What you need to know: With a blend of minimalistic aesthetics and advanced multi-material technology, TaylorMade’s new Qi irons aim to deliver the optimal combination of distance, accuracy and solid feel in an inviting game-improvement package. At the heart of the Qi iron is individual head optimization, organic face designs, and FLTD CG, all working in unison to help golfers minimize the right miss. With their latest irons, TaylorMade has designed the all-new Qi irons to have significantly less right bias for straighter and more accurate shots.

 

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2024 TaylorMade Qi irons: What’s new, key technology

Integrated System Design: With Qi irons, TaylorMade debuts its new Integrated System Design–a suite of technologies aimed at optimizing each individual iron head. Per TaylorMade, the advantage of this system lies in the ability to facilitate communication among key technologies throughout the engineering process. This is crucial because the face design, Speed Pocket functionality and mass distribution are intricately interconnected, collectively influencing ball speeds, launch angles and spin rates.

FLTD CG: In the simplest terms, the advantage of FLTD CG is easier launch with long irons and better control with short irons. Considering that long irons are generally more challenging to get airborne, TaylorMade strategically positioned CG lower to invite easy launch conditions. The CG progressively rises into the short irons, which is designed to aid in control, launch, spin, trajectory and accuracy.

Cap Back Design with Toe Wrap Construction: TaylorMade’s Cap Back Design with Toe Wrap Construction is designed to blend the advantages of a hollow-body iron with those of a traditional cavity back, replacing the steel back with a more efficient composite badge. The result is a synergistic construction with optimal mass properties, clean lines and a satisfying sound and feel, akin to a player’s distance iron such as the brand’s P770 or P790 irons.

Re-engineered HYBRAR Echo Dampers: Individually designed for each iron (4-9), these dampers incorporate strategically placed ribbed structures that sit behind the face. Each iron face aligns with the damper, effectively reducing unwanted vibrations. Furthermore, the Echo Damper collaborates with Cap Back Design and a 360 undercut with thick-thin topline geometry to maximize COR and forgiveness while maintaining a desirable sound and feel.

2024 TaylorMade Qi10 irons: Additional model details

Qi HL irons: Qi HL irons are crafted for players seeking higher launch and faster clubhead speeds. Loft configurations are approximately 2-degrees higher compared to the standard Qi model, contributing to Qi HL’s ability to achieve increased launch angles. Another defining feature is the weight reduction, with like-to-like builds of Qi HL measuring up to 26g lighter than a standard Qi iron, a design element intended to enhance clubhead speed and overall performance for a specific audience.

What TaylorMade says

Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Irons:

“Qi Irons represent a fusion of performance and design, delivering a combination of distance and accuracy with a solid feel unexpected of game improvement irons. We rely on a team of technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of giving golfers straight distance that outperforms the competition.” 

“These irons epitomize TaylorMade’s continual evolution in game improvement designs. We maintain the elevated forgiveness and ease-of-use, but package it with a clean look that any golfer would proudly display in their bag. In essence, we are delivering both distance and forgiveness within a more consistent and accurate package. All while achieving a larger sweet spot and a feel akin to forged irons.” 

Pricing, specs, and availability

Lofts

• TaylorMade Qi irons: 5-PW/AW (7 pc. set w/ 4i, SW and LW also available individually)
• TaylorMade Qi10 LS: 8 (RH only), 9, 10.5 degrees
• TaylorMade Qi10: 9, 10.5, 12 degrees (RH only)

Standard shafts

• Qi irons: KBS Max MT 85 steel shafts (S, R) or Fujikura’s Ventus Blue graphite shafts (7S, 6R & 5A)
• Qi HL irons: KBS Max LITE (steel) and Fujikura Speeder NX 50g (graphite), available in flex options S, R and A
• QI Womens irons: Fujikura Speeder NX TCS 40shaf

Standard grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Blue (Qi irons), Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Lite 42 (Qi HL irons), Lamkin ST Soft Grey/White 0.580 40g (Qi Womens irons)

Price: $1,099 steel/$1,199 graphite

Preorder/At retail: 1/9, 2/2