Discover the new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, offering distance, forgiveness, and stylish design for golfers.
TaylorMade introduces the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, a new generation of game-improvement irons crafted to enhance distance, forgiveness, sound, and feel, combining performance with aesthetic appeal.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: The Next Generation of Game-Improvement Irons
A key development focus was the clubface. Traditionally asymmetrical with a higher toe than heel, many game-improvement irons tend to deform unevenly on impact, especially on toe hits, causing additional cut spin and shots veering right. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a clubface designed to bend more evenly, resulting in more stable ball launches, straighter flight paths, and consistently high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Besides pure performance, feel was paramount. Both models incorporate a sound stabilizing bar connecting the back bar to the topline, stiffening it and reducing unwanted noises at impact. Additionally, the ECHO damping system material has been moved further up in the clubface to reduce vibrations and enrich sound without sacrificing feedback. Custom optimized clubfaces 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 hosel transition. The FLTD CG positions the center of gravity low in long irons for higher launch and stopping power, while in short irons it shifts up to enhance distance control. The Speed Pocket in irons 4 through 8 stabilizes ball speeds on low strikes.
Conversely, the Qi Max HL irons maximize forgiveness with larger head profiles, higher faces, and thicker soles and toplines to boost stability and confidence. With lofts 3° weaker than the Qi Max, combined with ultra-lightweight heads, shafts, and grips, these clubs cater to players with slower swing speeds, improving clubhead speed, launch, and stopping power alike.
New Design and Availability
Both iron models sport a bright, monochrome design inspired by the P-Series. They come as steel variants priced at 183 euros per iron and graphite shaft versions at 200 euros per iron. Pre-orders open January 8, 2026, with availability at retail from January 29, 2026.