Why We Like It
With a hybrid’s relatively compact size, finding ways to save weight requires imagination. Using carbon composite to stretch the size of the crown, for example, probably matters more in a hybrid than it does on a driver. (The lightweight material replaces steel, which is heavier than the titanium on a driver.) For the Qi10, this means shifting weight to the perimeter to lower the center of gravity for more distance.
Characteristics
- Conventional size and mid-high flight should resonate with majority of player types.
- Internal weighting is split between front and back for a mix of forgiveness and consistent off-center-hit ball speed.
- Asymmetrical face curvature designed to keep mis-hits more on target.
- 19, 22, 25, 29, 33 degrees (with fixed hosel)
Highlights
- Top 5 best sound/feel hybrids, low-handicaps
- Top 5 highest-flying hybrids, middle-handicaps
- Top 10 most-forgiving hybrids, high-handicaps
Price
$280
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
Shots come off like an assembly line. If you want a consistently good ball flight, this is the club for you.
Anand, 42, Handicap: 6I hit some off-center, and they just stayed on line. I love to see that forgiveness where it always just stays in the window you expect. Predictable.
Erika, 43, Handicap: 0The ball jumps off the face, which means you don't have to swing hard to get it to work for you. Gives you a little more of that fairway-wood feel.
Wayne, 59, Handicap: 6How To Use Your Hybrid Effectively
Most amateurs don’t swing fast enough to make their long irons go farther than their middle irons, so hybrids are essential for longer shots into greens. Plus, the hybrid’s design adds forgiveness and playability. Here, Cameron McCormick demonstrates how to use these clubs effectively.
From the manufacturer
TaylorMade Qi10
Qi10 Rescue is a perfectly balanced hybrid that combines design and versatility to cater to a wide range of golfers. Features like the V Steel™ sole and Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ focus on optimizing performance and forgiveness in various playing conditions.
The larger carbon crown compared to prior generations creates a strategic advantage for optimal mass redistribution and enhanced forgiveness. It’s designed to create discretionary weight that’s positioned lower in the head for easy launch.
A deep 450SS face features a higher toe countered by internal heel-toe weighting. The advanced face design is made to maximize speed across the face and enhance durability.