I don’t know why, but the new callaway line looks like something that would come in a $600 full set bag. Definitely prefer the ai smoke look and will stick with mine and my GT 2, until I decide which one I’m gonna stick with.
I love my QI10 Max. I’m generally not a long driver but I am out driving my playing partners with the QI10 Max. I’ll try the new QI35 but not planning on buying new driver this year.
Hi James! I’m most excited about the moveable weight in the Taylormade. The ability to take spin off the core model is very interesting…. I think that is more important than draw/fade moveable weight.
The TM looks more appealing at the ball to me. The TM standard looks so much bigger than the Callaway. Not sure if that is a trick of the camera or the material. Just can’t see spending upwards of $700 for a driver that might get me another fairway or a couple of yards. Great review James!
I love New Driver release season and the awesome reviews that come with it. James how about a head to head with the New Cobra Adapt X and the QI35. Keep up the great work James and God Bless.
James, I just wanted to say, you guys do a good job on this channel. You've quickly become one of my go to channels for club reviews. Just Subbed. Cheers to 2025 guys.
Getting fitted in a couple weeks for both. I have a slow 85 swing speed, so probably look at the Max fast and Lite heads. I will try the Cores just to be 100% sure
I'd still go with a Titleist GT3. Callaway designer needs an update. Curb appeal has to be the worst of any brand. Qi35 looks appealing but I still prefer the Titleist. Tons of tech with the traditional looks 🤙
Nice. I would put all newer drivers on the table now and just look at the numbers apples to apples. Start with Titleist GT3/2 and compare against these two. Good video.
James how about starting a table of comparative data showing the various clubs you’ve tested so far in the launch period. Then add to it with each release this year so we see for each new model how it stacks against all the others?
I picked up the LS models for both the Elyte and new Qi35. I took the shaft and weights out of the TM and put them onto the Elyte. That brought the CG down even more so I am now hitting low bullets that spin around 900 RPM’s, knuckle around and fall out of the air after 195 yards. The ball then bounces and rolls another 125 yards. I have just scraped off some of the TM paint and the ‘Made’ part of the logo graphic. It will be called the ElyteMade, look for a video and review on my channel once the glue dries.
Actually rather thought the new TM and Callaway drivers seemed a bit boring. Nothing new, just building on their designs from years ago. The Cobra I thought was really the exciting one, in introducing the level of customisation options nobody has ever done before.
I honestly don’t know why i follow him. I watch his videos only when clubs are released and I cringe the whole time. Every video is the same. “New irons! But did Callaway make a major mistake?” Every video is the same.
He must have meant from the top? I personally do not like the grey. I keep my drivers for min 5 years. I would tire of the “space age” look after 3 rounds. But from underneath maybe James is blind??? You are 1000% correct. It’s not even close. 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Think we need to see club head speed in those numbers. Then we could see if the swing speed had any impact on the other key numbers - ball speed, carry distance etc. 👍Like the comparison videos even if Bob was getting tired 😴 😂
Saw someone comment how the Callaway looks like a driver you’d get out of a box set and now I can’t unsee it. The Taylormade is the best driver as far as looks that I think I’ve ever seen
I think for most, probably James as well, the core TM will be the money. It's already low spin stock with heavy weight rear and light forward,, and will go even lower if you swap the weights. On that note, is the Callaway core forward weight adjustable? Also assume their are various weights for the rear positions
Like alot of golfers i watch these reviews looking for the perfect driver. Most reviewers set their launch monitors for moon gravity and swing away. This review is pretty good in that regard. I saw a review yesterday claiming a 310 carry with 165 ball speed. That's a 40 yard exaggeration. Thanks for at least keeping it close James. But last year's best drivers were ai smoke td and g430 max 10k. For me. 10 hdc. Reviews on average said that. I just can't find the extra 30 yds.
As a mid handicapper im more interested in how much further they go compared to older models. I play with a Callaway Rogue costing about £160 on ebay could be stealth cobra etc what do i get for my money
In my opinion TaylorMade this year wowed me like the new AI smoke did last year I am currently playing an AI smoke driver LS I'm definitely going to be testing out the new TaylorMade q35 LS the QI 35 if I put it in my bag it would have to be a monster
think I prefer the look of the Callaway, Cobra is actually the best looking for me this year but i am waiting on the Elyte mini driver that's more than likely going in my bag this year.
