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TaylorMade Qi4D

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Why We Like It

  • For average to above-average swing speeds (even tour players), the standard model provides the most efficient shaping, the fastest face, and the broadest range of lofts to fit more types of golfers and ability levels.
  • A larger lightweight carbon-composite crown helps to shift the center of gravity lower for easier, higher launch with low spin.
  • The relatively shallower face features refined variable thickness to improve flexibility for on- and off-center hits.
  • The lower rear skirt also helps to lower the center of gravity for easier launch and efficient spin.
  • The sole channel, which helps the face flex on lower impacts, now extends farther toward the toe for even more speed on toe-side strikes.
  • The stock lie angle is flatter and the face angle is slightly more open than in past models to promote confidence at address and enhance directional control.
  • New sole shaping allows the club to move more cleanly through the ground, and additional crown curvature helps impacts launch high with less spin.
  • The adjustable hosel tweaks loft by plus/minus 2 degrees, extending the overall loft range of the line from 13 to 26 degrees.
  • An additional weight kit provides a range of options to increase or decrease the swingweight based on player-fitting preferences.
  • Top 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps
  • 15, 16.5, 18, 21, 24 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)

hot list score breakdown

Performance
5.0
50%*
Innovation
4.5
30%*
Look / Sound / Feel
5.0
20%*
how we test
An exhaustive review
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Real players
Our editors review the input of 32 typical golfers to find the clubs that resonate the most.
Real results
Our ratings reflect the best scores in the Hot List criteria of Performance, Look/Sound/Feel and Innovation.

hot list testers feedback

Aesthetics
Plain
Elaborate
Acoustics
Quieter
Louder
Sensory
Softer
Firmer
Launch
Lower
Higher
Forgiveness
Least
Most
handicap
  • all
  • low
  • mid
  • high
COMMENT SUMMARY

Hot List panelists observed a plain, classic look that inspires confidence at address and a pleasing, not‑too‑loud impact sound. The face is hot with excellent ball speed, a very large sweet spot and forgiving, consistent distance even on mis-hits. Launch is penetrating yet workable—easy to shape with low spin and minimal sidespin—and turf interaction felt solid. One caveat: the head occasionally felt unstable and twisted when it struck the ground.

Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY

Hot List testers noted a versatile, easy-to-shape club with consistent ball speed across the face and surprisingly forgiving misses. Reviewers praised its carbon-fiber finish, shallow face that boosts heel/toe forgiveness, pleasing impact sound and long carry. Many found it launches higher with added spin for controllable shots and sets up very square for repeatable alignment. One caveat: the face can feel a touch hard, though still responsive.

Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY

Hot List testers noted a plain, understated look and a large, forgiving sweet spot that keeps mis-hits long and on line. Ball feels springy off the face with a muted, pleasing sound. Club is very controllable and maneuverable—easy to shape shots and launch—producing long, straight drives even with aggressive swings. Launch character varied from high, floating tee shots to lower carries from turf, and one tester reported occasional head twist on heavy ground impacts.

Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY

Hot List testers noted a clean, classic look with a top-line that frames the hitting area and inspires confidence. Sound is crisp and assertive; the ball jumps off the face with hot ball speed, producing penetrating, lower-launch trajectories that still delivered ample carry. Testers praised an effortless, arm‑extension feel, excellent forgiveness, minimal sidespin/twisting, tight left‑to‑right dispersion, and surprising workability; one critique was its relatively understated launch.

Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
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