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TaylorMade Golf – Forged Construction, Full-Face Grooves and Five Sole Grinds for the new Hi-Toe 5 Wedges

August 13, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf has announced the launch of Hi-Toe 5, the next generation of the brand’s signature Hi-Toe wedge line and the #1 Forged Wedge in Golf*. Joining MG5, Hi-Toe 5 wedges are built on a fully forged platform, paired with full-face saw-milled grooves and a family of five sole grinds engineered to cover the full spectrum of swing types, turf conditions, and short game demands.

(*) Source: Circana, LLC, Golf Datatech, US, Wedges, On-Off Course Specialty Channels, Value & Volume Sales, Aug 2025 – June 2026.

Both Hi-Toe 5 and MyHi-Toe 5 wedges will be available for pre-order beginning August 13, 2026, with retail availability beginning September 3, 2026 at authorised retailers worldwide. Hi-Toe 5 wedges will sell for 229€ and MyHi-Toe 5 wedges will be available for 269€.

A FORGED FIRST FOR THE HI-TOE FRANCHISE

Each wedge in the Hi-Toe 5 family is forged from soft carbon steel, giving golfers the world-class feel they demand on short game shots. Additionally, the forging process enables engineers to exact every aesthetic detail during production.

The construction marks the completion of TaylorMade’s Forged Family, joining the brand’s MG5 wedge line to offer a fully forged short game system from gap wedge through lob, built on the same construction philosophy across both franchises.

“Hi-Toe has always been designed to be different. The expanded toe, the full-face grooves, the willingness to look different in the bag. Those are the unique features that drew players to this wedge line in the first place.”

“The carbon steel construction delivers a softer, more responsive feel at impact, and the precision tolerances of a forged head produce the kind of consistent feedback that allows golfers to dial in distance and trajectory shot after shot.”

“Pair that with a broad selection of grinds to fit all different swing types and playing conditions, and there’s a configuration in this lineup to help everyone play with more confidence around the green”, said Matt Bovee, Senior Director of Product Category of the company.

FULL-FACE SAW-MILLED GROOVES

A second major design element is the full-face groove pattern. The same new saw- milled grooves in MG5 are now employed in Hi-Toe 5, and extend from heel to toe across the clubface, engaging the upper portions of the extended toe characteristic of the line.

The saw-milling process allows engineers to manufacture grooves with steeper sidewalls and sharper internal radii than conventional milled grooves. The result is increased friction at impact and more spin and control.

RAW FACE AND SPIN TREAD TECHNOLOGY

To deliver spin consistently, Hi-Toe 5 features a RAW face finish in combination with proprietary Spin Tread Technology. The RAW face is engineered to increase spin in both dry and wet conditions.

Even the smallest amount of moisture, like dew on the grass in the morning can decrease spin on wedge shots. To help retain spin in wet conditions, Spin Tread Technology, a system of laser-etched micro-channels integrated into the face, redirects moisture away from the contact point at impact, operating on the same principle as an automotive tire tread displacing water on a wet road.

The combined effect is consistent ball-to-face friction across all types of playing conditions and increased spin and control.

FIVE SOLE GRIND CONFIGURATIONS

Hi-Toe 5 is offered in five sole grind configurations, each engineered for a distinct combination of swing type, turf condition, and playing style. Four configurations are available in the standard line: ATS, ATV, ATX, and ATW. The ATC grind is offered for right-handed players in both custom options and in the MyHi-Toe 5 wedge personalisation programme.

ATS is TaylorMade’s most popular grind and is engineered to fit a wide variety of swing types and playing styles. The four-way cambered sole is designed to deliver versatility on shots played from both open and closed face positions.

ATV is an iconic grind that combines a concave sole shape with asymmetric bounce (mid-to-high in the square position and lower in the open position) and a beveled leading edge that minimises turf interaction prior to ball contact.

ATX is a mid-high bounce design built on three independent sole ledges working in sequence. The leading edge provides forgiveness for steeper attack angles, the centre ledge stabilises through impact, and a narrowed trailing edge facilitates a quick exit from the turf.

ATW is the widest, highest-effective-bounce sole in the family. It is engineered for maximum forgiveness, especially in soft conditions and out of bunkers, particularly for players that like to play with a square face and are looking for the most error-tolerant configuration in the lineup.

ATC is a low-bounce configuration featuring a reverse-C trailing edge and a narrower overall sole width. The design improves stability and contact quality on tight lies, particularly for players with shallow angles of attack. A narrow leading edge supports clean ball contact on firm turf.

STOCK SPECIFICATIONS

Hi-Toe 5 wedges in the standard line come in a signature Aged Copper finish. Satin Chrome is available in custom.

Stock shaft options include the KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 in 115g, now offered in a new Black PVD finish, featuring an active tip section engineered to enhance feel.

The graphite stock option is the UST Recoil DART 80g, which incorporates UST’s Dual Action Recoil Technology to deliver consistent energy transfer through the shaft for repeatable distance and ball flight.

All Hi-Toe 5 wedges come with the SuperStroke Crossline 2.0 grip in 52g, in a Black and Copper colourway selected to align with the premium Hi-Toe 5 design system.

THE TAYLORMADE FORGED FAMILY

TaylorMade’s commitment to world-class craftsmanship and exceptional feel is reflected with the launch of Hi-Toe 5, now in concert with the MG5 line, and together making up the Forged Family.

Golfers are now able to choose from two distinct shapes, a wide variety of grinds, and plenty of custom options to truly fit their wedge makeup to their game and exacting preferences.

MG5 brings the traditional teardrop shape, tight overall footprint, and clean lines that appeal to players who prefer a more conventional look at address.

Hi-Toe 5 brings the expanded toe area, larger overall profile, and full-face grooves that have defined the Hi- Toe franchise.

Both are forged from soft carbon steel to the same precision tolerances, ensuring the feel and feedback experience translates consistently across a player’s wedge setup, regardless of how their bag is built.

The Forged Family supports a wide range of short-game configurations. Players can carry a full set of either franchise, or build a combination tuned to their individual preferences.

A common combo configuration pairs MG5 in the lower loft slots, where the more traditional profile and full-swing repeatability matter most, with Hi-Toe 5 in the scoring wedges, where the larger profile and full-face grooves offer more surface area for creativity around the green.