James, please test these two against the newest 2025 Cleveland driver. It would be a good comparison on that hole you absolutely hate, and the price tag would be more in line with guys who push their bags. Just curious as to how the new AI Hi-bore would hold up against them. Thanks.
The Qi35 is the driver I was most excited about but I hate the new shape of the core model, and despite being higher speed I am not a high spin player so the LS likely won't fit me.
James, you should do a mass test of all drivers from the last 8 years from the major manufacturers, to see which wins. Using distance, dispersion and cost and forgiveness. Maybe I'm just too old and cynical, but to me, the last few years the drivers are just all same same and don't really offer anything new.
Would like to see the new cobra go up against these 2....be interesting comparison....Still...for me the GT series is the 1 to beat....loved the video boys😊
Not a huge fan of the shiny Qi35 hosel, but I think both look great. As far as the bottom of the club and the "curb appeal", that is just some commenters looking for something to complain about as that isn't visible to anyone playing the damn things. Want to know what is visible and a turn off to me, is Ping's ugly turbulators on the driver, they tend to throw me off as you always see them when I am actually hitting the driver. If Ping doesn't need them on any other club, they don't need turbulators on the driver.
But, for a high handicap golfer with a decent swing are they so much better than, say, going to Clubs for Cash and finding a 8 year old Taylormade M1 with the same hozzle and similar weight adjustments. I imagine we’re getting close to saying yeah, but for a while now this channel and others have been promoting the value in used clubs.
The TM pisses all over it for looks. The Elyte looks like it’s from a package set. In fact it’s not too dissimilar to their ‘Edge’ package set from Costco. It’s even the same colour haha
I’m a Callaway fan, but the bottom of the driver looks hideous to me. One thing would have made it look great. All they had to is make the weight port black or gunmetal.
It’s a matter of opinion. I prefer the Taylormade. It has a technical look which I prefer. I think I prefer the sound too. They are both probably too expensive until January…….2026!
For me the Callaway looks a little old fashioned. The reminiscent to the epic series is nice but I did not like the design of the epic and same for the new ones. The recess for the weight at the back is a nother no go from my point of view. There will be allways two holes which does not looks sexy for me. Anyway, the more interesting point is the performance but this will be very individuell.
Idk I feel like buying the Elyte is just a slap in the face from Callaway. Really we all know every year there is just a tiny bit of improvement on the club, the most average player can’t even tell. Knowing this we could be hitting the Epic driver (my first driver and it was great) and get the same results from the Elyte but we’re paying 600 dollars for it. Idk I might be wrong but it just looks so much like the Epic it bugs me
Not just Callaway mate, all brands. They have reached the legal limits of drivers years ago, there not much more they can do tbh. It's all marketing BS they try to sell you now. Keep your Epic till it's broken.
ehh.... am I the only one who thinks the Elyte stuff is ugly AF? I'm not looking for a new driver but, from an outside perspective, TM should sell a lot more drivers this year cause the Qi35 at least looks good.
In my opinion the Taylor Made Qi35 is the best looking driver in years. But.. with all the issues of the carbon face falling off and the weird spin numbers reported I think I'll give it a pass and look at Callaway..
Didn't like the callaway at first, but growing me. Now I think the TM sole perhaps looks a little better, but the callaway crown looks better. The TM crown looks a bit glitzy and could date badly? The shiny hosel on TM bothers me too.
The Smoke is the best driver I have ever had. Excited to try the Elyte.
I don’t know why, but the new callaway line looks like something that would come in a $600 full set bag. Definitely prefer the ai smoke look and will stick with mine and my GT 2, until I decide which one I’m gonna stick with.
The QI35 to me looks so good. It's simplistic and clean. Clubs as of late have been to flashy and loud.
Fantastic head to head James, I would like to see the Cobra go up against the big boys in a video
Cobra usually always edges them out just people don’t see a lot of the top pros in them so they don’t buy them
I love my QI10 Max. I’m generally not a long driver but I am out driving my playing partners with the QI10 Max. I’ll try the new QI35 but not planning on buying new driver this year.
