TaylorMade Qi vs TaylorMade Qi Max
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
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.
Lofts compared
- Qi
- Qi Max
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Qi is 28° and the Qi Max is 28°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the AW (49° vs 48°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 42.5°; the stronger one leaves a 7.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 is listed as investment cast Cap Back design with Thru-Slot Speed Pocket and the Qi Max as investment cast Cap Back design with a Speed Pocket and sound stabilization bar. 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 arrived 2 years after the Qi, 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Qi stronger lofted than the Qi Max?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 28°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Qi and Qi Max?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (28° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the AW, and 4 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Qi and Qi Max aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade Qi and Qi Max have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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