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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Callaway Elyte and TaylorMade Qi35 each have a full page.
| Spec | Callaway Elyte | TaylorMade Qi35 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Players Distance | Players Distance |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Loft options | 9° to 12° | 9° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60, Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50 | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6, Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 |
| MSRP | $629 | $629 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Callaway Elyte | TaylorMade Qi35 |
|---|---|---|
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 12° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50 (regular) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper the Callaway Elyte and the TaylorMade Qi35 are nearly the same club. Both are 2025 players distance drivers with a 460cc head, an adjustable hosel, and the same loft options of 9°, 10.5° and 12°. Both carry a $629 MSRP and both are tagged for high launch. The one spec that separates them is the stock shaft. The Elyte ships with Fujikura Ventus Red, a 60 in stiff and a 50 in regular. The Qi35 ships with Fujikura Ventus Blue, a 6 in stiff and a 5 in regular. That makes shaft preference the practical dividing line, along with brand loyalty and which head you prefer to look down at.
There is no clear winner from the spec sheet alone, so let priorities decide. If the Fujikura Ventus Red profile suits your swing, the Callaway Elyte is the easier fit out of the box. If you already play or prefer Ventus Blue, the TaylorMade Qi35 saves a shaft swap. Price is a wash at $629 each, and both offer the same loft range and hosel adjustability, so distance and forgiveness will come down to your fitting rather than the catalog. Hit both if you can and let feel settle it.