When I was younger and just swinging out of my shoes sound and feel didn’t matter. Now it most definitely is a factor in picking a club
Seems like the Cobra DS adapt should be in this.
Hi James! I’m most excited about the moveable weight in the Taylormade. The ability to take spin off the core model is very interesting…. I think that is more important than draw/fade moveable weight.
Correct!
Always looking forward to your morning uploads with a cup of coffee ☕. Thank you James for all you do. God bless brother.
Well done James, thank you!
The TM looks more appealing at the ball to me. The TM standard looks so much bigger than the Callaway. Not sure if that is a trick of the camera or the material. Just can’t see spending upwards of $700 for a driver that might get me another fairway or a couple of yards. Great review James!
I love New Driver release season and the awesome reviews that come with it. James how about a head to head with the New Cobra Adapt X and the QI35. Keep up the great work James and God Bless.
The TM looks so good
James, I just wanted to say, you guys do a good job on this channel. You've quickly become one of my go to channels for club reviews. Just Subbed. Cheers to 2025 guys.
appreciate you buddy thanks
Getting fitted in a couple weeks for both. I have a slow 85 swing speed, so probably look at the Max fast and Lite heads. I will try the Cores just to be 100% sure
I'd still go with a Titleist GT3. Callaway designer needs an update. Curb appeal has to be the worst of any brand. Qi35 looks appealing but I still prefer the Titleist. Tons of tech with the traditional looks 🤙
Nice. I would put all newer drivers on the table now and just look at the numbers apples to apples. Start with Titleist GT3/2 and compare against these two. Good video.
James how about starting a table of comparative data showing the various clubs you’ve tested so far in the launch period. Then add to it with each release this year so we see for each new model how it stacks against all the others?
They both look awesome. Like you say it all comes down to numbers ,feelings & looks
I picked up the LS models for both the Elyte and new Qi35. I took the shaft and weights out of the TM and put them onto the Elyte. That brought the CG down even more so I am now hitting low bullets that spin around 900 RPM’s, knuckle around and fall out of the air after 195 yards. The ball then bounces and rolls another 125 yards. I have just scraped off some of the TM paint and the ‘Made’ part of the logo graphic. It will be called the ElyteMade, look for a video and review on my channel once the glue dries.
Actually rather thought the new TM and Callaway drivers seemed a bit boring. Nothing new, just building on their designs from years ago. The Cobra I thought was really the exciting one, in introducing the level of customisation options nobody has ever done before.
Add in the srixon zxi, the new cobra and the Titleist and and run the same test again please :)
How dare you Bobbi!! Thanks for the vid, can't wait to see what the guys at the shop have to say about them
Damnit not the comparison I was hoping for but it is the one I needed!😂😂😂
I was questioning if I should turn it off after 30 seconds. “Callaway has better shelf appeal than the Taylormade” 😂😂😂
I honestly don’t know why i follow him. I watch his videos only when clubs are released and I cringe the whole time. Every video is the same. “New irons! But did Callaway make a major mistake?” Every video is the same.
He must have meant from the top? I personally do not like the grey. I keep my drivers for min 5 years. I would tire of the “space age” look after 3 rounds. But from underneath maybe James is blind??? You are 1000% correct. It’s not even close. 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Like to see the elyte and the qi35 go head to head with Titleist gt range
Titelist been tier 2 for drivers for a few years now.
@@kuzmania7603true in advertising but in performance Titelist ping and cobra are actually the top 3
James, top level again. Will you or have you done a comparison of the new models and last years models?
Think we need to see club head speed in those numbers. Then we could see if the swing speed had any impact on the other key numbers - ball speed, carry distance etc. 👍Like the comparison videos even if Bob was getting tired 😴 😂
I think the black version of the Taylor mades will look the best. Who knows when they come out though. Hopefully soon.
Once the hype settles down, I am interested in these vs the Titleists and Cobras...
I think you should compare every new driver to a Tour Edge C or E725. They have the movable back weight at close to half the price.
