TaylorMade Qi35 Max

Robot testing: ranked as the most accurate fairway wood of 2025, earning an overall score of 8.7/10 with standout marks in accuracy (9.0) and forgiveness (9.2). Also the third most forgiving fairway wood tested. This combination of performance places it among the most playable fairway woods in the test. Reviewer testing: remarkably easy to hit, with strong ball speed and excellent speed retention across the face, where virtually every ball launches into the air. 200cc head with TSS rear weight produces the most forgiving fairway in the lineup. Top-tier 2025 forgiveness — independent robot-test #1 for accuracy, #3 for forgiveness.

Reviewer testing: compared to the standard Qi35, the Max produces slightly less ball speed (by around 1-2 mph on average) and about seven yards less carry and 10-12 yards less total distance. However: strong ball speed and excellent speed retention across the face. Manufacturer: the larger head size allows for the CG to be lowered and pulled further back in the head to create more MOI, easier launch and ultimately more forgiveness. Above-average distance — strong absolute speed despite the modest gap to the distance-king standard sibling.

Reviewer testing: the head has a moderate draw bias that definitely favors a draw over a fade. Reviewer testing: large head, sprawling, fuller footprint in heel and toe — high MOI architecture resists intentional shape-shifting. The 4° loft sleeve does add modest face-angle bias tuning. Below-average workability — by design, this is the max-forgiveness fairway with a draw bias, not the shape-shifter. Slight uplift over the prior generation thanks to the doubled hosel range.

Industry awards coverage: the acoustics are on the louder side but it feels so soft like hitting a marshmallow. Reviewer testing: the feel and acoustics are comparable to the standard sibling, featuring the muted thud like sound synonymous with the brand's fairway woods, although the Max model didn't feel quite as heavy in the hit as the core and tour siblings. Above-average feel — soft tactile signature carried over from the well-reviewed standard sibling.

Reviewer testing: featuring the muted thud like sound synonymous with the brand's fairway woods. However, industry awards coverage notes mixed reception: the acoustics are on the louder side and described as a lively, bouncy sound — the head has a sound of drivers from yesteryear, with a high pitch coming off the face. Above-average mid-tier acoustic — the carbon-crown muted thud is positive but the higher pitch makes it polarizing.

Reviewer testing: has a matte grey carbon fiber crown, and is a bit larger from front to back and heel to toe compared to the standard sibling, with a sprawling, fuller footprint in heel and toe. Industry coverage: large confidence-inspiring 200cc footprint with the new carbon crown. Above-average address profile — premium new carbon-fiber finish on the largest footprint in the line for confidence-inspired golfers.