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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. PXG Lightning Max-10K+ and TaylorMade Qi4D Max each have a full page.
| Spec | PXG Lightning Max-10K+ | TaylorMade Qi4D Max |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Improvement | Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 9° to 12° | 9° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5, Aldila Ascent 45 | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5, Aldila Ascent 45 |
| MSRP | $499 | $649 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | PXG Lightning Max-10K+ | TaylorMade Qi4D Max |
|---|---|---|
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) |
| 12° | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper, the TaylorMade Qi4D Max and the PXG Lightning Max-10K+ are near twins. Both are 2026 game improvement drivers with 460cc heads, adjustable hosels, and the same loft options of 9°, 10.5°, and 12°. Both ship with the Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 in regular flex and the Aldila Ascent 45 in senior flex, and both carry a High Launch tag. Nothing on the spec sheet favors one for launch or shaft fit. What separates them is price. The Lightning Max-10K+ lists at $499 and the Qi4D Max at $649, a gap of $150. Both suit the same golfer, one who wants a full-size, high-launching head with room to adjust after purchase.
With specs this close, the PXG Lightning Max-10K+ is the pick for most buyers. Saving $150 on a club with the same head size, lofts, and stock shafts is hard to argue against, and that money can go toward a fitting. The case for the TaylorMade Qi4D Max rests on feel, sound, and looks at address, none of which appear on a spec sheet. If those matter more to you than price, hit both before deciding. If price is a priority, buy the Lightning Max-10K+.