Callaway Quantum Max D vs TaylorMade Qi4D Max Fairway Woods (2026)

Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two fairway woods golfers cross-shop. Callaway Quantum Max D and TaylorMade Qi4D Max each have a full page.

At a Glance

Spec	Callaway Quantum Max D	TaylorMade Qi4D Max
Category	Game Improvement	Game Improvement
Model year	2026	2026
Loft options	15° to 21°	15° to 24°
Adjustable hosel	Yes	Yes
Stock shafts	Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45	Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45
MSRP	$330	$350
Technology	High Launch	High Launch

Key Differences

•The Quantum Max D comes in 15° to 21° (3 lofts), the Qi4D Max in 15° to 24° (4 lofts). The Qi4D Max gives you more loft choices.
•At list price the Quantum Max D is $20 cheaper than the Qi4D Max ($330 vs $350 MSRP).

Loft Options and Stock Shafts

Callaway Quantum Max D vs TaylorMade Qi4D Max loft options and stock shafts
Loft	Callaway Quantum Max D	TaylorMade Qi4D Max
3W 15°	Aldila Ascent 50 (regular)	Aldila Ascent 50 (regular)
5W 18°	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)
7W 21°	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)
9W 24°	-	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)

Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.

Verdict

The TaylorMade Qi4D Max and the Callaway Quantum Max D are close cousins on paper. Both are game improvement fairway woods built for high launch, both have an adjustable hosel, and both ship with the same Aldila Ascent 50 and Ascent 45 stock shafts. The real split is the loft lineup. The Qi4D Max runs from 15° to 24° across 4 lofts, adding a 9W to the family. The Quantum Max D stops at 21° with 3 lofts. That extra 24° option matters if you struggle to get long irons or hybrids airborne and want a wood to fill that slot. If your set already covers that gap, the shorter Callaway lineup is no handicap. The Quantum Max D also lists at $330 against $350 for the Qi4D Max.

Choose the Qi4D Max if the 9W is on your shopping list or you want the widest set of loft options in one family. Choose the Quantum Max D if you only need a 3W, 5W or 7W and would rather keep $20 in your pocket. On launch profile, adjustability and stock shafts the two are a wash, so it comes down to whether that extra loft is worth more to you than the lower list price. Feel and distance are yours to judge at a fitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which comes in lower lofts, the Quantum Max D or the Qi4D Max?

Both start at 15°. Lower loft suits faster swings that generate too much spin; most golfers do better with a higher-lofted option in either.

Which costs more, the Quantum Max D or the Qi4D Max?

At list price the Quantum Max D is the cheaper fairway wood: $330 against $350 MSRP. The older of the two usually carries the bigger discount.

Are the Quantum Max D and Qi4D Max in the same category?

Yes. Both are game improvement fairway woods, so forgiveness and spin profile are broadly comparable and the choice comes down to loft options, shaft and feel.

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