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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. TaylorMade Qi35 Max and TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite each have a full page.
| Spec | TaylorMade Qi35 Max | TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Improvement | Max Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 10.5° to 12° | 10.5° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 | Aldila Ascent 45 |
| MSRP | $629 | $649 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | TaylorMade Qi35 Max | TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 10.5° | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
| 12° | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
The TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite and the Qi35 Max share a lot on paper. Both are 460cc heads with adjustable hosels, both come in 10.5° and 12° lofts, and both carry a High Launch tag. The split is in category and build. The Qi4D Max Lite is a max game improvement driver sold only with the Aldila Ascent 45 senior shaft, so it suits slower swingers who need help launching the ball and want maximum forgiveness. The Qi35 Max is a game improvement driver with two stock shafts, the Aldila Ascent 50 regular and Ascent 45 senior, which widens the fit for moderate swing speeds. The Qi35 Max is also the older design by a year and $20 less at list, $629 against $649.
If your swing speed has dropped and you struggle to get the ball up, the Qi4D Max Lite is the pick. It pairs a senior shaft with the most forgiving category of the two, and it is the newer release. If you swing at a moderate pace and want a regular shaft option, the Qi35 Max is the better fit, and as the 2025 model it is the one more likely to be discounted. The $20 gap at MSRP is small, but the real gap opens once the Qi35 Max goes on sale.