It would surprise no one that both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy were in the top-4 in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in 2025.
But former Texas star Pierceson Coody won the No. 1 and 2 in the world for the top spot in the statistical rankings last season, earning a .789 batting average in 2025.
But all three TaylorMade employees had one thing in common last season: They all used the same TaylorMade Qi10 driver.
The TaylorMade Qi10 was one of the best drivers of 2024, and many pros stayed on Tour-only “Dot” heads for most of 2025. McIlroy, who won the Masters with a driver this season, said it was “love at first sight” when he hit it off for the first time at the end of 2023.
McIlroy made several unsuccessful attempts at it TaylorMade 2025 Qi35 Gaming Driver during the season, but he kept coming home with Qi10. And why shouldn’t he, after hitting .671 off the tee in 2025, fourth on the PGA Tour, averaging 323 yards a pop, good for second on the tour.
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Scheffler also did some extensive testing with the Qi35 and even had a setup he liked just as much as his Qi10, but like McIlroy, the Qi10 was very difficult to get out of his hands. He finished second, just behind Coody. in SG: Off-The-Tee Ranking with .748 strokes gained. Scheffler has now won 13 PGA Tour events with a Qi10 driver, and he and McIlroy did it The winningest single driver model on the PGA Tour this season with nine wins between them. The pair also play the same Fujikura Ventus Black shaft, with McIlroy on the 6-X tip and Scheffler on the heavier 7-X.
Meanwhile, Coody played just 17 PGA Tour events while simultaneously playing a 15-event Korn Ferry Tour schedule and secured his 2026 status in the process. At the Korn Ferry Tournament, he ranked in the top-10 in distance, averaged over 322 yards a drive and hit more than 60 percent of his fairways.
The Qi10 continues to be a factor throughout 2025, highlighting a longevity trend in the number of 2024 drivers with Callaway’s Paradym Ai-Smoke line also in players’ bags, as well as Ping’s G430. That’s not a knock on 2025 drivers like the Qi35, Elyte, and G440. The good are creatures of habit and they don’t want to leave something they trust and are comfortable with unless the replacement is significantly better.
But 2026 will also be a great driver’s year. Scheffler and McIlroy already seems to be loving the TaylorMade 2026 driver, Qi4Dhaving already passed to the last chapter in their most recent beginnings.
Another commonality is that three of the top five, including McIlroy and Scheffler, play with the Fujikura Ventus drive shaft. In total, out of the top-10, six players sport a Ventus driver shaft, all of them either a Ventus Black or TR Blue profile.
Continue reading below for the list of the top 10 players last season on the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and what drivers they used.
2025 PGA Tour Strokes Gained: The leaders off the tee and what driver they play
If a player changes during the PGA Tour season, the most recent driver is ranked.
1. Pierceson Coody (.789)- TaylorMade Qi10 (points) 9.0
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Axle: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 70 TX
2. Scottie Scheffler (.748)- TaylorMade Qi10 (points) 8.0
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Johnny Wunder/GOLF
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7-X
3. Rico Hoey (.678) – GT2 Title 9.0
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Axle: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Titleist GT2 Personal Driver
GT2 — Speed ​​and Forgiveness Across the Face For players who can’t always find the center of the face and need the consistency of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed. Speed ​​and forgiveness across the face Delivering impressive distance from every point of impact, the GT2 extracts maximum performance through the forged design. Get the added stability and confidence of a high MOI driver without sacrificing speed. Hassle-free thermoforming crown A re-imagined ultra-lightweight design born from a new Matrix Proprietary polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realize new material benefits while maintaining our distinctive sound and feel. All wrapped up in a clean look that inspires complete confidence. The Split Mass Construction GT2 offers a powerful balance of forgiveness and speed thanks to an advancement in internal weight. Mass is moved to the back of the clubhead to increase MOI for better stability, while also pushing the weight down and forward to optimize speed and spin. The result is a driver that frees you to drive with confidence.
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4. Rory McIlroy (.671)- TaylorMade Qi10 (points) 9.0
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Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X
5. Niklas Norgaard (.626) – Title TSR3 10.0
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Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8-X
6. Kevin Yu (.615)- Callaway Elyte TD Max
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Max Custom Driver
Precision Meets Forgiveness Designed specifically for touring, the Elyte Triple Diamond Max is played by those who want a touch more spin and forgiveness, but still prefer the shape and workability of the Triple Diamond. The TD Max combines the footprint of the Elyte (460cc) with the form and performance characteristics of the Triple Diamond model. Elyte Game-Changing Technologies Shaped for Speed: The all-new Elyte Triple Diamond Max shape offers improved aerodynamics for elite speed throughout the golf swing. Thermofortified Carbon Crown: This aerospace-grade carbon fiber enables a low CG for optimal launch and spin. Ai 10x Face: Our most advanced Ai10x face yet, the Ai10x Face increases speed, spin and distribution across the entire face.
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Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF-6 X
7. Michael Thorbjornsen (.588) – TaylorMade Qi35 LS 9.0
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Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 7-X
TaylorMade Qi35 LS Custom Driver
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8. Aldrich Potgieter (.572) – Titleist GT2 9.0
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Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8-X
9. Chris Gotterup (.566) – Ping G440 LST 9.0
PING G440 LST Custom Driver
The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through numerous advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while still providing the game-changing forgiveness expected of a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control at 9° and 10.5° loft with the three-position back weight. VERY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for more back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner face increases ball speed for more distance, higher release. SOUND DESIGN New moulding, carbon crown and internal ribs produce impactful silent experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows more heel-side face flex for consistent ball speed across the face.
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Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 TX
10. Jesper Svensson (.553) – Titleist GT3 9.0
Titleist GT3 Personal Driver
GT3 – Speed ​​Adjusted Distance and Control The GT3 offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and customization. With a speed-tuned design that allows you to precisely match performance to your most frequent contact location, you can make your drives even bigger by taking full control of flight and shaping. For players with a relatively consistent impact location, the GT3 offers a precisely adjustable CG footprint to maximize distance and driving control. Hassle-free thermoforming crown A re-imagined ultra-lightweight design born from a new Matrix Proprietary polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realize new material benefits while maintaining our distinctive sound and feel. All wrapped up in a clean look that inspires complete confidence. Massive split construction An advancement in internal weight unlocks longer discs and improved steering control in the GT3. The adjustable CG track now sits closer to the face for more dynamic CG control, while additional discretionary mass is pushed to the back of the club to maintain optimal stability through impact. The Advanced Aerodynamics GT3 features a new raised tail contour that represents a dramatic change in driver aerodynamics. Previously impossible to execute due to design limitations, this advanced shaping results in a driver that swings faster while providing optimal CG control.
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Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6-X
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