The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons offer distance, forgiveness, and sleek design in a complete game-improvement package.
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 appealing aesthetically.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: Next Generation Game-Improvement Irons
A key development focus was on the face design. Due to its asymmetrical build with a higher toe than heel, many game-improvement irons tend to deform unevenly at impact, often causing cut spin and shots moving right on toe hits. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a face engineered to bend more uniformly, resulting in more stable ball launches and straighter ball flight at high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Beyond pure performance, sound and feel were critical. Both models include a sound stabilizing bar connecting the back bar to the topline, stabilizing the topline and reducing unwanted noises at impact. Additionally, the ECHO damping system material was moved higher in the face to reduce vibrations and provide solid sound feedback without losing desired feel. Individually optimized faces and new internal structures further support 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 with a seamless transition from head to hosel. The FLTD CG positions a low center of gravity in long irons for high launch and good stopping power, shifting higher in short irons to aid distance control. A Speed Pocket in irons 4 to 8 maintains ball speed on lower strikes.
The Qi Max HL irons focus on maximum forgiveness with larger head profiles, taller faces, wider soles, and thicker toplines for added stability and confidence. The lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max, combined with ultra-light heads, shafts, and grips that benefit players with slower swing speeds by increasing clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping ability.
Fresh Design and Availability
Both iron models feature a bright, monochrome design inspired by the P-Series. Available in steel for 183 euros and graphite shafts for 200 euros per iron, pre-orders start on January 8, 2026, with retail availability from January 29, 2026.