TaylorMade Qi35 Hybrid Review: Explosive performance with a modern twist

TaylorMade has expanded its Qi35 family with the new Qi35 Hybrid, and it’s a pretty good addition, if I do say so myself. The brand has built on the success of the Qi10 range quite brilliantly and has especially improved the styling. Although I’m not typically a hybrid player, this club might just earn a spot in my bag, and here’s why.

TaylorMade Qi35 Hybrid Review: NCG Summary

NCG SUMMARY

The TaylorMade Qi35 Hybrid is a strong, confidence-inspiring club that blends traditional rescue shaping with the latest tech to deliver serious distance and impressive forgiveness. While some may find the low-spin flight a touch strong for soft landings, loft adjustability gives it the versatility to suit a wide range of players. If you’re looking for explosive hybrid performance with a modern twist, this is one to try.

PROS

Excellent distance, longer than most hybrids in its category
Great feel and ball speed from the face
Classic rescue shape that sits beautifully at address

CONS

Spin and launch might be too low for some players

$249.99

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First Impressions

Straight out of the head-cover, the Qi35 catches the eye with its grey carbon crown and light green accents. It’s a sleek, modern colour scheme that sets it apart from previous TaylorMade hybrids.

I love the way this sits behind the ball, and I think that is down the fact that the shape of the head stays true to the iconic rescue look TaylorMade produce. It sits beautifully behind the ball, and has the look of a golf club that is enticing you to strike through the ball powerfully.

NCG Review

This is where the Qi35 really shone for me. Despite not being a regular hybrid user, I averaged a carry distance of 225 yards, with total rollout up to 242 yards, a solid 15 yards longer than any other hybrid I’ve tested in the same loft. Ball speeds clocked in at 143 mph, with spin rates around 3500 rpm, peak heights of 91 feet, and a launch angle of 14°. That meant I could produce a strong, penetrating flight that still had plenty of lift.

The face feels explosive, and the consistency from strike to strike was seriously impressive, even off the heel and toe. My only reservation? Spin and launch might be on the lower side for players who need stopping power into greens. But with the adjustable loft, that’s easily fine-tuned.

In terms of technology, there is a mix of chromium carbon steel and aluminium in the club head which means it feels light in the right places and heavy in the right places. This allows for optimal consistency across the club face, good ball speed out of the middle and plenty of forgiveness out of the heel and toe.

Overall, TaylorMade’s Qi35 Hybrid is an absolute standout. It is long, forgiving, and beautifully designed. If you’re a traditionalist who’s hesitant about modern looks, the gray carbon finish might take some getting used to. But get past that, and you’re looking at one of the best-performing hybrids on the market.