TaylorMade introduces the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, offering distance, forgiveness, and sleek design in game-improvement clubs.
TaylorMade presents the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, a new generation of game-improvement irons focused on advancing distance, forgiveness, sound, and feel while addressing aesthetic and performance needs.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: The Next Generation of Game-Improvement Irons
A key development focus was the clubface. Many game-improvement irons feature an asymmetrical face with a higher toe than heel, causing uneven deformation on impact that can result in extra cut spin and shots veering right when struck toward the toe. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons have a re-engineered face that bends more uniformly, delivering more stable ball launches and straighter flight paths with high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Beyond pure performance, feel played an important role. Both models include a sound stabilization bar connecting the back bar to the topline, stabilizing the topline and reducing unwanted noises on impact.
The ECHO damping system material has been positioned higher in the face to reduce vibrations and provide a solid sound without sacrificing feedback at impact. Individually optimized faces and new internal structures further support speed and consistent distance.
Two Models Tailored for Different Player Types
The Qi Max irons target players seeking distance and forgiveness with a relatively compact design, featuring thinner toplines, shorter blade lengths, and less offset for a seamless transition into the hosel. Using FLTD CG technology, the center of gravity is deeply set in long irons to promote a high launch with good stopping power, while moving higher in short irons to aid distance control. The 4-8 irons utilize the Speed Pocket for stable ball speeds on lower strikes.
The Qi Max HL irons focus on maximum forgiveness, offering larger head profiles, higher faces, and thicker soles and toplines to boost stability and confidence. Their lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max, paired with ultra-light heads, shafts, and grips to benefit players with slower swing speeds by enhancing clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping power.
Fresh Design for Qi Max and Qi Max HL Irons
Both irons feature a bright, monochromatic design inspired by the P-Series. Available in steel at €183 per iron and graphite at €200 per iron, pre-orders start January 8, 2026, with in-store availability from January 29, 2026.