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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Callaway Quantum Max and TaylorMade Qi4D each have a full page.
| Spec | Callaway Quantum Max | TaylorMade Qi4D |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Players Distance | Players Distance |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 9° to 12° | 8° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6, Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6, Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 |
| MSRP | $649 | $649 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Callaway Quantum Max | TaylorMade Qi4D |
|---|---|---|
| 8° | - | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 12° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper, the TaylorMade Qi4D and the Callaway Quantum Max are nearly identical. Both are 460cc players distance drivers with an adjustable hosel, both ship with the Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 in stiff and the Ventus Blue 5 in regular, and both carry a $649 price. The one confirmed difference is loft. The Qi4D is offered in 8°, 9°, 10.5° and 12°, four options in all. The Quantum Max covers 9°, 10.5° and 12°. That 8° head matters for faster swings that fight spin and want a lower flight without leaning on the hosel to get there. If you play 9° or higher, the two lineups overlap completely, and the choice comes down to how each head looks and feels at address.
Pick the Qi4D if you need the 8° option or simply want the widest loft range to fine tune launch. That is the only spec advantage in this matchup, so it should carry the most weight for a high speed player. For everyone else, price, shaft and head size are a wash, and the Callaway Quantum Max is just as sensible a choice. Go with whichever head gives you more confidence over the ball, and let a fitting settle the rest.