TaylorMade Qi HL vs TaylorMade Qi
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Qi HL loft | Qi loft | Qi HL lie | Qi lie | Qi HL length | Qi length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 18.5 | — | 61.5 | — | 39.125 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 21 | 62 | 62 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 24 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.88 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 30 | 28 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 32 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38.5 | 37 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44.5 | 43 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 59 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Qi HL
- Qi
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Qi HL is 30° and the Qi is 28°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Qi should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Qi HL. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Qi averages 1.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23.5° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 44.5° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Qi HL runs 5-iron to SW (8 clubs), the Qi 4-iron to LW (10 clubs).
The Qi HL is a super game improvement iron and the Qi a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Qi HL is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Qi trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The Qi HL is listed as investment cast Cap Back design with a variable Speed Pocket and the Qi as investment cast Cap Back design with 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2024, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Qi is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2.5° stronger than the Qi HL on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade Qi HL specs and TaylorMade Qi specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Qi HL stronger lofted than the Qi?
No. The Qi is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 30° for the TaylorMade Qi HL, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Qi HL and Qi?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 5-iron, and 6 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade Qi HL or the Qi?
The TaylorMade Qi HL. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Qi is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade Qi HL and Qi have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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