TaylorMade Qi35 Max Fairway (2025) vs TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite (2026) Fairway Woods

Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two fairway woods golfers cross-shop. TaylorMade Qi35 Max Fairway and TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite each have a full page.

At a Glance

Spec	TaylorMade Qi35 Max Fairway	TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite
Category	Game Improvement	Max Game Improvement
Model year	2025	2026
Loft options	16° to 22°	15° to 24°
Adjustable hosel	Yes	Yes
Stock shafts	Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45	Aldila Ascent 45
MSRP	$329	$330
Technology	High Launch	High Launch

Key Differences

•The Qi35 Max Fairway comes in 16° to 22° (3 lofts), the Qi4D Max Lite in 15° to 24° (4 lofts). The Qi4D Max Lite gives you more loft choices. The Qi4D Max Lite goes lower, which suits faster swings that fight spin.
•They sit in different categories: the Qi35 Max Fairway is a game improvement fairway wood, the Qi4D Max Lite a max game improvement fairway wood, so forgiveness and spin profile will differ.
•At list price the Qi35 Max Fairway is $1 cheaper than the Qi4D Max Lite ($329 vs $330 MSRP).
•The Qi35 Max Fairway lists 2 stock shaft options (Aldila Ascent 50 and Aldila Ascent 45) against 1 for the Qi4D Max Lite.
•The Qi4D Max Lite is the newer design by 1 years (2026 vs 2025), which usually means the Qi35 Max Fairway is the one you will find discounted.

Loft Options and Stock Shafts

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Fairway vs TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite loft options and stock shafts
Loft	TaylorMade Qi35 Max Fairway	TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite
3W 15°	-	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)
3W 16°	Aldila Ascent 50 (regular)	-
5W 18°	-	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)
5W 19°	Aldila Ascent 50 (regular)	-
7W 21°	-	Aldila Ascent 45 (senior)
7W 22°	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 Lite and the TaylorMade Qi35 Max Fairway share a High Launch design and an adjustable hosel, so the gap comes down to category, loft range and shafts. The Qi4D Max Lite is a max game improvement fairway wood with four lofts, from a 15° 3W up to a 24° 9W. The Qi35 Max Fairway is a game improvement fairway wood with three lofts, 16°, 19° and 22°. That wider spread covers a faster player who wants a lower 3W and a slower player who wants a 9W. Its only stock shaft is the Aldila Ascent 45 in senior flex. The Qi35 Max Fairway adds the Aldila Ascent 50 in regular flex, so it fits more swing speeds off the rack.

Pick the Qi35 Max Fairway if you swing at regular flex speeds and want a stock shaft that fits without a custom order. List prices are a wash at $329 against $330, but the Qi35 Max Fairway is the 2025 model and the one more likely to be discounted, which matters if price leads your decision. Pick the Qi4D Max Lite if you need senior flex, want the extra forgiveness of a max game improvement head, or want the 24° 9W. Feel is personal, so try both before you buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which comes in lower lofts, the Qi35 Max Fairway or the Qi4D Max Lite?

The Qi4D Max Lite goes lower, starting at 15° against 16° for the Qi35 Max Fairway. Lower loft suits faster swings that generate too much spin; most golfers do better with a higher-lofted option.

Which costs more, the Qi35 Max Fairway or the Qi4D Max Lite?

At list price the Qi35 Max Fairway is the cheaper fairway wood: $329 against $330 MSRP. The older of the two usually carries the bigger discount.

Are the Qi35 Max Fairway and Qi4D Max Lite in the same category?

No. The Qi35 Max Fairway is a game improvement fairway wood and the Qi4D Max Lite a max game improvement fairway wood, so expect a real difference in forgiveness and spin.

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