Saw someone comment how the Callaway looks like a driver you’d get out of a box set and now I can’t unsee it. The Taylormade is the best driver as far as looks that I think I’ve ever seen
I think for most, probably James as well, the core TM will be the money. It's already low spin stock with heavy weight rear and light forward,, and will go even lower if you swap the weights.
On that note, is the Callaway core forward weight adjustable? Also assume their are various weights for the rear positions
Like alot of golfers i watch these reviews looking for the perfect driver. Most reviewers set their launch monitors for moon gravity and swing away. This review is pretty good in that regard. I saw a review yesterday claiming a 310 carry with 165 ball speed. That's a 40 yard exaggeration. Thanks for at least keeping it close James. But last year's best drivers were ai smoke td and g430 max 10k. For me. 10 hdc. Reviews on average said that. I just can't find the extra 30 yds.
Those two look to be within the margin of variance for swing and strike.
💯
I'm looking foward to the qi10 price drop. 😂
how do Ping and Taylormade come up with numbers for their drivers and irons ?
As a mid handicapper im more interested in how much further they go compared to older models. I play with a Callaway Rogue costing about £160 on ebay could be stealth cobra etc what do i get for my money
Would like to see a head to head against the Qi35 Max and Elyte X
In my opinion TaylorMade this year wowed me like the new AI smoke did last year I am currently playing an AI smoke driver LS I'm definitely going to be testing out the new TaylorMade q35 LS the QI 35 if I put it in my bag it would have to be a monster
I really wish I was one of your mates...free discarded 2025 driver, anyone? 😁
Love the look of the Taylormade, although I'm a Callaway guy!
Would that be a metric f..k ton or an imperial f..k ton for windows?
think I prefer the look of the Callaway, Cobra is actually the best looking for me this year but i am waiting on the Elyte mini driver that's more than likely going in my bag this year.
James, please test these two against the newest 2025 Cleveland driver. It would be a good comparison on that hole you absolutely hate, and the price tag would be more in line with guys who push their bags. Just curious as to how the new AI Hi-bore would hold up against them. Thanks.
The qi35 looks like a f-35 fighter jet. Its the lambo of the driver world. Love my Ai smoke, but will go hit both at a fitting for fun.
For the handicap golfer 6 plus it really doesn’t matter you won’t hit it any further. It’s what appeals to the ball is sitting on the tee
I’m a Callaway guy, but damn that Taylormade looks nice as fk
Cobra vs Titleist vs taylormade vs Callaway vs tour edge please!!!
The Callaway’s line look like they are the Costco bundle set
I wish you would’ve put the cobra drivers in there as well
Much prefer the shape of the Callaway. I don't think I could get used to the TM.
The Qi35 is the driver I was most excited about but I hate the new shape of the core model, and despite being higher speed I am not a high spin player so the LS likely won't fit me.
By all means test them all together but then also compare their same offerings from 5yrs ago / 10yrs ago and let's see what the real difference is!
Test them against models from previous years. The Qi10 could not put drive the sim2 … so why “upgrade” for less distance.
James, you should do a mass test of all drivers from the last 8 years from the major manufacturers, to see which wins. Using distance, dispersion and cost and forgiveness. Maybe I'm just too old and cynical, but to me, the last few years the drivers are just all same same and don't really offer anything new.
That little shiny bit on the TM hosel annoys me. That should have been matte too.
Like to see Titleist GT in the mix.
LS and the triple diamond yes please
How many more drivers to be released, are they done? is it time for a 2025 driver knockout head to head, for high, mid and low handicaps?
One more BIGGIE
@ oh how could I forget Ping.
Would like to see the new cobra go up against these 2....be interesting comparison....Still...for me the GT series is the 1 to beat....loved the video boys😊
What becomes of all these clubs you test
Covers never bother me. I always change them.
Didnt the Qi10 just come out?
Bro didn’t you hit 280/290 carry and 300 total with 2021/2022 drivers?