MYHI-TOE 5

Alongside the standard Hi-Toe 5 family, TaylorMade is introducing MyHi-Toe 5, a fully personalisable wedge configurator available exclusively through TaylorMadeGolf.co.uk. The ATC grind is available through MyHi-Toe 5, and is only offered as a custom option in the stock Hi-Toe 5 lineup.

MYHI-TOE 5 SPECIFICATIONS

MyHi-Toe 5 is offered in four head finishes: Aged Copper, Charcoal Black, Satin Chrome, and Tour Raw.

Personalisation options include freestyle initials (up to two characters), two-line custom text (up to 11 characters per line), dancing text-and-logo combinations (up to 14 characters), and freestyle logo selection from a library of more than 50 options.

Players can also select paint fill colour from a palette of 15 colourways, applied across the Hi- Toe logo, loft number, bounce number, and bottom groove, and choose from five two- tone ferrule combinations.

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TaylorMade Golf – A new expression of precision performance takes shape by joining forces with TAG Heuer

June 25, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf and Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer introduce the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition. The collection includes the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45mm x TaylorMade edition watch, a Spider ZT x TAG Heuer putter and a suite of co-branded accessories. The collection will be for sale starting today 25th of June.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition is a timepiece shaped by the realities of the course and the expectations of today’s golfers. This collaboration builds on a relationship with golf that began in 2005, when TAG Heuer developed a Quartz timepiece, bringing precision watchmaking into this sport highly defined by control and consistency. That moment established golf as a field where time measurement, and performance intersect in a way that directly reflects the brand’s core expertise.

The introduction of the TAG Heuer Connected Golf Edition in 2019 marked a shift in that exploration. For the first time, the brand extended its expertise beyond traditional watchmaking precision into digital analysis, allowing players to track their rounds with accuracy and revisit their performance with greater clarity. With the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition, this approach is taken further, integrating deeper performance insight into the flow of the game itself.

A SHARED HISTORY OF THE CHANGING THE RULES

The collaboration with TaylorMade and TAG Heuer is grounded in a shared history of technical progression. Since its creation in 1979 in the United States, TaylorMade has played a defining role in shaping modern golf equipment. The introduction of the first metalwood established a new direction for the industry, setting a precedent for continued innovation with materials, design and performance optimization. Over the decades, the brand has developed a complete ecosystem that includes clubs, balls, apparel, and digital platforms, supported by its global reach and adoption among many of the highest-ranked players in the world.

The trajectory mirrors TAG Heuer’s own evolution. Both brands reached key moments where innovation shifted perception and established credibility. For TAG Heuer, advancements in chronograph engineering defined its reputation in precision timing. For TaylorMade, breakthroughs in equipment design transformed how the game could be played. These parallels create a direct link between watchmaking and golf technology, where measurement and performance are inseparable.

SHAPED BY THE GAME

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition is an instrument that integrates seamlessly into a round of golf, extending effortlessly beyond the course. Its design draws directly from TaylorMade’s presence in the sport, translating familiar visual codes into a piece closely connected to the course.

Its grade 2 titanium case, brushed and sandblasted, is presented without black DLC coating for the first time in the Calibre E5 collection. This brings the material closer to the natural tones of golf clubs, reinforcing the link to the equipment while introducing a more understated aesthetic. The bezel, engraved with 18 holes, anchors the watch within the structure of the game, while the TaylorMade logo on the crown and stripes inspired by the face of a golf club add subtle and recognizable references.

The color palette follows the same approach, drawing from tones found across TaylorMade’s universe, including its putters and capsule collection developed alongside the collaboration. The bi-material strap combines blue leather with a black rubber base, defined by a white central line and silver stitching, balancing elegance with performance while extending the visual language shared across the project.

The caseback, finished in black sandblasted DLC titanium and engraved with the TaylorMade logo, integrates the heart rate sensor, linking performance tracking to the design. An additional stretch textile strap is included in a dedicated TAG Heuer x TaylorMade packaging, completing a piece designed to move naturally between the course and everyday wear.

UNDERSTANDING PERFORMANCE THROUGH DATA

Golf is played in details that rarely show themselves clearly. A yard too long, a read slightly off, a decision taken a fraction too quickly. The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition captures each moment, recording every shot and translating it into strokes gained analysis. It reveals where strokes are won, where they are lost, and which part of the game demands attention, turning each round into something measurable, readable, and actionable over time.

Built on this approach, the digital experience of the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition is powered by TAG Heuer OS and designed to support the way golfers play, review, and improve. TAG Heuer brings its expertise in advanced algorithms to automatically register every shot and position throughout the round, without requiring any interaction from the player, allowing the golfer to remain fully focused on the game, without distraction.

This data is then processed exclusively through TaylorMade’s performance analysis to deliver the strokes gained metric, a structured measurement comparing each round to a defined baseline. It provides a clear reading of performance, identifying where strokes are gained, where they are lost, and which areas require attention, while tracking progression over time through variations between rounds. This integration reflects a direct collaboration between both brands, combining TAG Heuer’s data capture with TaylorMade’s analytical expertise to deliver a singular and actionable performance metric.

The analysis extends across the different areas of play, allowing golfers to follow their progression over time through variations between rounds. What once relied on perception becomes measurable, supporting a more deliberate approach to improvement.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition also introduces golf-focused complications that keep essential metrics visible at a glance, including longest drive, next golf round, best score, last score, total rounds played during the year, and total birdies made. Together, they reflect both peak moments and consistency, building a more complete picture of the player’s relationship with the game across a season.

The two exclusive watch faces extend this approach into the visual language of the watch. Momentum, designed around the fluidity of the swing, features a hand movement that continuously draws the TaylorMade logo, translating motion into a dynamic display. Topography introduces a pattern inspired by the contours of golf courses, combined with indexes influenced by TaylorMade’s iconic Spider putter. The numerals incorporate textures derived from golf club surfaces, while dedicated reskins of iconic TAG Heuer watch faces adopt the color codes of the collaboration, creating a coherent digital identity.

BEYOND THE COURSE

At the foundation of this experience is the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 platform, featuring an AMOLED touchscreen with sapphire glass and an always-on display for optimal readability during play. Battery performance is structured across several modes, including up to two days in performance mode, up to three days in low power mode, and up to 17 hours in sport mode, with up to 12 hours dedicated to golf. Fast charging provides one day of use in 30 minutes.

