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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Jack Backhouse brings you the low down on the TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway Wood.
It’s always a special time when TaylorMade release new clubs. For 2025, they have dropped the Qi35 range which includes three fairway wood models. Read our review of the TaylorMade Qi35 fairway wood to see if this could be the club for you…
As expected the TaylorMade Qi35 fairway wood delivered to level performance across the board. The power and speed on offer was exceptional and a joy to use.
The same affection is held towards the styling and design of the fairway wood on the whole. Inspired by an exposed material look whilst being designed to scream speed.
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I think TaylorMade has got a lot thing right when it comes to looks with the Qi35. The sole holds real shelf appeal with the use of the carbon styling. Looking down on the club it’s evident the Qi35 stands out from other fairway woods on the market in terms of styling. This is always beneficiary for the customer knowing they have something that doesn’t have a generic appearance.
Considering this is the brand that released full white drivers, they aren’t afraid to spruce up their design. I think they have managed to do this without being overly outlandish and in your face but instead established a sleek, modest design.
Last year TaylorMade had the most played 3-wood on tour. That included a massive amount of non contracted players. So I was looking forward to seeing if they had improved on the covered Qi10 range. The first thing that stood out was how lovely it sat behind the ball at address It was really inviting to hit and not as intimidating for a club golfer like other models.
The forgiveness of the fairway wood impressed me. Even on off-centred strikes or bottomed hits, which us club golfers are perfectly accustomed to, the ball still went straight as an arrow.
Throughout testing, performance continued to impress with extremely playable distances. This was without doubt the most powerful 3-wood I have used from the 2025 releases, visibly pitching further up than any of the other models. The data backed the eye test up having averaged a total yardage of 250, which I certainly didn’t turn my nose up at.
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Despite pumping out longer distances the ball flight is still pleasing on the eye. It has retained its height and doesn’t favour producing a daisy cutter by any stretch of the imagination.
This is as a result of the big tech story this year in the TaylorMade Qi35 fairway woods. TaylorMade have changed the CG projection in the club head to lower and further back to lower less spin as well as launch the ball higher. The brand also believes this modified CG location has enabled an improvement in the transfer of energy to create more distance.
TaylorMade have also added a weight for a low and forward centre of gravity which helps to boost the ball speed. Fast fairway woods are a rich part of TaylorMade’s history, this is nothing new. Across my time playing the Qi35 I averaged a ball speed of 146mph which is almost 10mph up on other 3-woods.
Another of the new technological changes in the new Qi35 fairway wood range is there is now an adjustable hosel on all models. This allows golfers to optimise performance with their club fitting their swing better than ever before. The incorporation of 4° loft sleeves allows for this advanced adjustability.
As well as the new additions, TaylorMade have kept bits of the old technology from previous generations of woods including their TwistFace tech. This has helped to deliver a fast ball speeds and a hot face.
Hence the jump in numbers TaylorMade believe that the Qi35s are a big leap forwards from the Qi10s. Based on my time using the club I wouldn’t dare argue with them. I loved using this fairway wood and it was a nice feeling to have some much power and speed available in a club head.
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Available: Now
RRP: £309.00 / $349.99
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue FW
Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver
Lofts: 15°, 16.5°, 18° and 21°
More information: TaylorMade website
We were fortunate enough to head out to the La Cala Resort in Spain to conduct some of our equipment reviews. A picturesque resort that is located in the Sierra de Mijas, just 30 minutes from Málaga Airport and 20 minutes from Marbella.
The place offers outstanding views of the Andalusian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea as well as three magnificent golf courses. All three were designed by Cabell B. Robinson and it’s a popular choice for players seeking variety, challenge, and stunning scenery. For more information head to La Cala Resort’s website here.
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