and even easier off the grass. I felt like my stock shot would be long and straight, but if I tried to lower the flight, work it left or right, I could do it without having to exaggerate.

Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Gray carbon fiber gives it a great look, particularly in the higher lofted fairway woods. Felt hefty but not in a resistant way. There's real muscle within a compact package. Great distance consistency from tee or turf. Set it, swing it, walk after it.

Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Ball explodes off the face with authority. Sound is delightful. An expressive crack, but the good kind. Everyone in your foursome will know when you've hit a good one. The club announces itself at impact.

John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Look was very appealing to me; nothing distracting over the ball. Every shot was straight and true, higher ball flight. Added distance was great to see and came with easy swings.

RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Really liked the weight of it, was easy to swing and consistently connect. Overall felt pretty confident standing over it. Distance-wise was definitely there. Will be tough one to beat in head-to-head testing.

Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
This one was a little more demanding of good tempo, you couldn't just slap it or go quickly or hard. Required a good swing and then it performed well. What you'd expect from a product with Tour in the name.

Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Already imagining this one in the bag. Even though the carbon fiber provides a different look, it sets down just right and works the ball both ways. It's everything you want in a fairway wood.

Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Definitely rewarded when you hit the sweet spot. Nice high ball flight, extra distance. When you come in steep, you weren't unjustly punished. Got away with some mishits. Didn't lose much yardage. Unique look would take some acclimation.

Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
As a Tour model, this club is a bit above my pay grade. Tended to be less forgiving, heavier and just tougher to control all around from tee to turf. I wanted to move it faster than I could keep up with.

Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Good feedback off the face with a high launch. Ball gets up in the air quickly with some oomph. Pretty forgiving even on off-center hits. Clean club, like not having alignment stripe. Logo is enough.

Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Smaller head might be intimidating to some people, but it was oh-so consistent. Satisfying crack off the face, even on mishits. Even for a Tour product, carry distances were consistent no matter where you hit it.

Anand
42, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Small head profile makes it appear as if it's going to be difficult to hit. On the flip side, it was the easiest club to hit and launch. Go figure. Boring trajectory makes the ball go forever. Better off the tee than turf. Able to move ball in both directions.

Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Overall look at address made me feel like I was going to hit it well. That said, I struggled to produce consistent results off the tee and turf. Some good balls, some wayward. It was a mixed bag.

Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Above average launch and forgiveness. Not crazy about the gray pattern on top, but otherwise, great profile. Really easy to go after the ball. Can move weight to change spin rate, which I was able to do. Feels full and powerful.

Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Gray carbon stands out from the pack. Produces a piercing sound, not a smashing sound. You could feel the impact on the face. Consistent numbers. If you make a good swing, you're able to get reliable distance.

Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Didn't love the crown finish; it's more of a silver color, and it's a bit distracting. It was so easy to hit, however. Feels like a home run, where everything syncs up at impact. Particularly liked the deeper, fuller sound.

Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Carbon fiber crown has a modern look. The metrics on the face are a nice blend of width and deepness. Getting that balance right means you feel just as comfortable off ground as you do off the tee.

Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Carbon crown is really distracting due to the steel hosel; it caught my eye and I couldn't focus. High flight on well struck shots confirmed this one would be good for drop-and-stop approach shots .

Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I love the decision to move away from the traditional black crown. I had to do too many things with my swing to find the sweet spot. Contact bordered on inconsistent. Sound was what I'd deem neutral — clean and responsive.

Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Moved nicely through the dirt and rockets off the face with a firm feel. Acoustics won't kill your ears. Penetrating flight and strong carry numbers. Gray crown was off-putting, though.

Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Big fan of the looks. It's different but not distracting. Rewarding in distance. Easy to hit off the ground and find the sweet spot. Good shots felt really powerful. Bad shots were harshly penalized. Not particularly forgiving.

Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Plenty of adjustability to get what you need out of it. TaylorMade always has a different color with their clubs, and this one works very well. It's a light grey-ish look. Wasn't the hottest club off the face, but it was long enough.

Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Don't love the look, but the feel at impact offset any negative feelings. Plenty of speed in the tank with a flight that allows the ball to cut through the air. Sole glides through the grass to deliver a heckuva punch.

Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Off-center hits felt like they exaggerated the shape. Toe misses carved over to the left. Felt like you had to really hit the screws to get it to perform. When you did, it went high with a lot of spin, so you'll be able stop it on any green. Has a powerful, deep TaylorMade feel. Gray head is eye catching and will have your buddies talking.

BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Has a heavy hit to it an impact that gives off a premium feel — like you're putting real mass behind the ball. Great club for someone who loves to hit one off the tee. No hook bias. I felt confident to go after it in a good way.
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TaylorMade Qi35 Tour
Designed for players looking for Tour-level performance and maximum adjustability, Qi35 Tour fairway woods feature a 40g weight that can be moved both forward and back, and flipped 180° to optimize distance, spin and face angle. The Tour-inspired head is engineered for exceptional workability.

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