Connectivity is built around TAG Heuer OS, with compatibility across iOS 18 and later and Android 13 and later, supported by Made for iPhone licensing. A new speaker enables call management, voice assistance, and sound experiences, while the sensor suite extends usage beyond the course with sleep tracking, including SpO2, heart rate variation, breathing rate, resting heart rate, and sleep phases. Dual-band ensures fast acquisition and precise positioning, supporting reliable tracking throughout each round.

SPIDER ZT X TAG HEUER PUTTER

The Spider ZT x TAG Heuer putter is built at the intersection of cutting-edge performance from TaylorMade’s iconic Spider putter family and the sleek cannot miss TAG Heuer design. Cobranded details, from the TAG Heuer logo sightline to the topographic textures drawn from the watch face itself, tell the story of this collaboration on the greens where your most meaningful strokes come. It arrives with a premium cobranded headcover, duo-logoed ball marker, and packaging as meticulously considered as the putter itself.

The collection also includes a TaylorMade x TAG Heuer duffle bag, co-branded hats and co-branded golf gloves.

Together, these elements reflect a shared vision of performance, where technology, craftsmanship and precision work in harmony. From the watch on the wrist to the putter in hand, every detail shapes how the game is experienced and understood. Each round leaves a trace. Over time, those traces reveal a pattern, turning instinct into understanding. With the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition, every stroke becomes measurable and every performance refined.

The game remains the same. The way it is read changes.

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TaylorMade Golf – The Staff Bag and Headcovers you won’t be able to take your eyes off at Shinnecock Hills

June 18, 2026 – Some places shape the people who live on them. Long Island has always been one of those places. 

For 300 years, the rhythms of life on the eastern end of New York have been set by the sea, by the tides that fill the bays at dawn, by the fishermen who push off from the docks before sunrise, by the whalers of Sag Harbor who once helped power a global industry from these very shores, and by the keepers who tended lighthouses through the long Atlantic nights. Salt, sand, and shoreline don’t just decorate this place. They define it. 

This summer, the game’s biggest stage, the US Open, returns to that exact stretch of coast. Shinnecock Hills sits at the southern edge of the South Fork, with a links course shaped as much by the wind off the Atlantic as by any architect who has touched it. And TaylorMade arrives with a collection built to honor where the championship is being played, and to honor everything that makes the place itself worth celebrating. 

Here it is to the Sailor’s Point Collection.

The Staff Bag: Crafted for the coast it honors

When you’re designing something around a place this iconic, there’s temptation to throw everything you’ve got at the bag and call it a tribute. Every motif. Every reference. Every flag.

The Sailor’s Point staff bag takes the opposite approach.

It starts with restraint, a foundation of navy-and-white sailor stripes running the length of the side panels, pulled from the old-school maritime shirts that have outfitted generations of Northeast sailors.

The pattern shows up again on the inside, where it lines every interior pocket — a detail you only catch when you reach for a tee or ball marker, and one that quietly reinforces the bag’s design language each time.

The top and bottom collars carry it forward, while a wave-pattern embroidery sweeps across the base like a clam morning tide. 

It’s a foundation built to set the stage, not steal the show.

What lives on top of that foundation is where the bag gets personal. 

The handle is crowned by an illustrated lighthouse, the unmistakable red-and-white tower of Montauk Point. Two anchors hold court on the back.

There’s a crab as well, set on one of the valuables pockets, paying tribute to the bays and inlets where crabbing has been part of working Long Island life for generations.

On a separate pocket, “Sea You at the Shore” sits framed by a circle of rope, half greeting, half farewell, at home in a place where so much of the year is spend leaving the dock and coming back to it.

Now look at the TaylorMade script flowing across the side panels. The chain stitch was designed to evoke a line of rope, the kind you’d find coiled on any working dock from Mattituck to Montauk. A small detail, easy to miss, that tells you a great deal about how the bag was built. 

And then there are the flags. 

Running diagonally across both side panels, they look at first glance like nothing more than colorful decoration. They’re much more.

Each one is borrowed from the International Code of Signals, the maritime alphabet that ships at sea have used to communicate since the 1850s. Decoded letter by letter, they spell T-A-Y-L-O-R-M-A-D-E. Most people who walk past the bag will miss it. The ones who don’t will smile. 

It’s the kind of detail that earns its place because of what it asks of the viewer. Lean in. Look closer. Pay attention. Fitting, for a collection built on the language of the sea.

The Headcovers: A cast of coastal characters

If the staff bag sets the scene, the headcovers fill it with characters. The driver headcover is fronted by a grizzled sea captain, knit cap pulled low, wooden pipe in hand, yellow fishing slicker built for the kind of weather the Atlantic loves to throw at anyone foolish enough to head out anyway. 

The fairway wood is a quiet salute to the days when Sag Harbor stood among the great whaling ports of the Atlantic, with whales sailing across a sea-textured deboss and a navigator’s compass etched in for good measure. 

The hybrid headcover carries Montauk Point Lighthouse all on its own. Commissioned by George Washington in 1792, lit in 1797, an old soul rendered in a small form.

The blade headcover takes the helm with a ship’s wheel front and center, and brings the International Code of Signals flags back on the rear panel for the ones who care to keep looking. 

And the mallet and Spider ZT headcovers return to the crabbing theme, hiding a crisp red-and-white interior that nods to the traps and buoys dotting the inlets out east. 

Each one stands on its own. Together, they tell a story too rich for any single piece to carry.

Putters, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – New Spider ZT Max putters: Maximum Stability, Three Configurations, and One Purpose

June 4, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf has announces the launch of Spider ZT Max, a new high-MOI mallet putter built on the Spider Stability platform and offered in three distinct configurations: Standard, Counterbalance, and Long.

Spider ZT Max putters will be available at trusted retail outlets June 4. The Spider ZT Max putters will sell for: Spider ZT Max Standard at 599€; Spider ZT Max Counterbalance at 659€; and Spider ZT Max Long at 729€.

Built Around Spider Stability

At the core of every Spider ZT Max is a structural philosophy TaylorMade has refined over years of Tour-level development. Four heavy corner weights surround a low-density, aerospace-grade aluminium body – a construction designed to push mass to the perimeter and maximise MOI across the entire head.

In each of the three models, the KBS putter shaft is bored directly toward the Centre of Gravity of the putter head, producing a 2° shaft lean and 34mm of onset behind the face that delivers a consistent, toe-up orientation at address. New sole shaping, developed specifically around this hosel configuration, is engineered to sit flush against the ground every time the putter is set down.

