The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons combine distance, forgiveness, and design in a comprehensive package. Details on the latest game-improvement irons.
TaylorMade introduces the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, representing a new generation of game-improvement irons designed to enhance distance, forgiveness, sound, and feel while addressing both performance and aesthetic needs.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: Next Generation Game-Improvement Irons
A key development aspect was the clubface. Typically asymmetrical with a higher toe than heel, many game-improvement irons tend to deform unevenly at impact, causing cut-spin and shots drifting right on toe hits. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a face engineered to bend more evenly, resulting in more stable ball launches, straighter trajectories, and high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Beyond performance, feel was a priority. Both models include a sound-stabilizing bar connecting the rear bar to the topline, stabilizing the top edge and reducing unwanted impact noises. Additionally, the ECHO damping system material is positioned higher within the face to reduce vibrations and provide a solid sound without compromising feedback at impact. Optimized face designs and new internal structures further support speed and consistent distance.
Two Designs Tailored for Different Player Types
The Qi Max irons target players seeking a blend of distance and forgiveness in a relatively compact design: thinner toplines, shorter blade length, and less offset with a seamless hosel transition. The FLTD CG positions the center of gravity low in long irons for high launch and stopping power and shifts higher in short irons for distance control. The Speed Pocket in irons 4 to 8 maintains ball speed on lower strikes.
The Qi Max HL irons focus on maximum forgiveness, featuring larger head profiles, higher faces, and stronger soles and toplines to boost stability and confidence. Their lofts are 3° weaker than Qi Max, paired with ultra-light heads, shafts, and grips to aid players with slower swing speeds, enhancing clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping ability.
New Design and Availability
Both iron models sport a bright, monochromatic design inspired by the P-Series. Available in steel at €183 and graphite shafts at €200 per iron, pre-orders start January 8, 2026, with retail availability from January 29, 2026.