“Tiger Woods Embraces TaylorMade’s Qi10 LS Driver: A Closer Look at His WITB 2024”

Tiger Woods, known for his discerning approach to golf equipment, recently made headlines by promptly adding the new TaylorMade Qi10 LS Driver to his bag. While golfers often take weeks or even months to transition to new clubs, Woods wasted no time integrating the Qi10 range, showcasing it at the Hero World Challenge in Albany. Notably, other top players like Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Collin Morikawa have also swiftly adopted the Qi10 series, with Fleetwood securing a victory at the Dubai Invitational using the Qi10 LS driver.

TaylorMade’s commitment to incorporating player feedback into club design is evident in the Qi10 range. In a recent interview shared on the TaylorMade Twitter channel, Tiger Woods elaborated on three key reasons why he favors the Qi10 LS driver.

Firstly, Woods emphasizes the importance of a clean and straight topline, a preference well-met by TaylorMade’s new Qi10 infinity carbon crown. The addition of a white line blending the face with the crown contributes to a sleek presentation, allowing players to frame the ball beautifully. Despite some reservations about the white line during reviews, Woods’ endorsement carries substantial weight.

The second aspect highlighted by Woods is the traditional pear-shaped head, which he finds visually appealing behind the ball. While golfers may have varying preferences for head shapes, the classic design of the Qi10 LS driver has garnered popularity. TaylorMade’s decision to maintain a classic shape and shift away from a multi-material crown has not only pleased Woods but also resulted in an aesthetically pleasing, sleek, and modern finish, thanks to the high gloss.

Finally, performance is paramount, and TaylorMade prioritized forgiveness with the Qi10 range. Woods, recognizing a significant improvement in offline dispersion from poor strikes with the LS driver, attests to its enhanced forgiveness. The increased Moment of Inertia (MOI) across the range minimizes club face twisting at impact, preventing the ball from veering off course while maintaining distance and spin.

Reviewers, while acknowledging the subjective nature of club preferences, note that TaylorMade’s Qi10 drivers offer a notable increase in forgiveness. Woods’ seamless transition to the Qi10 LS driver is reflected in his What’s In The Bag (WITB) configuration for 2024, where he opts for the Qi10 LS (9° @ 7.5°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X shaft) as his driver of choice. His complete set, including fairway woods, irons, wedges, putter, and ball selection (Bridgestone Tour B X), underscores his confidence in the TaylorMade Qi10 series.