How do I adjust a TaylorMade Qi35 driver head and what tool do I need?
Answer
Use a TaylorMade FCT (Flight Control Technology) torque wrench for hosel loft/lie changes and for removable weights when the head uses them. Loosen the hosel screw, set the desired marking, then tighten only until the wrench clicks—do not over-torque.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Playing with a loose adjustable hosel can damage the shaft adapter and is unsafe.
Follow these steps
Get the correct wrench
Obtain a TaylorMade FCT torque wrench (often available from TaylorMade retailers or included with new adjustable drivers). Do not substitute a generic hex key that cannot click-torque.
You should see: The wrench seats fully in the hosel screw and weight screws.
Change the hosel setting
With the club supported, turn the hosel screw counterclockwise to loosen, pull the head enough to rotate the sleeve to the desired loft/lie marking, then reseat it fully aligned.
You should see: The sleeve sits flush on the chosen setting with no gap.
Tighten until the wrench clicks
Tighten the hosel screw clockwise until the torque wrench clicks once. Do not continue past the click. Repeat the same click-torque method for any sole weights you change.
You should see: The head is secure and the setting does not shift when gently twisted by hand.
Verify before play
Confirm the hosel marking matches the intended loft, recheck that weights are snug, and take a few easy practice swings before full-speed hits.
You should see: The head stays tight and the ball flight matches the expected adjustment direction.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Hosel loft sleeve markings, a removable weight screw on the sole if present, and the wrench clicking when fully seated.
Before you change anything: Confirm the head is a Qi35 with an adjustable hosel. Work on a soft towel to avoid crown scratches. Note the current loft setting before changing it. Stop if the hosel screw head is stripped.
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