The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons offer a perfect blend of distance, forgiveness, and design. Details on these game-improvement irons.
TaylorMade introduces the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, marking a new generation of game-improvement irons focusing on enhanced distance, forgiveness, sound, and feel, while also addressing aesthetic preferences.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: The Next Generation of Game-Improvement Irons
A key development aspect was the face design. Many game-improvement irons tend to deform unevenly at impact due to their asymmetrical face, often causing added cut-spin and shots deviating right when struck near the toe. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a face engineered to bend more uniformly, resulting in more consistent ball launches and straighter ball flights with high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Performance aside, sound and feel were vital considerations. Both models incorporate a sound stabilization bar connecting the back bar to the topline, stabilizing the topline and reducing unwanted noises at impact. Additionally, the ECHO damping system material has been extended upwards into the face, reducing vibrations for a solid sound without compromising feedback. Individually optimized faces and new internal structures further support speed and consistent distance.
Two Designs for Different Player Types
The Qi Max irons target players seeking distance and forgiveness in a relatively compact design, featuring thinner toplines, shorter blade length, and less offset with seamless hosel integration. With FLTD CG, the center of gravity is especially low in long irons for higher launch and good stopping power, raising in shorter irons to aid distance control. The Speed Pocket in irons 4–8 ensures stable ball speed even on low strikes.
The Qi Max HL irons focus on maximum forgiveness, with larger heads, taller faces, and wider soles and toplines to enhance stability and confidence. Lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max, combined with ultra-light heads, shafts, and grips, benefiting players with slower swing speeds by increasing clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping power.
New Design and Availability
Both models feature a bright, monochrome design inspired by the P-Series. Available in steel at 183 euros and graphite shafts at 200 euros per iron, pre-orders start January 8, 2026. They will be available in stores from January 29, 2026.