“Spider ZT set a high bar for what a high-MOI mallet could do. With Spider ZT Max, we took that foundation and expanded it – literally. The head is bigger, the profile is more commanding at address, and every element of the design still serves a specific purpose.”

“The corner weighting, the hosel geometry, the sole shaping – all of it carries over into a larger, more substantial package. Standard, Counterbalance, and Long — the same three configurations, now in a bigger, bolder profile,” said Andrew Oldknow, Senior Director Product Category and Design of the company.

World-Class Feel and Alignment

Feel and alignment were equally considered in the Spider ZT Max design. The black Pure Roll insert – a combination of Surlyn and aluminium – produces a softer feel at impact alongside 45°-angled grooves engineered to promote optimal launch and forward roll from the first contact point.

On the top line, an evolution of TaylorMade’s True Path alignment system features milled lines sized to the exact width of a golf ball, giving players a precise reference point for indexing to centre face at address.

Spider ZT Max Standard

Spider ZT Max Standard is offered in 33”, 34”, and 35” lengths for both right and left-handed golfers, and represents the most direct expression of the Spider Stability platform in the Spider ZT Max lineup. The KBS CT Putter 120 Stepless shaft – bored toward near the CG – works in concert with the enlarged head to produce a toe-up orientation that sets up flush against the ground at address.

The SuperStroke Off-Axis Tour 2.0 grip completes a setup designed to keep the focus squarely on the stroke. Head weight comes in at 379g, reflecting the additional mass of the larger Spider ZT Max body relative to the standard Spider ZT. Loft is 3.5° and the lie angle is 70°.

Spider ZT Max Counterbalance

Spider ZT Max Counterbalance is available in 36” and 38” lengths for both right and left-handed players, and is built around a KBS Custom Graphite shaft and elongated SuperStroke grip – a system designed to shift the balance point higher into the grip end of the club. The practical effect is helping players reduce grip pressure and a quiet the smaller hand and forearm muscles, allowing for a stroke that feels more controlled and deliberate.

At 398g, the head is slightly heavier than the Standard to account for the counterbalance system, and the KBS Custom Graphite shaft is weighted at 155g to support the higher balance point. Two grip options are available – SuperStroke 2.0 XL at 13.75″ and SuperStroke 3.0 at 17″ – giving players the ability to fine-tune the degree of counterbalance effect. Loft is 3.5° and the lie angle is 70°. Head weight is 398g.

Spider ZT Max Long

Spider ZT Max Long is a 46” single-length configuration available for right-handed players, built around a 210g KBS Custom Graphite shaft and SuperStroke Split Pistol grip. At this length and weight, the putter is engineered to shift the locus of control away from the hands and wrists and toward the larger muscle groups of the shoulders and arms.

The head weight of 472g is the heaviest in the Spider ZT Max lineup, calibrated specifically for the additional shaft length and the pendulum-style motion the Long configuration is designed to promote.

Lie angle comes in at 79° – notably upright relative to the Standard and Counterbalance models – reflecting the more vertical address position associated with longer putter configurations. Loft is 3°.

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TaylorMade Golf – Launch of the all-new Spider Tour putter family in bold new torched PVD finish

June 4, 2026 – Today, TaylorMade Golf announces the launch of the all-new Spider Tour putter family, arriving in a stunning new torched PVD finish across two iconic shapes in Spider Tour and Spider Tour X, and two new designs in Spider Tour F and Spider Tour V.

Within those four shapes, each features different MOI and CG placement designed to perform for golfers with different strokes.

The all-new family of Spider Tour putters will be available at trusted retail outlets on June 4. All putters in the Spider Tour line will sell for 399€.

“The Spider Tour putter family represents the very best of what we do at TaylorMade. Nearly two decades of engineering, refinement and Tour feedback have gone into building this family — and this new finish brings a level of visual sophistication that matches the performance underneath it.”

“These are putters that belong in the hands of the best players in the world, and they’re proving it every week,” said Andrew Oldknow, Senior Director Product Category and Design of the company.

SPIDER TOUR PUTTER FAMILY

The Spider Tour family has defined high-MOI putting performance for nearly two decades, delivering the stability and forgiveness that golfers at every level rely on when it matters most. The new family builds on that legacy with a bold new torched PVD finish inspired by Rory McIlroy’s Spider Tour X.

It’s refined, beautiful and unmistakable in the bag — yet retains the proven performance architecture that has made Spider Tour one of the most recognized and celebrated putter families in the game.

TOUR-PROVEN

Spider putters have accumulated more PGA Tour wins than any other putter family since the start of 2024 (*), and the Spider Tour X sits at the heart of that story. Rory McIlroy made history in Augusta this year, becoming only the fourth player ever to win back-to-back – and he won both with a Spider Tour X in his hands.

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked player, has been equally dominant with his Spider Tour X -, recording 16 worldwide victories since putting the L-Neck model into play in March of 2024, including the 2025 PGA Championship and the 2025 Open Championship.

SPIDER TOUR X

Spider Tour X is offered in three distinct models designed to accommodate a broad spectrum of stroke types and player preferences. The L-Neck hosel delivers 21° of toe hang with full-shaft offset. The Small Slant hosel provides 30° of toe hang with half-shaft offset, ideal for players with arcing strokes. The face-balanced Double Bend hosel is engineered for players with a straight-back-straight-through motion, eliminating toe hang entirely for maximum face stability through impact.

Collectively across the different models in the Spider Tour X family, golfers can choose between the patented True Path alignment system and a Single Sight Line. The Single Sight Line found in the Spider Tour X Small Slant was inspired by the putter Rory used to win back-to-back in Augusta. CG location ranges from 34-36mm behind the leading edge depending on configuration, and the Spider Tour X is available in both right and left hand.

SPIDER TOUR

The original. The Spider Tour head shape has been one of the most recognisable silhouettes in putting for the better part of two decades, and this iteration adds a bold new torched PVD finish while preserving everything that has made it an enduring fixture in the bags of golfers at every level.

Three hosel configurations are available – an L-Neck with 23° of toe hang and Single Sight Line alignment for players with a moderate arc, a Small Slant with 29° of toe hang and True Path alignment for those seeking a slightly more pronounced arc-friendly setup, and a face-balanced Double Bend Counter Balance configuration that pairs the iconic head shape with a heavier SuperStroke 2.0 XL grip.

