The new TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons combine distance, forgiveness, and design. Discover the details of these new game-improvement irons.
TaylorMade introduces the new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, representing the next generation of game-improvement irons designed to enhance distance, forgiveness, sound, and feel, while also focusing on aesthetic appeal.
TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL: Next Generation Game-Improvement Irons
A key development focus was the clubface. Its asymmetrical design, with a higher toe than heel, often causes uneven deformation at impact in many game-improvement irons, leading to additional cut spin and shots veering right when struck towards the toe. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons feature a clubface engineered to flex more evenly, resulting in more stable ball launches, straighter trajectories, and high ball speeds.
Sound, Feel, and Internal Enhancements
Beyond pure performance, feel was a priority. Both models include a sound stabilizing bar connecting the back bar to the topline, stabilizing the topline and reducing unwanted noises at impact.
The ECHO damping system material has been moved higher into the clubface, reducing vibrations and providing a solid sound without losing impact feedback. Individually optimized clubfaces and new internal structures further enhance 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. Features include thinner toplines, shorter blade lengths, and less offset with a seamless hosel transition. FLTD CG technology positions the center of gravity low in long irons to promote a high launch with strong stopping power, shifting higher in short irons to aid distance control. From 4- to 8-irons, the Speed Pocket ensures stable ball speeds on low strikes.
The Qi Max HL irons emphasize maximum forgiveness with larger clubheads, higher faces, and wider soles and toplines to increase stability and confidence. Their lofts are 3° weaker than the Qi Max, combined with ultra-light heads, shafts, and grips, benefiting players with slower swing speeds by boosting clubhead speed, launch height, and stopping ability.
New Design for Qi Max and Qi Max HL Irons
Both iron models feature a bright, monochromatic design inspired by the P-Series. The Qi Max and Qi Max HL are available as steel shaft versions at 183 euros per iron and graphite shafts at 200 euros per iron. Pre-orders start January 8, 2026, with availability in stores from January 29, 2026.