TaylorMade · Fairway · 2024
Qi10 Max
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You're a mid-to-high HCP (10-28) at 70-100mph who wants the most forgiving fairway wood possible — comfortable with a bulbous 200cc footprint and prioritising launch and consistency over shape control.
You have above-average swing speed (105mph+), you want to shape shots intentionally, or you prefer a more compact tour-spec footprint at address — the standard Qi10 or Tour sibling is a better match.
Pros
- Highest-MOI fairway wood the brand has ever produced — 200cc head with extreme low-back weighting for maximum forgiveness
- Robot testing: produced 2mph faster ball speed and 4.3 yards more carry distance than test averages from a loft 1° weaker than test spec
- Player testing: puts virtually every shot high into the air — even thin shots rise to beautiful mid trajectories
- Golf Digest 2024 Hot List Gold Medal — industry-validated playability
Cons
- Not for high-swing players — design properties won't cater to your speed without different shaft options
- Bulbous 200cc footprint resists workability — shape-shifters should choose the standard or Tour sibling instead
- Sound is a little thinner than the standard sibling and a hair louder — acoustically a small step down
- Now superseded by the 2025 Qi35 Max within the brand's own lineup — modest age penalty applies
By dimension
Forgiveness
Manufacturer: the larger 200cc head size and infinity carbon crown provides the platform to move mass to the far perimeter of the club for extreme forgiveness with the highest MOI fairway the brand has produced. Reviewer testing: a shallower profile and extreme MOI allows for higher launch and forgiveness across the face making this the most forgiving fairway the brand has ever made. Reviewer player testing: puts virtually every shot high into the air, with even thin shots rising to beautiful mid trajectories, creating long and consistent carry distances. Internal mass pads positioned for maximum forgiveness with the weight moved to the extreme low back. Top-tier 2024 fairway forgiveness — the brand's max-MOI flagship.
Distance
Robot testing: from a loft 1° weaker than test spec, this head produced 2mph faster ball speed and 4.3 yards more carry distance than test averages. On center, it produces smash factors of 1.5, and pairs well with naturally high launch and mid-high spin to produce long carry distances when hit solidly. Reviewer testing: easy launch, great ball speed, and extremely robust speed and distance. Above-average mid-tier distance — strong robot numbers, but the forgiveness-focused architecture trades some pure speed vs the standard sibling.
Workability
Reviewer testing: 200cc head volume with a very large, bulbous footprint — large MOI heads resist shape-shifting. A joy to hit with easy launch — puts virtually every shot high into the air, high-launch geometry rather than penetrating workable trajectory. Comparison coverage: more suitable for players seeking a neutral setup, aiming to consistently find fairways with ease. Below-average workability — by design, this is the max-forgiveness fairway, not the shape-shifter.
Feel
Reviewer testing: feels very solid across the entire face and provides good feedback through the hands. Reviewer testing: gives good feedback when you strike the ball and sounds like you've hit it solidly. The feedback isn't punishing; instead, it delivers enough info to help you adjust. Above-average feel — same tactile signature as the well-reviewed standard sibling, with player-friendly feedback.
Sound
Reviewer testing: the head produces a muted pop rather than an aggressive crack. However: sounds a little thinner than the standard sibling and the Max is a hair louder. Reviewer testing: perhaps a little firmer and louder than ideal. Mid-tier acoustic — muted on center is positive, but the slightly thinner / louder profile relative to the standard sibling dings the overall score.
Looks at address
Reviewer testing: with a large footprint, shallow face, and high MOI, it has an inviting look with a very large, bulbous footprint. Manufacturer: the new Infinity Carbon Crown provides a clean, uninterrupted view at address. The 200cc head is 5mm longer front-to-back than the standard sibling. Average-to-above looks — confidence-inspiring for high-HCP players seeking a forgiving footprint, but less polished than the standard sibling for skilled ball-strikers.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.
- TaylorMade Qi10 Max Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf
- TaylorMade Qi10 Max Fairway Wood Review - Golf Monthly
- TaylorMade Qi10 Max Fairway Wood Review - Golfalot
- The king of forgiveness? TaylorMade Qi10 MAX Fairway Wood (robot test) - Today's Golfer
- This 2024 fairway wood exceeded our robot-testing expectations - Golf.com
- TaylorMade Golf unveils Qi10 drivers, fairway woods, rescues - PGA TOUR
- TaylorMade Qi10 Max - 2024 Golf Digest Hot List Gold Medal
- TaylorMade Qi10 Max Fairway Wood Review - National Club Golfer
- Qi10 Max Fairway - TaylorMade (manufacturer specs)
- TaylorMade Qi10 Max vs Stealth 2 HD Comparison (lineage context) - The Golf Bandit