You can get the very same driver McIlroy used at the Masters on a tremendous discount right now.
After a brief switch at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy has kept his trusty Qi10 (DOT) driver in the bag from 2024. The Qi10 (DOT) is the Tour-only version of TaylorMade’s popular Qi10 Core driver.
McIlroy switched back to his Qi10 wood setup after three rounds at Bay Hill earlier this year, describing it as just “love at first sight” when he first put that driver in play.
“Some years you vibe with a new piece of equipment a little easier,” he said Sunday at the Arnold Palmer. “Like that Qi10 that I’m using that they brought out last year, it was like love at first sight. I was like, this thing is amazing. I think when you feel like that about a golf club, it’s very hard to change into something else.”
McIlroy used his driver as a weapon this week, notably at the beginning of the third round when he smashed his opening tee shot at the 1st hole over the right fairway bunker, leaving him a flip wedge into the difficult hole. He made birdie and then tattooed his drive at the 2nd 369 yards down the hill, setting up the eagle that catapulted him into the lead.
If you think your specs match up, McIlroy sets up his Qi10 9.0-degree head one click toward the lower setting (8.25 degrees of actual loft) and uses the Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X shaft.
TaylorMade Qi10 Custom Driver
Wrapped in a clean and confident package, the Qi10 driver has been strategically engineered to help players optimize distance and enhance forgiveness.
THE QUEST FOR INERTIA
TaylorMade’s goal with the Qi10 family is to make each driver as forgiving as possible, using advanced multi-material constructions to increase inertia. Qi10 is engineered for a balanced blend of distance and forgiveness.
COMPLETE PERFORMANCE
The Qi10 Driver features a lower CG projection and higher MOI than its predecessor, delivering balanced performance without any tradeoffs.
NEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN
An Infinity Carbon Crown covers 97% of the total crown area, creating a strategic advantage for mass redistribution and enhanced forgiveness.
Qi10 LS delivers a lower spin and lower launch that is engineered to optimize performance for fast swing speed players. With a deep face and a more compact overall head shape, it is the preferred driver for Team TaylorMade Tour athletes including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
NEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN
An Infinity Carbon Crown covers 97% of the total crown area, creating a strategic advantage for mass redistribution and enhanced forgiveness. At address, it delivers a sleek and clean view that pairs with subtle alignment cues, setting the stage for confidence and success.
REIMAGINED SLIDING WEIGHT DESIGN
A new, more efficient moveable weight features an 18g steel sliding weight housed by an innovative track system. The redesigned structure allows the adjustable weight to move farther forward and lower compared to Stealth 2 Plus, resulting in a more forgiving low-spin experience.
The higher the inertia the more forgiving the driver. Introducing the Qi10 Max driver, experience TaylorMade speed with the forgiveness of 10K inertia.
BUILT FOR FORGIVENESS & STABILITY
The Qi10 Max features a shallower head shape that extends from front-to-back and significantly increases inertia by allowing mass to be placed further away from the center of the clubhead.
NEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN
An Infinity Carbon Crown covers 97% of the total crown area, creating a strategic advantage for mass redistribution and enhanced forgiveness. At address, it delivers a sleek and clean view that pairs with subtle alignment cues, setting the stage for confidence and success.
Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.
