The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons offer distance, forgiveness, and design in one package. Discover their innovative features.
TaylorMade introduces the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, marking a new generation of game-improvement irons designed to enhance distance, forgiveness, sound, and feel, alongside aesthetic appeal.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: The Next Generation of Game-Improvement Irons
A key development focus was the clubface. Its asymmetrical construction, higher at the toe than the heel, often causes game-improvement irons to deform unevenly upon impact, leading to additional cut spin and shots going right when struck near the toe. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a redesigned clubface that bends more uniformly, resulting in straighter ball flights with high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Performance is matched by playability, featuring a sound stabilization bar that connects the rear bar to the top edge, stabilizing it and reducing unwanted noises on impact.
The ECHO damping system material has been repositioned higher in the clubface to reduce vibrations and produce a solid sound while maintaining impact feedback. Customized clubfaces and new internal structures further improve speed and consistent distance.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL Irons (Photo: TaylorMade)
Two Designs for Different Player Types
The Qi Max irons target players seeking distance and forgiveness in a relatively compact design, featuring thinner top edges, shorter blade lengths, and reduced offset with heads that blend seamlessly into the hosel. FLTD CG positions the center of gravity low in long irons for high launch and stopping power, shifting higher in short irons for better distance control. The Speed Pocket in irons 4 to 8 maintains ball speed on low strikes.
The Qi Max HL irons prioritize maximum forgiveness with larger heads, higher clubfaces, and thicker soles and top edges to boost stability and confidence. Their lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max, combined with ultra-lightweight heads, shafts, and grips, benefiting players with slower swing speeds by enhancing clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping power equally.