I’m fat, old, and crap lol
I confess that whilst I definitely prefer the Elyte overall, the top view of the Qi35 is fantastic. A combination of both would be perfection
Looks like Callaway had left over green paint from the Epic series drivers
Not a huge fan of the shiny Qi35 hosel, but I think both look great. As far as the bottom of the club and the "curb appeal", that is just some commenters looking for something to complain about as that isn't visible to anyone playing the damn things. Want to know what is visible and a turn off to me, is Ping's ugly turbulators on the driver, they tend to throw me off as you always see them when I am actually hitting the driver. If Ping doesn't need them on any other club, they don't need turbulators on the driver.
Ball speed in the 160s! Why only a 270 carry? At those speeds, it should carry upper 270s to lower 280. Am I missing something?
But, for a high handicap golfer with a decent swing are they so much better than, say, going to Clubs for Cash and finding a 8 year old Taylormade M1 with the same hozzle and similar weight adjustments. I imagine we’re getting close to saying yeah, but for a while now this channel and others have been promoting the value in used clubs.
Wonder how they go against a 2016 M2
I wouldn't change my SIM 2 max for either of them
Cobra needs in on the action.
Test them against last year's, 5 years and 8 years. Then we can have an adult conversation.
Cobra is the best driver of the year. Sleeve is slept on and also over criticized at the same time.
The callaway looks very similar to the pxg black ops
given you living at 2100 spin with them models im not sure i hold your confidence that your fitting into an LS model!
I share your confidence lol
The TM pisses all over it for looks. The Elyte looks like it’s from a package set. In fact it’s not too dissimilar to their ‘Edge’ package set from Costco. It’s even the same colour haha
Ballspeed 72?
Ok, I will buy one of them in thirteen months time at a 15-20% reduced price.
I’m a Callaway fan, but the bottom of the driver looks hideous to me. One thing would have made it look great. All they had to is make the weight port black or gunmetal.
TM, not until that face is going to hold up more than a year.
I have a panic attack everytime you bang them drivers together 😱
It’s a matter of opinion. I prefer the Taylormade. It has a technical look which I prefer. I think I prefer the sound too.
They are both probably too expensive until January…….2026!
Spoilt for choice! Unless you've got a strong brand preference, can't really go wrong with either
you should have showed the dispersion
For me the Callaway looks a little old fashioned. The reminiscent to the epic series is nice but I did not like the design of the epic and same for the new ones. The recess for the weight at the back is a nother no go from my point of view. There will be allways two holes which does not looks sexy for me. Anyway, the more interesting point is the performance but this will be very individuell.
Gimme the Cobra LTDX for 1/3 the price.
I'm gonna try both, but I'm of the opinion that neither will replace my Ping G430.
Idk I feel like buying the Elyte is just a slap in the face from Callaway. Really we all know every year there is just a tiny bit of improvement on the club, the most average player can’t even tell. Knowing this we could be hitting the Epic driver (my first driver and it was great) and get the same results from the Elyte but we’re paying 600 dollars for it. Idk I might be wrong but it just looks so much like the Epic it bugs me
Not just Callaway mate, all brands. They have reached the legal limits of drivers years ago, there not much more they can do tbh. It's all marketing BS they try to sell you now.
Keep your Epic till it's broken.
Elyte!
Neither I'll buy a sim max or Callaway epic 👍😂
ehh.... am I the only one who thinks the Elyte stuff is ugly AF? I'm not looking for a new driver but, from an outside perspective, TM should sell a lot more drivers this year cause the Qi35 at least looks good.
Think he forgets he hit the Wilson Dynapower better:...
In my opinion the Taylor Made Qi35 is the best looking driver in years. But.. with all the issues of the carbon face falling off and the weird spin numbers reported I think I'll give it a pass and look at Callaway..
Both drivers look great. The Callaway is my favorite, love the big E on the back. Stunning!
Always been callaway guy.. but must admit.. Taylor Made looks better 👍🏌️♂️
Didn't like the callaway at first, but growing me. Now I think the TM sole perhaps looks a little better, but the callaway crown looks better. The TM crown looks a bit glitzy and could date badly? The shiny hosel on TM bothers me too.
TEST AGAINST COBRA PLEASE.
Bored Bob not boring Bob then 😅
I disagree i think the callaway looks cheap with almost costco vibes coming from the design.