Amidst the heated playoff battle of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026, Scottie Scheffler pulls a real surprise: He has changed his driver – and immediately dominated the competition. A bold move that immediately paid off and has set the golf world abuzz.
Precisely now, in the first playoff event of the FedEx Cup, Scheffler puts aside his proven TaylorMade Qi10, with which he has won an incredible 16 tournaments, including three Major titles and an Olympic gold medal. Instead, he is opting for the new Qi4D, which he had briefly tested twice earlier this year, only to return to his old club.
The Secret Weapon in the Bag
What makes the switch even more exciting: His Qi4D is no standard model. A custom look with a blue clubface and a glossy crown instead of the usual matte finish reveals that some serious tinkering has been done here. TaylorMade typically has a two-year cycle for metalwoods, and the next driver wasn't expected until 2027 – Scheffler is breaking ranks a bit here. He had previously spoken of more spin consistency and speed with the Qi4D but had put it aside again because it drifted too far left for him too often. But the search for the perfect mix of control and power continues.
Scottie Scheffler is back in @TaylorMadeGolf Qi4D (8 degrees), and it seems to be going reasonably well. Shot 61 on Friday and ranks 8th in SG: OTT after 36 holes. Most interesting change to the driver is a cosmetic one. If you're familiar with Scheffler's driver build, then
Round 2 – The Statement!
And how this search is bearing fruit! Scottie Scheffler is on fire, delivering a performance on the course that is unparalleled. After the first two rounds, he sits atop the leaderboard. The second round, in particular, was exceptional: A 9-under-par 61 – that's a phenomenal result, which ties the course record and has given him the lead. It's certainly working out with the new wood, no doubt!
The competition looks enviously at the new power in Scheffler's bag. Will he, with this bold move, ultimately clinch victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and take a huge step towards the FedEx Cup? The excitement on the green is almost unbearable!
