TaylorMade Qi vs TaylorMade Qi Max
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade Qiinvestment cast Cap Back design with Thru-Slot Speed Pocket · stainless steel body with 450 stainless steel faceTaylorMade Qi Maxinvestment cast Cap Back design with a Speed Pocket and sound stabilization bar · cast 17-4 stainless steel body and hosel with a forged high-strength HT1770 steel face insert
Specification comparison
| Club | Qi loft | Qi Max loft | Qi lie | Qi Max lie | Qi length | Qi Max length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 39.125 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 21 | 21 | 62 | 62 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 24 | 24 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.88 | 37.88 |
| 7 | 28 | 28 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 32 | 32.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 37 | 37 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 42.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 48 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | 58 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Qi Max is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Qi 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 specs and TaylorMade Qi Max specs.