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If you want to know how the TaylorMade Stealth 2 and TaylorMade Qi10 drivers compare to the the new TaylorMade Qi35 drivers, you're in the right place.
This year, TaylorMade has launched a new look driver that is the fourth iteration of their carbonwood range. The last three drivers from the brand, however, have looked rather different.
So, how does the brand-new model compare to those that went before it? Without further ado, let's get into it.

PROS
- New look Chromium Carbon Crown finish frames the ball nicely and looks great at address
- The Qi35 Max is still 10K MOI and the TaylorMade Qi35 is larger in shape and boasts a 9K MOI
- More adjustability in the drivers allows ball flights and centre of gravity to be optimised
- Thru Slot Speed Pocket and Carbon Twist face have been refined for improved performance
CONS
- The Qi35 core head shape may be too large for some
Firstly, TaylorMade has stepped away from the coloured face and gone with the black carbon face finish. The TaylorMade Qi35 has a Chromium Carbon Crown which is lighter and stronger, allowing for a more aerodynamic shape.
There are still familiar technologies like the Thru Slot Speed Pocket and Carbon Twist Face which have been improved and refined for performance. But the noticeable difference comes in the head shapes.
The Qi35 LS has two pin weights with a 13g TAS - which stands for Trajectory Adjustment System. There is two 3g weights at the front which you move around to dial in your ball flight in a low spinning head.
In the Qi35 core model, you have the best of both worlds, in a larger head shape with two weight ports, one in the back and one in the front. The 13g weight can be placed in the back for more forgiveness and tighter dispersion. If you reverse it you will have faster speeds with lower launch and spin.
The TaylorMade Qi35 Max is still 10K MOI and has a 34g weight in the back delivering the stability needed, especially on mishits. Across the face, the spin rates are lower across the whole face by about 200rpm and will allow you to get fitted into the perfect setup.

PROS
- Qi10 Max features 10,000 MOI, making for straighter drives on mishits
- New infinity carbon crown covers 97% of the head for better weight distribution
- Blue carbon twist face for straighter drives
- Ledge design helps with alignment
CONS
- The blue face won't be for everyone
TaylorMade’s Qi10 marked a milestone with their quest for inertia with the Qi10 Max being their first 10K MOI driver.
The visual standouts in the Qi10 range is the infinity crown and the blue carbon face. The infinity crown is 97% carbon which looks so clean as it sits flush with the face. This allowed weight to be moved to deliver the best MOI and stability in each model. Between the face and crown sits a white stripe which is there to help you with alignment. This is subtle and looks great behind the ball. The blue carbon twist face doesn't jump out at you like the red in previous generations and delivers impressive forgiveness and distance.
With the three models we have the Qi10 LS for low spin, Qi10 for distance and forgiveness and the Qi10 Max for maximum forgiveness.

PROS
- Carbon Crown and sole plating for excellent weight distribution
- Red 60x Carbon Twist Face for tighter dispersion
- More forgiveness and high MOI
- Adjustability to dial in shot shape
CONS
- The red face may not work for everyone
The TaylorMade Stealth 2 range offered more forgiveness than the previous Stealth, especially for strikes towards the heel.
The Stealth 2 has more carbon than the previous Stealth model, which has allowed weight to be redistributed in the head for better CG placement and higher MOI. The carbon face was also made redder than the original Stealth and with the Twist Face technology you would see longer and straighter drives, with greater ball speeds.
The Speed Pocket sits low behind the face to lower the spin on low strikes so great distance and speed are still achieved.
The three options you have are the Stealth 2 Plus for low spin, Stealth 2 for forgiveness and distance and the Stealth 2 HD which is a draw bias and max forgiving model.
Conclusion
TaylorMade’s Carbonwood journey has been great. From Stealth to Qi35, TaylorMade has come a long way in a short space of time. The carbon face has always been fast and it has produced great speed. But, in the past, some TaylorMade drivers might not have been the most forgiving on off-centre hits.
You can see that forgiveness develop from and progress from Stealth 2 with more heel side forgiveness in the red Carbon Twist Face. The Qi10 has even more forgiveness in a blue Carbon Twist Face across the whole face and then with Qi35 it is even more forgiving with even more adjustability and even better feel.
I want to stress, none of these drivers are bad. I’ve hit them all and have enjoyed each one that has been released. The Qi35 just looks fantastic, it’s fast, forgiving and you can adjust it even more to dial in that dispersion depending on what shot shape you like to see. The Qi10 was brilliant, with its first 10K MOI head shape, great looking drivers that are forgiving and fast but don’t have the same weight adjustability as the Qi35.
The Stealth 2 is a more forgiving version of the original Stealth, so it's a great option if the red face is something you're a fan of. If you’re looking for a new driver in 2025 and TaylorMade is your brand, the Qi35 is one of the fastest and longest with all the adjustability to straighten out your drives.
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