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TaylorMade Qi Max HL irons
Game improvement, 3.5 of 5 for forgiveness
The higher-launching Qi Max: weaker lofts, with a 31° 7-iron, a larger face, a wider sole and lighter shafts.
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3.5 of 5 forgiveness score
$1,099.99 at TaylorMade
Used from $687.99 at 2nd Swing Golf
Also sold new at GlobalGolf (searches for TaylorMade Qi Max HL)
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Choose it if
- You make decent contact and want help on the misses from a slimmer head.
- You catch the ground before the ball: the sole is wide, so it skids instead of digging.
- You want a higher flight: the 31° 7-iron is weaker than most.
- You need a left-handed club or a senior flex: both are stock.
Choose something else if
- You want the same score for less: Tour Edge Hot Launch C524, $559.99, 3.5 of 5.
- Class
- Game improvement
- 7-iron loft
- 31°Every club's loft, lie and length
- Offset (7-iron)
- 4.3 mm
- Sole
- Wide
- Stock flexes
- Ladies to stiff
- Hands
- Left or right
- Price
- $1,099.99 at TaylorMade, 7 irons, checked 2 Nov
TaylorMade Qi Max HL, Qi Max or P790?
| Detail | Qi Max HL this page | Qi Max | P790 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgiveness score | 3.5 of 5 | 3.0 of 5 | 2.0 of 5 |
| Class | Game improvement | Game improvement | Players distance |
| 7-iron loft | 31° | 28° | 30° |
| Offset, 7-iron | 4.3 mm | 3.9 mm | – |
| Sole | Wider | not published | not published |
| Flexes | L · A · R · S | A · R · S | A · R · S · X |
| Hands | RH · LH | RH · LH | RH · LH |
| Price | $1,099.99 at TaylorMade, checked 2 Nov | $1,099.99 at TaylorMade, checked 2 Nov | $1,199.99 at TaylorMade, checked 2 Nov |
Compare these 3 in full · TaylorMade Qi Max vs Qi Max HL irons
What changed from the Qi HL
TaylorMade's chart rates both Highest for forgiveness, and both are the light, high-launch version of its game improvement iron. They share the 23.5° 5-iron and the 44.5° pitching wedge; the Qi Max HL's middle irons are weaker (a 31° 7-iron against 30°, a 35.5° 8-iron against 34° and a 40° 9-iron against 38.5°). TaylorMade gives the Qi Max HL a larger face, a wider sole, a face that flexes evenly across its whole area and REAX shafts by KBS, and prints 4.3 mm of offset at its 7-iron; it prints no offset or sole width for the Qi HL.
Used sets cost much less than a new Qi Max HL; this page shows the used price. The Qi Max HL scores half a point more here only for the wider sole TaylorMade gives it. Choose the Qi HL for the same light, high-launch build for less; choose the Qi Max HL if you often hit it heavy, or for a new set in your hand, shaft and flex.
| Detail | Qi HL (previous) | Qi Max HL (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Game improvement | Game improvement |
| Forgiveness score | 3.0 of 5 | 3.5 of 5 |
| 7-iron loft | 30° | 31° |
| Offset at the 7-iron | – | 4.3 mm |
| Sole | – | Wider |
| Stock flexes | Regular or stiff in steel; senior, regular or stiff in graphite; the Speeder NX TCS 40 is the ladies' shaft | Ladies to stiff |
| Hands | Left or right | Left or right |
| Price new | Listed new by TaylorMade in Oct 2026; not priced here | $1,099.99 at TaylorMade, 7 irons, checked 2 Nov |
| Price used | From $593.99 at 2nd Swing Golf (6 clubs (6-PW, AW), steel, regular flex, below average condition), checked 31 Oct | From $687.99 at 2nd Swing Golf (5 clubs (5-9), graphite, average condition), checked 31 Oct |
What changed from the Stealth HD
Both start at the 5-iron with a 23.5° loft and end the set at a 44.5° pitching wedge. The Qi Max HL's middle irons are weaker: a 31° 7-iron against 30°, a 35.5° 8-iron against 34° and a 40° 9-iron against 38.5°, with almost the same offset (4.3 mm at the 7-iron against 4.2 mm). TaylorMade built the Stealth HD with a draw-biased face; it sells the Qi Max HL on a larger face, a wider sole and lighter shafts, and does not call it draw-biased.
