TaylorMade Qi4D Fairway

TaylorMade Qi4D Fairway is a modern fairway wood designed for players who want to combine distance, forgiveness, stability, and strong adjustability. From our point of view, it is the versatile model in the Qi4D family, ideal for golfers looking for a balance of performance, control, and playability from both the tee and the fairway.

The Qi4D line continues TaylorMade’s strong fairway wood heritage and brings a multimaterial construction engineered for distance and forgiveness. The Qi4D Fairway is not the most compact tour model and not the largest Max version, but a balanced, very practical choice for a wide range of players.

According to TaylorMade’s comparison, the Qi4D Fairway offers more forgiveness than the Tour version, mid spin, mid launch, and a 185 cc head size in the 3-wood. In practice, this means a club designed to help players who want stability and performance while still keeping enough control over trajectory for different playing situations.

A major advantage is the 8 g TAS system, which allows trajectory, spin, and swing weight to be optimised for the player’s swing. In a fairway wood, this is very useful because some players want a lower, more penetrating flight from the tee, while others need easier launch from the turf.

4° loft sleeve is available in every loft and allows adjustment of loft, lie, and face angle. From our point of view, this is one of the biggest strengths of the model because fairway woods are very sensitive to correct setup. A small change in loft or face angle can strongly influence launch height, direction, and confidence at address.

Speed Pocket™ helps reduce spin on shots struck low on the face and helps maintain ball speed. This is especially important for fairway shots, where the player does not always strike the ball perfectly high on the face.

Twist Face™ uses corrective face curvature to help reduce dispersion on mishits. In a fairway wood, this will suit players who want more confidence on longer shots and do not want every off-centre strike to result in a major loss of direction.

Mitsubishi REAX FW shafts are available in different weights and flexes depending on configuration. REAX 65 FW is better suited to players with faster swings, while REAX 55 FW makes more sense for players who need a lighter shaft and easier launch.

Who we recommend this fairway wood for

• golfers who want a versatile fairway wood from both tee and turf,
• players looking for a good balance of distance, forgiveness, and control,
• golfers who want adjustable loft, lie, and face angle,
• players who will benefit from the 8 g TAS system for trajectory and spin tuning,
• golfers who want mid launch and mid spin,
• players who want more forgiveness than the Tour version,
• golfers who want multiple loft options from 3-wood to 9-wood.

Who we would not recommend it to as a first choice

• players who want the most compact tour shape and lower spin,
• golfers better suited to the Qi4D Tour Fairway,
• players who want the largest head and maximum forgiveness,
• golfers better suited to the Qi4D Max Fairway,
• players who do not want to adjust a loft sleeve or movable weight.

Main benefits

• versatile fairway wood from the TaylorMade Qi4D family,
• multimaterial construction for performance and forgiveness,
• more forgiving than Qi4D Tour Fairway,
• mid launch and mid spin for a wide range of players,
• 8 g TAS system to optimise trajectory, spin, and swing weight,
• 4° loft sleeve in every loft,
• Speed Pocket™ for ball speed on low-face strikes,
• Twist Face™ for improved dispersion on mishits,
• wide loft range: 15°, 16.5°, 18°, 21°, and 24°.

Disadvantages to consider

• not the most compact tour model for players with very precise strike,
• not the most forgiving Max version with the largest head,
• adjustability works best with proper fitting,
• 3HL and 9-wood are available only in RH,
• premium technologies mean a higher price than a basic fairway wood.

Our recommendation

We recommend the TaylorMade Qi4D Fairway to golfers who want one of the most versatile fairway woods in the Qi4D line. It makes the most sense for players who want to combine distance, forgiveness, control, and the ability to fine-tune the setup based on real ball flight.

If you are looking for a fairway wood that is not as demanding as the Tour model, but not as large as the Max version, the Qi4D Fairway is a very good middle ground. Players with high speed and precise strike may prefer the Tour version, while players seeking maximum help and higher launch may prefer the Max Fairway.

Technical specifications

• Type: fairway wood
• Brand: TaylorMade
• Model: Qi4D Fairway
• SKU: DW-TC448
• Available lofts: 3 – 15°, 3HL – 16.5°, 5 – 18°, 7 – 21°, 9 – 24°
• Availability: RH/LH in 3, 5, and 7; RH in 3HL and 9
• Head volume: 185 cc / 170 cc / 155 cc depending on loft
• Lie: 56°–61° depending on loft and setting
• Length: 43.25", 42.25", 41.75", 41.25" depending on loft
• Swing weight: D3
• Adjustable weight: 8 g TAS system
• Adjustability: 4° loft sleeve
• Shafts: Mitsubishi REAX 65 FW / Mitsubishi REAX 55 FW depending on configuration
• Grip: Golf Pride ZGrip Plus2 Black/Silver, 52 g

TaylorMade Qi4D Fairway is an ideal fairway wood for players who want a powerful, forgiving, and adjustable club with modern TaylorMade technologies and broad playability from both the tee and the fairway.