The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons offer a complete package focused on distance, forgiveness, and design. 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 also addressing aesthetic aspects.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: Next Generation Game-Improvement Irons
A key development focus was the clubface. Due to its asymmetrical design with a higher toe than heel, many game-improvement irons tend to deform unevenly at impact, which can cause additional cut spin and shots veering right when hitting towards the toe. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a redesigned face that bends more evenly, resulting in straighter ball flights and high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Besides performance, feel was crucial. Both models incorporate a sound rib connecting the rear bar to the top edge, stabilizing it and reducing unwanted noise at impact. Additionally, the ECHO damping system material has been moved higher in the face to reduce vibrations and deliver a solid sound without losing impact feedback. Optimized faces and new internal structures further enhance 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 lengths, and less offset for a seamless hosel transition. Using FLTD CG, the center of gravity is especially low in the long irons to promote a higher launch and solid stopping power, while shifting upwards in short irons for better distance control. Speeds are stabilized on shots from the 4 to 8 irons thanks to the Speed Pocket.
The Qi Max HL irons focus on maximum forgiveness with larger profiles, higher faces, and thicker soles and toplines to boost stability and confidence. Their lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max and combine ultralight heads, shafts, and grips, benefiting players with slower swing speeds by increasing clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping power.
Fresh Design and Availability
Both iron models come in a bright, monochrome design inspired by the P-Series. Available as steel shafts at €183 per iron and graphite shafts at €200 per iron, pre-orders start January 8, 2026, with retail availability from January 29, 2026.