The Counterbalance head is built heavier to accommodate the longer, heavier Counterbalance grip. This setup is ideal for players looking to loosen grip pressure, while the back-weighted CG design helps the putter swing more freely. All three configurations share a CG location set 36mm behind the leading edge – the deepest in the family – and are available in both right and left hand across all configurations.

SPIDER TOUR F

The Spider Tour F is designed for two stroke types. The L-Neck configuration delivers 33° of toe hang for players with an arcing stroke, while the Double Bend configuration is fully face- balanced for those who prefer a straight-back-straight-through motion. Both configurations share a CG location of 22mm behind the leading edge — the second most forward in the family — and both are equipped with Single Sight Line alignment. The L-Neck is available in right hand only; the Double Bend is available in both right and left hand.

SPIDER TOUR V

The Spider Tour V occupies a unique position in the Spider Tour family — it is the most stroke-specific model in the lineup and the one most likely to appeal to golfers who have traditionally gravitated toward blade putters. The L-Neck hosel produces 33° of toe hang, and at just 21mm behind the leading edge, the Spider Tour V carries the most forward CG location of any model in the family.

That forward CG placement is intentional — it works in concert with the natural arc of the player’s stroke to keep the face tracking on the correct path through impact, delivering the kind of precision and feedback that arc players demand while adding the stability and forgiveness that only a high-MOI mallet can provide. Spider Tour V is available in right hand only with Single Sight Line alignment.

SPIDER TOUR TECHNOLOGY

Every model in the Spider Tour family is built around a suite of proven TaylorMade technologies and high MOI design. The White TPU Pure Roll insert, crafted from a blend of Surlyn and aluminum with grooves angled at 45°, promotes optimal forward roll with a softer feel on every putt.

The HYBRAR ECHO Damper behind the face works to eliminate unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel across the entire family.

The patented True Path alignment system is available across select models, providing visual clarity at address and helping golfers better envision the line to the hole. Single Sight Line alignment is offered as an alternative across additional configurations.

All models are equipped with a KBS CT Putter 120 Stepless Black shaft and SuperStroke Pistol 1.0 grip, with the Counterbalance model featuring a SuperStroke 2.0 XL grip.

(*) Spider Tour claim based on PGA TOUR usage as reported by Darrell Survey for 2024 through April 12, 2026.

TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – The Kingdom at The Grove, the first in Europe, officially open to the public

May 28, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf, in partnership with The Grove has announced that The Kingdom at The Grove is officially open to the public, offering golfers of all abilities access to the brand’s most advanced performance and custom‑fitting destination outside of the United States.

Set within The Grove in Hertfordshire, one of the UK’s leading five-star golf and leisure resorts, the purpose‑built facility spans 8.5 acres and features three state‑of‑the‑art fitting bays, supported by tour‑level technology including TrackMan 4, Foresight GC Quad Max, GEARS motion capture and Quintic putting analysis.

Outdoor performance areas include a 7.4‑acre, 320‑yard grass driving range, an 850‑square‑metre teeing area, and a 4,000‑square‑metre short‑game complex, all designed to replicate elite‑level fitting conditions.

Inside, golfers have access to over 1,800 fitting shafts, including 56 The Kingdom‑exclusive shaft options, alongside TaylorMade’s full custom offering across drivers, woods, irons, wedges and putters. Every fitting experience is delivered by expert TaylorMade The Kingdom Master Fitters and enhanced with premium TP5 golf balls, allowing for world‑class performance fitting.

The facility also boasts its own workshop, so whether the player are staying at The Grove, combining a fitting with a round on their championship course, or exclusively visiting The Kingdom, in many cases golfers can see their clubs being built and walk away with them on the same day.

Commenting on the public opening, David Silvers, Vice President & Managing Director EMEAP, TaylorMade Golf EMEA, said: “The Kingdom has long been recognised as the ultimate expression of TaylorMade performance and custom fitting, and we’re thrilled to open our first The Kingdom venue outside of the United States. Opening The Kingdom at The Grove to the public is a major step in allowing more golfers to experience the same level of insight, precision and care that our tour players trust every week.”

Joel Westwell, Director of Golf at The Grove added: “The arrival of The Kingdom further strengthens The Grove’s position as one of the UK’s leading golf destinations, combining world-class performance expertise with the luxury resort experience our guests know us for.”

The opening marks a significant milestone in TaylorMade’s commitment to bringing tour‑proven performance, innovation and personalisation to golfers across the UK and Europe.

Drivers, Fairway Woods, Golf Apparel, Irons, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – New Shadowfall Collection, premium performance technology that meets bold dark finishes

April 21, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf company has announced the Shadowfall Collection, a design-focused lineup that brings premium dark finishes to high-performance equipment spanning Qi4D drivers and fairway woods, P·790 irons, and apparel. The collection represents TaylorMade’s most visually cohesive release, unifying advanced technologies under refined aesthetics for golfers who demand both world-class performance and distinctive style.

“The Shadowfall Collection is a good example of what’s possible when advanced technology meets refined design — a complete collection unified by premium aesthetics and performance”.  

“From the aerodynamic optimisation in Qi4D drivers, to the versatility of Qi4D fairway woods, to the players distance and forged feel of P·790 irons, to the apparel details, this collection reflects what we’re always working toward at TaylorMade. It’s equipment built for golfers who want exceptional performance and exceptional aesthetics — and aren’t willing to give up one for the other,” said Brian Bazzel, Vice President of Product Creation of the company.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: NO DETAIL OVERLOOKED<

The Shadowfall Collection embraces premium dark aesthetics as a design statement. High-gloss black finishes on Qi4D drivers and fairway woods accentuate aerodynamic shaping and distinctive geometry, while the luxurious dark finish on P·790 irons highlights the Tour-inspired profile. Total blackout design in apparel extends the collection’s monochromatic theme beyond equipment.

This aesthetic approach serves both form and function—the dark finishes emphasise engineering details, refined lines, and premium construction while making a striking visual statement. The Shadowfall Collection is made for golfers who appreciate that exceptional performance can be paired with bold design that stands apart.

Qi4D SHADOWFALL DRIVERS: ADVANCED PERFORMANCE
MEETS PREMIUM BLACK FINISHES

The Shadowfall Collection features three Qi4D driver models in high-gloss black finish—Qi4D, Qi4D Max, and Qi4D LS. Each model delivers advanced performance technology wrapped in a premium aesthetic that makes a noticeable statement on the tee.

