The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons offer distance, forgiveness, and 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 covering aesthetic aspects.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: Next Generation Game-Improvement Irons
A central development focus was the clubface. Due to its asymmetrical design with a higher toe than heel, many game-improvement irons tend to deform unevenly on impact. This often causes extra cut-spin on toe hits, resulting in shots drifting right. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a clubface engineered to flex more evenly, producing more stable ball launches and straighter ball flights at high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Optimizations
Beyond pure performance, feel also played a vital role. Both models include a sound stabilization bar that connects the rear bar to the topline, stabilizing the topline and reducing unwanted noise on impact. Additionally, the ECHO damping system material was extended higher into the clubface, reducing vibrations and creating a solid sound without losing impact feedback. Individually optimized faces and new internal structures further support speed and consistent distance.
Two Designs for Different Players
The Qi Max irons target players seeking distance and forgiveness in a relatively compact design, featuring thinner toplines, shorter blade lengths, and less offset, where the head blends smoothly into the hosel. Using FLTD CG, the center of gravity in long irons is positioned low to promote high launch with good stopping power while moving higher in short irons for distance control. From 4 to 8 irons, the Speed Pocket maintains ball speed on low hits.
The Qi Max HL irons focus on maximum forgiveness with larger head profiles, higher faces, and thicker soles and toplines that boost stability and confidence. Their lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max, combined with ultralight heads, shafts, and grips, benefiting players with slower swing speeds by enhancing clubhead speed, launch angle, and stopping ability.
New Design and Availability
Both irons feature a bright, monochrome design inspired by the P-Series. Available as steel shafts for €183 per iron and graphite shafts for €200 per iron. Pre-orders start January 8, 2026, with retail availability from January 29, 2026.