Been considering the qi line. I was thinking of going HL but with a 115 shaft rather than the lighter stock shafts. I’m used to playing a 33 degree 7 iron, so I’d rather stick to something as close as possible, but these days unless you get a players iron, you aren’t finding a 33 degree 7 iron. I want the loft but I don’t need the light shaft for my swing. With all the tech in these I’m just wondering if a 115 shaft in the hl head will do what I want, or should I just go for the regular qi setup. Obviously distance is nice, but I don’t need my 7 iron going 200 yards either. Rather have more traditional yardages and landing angles, but with the help these clubs are designed to give and a little extra distance… thoughts?
I think you might get a 115 TT Elevate shaft, which is designed to get the ball up, if not there should be a shaft that does this to some extent, still around that weight. That could be a good combination for you with the HLs. I think you'll be glad if the tech and actually a bit more distance possibly also , certainly very forgiving
@@golffm6924 appreciate your reply. I’ll take a look and see my options. The only thing I worry about is the last time I used clubs with elevate shafts and a traditional lofted iron, I was sending them to the moon. They were the elevate 95. Maybe a more mid launch shaft would be better for me. Also considering the p790s, which is probably what I should be going towards. I know I should just get to a fitter, but it’s hard to find the time with work, and coaching two sports for my kids. Think I’ll just order a single 7 iron in what I believe is best for me with what I know and give it a go before committing to a full iron set
The regular QI has a lower COG on the long irons than the HL so it would be more forgiving on low strikes. Did you gain any club head speed with the HL?
I’ve been told that going down the hl version would benefit me as it would keep the ball in the air longer so carry further. Your testing doesn’t imply that🤷🏼
Slower swingers don't keep the ball in the air long enough, and oftentimes a higher loft will help them. If you have enough speed it starts to equalize, and then for even faster speeds it'll start hurting distance wise.
it depends how low you normally hit, if you hit very low and these get you into a more correct high window they will help you and also have more stopping power on the green.
Aw man thanks for the vid. Yeah idk my swing speed but I know it’s not that fast! Plus I’m coming off an injury. So I was between the HL and the standard and I went HL. I think it will benefit me. Tya
I just got my set of Qi irons and noticed the hosel/neck of the 5-8 irons is different and jagged/edged. The 9 and wedges have a smooth hosel/neck. Take the 8 and 9 iron out and swing them in the air. You'll hear a very audible difference between the 2. It's almost like there's a lot more drag in the air with the 5-8 irons, than the 9 and wedges. Anyone else notice this? I noticed it immediately like something was wrong or loose...
I just had a go with a few of them. I think clubs the longer clubs make more noise simply because they are a bit longer and are effectively larger objects moving through the air. I couldn't tell a difference between the 8 and the 9 iron. I could tell a difference between the 9 iron and the 5 iron however, which as I say, I think is more down to just the overall mass. I don't think there is anything to worry about.
@@golffm6924 Thanks. My set, the 8 iron has a different hosel design than the 9 iron. I believe the edges on the hosel are making the noise when swinging in the air.
I just ordered the qi Hl .. love the feel ..they could work for mid to high handy.. I find they help someone for a low swing speed ?
Good decision, yes that's exactly who they're better for.
All good info. Thanks
Cheers
Been considering the qi line. I was thinking of going HL but with a 115 shaft rather than the lighter stock shafts. I’m used to playing a 33 degree 7 iron, so I’d rather stick to something as close as possible, but these days unless you get a players iron, you aren’t finding a 33 degree 7 iron. I want the loft but I don’t need the light shaft for my swing. With all the tech in these I’m just wondering if a 115 shaft in the hl head will do what I want, or should I just go for the regular qi setup. Obviously distance is nice, but I don’t need my 7 iron going 200 yards either. Rather have more traditional yardages and landing angles, but with the help these clubs are designed to give and a little extra distance… thoughts?
I think you might get a 115 TT Elevate shaft, which is designed to get the ball up, if not there should be a shaft that does this to some extent, still around that weight. That could be a good combination for you with the HLs. I think you'll be glad if the tech and actually a bit more distance possibly also , certainly very forgiving
@@golffm6924 appreciate your reply. I’ll take a look and see my options. The only thing I worry about is the last time I used clubs with elevate shafts and a traditional lofted iron, I was sending them to the moon. They were the elevate 95. Maybe a more mid launch shaft would be better for me. Also considering the p790s, which is probably what I should be going towards. I know I should just get to a fitter, but it’s hard to find the time with work, and coaching two sports for my kids. Think I’ll just order a single 7 iron in what I believe is best for me with what I know and give it a go before committing to a full iron set
The regular QI has a lower COG on the long irons than the HL so it would be more forgiving on low strikes. Did you gain any club head speed with the HL?
I used the same shaft in each, so I don't suppose there would be any other factor which would gain club head speed.
I’ve been told that going down the hl version would benefit me as it would keep the ball in the air longer so carry further. Your testing doesn’t imply that🤷🏼
Yes in theory that's what it can do for certain people, its still worth trying if you can.
Slower swingers don't keep the ball in the air long enough, and oftentimes a higher loft will help them. If you have enough speed it starts to equalize, and then for even faster speeds it'll start hurting distance wise.
it depends how low you normally hit, if you hit very low and these get you into a more correct high window they will help you and also have more stopping power on the green.
Aw man thanks for the vid. Yeah idk my swing speed but I know it’s not that fast! Plus I’m coming off an injury. So I was between the HL and the standard and I went HL. I think it will benefit me. Tya
No problem, sounds like a good decision on the HL, cheers
I just got my set of Qi irons and noticed the hosel/neck of the 5-8 irons is different and jagged/edged. The 9 and wedges have a smooth hosel/neck.
Take the 8 and 9 iron out and swing them in the air. You'll hear a very audible difference between the 2. It's almost like there's a lot more drag in the air with the 5-8 irons, than the 9 and wedges.
Anyone else notice this? I noticed it immediately like something was wrong or loose...
I just had a go with a few of them. I think clubs the longer clubs make more noise simply because they are a bit longer and are effectively larger objects moving through the air. I couldn't tell a difference between the 8 and the 9 iron. I could tell a difference between the 9 iron and the 5 iron however, which as I say, I think is more down to just the overall mass. I don't think there is anything to worry about.
@@golffm6924 Thanks. My set, the 8 iron has a different hosel design than the 9 iron. I believe the edges on the hosel are making the noise when swinging in the air.
There is alot more tech in thes clubs from 5 to pw than the video has show, its on the TM website.
A comparison against the original Stealth irons would be good as the new Qi irons look identical to them.
I've done one actually have a look on the channel. Its called 'The Real Test' cheers.