By now you probably know that most brands offer a number of different models each time they release a new driver range. With TaylorMade this is no different, and their new Qi4D range features four different heads, each aimed at a different type of golfer.
Today we’re looking at the Qi4D LS, which is the more compact, low-spinning model in the range.
Our testing so far this year has shown extremely strong performance from the Qi4D, and the standard Qi4D head came out on top as our best-looking driver of the year too. Let’s see how the LS model gets on…
Who’s It Aimed At?
Typically, LS drivers are aimed at better players because they’re slightly smaller, often a little fade-biased, and designed for golfers looking to take spin off the ball. This means that they’re not as forgiving as other models, so you need to be a confident ball-striker to get the most out of it.
Having said that, there is still a decent level of forgiveness in there, so I don’t think it’s a club that you need to be scared of.
The Qi4D range in general is one of the best-looking we’ve seen in quite a few years in my opinion, so if you want a new TaylorMade driver but perhaps you weren’t sold on the silver head of the Qi35, this could be a great option.
The RRP of £549 is also cheaper than both the equivalent Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond and Titleist GTS4 Drivers too… although describing it as ‘good value for money’ might be a bit of a stretch!
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The Tech
The Qi4D LS follows the same 4-dimensional approach as the standard Qi4D, focusing on head, face, shaft and fitting, but with everything dialled towards lower spin for golfers who want a flatter, more penetrating flight.
The head shape has been re-engineered for improved aerodynamics, said to increase ball speed, while retaining a traditional, confidence-inspiring address look coming from feedback from Tour players.
The 60x Carbon Twist Face returns, bringing the usual benefits of weight savings, extra ball speed and more consistency over a titanium face.
For the LS specifically, TaylorMade have introduced a new and improved roll radius, aimed at keeping spin more consistent across strikes made higher or lower on the face. As with the rest of the range, golfers can also add reflective fitting markers to the face via custom for more accurate launch monitor data.
Adjustability comes via two Trajectory Adjustment System weights (15g and 4g), making it easy to fine-tune the ball flight and spin. There’s also 4° loft sleeve to tweak loft, lie and face angle.
Like the rest of the range you get the Reax shafts as standard. These are built on data from over 11 million shots captured over 20+ years, and designed to help golfers quickly identify their rotation rate and get fitted into a shaft that matches their swing.
Elsewhere, the Speed Pocket makes another appearance, protecting ball speed and reducing spin on low-face strikes, while Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to place mass exactly where it’s needed for speed and stability.
Advanced CAD modelling also plays its part in giving the head a clean, powerful sound at impact.
Looks
Like the rest of the Qi4D, it’s fair to say that these are excellent looking drivers this year.
I used the Qi35 for the majority of 2025 and still do switch in and out of it to this day, but the one real drawback I have with it is that I don’t love the overall colour scheme and headcover.
TaylorMade have really rectified it this year with the Qi4D, and the dark blue colourway is so much smarter and more premium. It looks fantastic on the sole, by the ball and even in the bag thanks to a luxury blue headcover.
Down by the ball , it is clear that the LS has a smaller head shape than the rest of the options in the range. To my eye, it almost seemed a little aysmmetrical with a slightly larger toe area, but it still looked fantastic at address. The compact shape made it feel more workable, without being too scary.
Traditionally you would say that low spin drivers can be a little fade-biased, but the Qi4D LS sat perfectly square at address for me.
Feel
As someone who has been using the Qi35 Driver for well over a year now, I’ve become pretty accustomed to the feeling that you get from TaylorMade’s carbon face.
It’s a little more dead and a little more muted than you’d get from a traditional driver head, so if you’re making the switch from an older model or another brand, it may take a bit of time to get used to it.
Compared to the other drivers, I think it’s just a little more noticeable when you do hit it off-centre, even despite that carbon face.
Having said that, I do love the sound. There’s no ting, just a pretty dull thud which I think sounds really premium and solid.
I also found that the LS model felt a little easier to swing, probably because of that slightly smaller head and the work that TaylorMade have done to improve the aerodynamics.
Performance
One of the main benefits when it comes to the LS Driver heads is that the ball tends to launch a little lower, with low spin, which for high swing speed players has the potential to produce longer carry distances.
Whereas high handicappers tend to need more spin and launch on the ball to keep it up in the air and maximise distance, for high swing-speed players the lower-spinning models can be more efficient.
I am somewhere in the middle of this, as my average swing speed is between 100-105mph. This means I can get some great results with LS heads, but I naturally tend to spin the ball quite low anyway so it’s not always optimal.
This was shown at times with my testing of the Qi4D LS. I tested on the GCQuad against both the standard Qi4D and the Qi4D Max.
As you might expect, the Qi4D LS produced the fastest ball speeds of the three drivers, at just under 150mph. It also had the highest total distance, at 268.5 yards, although it was behind the Qi4D core model on overall carry because of a couple of mishits that were in there.
Whilst I did see ball speeds at nearly 154mph and a carry distance of over 255 yards with the LS, one of my mis-strikes was down at 145mph ball speed and 233 yards carry, showing that you just don’t get the same level of forgiveness if you’re not hitting it consistently from the middle.
The LS also produced the lowest peak height of the three models, and the lowest spin, so it clearly does what TaylorMade suggest it’s going to do, which is reassuring.
I was actually pretty impressed with the overall dispersion of the driver, and it felt quite easy to hit both draws and fades off the tee. The only problem I really found was the drop-offs on those mis-strikes, which is really a common issue across all LS drivers rather than this one specifically.
Verdict
You only have to look at the winner’s WITB articles over the last couple of years to see that TaylorMade are doing a lot of things right at the top end of the bag. Whilst the Qi35 range perhaps didn’t capture the attention of the world’s best players, it feels like a real return to form with the Qi4D.
Overall it’s a much improved look, plenty of new technology, and the performance across the board seems to back it up too.
They’re also relatively good value for money compared to the likes of Ping, Titleist and Callaway this year, meaning that they should definitely be on your testing list if you’re looking to upgrade.
Would I Use It?
I found better numbers with the standard model due to the slightly higher spin and forgiveness levels, however I did love the look of the LS and there was potential for really fast ball speeds for good golfers.
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