Last updated:
TaylorMade golf clubs span several families and generations, so a useful buying decision needs more detail than the brand name or the P790 label. Start with the role you want to improve, then compare exact models and specifications. A current iron, a previous-generation driver and a trusted putter can form a coherent bag if their jobs are clear. The aim is useful shot coverage and a suitable build, not replacing every club because one part of the range has changed.
Link disclosure: Product links in this guide go directly to the manufacturer or identified seller. They do not use affiliate tracking.
Guide checked: 8 September 2026. This is a comparison of documented specifications and buying considerations. We have not carried out hands-on product testing.
| Choice | Practical check |
|---|---|
| Qi Max / P-series | Head role and exact model |
| Repeated model name | Generation and published specification |
| Blended iron set | Distance transition between designs |
| Full fitting record | Build, settings and reason for each change |
Table of Contents
Map the iron families before selecting a model
TaylorMade’s current Qi Max page includes a family comparison covering Qi Max, Qi Max HL, P790, P770 and several P7 designs. The manufacturer positions them across game-improvement, players-distance and players-style categories. Use that map to choose a sensible fitting shortlist rather than assigning yourself a model from handicap alone. Compare head shape, contact and flight with a suitable shaft. A compact appearance may appeal visually while another head produces a more useful pattern of shots for your actual game. TaylorMade Qi Max iron specifications and family comparison
Read the exact loft progression
The documented Qi Max standard specification lists a 28-degree 7-iron, 42.5-degree pitching wedge and 48-degree approach wedge. These figures make the short end important when replacing a set with different lofts. Do not judge the change only by how far the 7-iron travels. Measure the gaps into your existing wedges and check the longest iron you can use reliably. A set that produces one impressive distance but leaves an awkward transition needs further work before the final club selection is settled.
Keep repeating names tied to a generation
TaylorMade provides a product-specification archive organised by year, which is useful when a name such as P790 appears on several generations. Use it to identify an older set before comparing a seller’s description with a current page. The same discipline applies to SIM2, M2, Qi10 and later woods: the full model, suffix and year matter. A newer family name is not evidence that every specification or setting from the previous club carries across unchanged. TaylorMade product specifications by year
Choose a fitting with a clear purpose
TaylorMade’s fitting information describes working through head, shaft and grip options and considering gapping and miss tendencies. Its UK location route can help find an appropriate session, but confirm the available models and appointment terms directly. Take a current club as a baseline and explain the shots you need to improve. Ask to see a representative group of results rather than only the best strike. The written outcome should explain the proposed build and what benefit it is intended to provide. TaylorMade UK fitting information TaylorMade UK fitting locations
Build the long end around actual use
Decide whether each wood, hybrid or longer iron is mainly a tee club, a fairway approach option or a way to cover a difficult distance. Test the appropriate lie rather than comparing everything from a forgiving tee. A matching driver and fairway family can still need different shafts, lofts or settings. Do not choose a lower-lofted club solely because it appears more powerful on paper. The useful club is the one that produces the shot you can rely on in its intended role.
Treat blended irons and wedges as a gapping task
If a fitter suggests mixing TaylorMade iron models, ask to check the transition between the last club of one design and the first of the other. Printed numbers do not guarantee even gaps when the head and loft structures differ. Apply the same approach between a set wedge and specialist wedges. Consider partial shots and the ground you play from as well as full carries. A blend should have an explained purpose, with any adjustments documented rather than assumed from matching grips or a similar finish.
Check the final order against the fitting record
Confirm model generation, handedness, set composition, shaft, length, loft, lie and grip before buying. For adjustable woods, include the agreed setting and any relevant weight arrangement. If buying used or previous-season TaylorMade clubs, assess their actual condition and build rather than transferring the manufacturer’s original specification unquestioningly. A useful purchase may be one club or an entire set. We would choose the configuration that produces clear roles and consistent gaps, with the product archive and fitting process providing evidence you can understand and keep for later reference.
Related buying guides
Golf Club Brands UK: Compare Ranges and Fitting Support. TaylorMade SIM2 Max Driver UK: Model, Specification and Buying Checks.