TaylorMade Qi4D Max Fairway

TaylorMade Qi4D Max Fairway is a fairway wood designed for players who want maximum forgiveness, higher launch, and more confidence on long shots from the fairway or tee. From our point of view, it is the most suitable Qi4D fairway option for golfers who do not want the most compact tour shape, but instead prefer a larger head, more stability, and easier launch.

Qi4D Max Fairway has a larger construction than the standard Qi4D Fairway. In the 3-wood, the head volume is 200 cc, which helps inspire more confidence at address. TaylorMade moved weight to the perimeter and back of the clubhead to deliver higher stability and help off-centre strikes fly farther and straighter.

In TaylorMade’s Qi4D fairway comparison, the Max version is the most forgiving option. It offers high launch, mid spin, and a larger head than the standard Qi4D Fairway. In practice, this will benefit players who want to get the ball airborne more easily and do not want every less-than-perfect strike to cost major distance or direction.

A major benefit is the 8 g TAS system, or Trajectory Adjustment System. This weight allows trajectory, spin, and swing weight to be optimised for the player’s swing. In the Max version, this is especially useful because the player can combine high forgiveness with fine-tuning of ball flight.

4° loft sleeve is available in the 3 and 5 woods. It allows adjustment of loft, lie, and face angle, helping the player dial in launch height, direction, and visual confidence at address. In a fairway wood, correct setup is very important because even a small loft change can strongly affect how easily the ball launches from the turf.

Speed Pocket™ helps reduce spin on shots struck low on the face and helps maintain ball speed. This is very practical in a fairway wood, because shots from the ground often do not strike the exact centre of the face.

Twist Face™ uses corrective face curvature to help reduce dispersion on mishits. Combined with the larger head and higher MOI, this is a club designed to help keep the ball closer to the target line even when contact is not perfect.

Mitsubishi REAX FW shafts are available in lighter weight options, matching the easy-launch character of the Max model. REAX 55 FW is a versatile choice for many players, while REAX 40 FW in L flex is designed for players who need an even lighter shaft and easier launch.

Who we recommend this fairway wood for

• golfers who want TaylorMade’s most forgiving Qi4D fairway wood,
• players who need easier launch from the fairway,
• golfers who want a larger head and more confidence at address,
• players who often miss the exact centre of the face,
• golfers who want high launch and mid spin,
• players who will benefit from the 8 g TAS system for trajectory and swing-weight tuning,
• golfers who want an easier-to-play fairway wood than the Tour or standard Qi4D model.

Who we would not recommend it to as a first choice

• players who want the most compact tour shape,
• golfers who prefer lower launch and lower spin,
• players better suited to Qi4D Tour Fairway or standard Qi4D Fairway,
• golfers who want maximum workability instead of forgiveness,
• players who do not want a larger visual fairway-wood profile.

Main benefits

• most forgiving fairway model in the TaylorMade Qi4D line,
• larger head for more confidence at address,
• 200 cc head volume in the 3-wood,
• high launch and mid spin,
• weight pushed to the perimeter and rear for higher stability,
• 8 g TAS system to optimise trajectory, spin, and swing weight,
• 4° loft sleeve in the 3 and 5 woods,
• Speed Pocket™ for ball speed on low-face strikes,
• Twist Face™ for improved dispersion on mishits.

Disadvantages to consider

• the larger head may not suit players who want a compact tour look,
• not the lowest-spinning fairway model in the Qi4D line,
• 4° loft sleeve is available only in the 3 and 5 woods,
• 9-wood is available only in RH,
• premium technologies mean a higher price than a basic fairway wood.

Our recommendation

We recommend the TaylorMade Qi4D Max Fairway to golfers who want as much help as possible on long shots from the fairway and tee. It makes the most sense for players who need higher launch, more head stability, and greater forgiveness on off-centre strikes.

If you are looking for a fairway wood that is easier to play than the standard Qi4D Fairway and significantly more forgiving than the Tour version, the Qi4D Max Fairway is a very good choice. However, if you prefer a more compact shape, lower spin, and more workability, we recommend comparing it with the standard Qi4D or Qi4D Tour Fairway.

Technical specifications

• Type: fairway wood
• Brand: TaylorMade
• Model: Qi4D Max Fairway
• SKU: DW-TC455
• Available lofts: 3 – 15°, 5 – 18°, 7 – 21°, 9 – 24°
• Availability: RH/LH in 3, 5, and 7; RH in 9
• Head volume: 200 cc / 190 cc / 170 cc depending on loft
• Lie: 57°–61.5° depending on loft and setting
• Length: 43.25", 42.25", 41.75", 41.5" depending on loft
• Swing weight: D2
• Adjustable weight: 8 g TAS system
• Adjustability: 4° loft sleeve in the 3 and 5 woods
• Shafts: Mitsubishi REAX 55 FW / Mitsubishi REAX 40 FW depending on configuration
• Grip: Golf Pride ZGrip Plus2 Black/Silver, 52 g

TaylorMade Qi4D Max Fairway is an ideal fairway wood for players who want high launch, maximum forgiveness, a larger head, and stable performance with modern TaylorMade technologies.