The high-gloss black finish accentuates the distinctive Qi4D geometry and aerodynamic shaping, creating a bold presence at address while highlighting the engineering that defines TaylorMade’s fastest, most fittable driver family.

Re-engineered head profiles optimised through computational fluid dynamics simulations reduce drag for improved clubhead speed. The improved bulge and roll design promotes tighter spin dispersion across vertical impact locations on the face, delivering more consistent performance when contact moves up or down from center.

The Qi4D Shadowfall driver features four Trajectory Adjustment System (TAS) weights (9g x 2/4g x 2) that allows golfers to adjust flight and spin. The Qi4D Max Shadowfall driver employs two TAS weights (13g/4g), and the Qi4D LS Shadowfall driver comes with two TAS weights (15g/4g).

The 4° loft sleeve enables loft, lie, and face angle modifications for precise trajectory optimization. REAX shafts—developed through analysis of over 11 million shots across 20+ years—allow golfers to match shaft profile to their unique rotation rate for optimised performance.

Model-specific Specs:

Qi4D: 9.0° RH and LH 10.5° RH and LH (custom only), stock shaft is REAX MR (mid rotation) 50 Blue in stiff and regular flex, stock grip Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g

Qi4D Max: 9.0° RH only, 10.5° RH only, stock shaft is REAX MR (mid rotation) 50 Blue in stiff and regular flex, stock grip is Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 58g

Qi4D LS: 9.0° RH only, 10.5° RH only, stock shaft is REAX MR (mid rotation) 60 Blue in stiff flex, stock grip Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g

In addition to stock shafts, golfers will be able to shop TaylorMade’s full suite of REAX and custom shafts at TaylorMadeGolf.co.uk.

All Qi4D Shadowfall drivers will sell for 719€.

Qi4D SHADOWFALL FAIRWAY WOODS: WORLD-CLASS VERSATILITY IN A BOLD BLACK PACKAGE

Shadowfall fairways extend the collection’s distinctive high-gloss black finish across 3-wood (15°), 5-wood (18°), and 7-wood (21°) options. The premium dark aesthetic highlights the fairway’s aerodynamic profile and advanced shaping, creating a unified look from tee shots to shots off the deck from any lie.

Performance comes through adjustability with an 8g TAS weight that allows golfers to adjust flight, spin and swing weight. The 4° loft sleeve, which allows for customisation of loft, lie and face angle. Cut-through Speed Pocket technology protects ball speed on strikes below the face centre. Twist Face features corrective face curvature designed to keep mishits online. Multimaterial construction maximises performance by increasing discretionary weight.

Specs: 

Qi4D Shadowfall fairways are available in 3-wood (15°), 5-wood (18°) and 7-wood (21°) in RH and LH (custom only). The stock shaft is the REAX FW 65S, and 55R/A. The stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Black/Silver 0.600 52g.

Like Qi4D Shadowfall drivers, golfers will be able to shop the complete REAX shaft line as well as custom shafts at TaylorMadeGolf.co.uk.

Qi4D Shadowfall fairway woods will sell for 429€.

P·790 DESIGNER SERIES SHADOWFALL IRONS: LUXURIOUS DARK FINISH MEETS FORGED PERFORMANCE

P·790 Shadowfall irons showcase TaylorMade’s players distance iron in a dark, luxurious finish that transforms the confidence-inspiring profile into a premium statement piece. The refined aesthetic accentuates the sleek lines and Tour-inspired shaping that have made P·790 a favorite among discerning players, while the dark finish creates visual distinction that stands apart from the competition.

Performance comes through in the form of forged feel and strategic engineering. Individual head optimisation paired with SpeedFoam Air delivers best-in-class feel at impact. The ultra-high-strength 4340M forged face material enables thinner face construction for increased ball speed while maintaining the soft, responsive sensation players demand. FLTD CG technology positions the centre of gravity strategically—lower in long irons for enhanced launch, higher in scoring clubs for more consistent spin and control.

Specs

P·790 Shadowfall irons are available in 4-PW or 5-PW, AW in RH (LH custom only). The stock shaft is the Nippon Modus Tour 105 Luxury Black in stiff and regular flex. Golfers can also custom order the UST Recoil DART HDC Blackout in 80 S and 80 R . The stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Plus2.

P·790 Shadowfall irons will sell for 1,849€.

SHADOWFALL APPAREL: TOTAL BLACKOUT DESIGN

The Shadowfall Collection extends to apparel with monochromatic design across two essential pieces:

Shadowfall Hoodie: Premium all-black construction features TaylorMade branding down the left sleeve with French Terry-Polyester blend fabric (55%/45%). Fleece-lined construction provides warmth for cooler conditions while maintaining the refined aesthetic that defines the collection.

The Shadowfall hoodie is available in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes. It’s priced at 109.99€.

Shadowfall T-Shirt: Total blackout design with TaylorMade logo placement on side torso. French Terry-Polyester fabric composition (55%/45%) delivers comfortable everyday wear with durable construction.

The Shadowfall T-shirt also comes in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes and will sell for 59.99€.

Golf Balls, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – New 2026 Tour Response and Tour Response Stripe golf balls with revolutionary microcoating

April 17, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf today announces the launch of the 2026 Tour Response golf ball family, featuring revolutionary microcoating technology and new colourway options for Tour Response Stripe.

Tour Response and Tour Response Stripe golf balls are available April 16 online and authorised TaylorMade retailers. Tour Response is priced at 50€ per dozen, while Tour Response Stripe is priced at 52€ per dozen.

“The Tour Response continues to represent our commitment to being at the forefront of cutting-edge golf ball technology and design accessible to players at every skill level.”  

“Microcoating brings a new level of precision to this ball, ensuring golfers experience the full benefits of the Tour Response ball’s Tour technology and 100% cast urethane cover on the course.”  

“The all-new Tour Response incorporates Tour technologies in a soft, low-compression golf ball to provide real performance benefits and genuine choice for all golfers,” said Mike Fox, Sr. Category Director.

More Tour Technology for More Players

The defining enhancement for 2026 Tour Response golf balls is the introduction of microcoating – a precision-engineered coating technology developed by TaylorMade to advance the next frontier of golf ball manufacturing. The same technology is also used in the all-new TP5 and TP5x.

Across the golf ball industry, traditional finishing processes can produce microscopic inconsistencies in the application of paint to the ball’s surface, which could result in excess pooling of paint in the dimples.

