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    TaylorMade Qi

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    $143 per iron
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    Why We Like It

    • TaylorMade prioritized reducing the chances of a slice with the Qi. A multi-material cap-back that is lighter than the steel it replaces reduces weight in the high toe, making the club easier to square at impact.
    • The center of gravity is lower in the long irons for easier launch and higher in the short irons for optimal control, launch and spin.
    • It has been a staple of TaylorMade irons for over a decade, but to ignore the heat brought by the “Speed Pocket” slot up to the 7-iron would be journalistic malpractice.
    • Dampers inserted into the 4- through 9-iron have been designed for each iron, with ribbed structures aligning with the contact area to get the impact feel just right.
    • The shape features a longer blade length to improve forgiveness, and the redefined leading edge is designed to help deliver a consistent strike for a higher launch.
    • Top 5 in Sound/Feel, middle-handicaps.
    • SPECS: 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 43 degrees

    hot list score breakdown

    Performance
    5.0
    50%*
    Innovation
    5.0
    30%*
    Look / Sound / Feel
    4.5
    20%*
    how we test
    An exhaustive review
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    A scientific method
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    Real players
    Our editors review the input of 32 typical golfers to find the clubs that resonate the most.
    Real results
    Our ratings reflect the best scores in the Hot List criteria of Performance, Look/Sound/Feel and Innovation.

    hot list testers feedback

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    Plain
    Elaborate
    Acoustics
    Quieter
    Louder
    Sensory
    Softer
    Firmer
    Launch
    Lower
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    Range Results

    We tracked 27,000 shots through player testing and then had them analyzed by our team of scientists. These graphics reflect the relative performance our players saw for each club in the category.

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    From the Manufacturer
    TaylorMade Qi

    The Qi irons are designed to be the straightest distance irons in golf. Unlike other game improvement irons that actually favor a right miss, ours are meticulously designed for precision and control because straight distance is the best distance. Driven by organic face geometries, Cap Back Design™ and the Speed Pocket™, this comprehensive approach tunes the performance of each head to promote ideal gapping, exemplary ball speeds and consistently straighter shots throughout the set.

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