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Summary: The Qi irons are exactly what I expected. Plenty of forgiveness and distance across the face. Good height on well-struck balls. (Low ball hitters make sure to test before you buy) The hybrids are outstanding. Super-solid on contact. Go straight, high, and with good distance. Great combination set.
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.
- Solid forgiveness & distance across the face
- Launch well w/ good trajectory
- Good sound and feel
- Looks...Ok, but not great
- Not a big improvement over recent Taylormade models
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.
First, the good.
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) Unless you have serious problems getting the ball in the air.
Potential Alternatives
Mizuno JPX 923 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.
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.
Callaway Ai Smoke Irons – Solid performance, forgiveness, and distance at an absolute good price.
- Same Buttery-soft feel as 921s
- Loads of Distance & Forgiveness
- Absolute Eye Candy
- Great Price
- Nothing
- Launch the ball High & Straight
- Forgiving & Long
- Beautiful Clubs
- Pricey
- Good distance, especially noticeable on mishits
- Good forgiveness
- Good sound and feel
- Elevates the ball easily with high trajectory
- Nada
Customer Reviews
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. I think 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.
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- Solid forgiveness & distance across the face
- Launch well w/ good trajectory
- Good sound and feel
- Looks...Ok, but not great
- Not a big improvement over recent Taylormade models
