The Callaway Quantum Max Fast iron lineup runs from 22° to 56° across 9 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 28° and the highest-lofted option is the sand wedge at 56°.
Quantum Max Fast Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Quantum Max Fast Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5i | 22° | — | — |
| 6i | 25° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 7i | 28° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 8i | 32° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 37° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| PW | 42° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| AW | 46° | 4° | Near model median |
| GW | 50° | 4° | Near model median |
| SW | 56° | 6° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the Quantum Max Fast lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4°. Tightest: 5i→6i (3°), 6i→7i (3°). Widest: GW→SW (6°).
Quantum Max Fast loft progression
The 28° 7-iron is the clearest single reference point for how this set is lofted. Loft helps explain distance structure, but it does not by itself predict launch, spin or carry.
Where are the tightest and widest loft gaps?
The tightest static gap is 3° between 5-iron and 6-iron. The widest is 6° between gap wedge and sand wedge. Those are the first transitions worth checking if real carry gaps look compressed or stretched.
Quantum Max Fast vs other Callaway iron lofts
This comparison uses the same benchmark club where possible and deliberately shows nearby lower, similar and higher lofts when available.
| Callaway Model | Benchmark Club | Loft | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Max Fast | 7i | 28° | This model |
| Rogue ST Max | 7i | 27.5° | 0.5° lower loft |
| Elyte X | 7i | 28° | Same loft |
| Great Big Bertha 23 | 7i | 28° | Same loft |
| Rogue ST Max OS | 7i | 28.5° | 0.5° higher loft |
| Big Bertha 23 | 7i | 27° | 1° lower loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Quantum Max Fast closest to?
This is a static-loft comparison only; it does not mean the clubs launch, spin or carry the same.
| Callaway Club | Actual Loft | Closest Traditional Loft |
|---|---|---|
| 5-iron | 22° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 6-iron | 25° | 4-iron (~24°) |
| 7-iron | 28° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 8-iron | 32° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 9-iron | 37° | 7-iron (~35°) |
Which Quantum Max Fast club has each loft?
- 22° = 5-iron.
- 25° = 6-iron.
- 28° = 7-iron.
- 32° = 8-iron.
- 37° = 9-iron.
- 42° = pitching wedge.
- 46° = approach wedge.
- 50° = gap wedge.
- 56° = sand wedge.
Individual Quantum Max Fast loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast 5-iron?
The Quantum Max Fast 5-iron is 22°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast 6-iron?
The Quantum Max Fast 6-iron is 25°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast 7-iron?
The Quantum Max Fast 7-iron is 28°. It has 3° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast 8-iron?
The Quantum Max Fast 8-iron is 32°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast 9-iron?
The Quantum Max Fast 9-iron is 37°. It has 5° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast pitching wedge?
The Quantum Max Fast pitching wedge is 42°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast approach wedge?
The Quantum Max Fast approach wedge is 46°. It has 4° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast gap wedge?
The Quantum Max Fast gap wedge is 50°. It has 4° more loft than the approach wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Quantum Max Fast sand wedge?
The Quantum Max Fast sand wedge is 56°. It has 6° more loft than the gap wedge.
Quantum Max Fast Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
28° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.8° average
Highly varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 5i to 6i; the widest is 5° from 8i to 9i.
Loft Consistency Score: 44.7/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the Quantum Max Fast lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each Quantum Max Fast loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low–mid launch • Moderate–high roll
Very high launch • Maximum stopping
Low–mid → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5i | 22° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 6i | 25° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 28° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 8i | 32° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 9i | 37° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| PW | 42° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| AW | 46° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
| GW | 50° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
| SW | 56° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 5-iron → 6-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 6-iron → 7-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 7-iron → 8-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- 9-iron → pitching wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- pitching wedge → approach wedge: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- approach wedge → gap wedge: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- gap wedge → sand wedge: 6° — Very wide loft step — this transition deserves extra gapping attention.
Iron note: Stronger lofts generally lower the launch/flight window and increase distance potential, while weaker lofts generally raise flight and stopping power. Modern iron head design can counteract some of that, so this is a loft-only tendency rather than a measured launch result.
Where the set changes from distance to control
By loft alone, the distance-biased part of the numbered set extends through roughly the 7-iron at 28°. By the 9-iron at 37°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
Quantum Max Fast distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 5-iron | 22° | Low–mid launch, moderate–high roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 9-iron | 37° | High launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | sand wedge | 56° | Very high launch, maximum stopping tendency, stronger control bias |
Spec note: Factory lofts can vary by model year, region, handedness or special configuration. Verify an exact club against Callaway documentation when a single degree matters for fitting, replacement or bending.