TaylorMade Rescue is the name the company has put on its hybrids since the original Rescue Mid launched at the end of 2002, and it is still used on current models like the Qi10 Max Rescue. A hybrid replaces a long iron with a head that is easier to launch from the turf, the rough and tight lies, and the Rescue line is one of the most common used hybrid families you will find.
How the Rescue line developed
The original Rescue Mid launched at the end of 2002. By 2009 TaylorMade released the Rescue 2009 and Rescue 2009 TP, with heads that were more compact than the hybrids of the years before, closer to that first Rescue Mid. The standard model used an Aldila RE*AX 65 gram graphite shaft and listed at $199. Later versions kept the name and changed the construction, including the M4 Rescue in 2018 and the Qi10 Max Rescue more recently.
What the 2009 models added
The 2009 Rescue used an ultra-thin wall crown to save weight and lower the center of gravity, and a low-friction sole with recessed toe and heel areas to reduce turf contact. The TP version added Flight Control Technology, which let players adjust face angle, loft and lie. TaylorMade described it as a first for a hybrid at the time.
Common questions
Which Rescue should I buy used?
Match the loft to the iron you want to replace. A 4 hybrid usually stands in for a 4 iron. Newer models tend to be more forgiving, while older Rescue heads are smaller and easier to shape.
Do the shafts matter?
Yes. Hybrids come with graphite shafts in different flexes, so check the flex and length listed on each club before buying.
You can browse every used TaylorMade hybrid we have in stock. If you are comparing brands, our look at the Ping G430 hybrid is a useful next read.
For the bigger picture, read the history of fairway woods and hybrids.
