Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. PXG Lightning Tour and TaylorMade Qi4D LS each have a full page.
| Spec | PXG Lightning Tour | TaylorMade Qi4D LS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Tour | Tour |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 8° to 10.5° | 8° to 10.5° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7, Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7, Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 |
| MSRP | $499 | $649 |
| Technology | Low Spin | Low Spin |
| Loft | PXG Lightning Tour | TaylorMade Qi4D LS |
|---|---|---|
| 8° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (x_stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (x_stiff) |
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (x_stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (x_stiff) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper these two are almost the same club. The TaylorMade Qi4D LS and the PXG Lightning Tour are both 460cc tour drivers with adjustable hosels, both come in 8°, 9° and 10.5°, and both ship with a Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 in stiff or a Ventus Blue 7 in x-stiff. Both carry a Low Spin tag. The one hard difference is price. The Lightning Tour lists at $499 and the Qi4D LS at $649, a gap of $150. So they suit the same golfer: a player who wants a low-spin tour head and already knows which loft and flex fits. The Qi4D LS only earns its premium if TaylorMade's shape and brand matter to you. The Lightning Tour is for the golfer who wants the same spec sheet for less.
The recommendation is the PXG Lightning Tour. With matching lofts, shafts, head size and adjustability, the $150 saving is the only thing the numbers settle, and it points to PXG. Choose the TaylorMade Qi4D LS instead if feel and looks at address rank above price for you, or if you simply trust TaylorMade. Distance and forgiveness cannot be separated on this spec sheet, so if budget is not your deciding factor, hit both before you buy.