No shop we checked sells the Stealth HD new, and a used set costs far less than a new Qi Max HL. It also scores higher on our method, because TaylorMade called it max game improvement and its sole wide. Choose it if a slice or a weak right shot is your miss and you want TaylorMade's draw help for little money; choose the Qi Max HL for a new set in your hand and flex.
| Detail | Stealth HD (previous) | Qi Max HL (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Super game improvement | Game improvement |
| Forgiveness score | 4.5 of 5 | 3.5 of 5 |
| 7-iron loft | 30° | 31° |
| Offset at the 7-iron | 4.2 mm | 4.3 mm |
| Sole | Wide sole, in TaylorMade's words, with a | Wider |
| Stock flexes | Senior to stiff | Ladies to stiff |
| Hands | Left or right | Left or right |
| Price new | No longer sold new | $1,099.99 at TaylorMade, 7 irons, checked 2 Nov |
| Price used | From $529.99 at 2nd Swing Golf (5 clubs (5-9), graphite, senior flex, average condition), checked 31 Oct | From $687.99 at 2nd Swing Golf (5 clubs (5-9), graphite, average condition), checked 31 Oct |
Loft, lie and length, club by club
| Club | Loft | Lie | Length | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-iron | 23.5° | 62° | 38.5 in | 5.2 mm |
| 6-iron | 27° | 62.5° | 37.88 in | 4.8 mm |
| 7-iron | 31° | 63° | 37.25 in | 4.3 mm |
| 8-iron | 35.5° | 63.5° | 36.75 in | 3.7 mm |
| 9-iron | 40° | 64° | 36.25 in | 3.2 mm |
| PW | 44.5° | 64.5° | 35.75 in | 2.8 mm |
| AW | 50° | 64.5° | 35.5 in | 2.2 mm |
| SW | 55° | 64.5° | 35.25 in | 1.4 mm |
Build a whole bag around it, or check the lofts in the bag you carry.
Use the iron finder to compare sets for your usual miss, and check the set makeup and loft gaps before ordering. Between a game improvement and a super game improvement head, this is how to tell which one your strike needs.
The TaylorMade Qi Max HL is sold in a senior (A) flex as well as regular (R): what the senior flex changes, and who it suits.
Qi Max HL: the questions buyers ask
- Is the TaylorMade Qi Max HL forgiving?
- Moderately. It is TaylorMade's game improvement iron, with 4.3 mm of offset at the 7-iron, a wide sole and a 31° 7-iron. It scores 3.5 of 5 on our reading of what TaylorMade publishes about it; the most forgiving iron sets we cover score 5.0.
- Who is the Qi Max HL for?
- It suits golfers who make decent contact and want help on the misses with a slimmer head.
- Does the Qi Max HL come in senior or ladies flex?
- Yes, both: TaylorMade lists ladies (L), senior (A), regular (R) and stiff (S).
- Is the Qi Max HL sold left-handed?
- Yes: TaylorMade sells it left- and right-handed.
- What are the Qi Max HL lofts?
- 5-iron 23.5°, 6-iron 27°, 7-iron 31°, 8-iron 35.5°, 9-iron 40°, PW 44.5°, AW 50°, SW 55°, as TaylorMade publishes them. The full table with lie, length and offset is above.
- Which clubs come in a Qi Max HL set?
- 5-iron to PW with an AW, or 6-iron to PW with an AW.
- How much does the Qi Max HL cost?
- $1,099.99 at TaylorMade, 7 irons, checked 2 Nov. Used from $687.99 at 2nd Swing Golf, checked 31 Oct. Prices change; the seller's page has today's.
How the 3.5 adds up
The forgiveness score is our reading of what TaylorMade publishes about the head, from 1 to 5. It is not a test result. How every score works.
| Part | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Head class | 3 | Game improvement: a forgiving head, slimmer than super game improvement. |
| Offset | +0 | 4.3 mm at the 7-iron, below our 4.5 mm mark. |
| Sole | +0.5 | TaylorMade calls the sole wide ("wider sole"). |
| Forgiveness score | 3.5 | of 5 |
The score rates the head only. Hand, flex and price decide which version you buy, not how forgiving it is.
