The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons offer distance, forgiveness, and design in a complete package.
TaylorMade presents the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, a next-generation set of game-improvement irons designed for enhanced performance in distance, forgiveness, sound, and feel, meeting both playing and aesthetic needs.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: The Next Generation of Game-Improvement Irons
A central 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, often causing additional cut spin on toe hits which leads to shots veering right. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons have a clubface engineered to bend more uniformly, resulting in more stable ball launches and straighter flight paths while maintaining high ball speed.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Besides pure performance, feel was crucial. Both models include a sound stabilization bar connecting the rear bar to the topline, stabilizing the topline and reducing unwanted noises at impact. Additionally, the ECHO damping material was moved higher in the face, reducing vibrations and delivering a solid sound without sacrificing impact feedback. Optimized clubfaces and new internal structures further support speed and consistent distance.
Two Models 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 with a seamless hosel transition. FLTD CG technology places the center of gravity low in long irons for high launch and good stopping power, shifting higher in short irons for better 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 with a larger clubhead profile, higher faces, and thicker soles and toplines for enhanced stability and confidence. Their lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max, paired with ultra-light heads, shafts, and grips, ideal for players with slower swing speeds. This combination helps increase clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping ability.
New Design and Availability
Both irons feature a bright, monochrome design inspired by the P-Series. Available in steel at €183 per iron and graphite shafts for €200 each, pre-orders start January 8, 2026, with availability in stores from January 29, 2026.