{"id":51387,"date":"2026-08-16T22:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T22:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/51387\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T22:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T22:32:20","slug":"scottie-schefflers-clubs-surprise-qi4d-driver-switch-leads-to-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/51387\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottie Scheffler’s clubs: Surprise Qi4D driver switch leads to win"},"content":{"rendered":"

It took a little longer than most expected, but Scottie Scheffler has won with TaylorMade\u2019s Qi4D driver.<\/p>\n

Scheffler ran away from the field Sunday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, earning his second win of the season and first since the American Express in January.<\/p>\n

But for a player who rarely makes equipment changes, the big story is that for the first time in more than three years, Scheffler has won with a driver other than his trusty TaylorMade Qi10 driver. Scheffler surprised many by starting the opening round in Memphis with a new TaylorMade Qi4D driver<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the beginning, Scottie told us that Qi4D has been faster and it holds the spin better than his previous driver,\u201d TaylorMade Tour Rep Adrian Rietveld<\/a> said. \u201cSince then, we have worked relentlessly based off his feedback to give him a driver that perfects every performance variable that is unique to him. To his core, Scottie is a shot maker and the look and speed of the driver he won with today enabled him to be exactly that off the tee.\u201d<\/p>\n

For the week, Scheffler gained more than 2 strokes off the tee, finishing 13th in the field, on his way to the eight-shot win.<\/a><\/p>\n

This is the third time Scheffler, a noted difficult switcher of golf clubs who often forms emotional attachments with them, has attempted a switch to the Qi4D. The first was at the Hero World Challenge last December<\/a>, before the driver\u2019s release. He reverted back to the Qi10 for his first PGA Tour start of the season at the American Express \u2014 which he won. He then tried again at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March<\/a>, but was back in the Qi10 the following week at the Players Championship.<\/p>\n

All three Qi4D drivers Scheffler has tried have featured a unique blue face that matches the color of his beloved Qi10 driver.<\/p>\n

The ability of TaylorMade to create Qi4D heads with varying face optics, thanks to carbon construction, has been something the Tour team has taken advantage of frequently this season. Players like Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark use the \u201cLight Face\u201d option, and McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood both have reflective launch monitor markers built into their driver faces.<\/p>\n

The driver Scheffler used this week had another key difference from the retail version: a glossy crown. Again, this matches the look of his Qi10, which was the last glossy-crown driver TaylorMade released.<\/p>\n

For more on Scheffler\u2019s detailed setup, keep reading below.<\/p>\n

Scottie Scheffler\u2019s winning clubs at the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship<\/p>\n

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D 8.0\u02da
Actual Loft: 7.8\u02da
FCT Setting: Standard Upright\u00a0\u00a0
Front Weights: 13g toe, 10g heel\u00a0\u00a0
Back Weights: 4g toe, 4g heel\u00a0\u00a0
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7-X<\/a>
Length: 45\u2033
Tipping: 1\u2033
Swingweight: D4<\/p>\n


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TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Driver<\/a><\/p>\n

SHAPED FOR SPEED The re-engineered head profile increases ball speed thanks to improved\u00a0aerodynamics developed through advanced simulations. FACE FOR DISTANCE 60x Carbon Twist Face\u2122 is a technological cornerstone that provides weight savings, incredible\u00a0ball speed and more consistency vs. a titanium face. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE 4\u00b0 loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight. TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket\u2122 protects ball speed and reduces spin\u00a0on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation\u00a0of TaylorMade driver performance. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the\u00a0head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.<\/p>\n

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3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8-X<\/a>
Loft: 15 degrees @ 14.75\u02da
Lie: 58.25\u02da
Length: 42.3125\u2033 EOG
Tipping: 1.5\u2033
Swingweight: D3<\/p>\n

3-iron: Srixon ZU85
Loft: 20\u02da
Shaft: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Hybrid Prototype 10 X<\/p>\n

\"Scottie
\n Scheffler has used the TaylorMade P7TW irons for all 15 of his PGA Tour wins.<\/p>\n

TaylorMade<\/p>\n

Irons: Srixon ZU85 (4), TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW),
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Length: +.25\u2033
Lie: 1 degree upright
Loft Progression: 23\/26\/30\/34\/38\/42\/46<\/p>\n


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MILLED GRIND SOLE DEBUT Milled Grind eliminates variances in sole geometry from head to head and ensures precision in every iron set, while the CNC machined sole geometry and a precise leading edge promote consistent turf interaction. TIGER\u2019S FINGERPRINT Each iron has been meticulously shaped to meet Tiger\u2019s discerning eye\u2014longer blade length, thinner topline, progressive face height, and more. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (50.12F @ 51\u02da, 56.14F @ 55\u02da), SM9 (60-04T),
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400<\/p>\n


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\"Scottie
\n Scheffler switched to the Spider Tour X in 2024.<\/p>\n

TaylorMade<\/p>\n

Putter:\u00a0Spider Tour X
Hosel: L-Neck
Length: 35 1\/2\u2033 EOG
Loft: 3\u02da
Lie: 72\u02da
Sightline: Full Line
Insert: Pure Roll
Grip: Golf Pride Pro Only<\/p>\n


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TORCHED PVD FINISH The durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish. THIN WALL UNDERCUT CONSTRUCTION We\u2019ve engineered a super stable structure by removing excess weight to create high MOI and legendary Spider performance. CG LOCATION PROGRESSION Each Spider Torched model features different CG locations for optimal putter fitting. HYBRAR ECHO\u00ae DAMPENER HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel on every putt with the best possible sensation.<\/p>\n

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Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet<\/a> Rib 58 (6 wraps of double-sided tape)<\/p>\n

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Ball: 2021 Titleist Pro V1<\/p>\n


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