The short answer: both are TaylorMade’s 10K-MOI drivers, so both are about as forgiving as drivers get. The Qi35 Max is the newer one and spins roughly 200–250 rpm less, which usually means a flatter, longer flight for faster swingers. The Qi10 Max is the value play: at Global Golf today it costs about $175 less than a new Qi35 Max. If your drives balloon or spin too much, get the Qi35 Max. If you want the most forgiveness for the money, get the Qi10 Max.
Prices checked at Global Golf on Oct 21, 2026. Used prices change daily and depend on loft, shaft and condition.
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| Qi10 Max | Qi35 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Launch price | $599.99 | $599.99 |
| MOI | 10K (TaylorMade’s first) | 10K |
| Spin | Higher | About 200–250 rpm lower |
| Center of gravity | — | About 0.5 mm lower |
| Length | Played about ¼″ shorter than the rest of the Qi10 family | Same length as the rest of the Qi35 family |
| Global Golf today | Used $274.99–$369.99 | $449.99 new |
What MOI Means (and Why Both Score 10K)
MOI is how much the head resists twisting when you miss the center. A 10K-MOI driver twists less on heel and toe strikes, so those misses keep more ball speed and stay closer to the fairway. The Qi10 Max was the first TaylorMade driver to reach 10K, and the Qi35 Max kept that number. On forgiveness alone, you won’t feel a big difference between them.
What Changed in the Qi35 Max
TaylorMade moved the weight lower in the head. MyGolfSpy puts the CG about half a millimeter lower and the spin about 200 rpm lower than the Qi10 Max; Golf Monthly’s tester measured a drop of more than 250 rpm on a launch monitor. Golf Monthly also noted the Qi10 Max played about a quarter-inch shorter than the rest of its family, while the Qi35 Max is built to the same length as the other Qi35 heads. The tester called the Qi35 Max one of the best high-MOI drivers he’d hit and said it sounds a little livelier than the Qi10.
Less spin isn’t automatically better. If you swing on the slower side and already struggle to get the ball in the air, the Qi10 Max’s extra spin can help you carry it. If your drives climb and drop short, the Qi35 Max is the fix.
Our Picks
TaylorMade Qi10 Max
Used from $274.99Full 10K-MOI forgiveness for about $175 less than a new Qi35 Max. Best for slower swingers and anyone who needs help getting the ball up.
See Used Prices at Global Golf
TaylorMade Qi35 Max
$449.99 newThe same forgiveness with a lower-spinning, flatter flight. Best if your drives balloon or you have above-average swing speed.
See Price at Global GolfRelated: SIM2 Max vs. Stealth vs. Qi10 Max and Stealth 2 vs. Qi10.
Is the Qi35 Max more forgiving than the Qi10 Max?
About the same. Both are 10K-MOI drivers. The Qi35 Max mainly changes spin and launch, not forgiveness.
Does the Qi35 Max spin less than the Qi10 Max?
Yes. MyGolfSpy reports about 200 rpm less spin, and Golf Monthly measured more than 250 rpm less in its testing.
Which is the better buy right now?
For most golfers on a budget, the Qi10 Max. At Global Golf on Oct. 21, 2026, used Qi10 Max drivers started at $274.99, while a new Qi35 Max was $449.99.
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