A super powerful and forgiving iron in the game improvement category. On the firmer and clickier end of the spectrum in terms of feel and acoustics, but extremely strong in terms of distance.
For
- Exceptional distance
- Very forgiving
- Good launch considering the strong lofts
Against
- Not a huge change from the Stealth iron visually
- Quite a firm feel at impact
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Iron
A genuinely strong offering from Callaway in the distance iron category. The sophisticated look and performance is excellent, with the distance and forgiveness a particular standout in what is an option that will suit a variety of players.
For
- Very competitive on distance
- Refreshingly sophisticated look
- Impressively forgiving
Against
- Low spin could hurt stopping power
TaylorMade Qi vs Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Irons: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
TaylorMade and Callaway are two of the biggest brands in golf and, for this year, they have both released new game improvement irons. Both brands have been churning out top-performing gear for a long time now and these two iron sets will be two of the most popular in 2024.
Both of these models are aimed at golfers who are looking to maximise forgiveness and increase distance and, as you would expect, both Callaway and TaylorMade have really delivered in this aspect.
The irons in question are the TaylorMade Qi and the Callaway Paradym AI Smoke. Both sets fall in line with their 2024 releases, with Callaway and TaylorMade also dropping new woods and drivers of the same name.
Both sets are different in terms of technology and looks but, when it comes down to performance, can they be split? Having rigorously tested both, we know what they can do so let’s find out how they compare in this head-to-head!
Technology
Both brands are always at the forefront of any new technology and this time around it is no different. We start with TaylorMade and the Qi irons which, for 2024, have introduced what TaylorMade call ‘straight distance’. In a nutshell, this is a new patented face that they have fitted throughout the bag so each club has an individualised head. TaylorMade say this eliminates more cut spin and controls the flex in the face. This is something the brand had identified as an issue for the target audience of these irons.
Additionally, they have tailored the CG location in the long irons so that it is lower, which helps when it comes to launching the ball, and then higher in the short irons to help maximise flight control….
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