Loading...
Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Callaway Elyte X and TaylorMade Qi35 Max each have a full page.
| Spec | Callaway Elyte X | TaylorMade Qi35 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Improvement | Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Loft options | 10.5° to 12° | 10.5° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50, Callaway RCH 45 | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 |
| MSRP | $629 | $629 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Callaway Elyte X | TaylorMade Qi35 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
| 12° | Callaway RCH 45 (senior) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper, the Callaway Elyte X and the TaylorMade Qi35 Max line up almost exactly. Both are 2025 game improvement drivers with 460cc heads, adjustable hosels, loft options of 10.5° and 12°, and a High Launch build. Both carry the same $629 MSRP. The one spec that separates them is the stock shaft. The Elyte X comes with a Fujikura Ventus Red 50 in regular flex and a Callaway RCH 45 in senior flex. The Qi35 Max ships with an Aldila Ascent 50 in regular and an Aldila Ascent 45 in senior. Both suit golfers who need help getting the ball up and want a large, forgiving head with room to tweak loft.
With price and core specs tied, the choice comes down to shaft preference and feel. If you already know you like the Fujikura Ventus Red profile, the Callaway Elyte X is the easier pick. If you prefer the Aldila Ascent or want to compare the two shafts side by side, the TaylorMade Qi35 Max deserves the same consideration. Hit both if you can before deciding. Distance and forgiveness cannot be settled from the spec sheet alone, so let feel at address and confidence over the ball break the tie.