TaylorMade Qi Irons Tested: Distance, Launch and Who They’re Built For

This is Golfer Geeks’ Taylormade Qi irons review.

I tested the combo set – Irons and hybrids.

In this review of the Qi combo set, I discuss my experience with the clubs, their unique features and benefits, customer reviews, and potential alternatives. 

About Jamie

I’m an avid golfer, with an 8ish handicap on my way to a 2 (I’ve been a 5.6), and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.

• Handicap: 7.8
• Expertise: reviewing clubs since 2015
• Right/Left-Handed: Right-handed
• Typical ball flight: Mid-High Tight Draw
• Golf ball used: ProV1x, ProV1

Club Specs

• Model: 2024 Taylormade Qi Combo Set
• Set: 4 & 5 hybrid, 6-iron – pitching wedge
• Iron Shaft: KBS Max MT 85 g
• Rescue Shaft: Ventus Blue TR
• Shaft flex: Stiff flex

Club	Loft	Angle	Length
4 Rescue	22*	58.5*	40.25″
5 Rescue	25*	59*	39.75″
6	24*	62.5*	37.88″
7	28*	63*	37.25″
8	32*	63.5*	36.75″
9	37*	64*	36.25″
PW	43*	64.5*	35.75″
AW	49*	64.5	35.5

How I Tested

I played 3 rounds with the Qi Combo set in ridiculous Houston winds.
I hit them off my Fiberbuilt mat and used my Garmin R10 to get launch and spin numbers.

7-iron Launch Monitor Data

Club Speed	Ball Speed	Carry Distance	Vertical Launch	Peak Height	Descent Angle
82.6	113.6	168.3	13.2 *	51ft	29.2*

Performance Review

Category	Grade
Looks	B
Sound/Feel	B
Distance	A
Forgiveness	A
Flight/Playability	B
Value	A

Looks: (B) Solid. Nothing objectionable. Large heads, but not Disney-like.

Sound/ Feel: (B) Good sound and feel. No harshness.

Distance: (A) Solid distance with little loss on mishits towards the toe. (my specialty)

Forgiveness: (A) Good results across the face. The reason you get these.

Flight / Playability: (B) I was able to hit them high, low, and in between. I played my normal high-baby draw most of the time.

Value: (B) ~$162/club. A little high for the game improvement category.

My Experience with the Qi Combo Set

Range Sessions – 0
Rounds of Golf – 3

Summary of each round

• 1st Round – Played the first round with the Qis late in the afternoon in INSANE wind. We’re talking 30mph gusts and higher. It was comical. Many solid shots and many marginal shots. My swing was too erratic to form a solid opinion.
• 2nd round – Still high wind, but the gusts didn’t get up as much. My ball striking was better and I got to experience some of the ball flight and ball-correcting forgiveness you buy these clubs for.
• 3rd round – Everything was clicking. The everpresent wind was a factor, but was down from the prior two rounds. My ball striking was on. I hit beaucoup greens. Hit the rescues more than a few times. What a pleasure. They felt awesome and flew awesome. I want them.

As I said in my summary, the Qi irons Combo Set does exactly what it’s supposed to do.

I got great results on center contact with good swings, and I got better than I deserved results with my typical mishits toward the toe.

Certainly worth a test if you’re in the market for game improvement irons.

Who are the Qis for?

Any golfer with reasonable ball striking can handle these fine. However, you may have issues if you launch the ball excessively low.

Low handicaps: (Nah) You can probably play them because you can produce shots with them. Legit low handicaps may find the large head size objectionable and/or want more workability.
Mid handicaps: (Yes) Their low trajectory may be a problem for you. But, I think you can likely play them. TEST before you buy.
High handicaps: (Maybe) Probably avoid if you have problems getting the ball in the air. ALWAYS test to make sure.

Potential Alternatives

Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal irons – The best game improvement irons in the game of golf until Mizuno releases the 925s. They do it all and with the best sound and feel in the game.

Callaway Apex Ai300 irons – Superb performance and great sound and feel. Excell at launching the ball, great out of the rough, and mucho hittable long irons.

Titleist T350 irons — An outstanding set of irons – and priced that way. Titleist is in the game improvement iron game for real. They are the best-looking game improvement irons by a few miles.

If forgiveness is your top priority, you’ll want to compare them directly against the most forgiving irons in this category before making a final decision.

Also, if you’re looking for a more playability, we’ve got you covered at our best irons for mid handicappers page.

Check out our iron roundup for this category (game improvement irons) for more tested options.

FAQs

4.4 average rating out of 22 reviews. 75% of buyers would recommend to a friend.₍₁₎

• The big complaint was quality-related. It seems the clubhead flew off a couple of brand-new clubs. Not great.
• The next complaint is that they just weren’t a big improvement over prior models. I tend to agree with this one.

Final Verdict

These are fine irons and will get the job done for most mid-handicappers and some high-handicappers.

The rescue clubs (hybrids) are outstanding.

As usual…

My #1 suggestion is to get your hands on them before you buy. Either at your local golf store or take advantage of Global Golf’s Utry trial program. I use it and recommend it.  

Thanks for checking out our Taylormade Qi irons review, and let us know how they work for you.