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TaylorMade Qi Max

2026

A 2026 game-improvement iron aimed at maximizing forgiveness and straight-line distance while looking less bulky than typical game-improvement irons, offered alongside a higher-launching Qi Max HL for slower swing speeds.

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GEARCADDIE FIT VERDICT

Who should play this club — and why

BEST FOR

Golfers who want maximum forgiveness, distance, and a consistent straight ball flight without needing to shape shots

PROBABLY SKIP IT IF

Better players who want to shape shots, hit low trajectories, or need tight, precise distance gapping

WHAT TO CHECK IN A FITTING

Players with moderate-to-slower swing speeds or who need extra launch and stopping power should consider the Qi Max HL variant, which runs about 3 degrees weaker in loft with more offset than the standard Qi Max

VERIFIED PRODUCT FACTS

What is specific to this model

TaylorMade's 2026 Qi Max is a game-improvement iron built for straight distance, combining a variable-thickness face designed to reduce cut spin with a sleeker, players-inspired profile than prior game-improvement models; a higher-launching Qi Max HL variant is sold alongside it for slower swing speeds.

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set makeup

4-iron through sand wedge, plus optional 58-degree lob wedge (right-handed only)

lofts

4 iron: 18.5° • 5 iron: 21° • 6 iron: 24° • 7 iron: 28° • 8 iron: 32.5° • 9 iron: 37° • PW: 42.5° • AW: 48° • SW: 54° • LW: 58°

standard length

4 iron: 39.125" • 5 iron: 38.5" • 6 iron: 37.88" • 7 iron: 37.25" • 8 iron: 36.75" • 9 iron: 36.25" • PW: 35.75" • AW: 35.5" • SW: 35.25" • LW: 35"

lie

4 iron: 61.5° • 5 iron: 62° • 6 iron: 62.5° • 7 iron: 63° • 8 iron: 63.5° • 9 iron: 64° • PW to LW: 64.5°

hand availability

4- through SW RH/LH; LW RH only

stock steel shafts

KBS Max 85 MT S, KBS Max 85 MT R

stock graphite shafts

REAX by KBS 75S, REAX by KBS 65R, REAX by KBS 55A

stock grip

SuperStroke Crossline 360 Black, 47g

hl set makeup

5-iron through sand wedge (Qi Max HL)

loft 7iron

28 degrees (Qi Max); Qi Max HL is approximately 3 degrees weaker per club than Qi Max

offset

Reduced vs. prior TaylorMade game-improvement irons on Qi Max (thinner topline, more compact shape); Qi Max HL carries a thicker topline and more offset for a larger, higher-launching profile

sole design

Slotted/speed-slot soles on mid and long irons

ECHO Damping System (expanded sound-dampening polymer)FLTD CG progressive center-of-gravity placementFluted hoselSlotted sole (speed slot) on long/mid ironsSound Stabilization Bar (internal bar connecting the top line to the lower back structure)Unified/individual face flexing engineered to reduce cut spin ('Straight Distance' face design)

GEARCADDIE MODEL ANALYSIS

What this exact club is designed to do

A 2026 game-improvement iron aimed at maximizing forgiveness and straight-line distance while looking less bulky than typical game-improvement irons, offered alongside a higher-launching Qi Max HL for slower swing speeds.

MAIN BENEFIT

Elite ball speed and forgiveness paired with reduced cut/slice spin and improved sound/feel versus TaylorMade's earlier game-improvement irons

WATCH OUT FOR

Offset is reduced versus prior TaylorMade GI irons but is still described by reviewers as a 'healthy amount' for the category, and workability is limited

Full technology & specs list
ECHO Damping System (expanded sound-dampening polymer)FLTD CG progressive center-of-gravity placementFluted hoselSlotted sole (speed slot) on long/mid ironsSound Stabilization Bar (internal bar connecting the top line to the lower back structure)Unified/individual face flexing engineered to reduce cut spin ('Straight Distance' face design)

set makeup

4-iron through sand wedge, plus optional 58-degree lob wedge (right-handed only)

lofts

4_iron: 18.5° • 5_iron: 21° • 6_iron: 24° • 7_iron: 28° • 8_iron: 32.5° • 9_iron: 37° • PW: 42.5° • AW: 48° • SW: 54° • LW: 58°

standard length

4_iron: 39.125" • 5_iron: 38.5" • 6_iron: 37.88" • 7_iron: 37.25" • 8_iron: 36.75" • 9_iron: 36.25" • PW: 35.75" • AW: 35.5" • SW: 35.25" • LW: 35"

lie

4_iron: 61.5° • 5_iron: 62° • 6_iron: 62.5° • 7_iron: 63° • 8_iron: 63.5° • 9_iron: 64° • PW_to_LW: 64.5°

hand availability

4- through SW RH/LH; LW RH only

stock steel shafts

KBS Max 85 MT S, KBS Max 85 MT R

stock graphite shafts

REAX by KBS 75S, REAX by KBS 65R, REAX by KBS 55A

stock grip

SuperStroke Crossline 360 Black, 47g

hl set makeup

5-iron through sand wedge (Qi Max HL)

loft 7iron

28 degrees (Qi Max); Qi Max HL is approximately 3 degrees weaker per club than Qi Max

offset

Reduced vs. prior TaylorMade game-improvement irons on Qi Max (thinner topline, more compact shape); Qi Max HL carries a thicker topline and more offset for a larger, higher-launching profile

sole design

Slotted/speed-slot soles on mid and long irons

cg design

FLTD CG - center of gravity positioned lowest in long irons, progressively higher toward the scoring clubs

companion hybrids

Designed to pair with Qi4D Max and Qi4D Max Lite hybrids for long-iron replacement

release date

Pre-order January 8, 2026; retail availability January 29, 2026

price steel 7pc

Approximately $999.99-$1,099 for a 7-piece steel set

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