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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two fairway woods golfers cross-shop. TaylorMade Qi4D Max and Tour Edge Exotics Max each have a full page.
| Spec | TaylorMade Qi4D Max | Tour Edge Exotics Max |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Improvement | Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 15° to 24° | 15° to 21° |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | No |
| Stock shafts | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 |
| MSRP | $350 | $300 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | TaylorMade Qi4D Max | Tour Edge Exotics Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3W 15° | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
| 4W 16.5° | - | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
| 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.
Both of these are game improvement fairway woods built for high launch, and both ship with the same Aldila Ascent 50 regular and Ascent 45 senior stock shafts. The separation comes from loft coverage and adjustability. The Tour Edge Exotics Max runs from 15° to 21° across four heads, including a 16.5° 4-wood. The TaylorMade Qi4D Max also offers four lofts, but stretches from 15° to 24°, adding a 9-wood for golfers who want a fairway wood in place of a long iron or hybrid. The Qi4D Max has an adjustable hosel and the Exotics Max does not, so only the TaylorMade lets you tune loft and lie after purchase. That suits tinkerers and anyone unsure of their gapping. The Exotics Max suits players who know their loft and want a simple fixed build.
The Exotics Max is $50 cheaper at $300 MSRP against $350 for the Qi4D Max. If price matters and the 4-wood slot fits your bag, take the Tour Edge. If you want the 24° option or the freedom to adjust loft and lie later, the extra cost of the TaylorMade Qi4D Max buys real flexibility. Nothing here points to a distance or forgiveness gap, since both share the same high launch design and shafts, so let adjustability and price decide.