Ping G440 vs TaylorMade Qi Max Irons (2026)

Specs, loft charts and modeled carry for two sets golfers cross-shop. Ping G440 and TaylorMade Qi Max each have a full page.

At a Glance

Spec	Ping G440	TaylorMade Qi Max
Category	Game Improvement	Game Improvement
Player type	Mid Handicap	High Handicap
Model year	2026	2026
7-iron loft	28.5°	27°
PW loft	43.5°	41°
Set makeup	5-iron to PW	5-iron to PW
MSRP	$1,149	$1,149
Technology	Cast, Hollow Body, Variable Face Thickness, Perimeter Weighting	Hollow Body, Stronger Lofts, Perimeter Weighting, AI Designed Face
Editorial recognition	Golf Digest, MyGolfSpy	Golf Digest

Key Differences

•The Qi Max is 1.5 degrees stronger at the 7-iron than the G440 (27° vs 28.5°), so expect roughly 4 yards more carry at the same swing speed, and check your wedge gapping accordingly.
•Only the G440 is tagged Cast and Variable Face Thickness.
•Only the Qi Max is tagged Stronger Lofts and AI Designed Face.
•Both have editorial recognition on file: G440 from Golf Digest and MyGolfSpy, Qi Max from Golf Digest.

Loft Chart

Ping G440 vs TaylorMade Qi Max loft by club
Club	Ping G440	TaylorMade Qi Max	Loft delta
5i	22°	20°	+2°
6i	25°	23.5°	+1.5°
7i	28.5°	27°	+1.5°
8i	33°	31°	+2°
9i	38°	36°	+2°
PW	43.5°	41°	+2.5°

Carry by Swing Speed

Modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each set's lofts, not measured for these models.

Club	Moderate swing		Average swing		Faster swing
	G440	Qi Max	G440	Qi Max	G440	Qi Max
5i	162 y	166 y	179 y	183 y	195 y	199 y
6i	153 y	157 y	169 y	173 y	184 y	188 y
7i	143 y	147 y	158 y	162 y	172 y	176 y
8i	133 y	137 y	147 y	151 y	160 y	164 y
9i	122 y	125 y	135 y	138 y	147 y	150 y
PW	112 y	115 y	124 y	127 y	135 y	138 y

Try your own 7-iron carry

Your 7-iron carry

Club	Ping G440	TaylorMade Qi Max	Δ carry
5i	166 yd	168 yd	+1
6i	159 yd	159 yd	0
7i(anchor)	150 yd	150 yd	0
8i	139 yd	140 yd	+1
9i	126 yd	128 yd	+1
PW	113 yd	115 yd	+3
Estimated from loft specs · ±5 yd accuracy			avg +1.0 yd

Verdict

The clearest gap between these two is loft. The TaylorMade Qi Max runs a 27° 7-iron against 28.5° on the Ping G440, a 1.5 degree difference that works out to roughly 4 yards more carry at the same swing speed. That extra distance raises a gapping question at the bottom of the bag, since the Qi Max PW sits at 41° and the G440 PW at 43.5°. Both are hollow body, perimeter weighted game improvement sets, 5-iron to PW, at $1149 apiece. The Qi Max leans on an AI designed face and stronger lofts to chase distance. The G440 is cast with a variable face thickness, and it carries stronger editorial marks, 92/100 from Golf Digest and 90/100 from MyGolfSpy, next to the Qi Max at 78/100 from Golf Digest.

For most golfers shopping game improvement irons, the Ping G440 is the safer pick. The editorial gap is wide, the price is identical, and the weaker lofts make it easier to slot above existing wedges. Choose the TaylorMade Qi Max if raw carry distance is the priority and you are willing to rework your wedge lofts to close the gap. If feel matters more, neither spec sheet settles that, so a fitting is worth the time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is longer, the G440 or the Qi Max?

On loft alone the Qi Max is the longer set: its 7-iron is 27° against 28.5°. At an average swing that models to about 158 yards for the G440 and 162 for the Qi Max. Loft is not the whole story, but it is the biggest single input, and your own carry numbers will vary with strike and shaft.

Which costs more, the G440 or the Qi Max?

Both list at $1,149 MSRP. Street prices move with age and closeouts, so check the current price on each club's page.

Are the G440 and Qi Max in the same category?

Yes. Both are game improvement irons aimed at mid handicap golfers, so forgiveness and head size are broadly comparable.

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