TaylorMade Qi HL vs TaylorMade Qi Max HL
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Qi HL loft | Qi Max HL loft | Qi HL lie | Qi Max HL lie | Qi HL length | Qi Max HL length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 23.5 | 23.5 | 62 | 62 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 27 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.88 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 30 | 31 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 35.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38.5 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44.5 | 44.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Qi HL
- Qi Max HL
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Qi HL is 30° and the Qi Max HL is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Qi HL should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Qi Max HL. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Qi Max HL averages 0.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (34° vs 35.5°).
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Qi HL is listed as investment cast Cap Back design with a variable Speed Pocket and the Qi Max HL as investment cast Cap Back design with a Thru-Slot Speed Pocket. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The Qi Max HL arrived 2 years after the Qi HL, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The Qi Max HL is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1.5° weaker than the Qi HL. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade Qi HL specs and TaylorMade Qi Max HL specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Qi HL stronger lofted than the Qi Max HL?
Yes. The TaylorMade Qi HL 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the Qi Max HL, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Qi HL and Qi Max HL?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 8-iron, and 6 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Qi HL and Qi Max HL aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade Qi HL and Qi Max HL have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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