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Why We Like It
- The oversized shape emphasizes forgiveness and a higher launch with more of a draw bias than the Qi35.
- The weight screw in the back center of the sole deepens the center of gravity for more forgiveness.
- A carbon-composite crown with a chromium aesthetic saves weight for a lower center of gravity.
- A slot in the front part of the sole improves the way the face flexes and gives distance a boost, especially for impacts low on the face.
- Lofts are 0.5 degrees stronger than last year’s Qi10 Max for less spin and more ball speed.
- Lie angles are slightly more upright than in the standard Qi35 to minimize a slice.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps
- 20, 23, 27, 31, 35 degrees (fixed hosel)
what our testers said
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Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Packs a punch at impact. You can really feel the weight bottom out right at the ball. Nice rising trajectory. Great fairway finder and pretty strong off the tee, too. You never get a sense of any excess sidespin.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Nice, high-launching club that still produces normal distances for a hybrid. Carbon design makes it look like a robot that can do no wrong.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The matte gray on the top of the crown is a real distinguishing feature, and a welcome change from so many others in this category. The real star is the punch each shot packs. The face just pounds the ball, cutting through any wind conditions. It flies straight to the fairway or the green. Forgiveness covers up distance and dispersion on mis-hits.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
One of the best looking, feeling and performing hybrids I hit. I think a lot of it has to do with the speed pocket and weight behind the face. It feels like that helps get the ball up in the air.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Looks great, feels great, and sounds great. I didn't mis-hit a single ball, and it went anywhere I wanted it to. Workability was incredible. It's longer than others in this category and super comfortable in my hands. The center of the face was either easy to find or has a massive sweet spot.
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Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Packs a punch at impact. You can really feel the weight bottom out right at the ball. Nice rising trajectory. Great fairway finder and pretty strong off the tee, too. You never get a sense of any excess sidespin.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Nice, high-launching club that still produces normal distances for a hybrid. Carbon design makes it look like a robot that can do no wrong.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The matte gray on the top of the crown is a real distinguishing feature, and a welcome change from so many others in this category. The real star is the punch each shot packs. The face just pounds the ball, cutting through any wind conditions. It flies straight to the fairway or the green. Forgiveness covers up distance and dispersion on mis-hits.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
One of the best looking, feeling and performing hybrids I hit. I think a lot of it has to do with the speed pocket and weight behind the face. It feels like that helps get the ball up in the air.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Looks great, feels great, and sounds great. I didn't mis-hit a single ball, and it went anywhere I wanted it to. Workability was incredible. It's longer than others in this category and super comfortable in my hands. The center of the face was either easy to find or has a massive sweet spot.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Before I even struck the ball, I felt like the club was going to be explosive. Then it produced as expected. Impact is on the louder and livelier side. The ball flight had a nice, long rise to its apex, and then dropped right on top of its target. Mis-hits went dead straight.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I love the way the face blends with the front of the crown; it seems to make the carbon fiber stand out. The sound and feel are just about perfect—loud, without being too loud, and firm, without being harsh. The forgiveness is really impressive. A great option for those who struggle hitting hybrids. Very easy to get up in the air, and very long.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Clubhead feels really sturdy, like there's a lot of mass behind the head. Impact feels firm, but it's a heavy hit. Ball flight was a medium trajectory and performed better off the tee than off the turf.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Packs a punch at impact. You can really feel the weight bottom out right at the ball. Nice rising trajectory. Great fairway finder and pretty strong off the tee, too. You never get a sense of any excess sidespin.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I love the way the face blends with the front of the crown; it seems to make the carbon fiber stand out. The sound and feel are just about perfect—loud, without being too loud, and firm, without being harsh. The forgiveness is really impressive. A great option for those who struggle hitting hybrids. Very easy to get up in the air, and very long.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Clubhead feels really sturdy, like there's a lot of mass behind the head. Impact feels firm, but it's a heavy hit. Ball flight was a medium trajectory and performed better off the tee than off the turf.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Nice, high-launching club that still produces normal distances for a hybrid. Carbon design makes it look like a robot that can do no wrong.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The matte gray on the top of the crown is a real distinguishing feature, and a welcome change from so many others in this category. The real star is the punch each shot packs. The face just pounds the ball, cutting through any wind conditions. It flies straight to the fairway or the green. Forgiveness covers up distance and dispersion on mis-hits.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Looks great, feels great, and sounds great. I didn't mis-hit a single ball, and it went anywhere I wanted it to. Workability was incredible. It's longer than others in this category and super comfortable in my hands. The center of the face was either easy to find or has a massive sweet spot.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Before I even struck the ball, I felt like the club was going to be explosive. Then it produced as expected. Impact is on the louder and livelier side. The ball flight had a nice, long rise to its apex, and then dropped right on top of its target. Mis-hits went dead straight.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
One of the best looking, feeling and performing hybrids I hit. I think a lot of it has to do with the speed pocket and weight behind the face. It feels like that helps get the ball up in the air.
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From the Manufacturer
TaylorMade Qi35 Max
For golfers looking to unlock another level of forgiveness and playability, Qi35 Max Rescue is the answer. The larger overall profile inspires confidence at address making it perfect for golfers looking additional forgiveness without sacrificing distance and performance. Proven TaylorMade technologies of Twist Face™, Through Slot Speed Pocket™ and a Carbon Crown combine to make this one of the most functional hybrids we’ve ever made.
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That difference means the Qi35 boasts a similar shape to the Qi10 but with a slightly more forward center of gravity for lower spin and better energy transfer.
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A bridge-like structure inside the front of the head attaches to internal heel and toe weight pads to push the center of gravity low and forward for better energy transfer.
That structure also yields extra stability on off-center hits.
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King Tec
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Cobra’s most advanced hybrid uses multiple materials and adjustability to optimize distance and trajectory.
The L-shaped face insert wraps around the leading edge and into the sole to maximize rebound, particularly on lower-face impacts.
The face is also designed with variable thicknesses across 15 distinct regions for more consistent speed across the face.
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Ping lowered the face height by 8 percent and made it thinner. This encourages center-face contact for a higher launch and more ball speed.
A redesigned interior section of the hosel removes mass that helps to lower the center of gravity by 12 percent for higher launch and less spin.
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These also benefit from the same approach to face design that has fueled more ball speed in the ZXi drivers.
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$330
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More compact than the GT2 and last year's TSR3, the GT3 offers iron-like control for players looking for more ball speed than their lower-lofted irons.
Because of a wider face, this year’s model boasts a 15 percent improvement in stability on off-center hits for more consistent carry yardages.
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The oversized profile makes for Mizuno’s most forgiving and highest-launching hybrid.
A wide channel stretches nearly the width of the sole to give at impact and create additional face flex on off-center hits.
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This more traditionally sized hybrid (the 2-hybrid volume is 121 cubic centimeters) decreases in size as the loft increases (the 5-hybrid is just 103cc).
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