While imperceptible to the naked eye, tiny variations can affect aerodynamic properties and impact ball flight. TaylorMade engineers developed microcoating to push beyond these conventional industry limitations, achieving a new standard of coating precision.

Microcoating applies an ultrathin, uniform paint layer across the ball’s entire surface, promoting consistent peak height performance, reliable distance, and tight left-to-right dispersion on full shots. By delivering precision in aerodynamic performance, microcoating helps Tour Response maintain its intended flight path on full shots.

For golfers of all abilities seeking predictable performance and tight shot patterns, microcoating adds another layer of TaylorMade’s innovative engineering to help golfers play their best.

Tour Response Stripe: New Clear and Mint Colourways

TaylorMade was the leader in creating the 360° ClearPath Alignment Stripe – a continuous digital band designed to help golfers eliminate guesswork and aim consistently both on the green and off the tee.

As the market has grown, TaylorMade continues to lead the way by offering more colours and options for more types of players. Tour Response Stripe is now available in Clear and Mint options.

Clear delivers a modern yet subtle design that enhances alignment without visual distraction of a colour block. Mint brings a soft, defining look that maximises visibility and ball tracking.

Both colourways feature 360° ClearPath Alignment – a continuous digital band designed to help golfers eliminate guesswork and aim consistently both on the green and off the tee.

Tour Response Core Technologies 

Speed Wrapped Core: Tour Response features a soft inner core wrapped in a progressively firmer outer layer. This dual-core construction generates fast ball speed off the driver while maintaining soft compression for enhanced feel and control with short irons and wedges.

SpeedMantle: A high-flex material layer between the core and cover enhances ball speed at impact while preserving soft feel. The mantle’s elastic properties allow for flexion during compression, generating velocity. This technology enables Tour Response to deliver both speed and feel in a single package.

Tour Flight Dimple Pattern: The optimised dimple design promotes penetrating ball flight with reduced drag. Strategic dimple placement and depth create stable aerodynamics that maintain performance across varying wind conditions, while working in concert with microcoating to deliver consistent flight characteristics shot after shot.

100% Cast Urethane Cover: Tour Response golf balls utilise a 100% cast urethane cover. Urethane provides superior greenside spin generation, giving golfers the ability to control trajectory and stopping power on approach shots and around the green. The soft cover also delivers the responsive feel and durability characteristics serious players expect from high-performance golf balls.

Putters, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – Introduction of SYSTM 2 Putters: Where Precision Meets Performance

March 26, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf has announced the launch of SYSTM2 putters, a meticulously crafted line of premium milled putters designed to deliver exceptional feel, predictable roll, and consistent all-around performance. Featuring seven distinct models across blade and mallet categories, SYSTM2 putters combine traditional shaping with modern manufacturing precision to give golfers world-class feel, stability and performance on the greens.

SYSTM2 putters will be available at trusted retail outlets on the 26th of March; all models priced at 279€.

“SYSTM2 represents our commitment to delivering putters that perform at the highest level while showcasing the craftsmanship and precision that define TaylorMade’s world-class performance equipment. By crafting each head from soft 304 stainless steel with precision milled faces and our signature two-tone finish, we’ve created a complete system for every golfer”.  

“Whether a player prefers a compact blade, needs the forgiveness of our wide-body Del Monte, or wants a traditional mid-mallet, SYSTM2 ensures that golfers can find the perfect putter to match their stroke,” said Andrew Oldknow, Director of Product Creation, Putters, of the company.

Each SYSTM2 putter showcases meticulous attention to detail, from the precision-engineered face technology to the refined construction methods that deliver consistent performance on the greens.

Precision Milled Face for Optimal Performance

At the heart of every SYSTM2 putter is a precision milled face engineered for consistent performance. The entire face is fly-cut, then scored with a saw-cutter to create grooves at a specific depth optimised for superior feel. This process ensures that every putter delivers the same premium performance across the entire line.

Advanced Construction Technology

SYSTM2 putters utilise Metal Injection Molding technology to achieve optimal weight distribution and performance characteristics. This advanced manufacturing process allows TaylorMade engineers to strategically remove mass from behind the face and move it toward the toe and heel for enhanced stability at impact. The result is a putter that delivers consistent performance across the face, even on off-centre strikes.

Premium 304 Stainless Steel Construction

Material selection is critical in putter design, and TaylorMade chose soft 304 stainless steel for SYSTM2 putters to deliver the responsive feel that discerning golfers demand.

Unlike harder steel alloys, 304 stainless steel provides a softer, more satisfying sensation at impact that promotes better distance control and enhanced feedback on every putt.

This premium material also allows for precise machining tolerances, ensuring that each SYSTM2 putter meets exacting specifications.

Striking Two-Tone Finish

The signature two-tone finish on SYSTM2 putters isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a purposeful design element engineered to enhance alignment and performance. The satin scratch silver front contrasts beautifully with the black PVD back, creating clear visual separation that helps golfers frame the ball at address and maintain proper alignment throughout their stroke.

This dual-finish approach provides clean sight lines that make it easier to square the face to the target line, while the premium materials ensure the finish will maintain longevity, even after continued use.

Durable Finish Built to Last

The satin scratch silver front of SYSTM2 putters features a hydro-blasted finish engineered for long-term durability. The hydro-blasted surface is designed to maintain its premium appearance round after round, ensuring that SYSTM2 putters preserve their refined look.

Hosel Options Engineered for Your Stroke

Understanding that golfers have different putting strokes, TaylorMade engineered SYSTM2 with hosel configurations to match individual preferences. The L-Neck hosel design creates toe hang, which means the toe of the putter naturally wants to rotate closed through the stroke. This configuration is ideal for golfers with an arcing putting stroke who prefer to release the putter head through impact.

In contrast, the single bend hosel creates a face-balanced design where the face stays square throughout the stroke with minimal rotation. This setup works best for golfers with a straight-back, straight-through stroke who prefer stability and consistency without manipulation.

Expanded Lineup: Blades and Mallets for Every Stroke Style

The SYSTM2 family offers golfers a comprehensive range of heads to match their stroke style and visual preferences.

BLADE MODELS

SYSTM2 blade putters give golfers three distinct blade widths to choose from:

  • Soto: Features soft, flowing lines with rounded bumpers for a classic profile.
  • Juno: Offers more squared back bumpers for golfers who prefer defined edges.
  • Del Monte: TaylorMade’s wide-body blade option with an extended back that delivers a deeper CG location and higher MOI for enhanced stability and forgiveness.