Specification sheet
| Maker | TaylorMade |
|---|---|
| Model | Qi Max HL |
| Model year | – |
| Type | Iron set |
| Class | Game improvement |
| Who it suits (our reading) | Slower swings, women |
| Handicap range the maker states | – |
| Offset | 4.3 mm at the 7-iron (5.2 mm in the 5-iron down to 1.4 mm in the SW); TaylorMade calls it "increased offset". |
| Sole | Wider sole |
| Moment of inertia (MOI) | – |
| Face technology | patented face technology that flexes uniformly across the whole face; sound stabilization bar and expanded ECHO Damper |
| Construction | Weaker lofts, a larger face and a wider sole, in a light build that raises clubhead speed for a higher launch with more spin. TaylorMade rates its forgiveness, flight and distance the highest in its line. |
| Set makeup | 5-iron to PW with an AW, or 6-iron to PW with an AW. |
| Clubs in the set | 7 |
| Stock steel shafts | KBS Max Lite |
| Stock graphite shafts | REAX HL 50 by KBS, REAX HL 45 by KBS |
| Stock flexes | L (ladies), A (senior), R (regular), S (stiff) |
| 7-iron loft | 31° |
| Hands | RH, LH |
| Men's or women's | Men's and women's versions |
| List price (MSRP) | $1,099.99 · checked 6 Sep |
| Price at TaylorMade | $1,099.99 · checked 2 Nov |
| Set price | $1,099.99 · checked 2 Nov (the maker's set price) |
| Amazon listing | Amazon's listing for this model; check the hand, shaft and flex on its page against the stock options above. Amazon's price may differ from the prices above. |
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| Sole | Hand | Where to buy | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Super game improvement | 28° | 4.8 mm | Wider | A · R · S · X | RH · LH | $1,299.99 at PGA TOUR Superstore 7 irons (5-9, PW, UW) · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 5.0 | Super game improvement | 32° | 4.6 mm | Wide | L · A · R · S · X | RH · LH | $749.95 at PXG 5 clubs (7-iron to sand wedge) at $149.99 each · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 5.0 | Super game improvement | 32° | 4.6 mm | Wide | L · A · R · S · X | RH · LH | $749.95 at PXG 5 clubs (7-iron to sand wedge) at $149.99 each · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 4.5 | Super game improvement | 29° | 2.5 mm | Wide, sculpted | A · R · S | RH · LH | $599.99 at Tour Edge 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 4.5 | Super game improvement | 29.5° | 5.2 mm | Skid sole, more bounce | A · R · S · X | RH · LH | $999 at Cobra 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | Buy at Cobra Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 4.5 | Super game improvement | 29.5° | 5.2 mm | Skid sole | L | RH · LH | $1,099 at Cobra 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | Buy at Cobra Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
Callaway Quantum Max OS (2026) | 4.5 | Super game improvement | 29° | 4.8 mm | Tri-Sole | R · S | RH · LH | $1,099.99 at Golf Discount 7 irons (4-PW) · checked 2 Nov | |
Callaway Quantum Max Fast (2026) | 4.5 | Super game improvement | 28° | 4.7 mm | Tri-Sole | not published | RH | $1,249.99 at Golf Discount 7 irons (5-PW, AW) · checked 2 Nov | |
| 4.0 | Game improvement | 29° | 5.0 mm | Slightly wider | A · R · S | RH · LH | $599.99 at Tour Edge 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | See it at Tour Edge Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29° | not published | Wider | L · A · R · S | RH · LH | $559.99 at Tour Edge 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | See it at Tour Edge Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29° | 4.6 mm | not published | A · R · S · X | RH · LH | $999 at Golf Discount 7 irons (4-PW) · checked 2 Nov | Check price at Golf Discount Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ See it at PING | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29.5° | 4.6 mm | not published | PING's own lightweight flexes: Ultra Lite or Lite | RH · LH | $1,299.99 at PGA TOUR Superstore 7 irons (6-9, PW, UW, SW) · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29.5° | 3.3 mm | Wider: 0.90 inches | R · S · X | RH · LH | $699 at Haywood 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 28° | 4.8 mm | 22.9 mm at the 7-iron | R · S | RH · LH | $962.50 at Mizuno 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | See it at Mizuno Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29° | 4.6 mm | not published | not published | RH · LH | $1,099 at Golf Discount 7 irons at $157 each · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 3.0 | Game improvement | 28.5° | 3.5 mm | Tour V.T. Sole | A · R · S | RH · LH | $1,099.98 at Srixon 7 irons at $157.14 each · checked 2 Nov | See it at Srixon Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ |
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Sources
The specification comes from these pages; open the maker's page before buying, because prices and shaft options change. Check the exact shaft and hand at the shop before ordering.
- TaylorMade's specifications (price checked 2 Nov)
- TaylorMade's specification sheet
- 2nd Swing Golf's used listings (checked 31 Oct)
- Pre-owned: seen at 2nd Swing Golf from $687.99 (checked 31 Oct)