The TaylorMade Qi Max Irons lie-angle progression runs from 61.5°–64.5° using TaylorMade’s published specifications. The 7-iron at 28° is the strongest mid-set fitting reference, while the higher-loft short irons deserve the closest dynamic check.
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Qi Max Irons lie-angle fingerprint
What stands out about the Qi Max Irons lie setup?
The published lie values span 3° across the lineup.
The progression becomes more upright through the set and then levels off in the scoring clubs where TaylorMade keeps multiple wedges at the same lie.
A professional loft-and-lie machine is the correct way to test a permanent lie change.
Factory lie angle chart
| Club | Loft | Lie | Length | Step | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 18.5° | 61.5° | 39.125 in | — | Starting lie |
| 5-iron | 21° | 62° | 38.5 in | +0.5° | More upright |
| 6-iron | 24° | 62.5° | 37.88 in | +0.5° | More upright |
| 7-iron | 28° | 63° | 37.25 in | +0.5° | More upright |
| 8-iron | 32.5° | 63.5° | 36.75 in | +0.5° | More upright |
| 9-iron | 37° | 64° | 36.25 in | +0.5° | More upright |
| PW | 42.5° | 64.5° | 35.75 in | +0.5° | More upright |
| AW | 48° | 64.5° | 35.5 in | 0° | Same lie |
| SW | 54° | 64.5° | 35.25 in | 0° | Same lie |
| LW | 58° | 64.5° | 35 in | 0° | Same lie |
Lie progression visual
Qi Max Irons directional effect from a 1° lie error
Dynamic lie test for the TaylorMade Qi Max Irons
Only test if the head is safe to bend and dynamic evidence supports it.
Record centred strike and start direction before changing anything.
Keep setup and ball position consistent.
Should the TaylorMade Qi Max Irons be more upright or flatter?
Try more upright if…
- Your solid strikes repeatedly start right of target even when face control is good.
- The toe is noticeably lower than the heel through impact or your strike board / marker test points to a toe-down delivery.
- You feel you have to raise your hands unnaturally just to get the sole to sit correctly.
- A 1° upright test produces a straighter start line without moving impact away from the centre.
Try flatter if…
- Your solid strikes repeatedly start left of target even when face control is good.
- The heel is lower than the toe through impact or a dynamic lie test shows the club is arriving too upright.
- The heel tends to grab the turf first on otherwise centred strikes.
- A 1° flatter test straightens the start line while keeping contact centred.
Lie angle probably is not the main problem if…
- Contact moves all over the face from swing to swing.
- Your misses are mainly hooks or slices caused by face-to-path rather than start direction.
- The club is the wrong playing length or your posture changes significantly from shot to shot.
- One bad shot is the only evidence pointing toward a lie change.
Golf-club specifications can differ by model year, loft, region, custom build and adjustable-hosel setting. Before buying, fitting or changing a club, compare these figures with TaylorMade’s official specifications for your exact model. If a measurement is critical, have the club checked by a qualified fitter. Verify with TaylorMade.