All blade models are offered in both an L-Neck (43° toe hang) and Short Curve (55° toe hang) hosel configuration providing toe hang for players who prefer rotation through their stroke.

MALLET MODELS

SYSTM2 introduces two traditional mid-mallet options designed for versatility:

  • Bandon: Available in two hosel configurations—the Bandon L-Neck for toe hang, and the Bandon Single Bend for face-balanced performance.
  • Ardmore: Offered in the same two hosel options to match any stroke style.

Beautifully Crafted with Attention to Detail

Every SYSTM2 putter head is beautifully crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The premium two-tone finish not only looks striking at address but also provides excellent alignment references. The visible milled connection points and dual-screw fastening system on the face underscore the precision engineering that goes into every SYSTM2 putter.

Additionally, each putter features numbering on the bottom of the heel that correlates to the specific hosel and head shape, making identification simple and straightforward.

SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTM2 putters will be available in the following configurations:

  • Blade L-Neck Models (Soto L-Neck, Juno L-Neck, Del Monte L-Neck): Available in 34″ and 35″ lengths for both right and left-handed golfers.
  • Blade Short Curve Models (Soto Short Curve, Juno Short Curve, Del Monte Short Curve): Available in 34″ and 35″ lengths for both right and left-handed golfers.
  • Mallet L-Neck Models (Bandon L-Neck, Ardmore L-Neck): Available in 34″ and 35″ lengths for both right and left-handed golfers.
  • Mallet Single Bend Models (Bandon Single Bend, Ardmore Single Bend): Available in 34″ and 35″ lengths for right-handed golfers only

Irons, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – Introduction of Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons, because golf should feel this good

January 8, 2026 – TaylorMade Golf has announced the launch of Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons – their most complete game improvement irons. From distinctive profiles to superior sound and feel, Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons deliver unparalleled distance and forgiveness in a package that inspires confidence.

“Golfers in the game improvement category today are demanding more from their irons than just distance and forgiveness; they want irons that sound, feel and look great as well. That’s why we’ve designed both Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons to be the most complete game improvement irons we’ve ever made.”

“From individual face optimisation to revolutionary internal structures, Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons check all the boxes in the game improvement category,” said Matt Bovee, Director of Product Category, Wedges and Irons of the company.

Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons are available for preorder on January 8th and available at retail locations on January 29th at an RRP per iron of €183 for steel, and an RRP per iron of €200 for graphite.

Straight Distance

As industry leaders in the game improvement category, TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons deliver the unmatched speed and carry distance golfers have come to expect.

However, through extensive testing, TaylorMade engineers were able to deduce that the faces in most game improvement irons flex more on the toe at impact than anywhere else on the face. The result is unwanted fade bias that sees golfers losing too many shots to the right (for right-handed players). To counteract this tendency, the faces in Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons are designed to flex in unison and reduce cut spin for shots that stay online.

Superior Feel and Sound

In surveying more than 11,000 core golfers, TaylorMade found that players who use game improvement irons are now expecting more than top-tier performance. They’re after a high-performance iron that delivers premium feel. And a lot of what golfers perceive as feel is related to the sound the clubface and ball make at impact.

Armed with these findings, TaylorMade engineers designed Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons to be as optimised for sound, and therefore feel, as possible. What they found was that the top of the face and the top line are the most prone to undesirable sound because these are the areas of the head with the most flexion at impact. As a result, TaylorMade incorporated a sound stabilisation bar that connects the back bar to the top line. As a result, the top line becomes more stable and produces a more solid feel. Additionally, the sound stabilisation bar allows for the expanded use of ECHO Damping System material higher up in the face which reduces vibration, ultimately producing a better sound.

Two Distinct Shapes

Within the game improvement irons category, TaylorMade also found that there are two distinct camps golfers fall into when it comes to shaping.

On one hand, some players in the game improvement iron category are demanding a more aspirational, players look. To that end, TaylorMade has designed Qi Max irons with a thinner top line, shorter blade length and reduced offset in the hosel.

For other golfers, bigger is better. That’s why TaylorMade designed Qi Max HL to be as forgiving as possible. The blade lengths of each iron are slightly longer, the face height is taller, and both the sole and top line are moderately thicker.

Modern Aesthetics

In surveying core golfers, it also became apparent that those in the game improvement category desire a brighter, more metallic looking iron. Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons have evolved to take on a brighter, more aspirational, monochromatic look that draws inspiration from models in the P·Series iron family. At the same time, the tech in both Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons remains visible and confidence-inspiring.

TAYLORMADE Qi Max Irons

In the line, Qi Max irons are perfect for the player that wants more distance and plenty of forgiveness in a package that’s aspirational. Compared to previous generations, Qi Max irons feature a more compact profile. Specifically, both the top line and blade width are thinner, and there’s less offset as the head blends seamlessly into the hosel.

Qi Max irons also employ FLTD CG (also found in P·790 and P·770 irons) which positions the CG lowest in the long irons enabling high launch and stopping power coming into the green, and progressively higher in the shorter irons for optimised flight and distance control.

In the 4- through 8-irons, the Speed Pocket helps protect ball speed on shots struck low on the face.

Qi Max Irons Spec

The stock steel shaft is the KBS Max 85 MT (S, R), and the stock graphite shaft is the REAX by KBS (75S, 65R, 55A). The stock grip is the SuperStroke Crossline 360 Black 47g.

TAYLORMADE Qi Max HL Irons

Golfers looking for maximum carry distance and forgiveness in a lightweight package are going to benefit from Qi Max HL irons.  These irons feature a slightly larger overall profile that’s designed to maximise forgiveness and carry distance.

While stronger lofts are beneficial for golfers looking to maximise distance, they can actually work against those with slower swing speeds as they can limit launch and make it difficult to hold the green. That’s why Qi Max HL irons employ lofts that are 3° weaker than those of Qi Max. Coupled with ultralightweight heads, shafts and grips, golfers with slower swing speeds are able to maximise both clubhead speed and launch. As a result they realise maximum carry distance and stopping ability.

Just like Qi Max irons, Qi Max HL irons employ Speed Pockets in 5- through 8-irons.

Qi Max HL Irons Spec

The stock steel shaft is the KBS Max Lite (S, R), and the stock graphite shaft is the REAX HL by KBS (50S, 50R, 50A, 45L). The stock grip is the SuperStroke Crossline Lite 360 Black 42g.