New Qi35 Driver Gains Popularity Among Amateurs Despite Top Pros Sticking with Older Models
August 29, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood's recent victory at the Tour Championship marked the 13th win of the season for TaylorMade’s Spider putters and the second win for their Qi35 driver in 2025.
Scheffler and McIlroy have been using older driver heads, partly because of personal preferences and circumstances, such as Scheffler’s injury and his reluctance to change looks during major tournaments.
While top players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy mainly use last year's Qi10 driver, the newer Qi35 has become popular among amateurs and in fitting sessions, showing that retail success doesn't always mirror tour usage.
Limited testing early in the season due to injuries and form issues led top players like Scheffler and McIlroy to stick with familiar driver models, prioritizing performance consistency and comfort.
Golf experts emphasize that the on-tour use of specific clubs, such as the Qi35, doesn't necessarily reflect their overall quality or performance.
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Golf • Aug 29, 2025
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