Price
$200 per iron
TaylorMade P·790
Price
$200 per iron
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Why We Like It
- The face on the long irons is made of a high-strength forged 4340M chromoly steel alloy and wraps around the sole in an L-shape to create a trampoline effect.
- A cut-through slot in the sole enhances flex for shots struck low on the face.
- Tungsten (30 to 40 grams) is positioned horizontally and low on the long irons to provide a better launch. On the middle irons, a chunkier piece rests vertically closer to the toe to improve stability on off-center strikes.
- The key to getting the weighting right is how the back wall of each iron uses alternating thick and thin sections, almost like latticework.
- The short irons (8-iron through gap wedge) eschew tungsten so that the center of gravity progresses higher with each successive loft to prevent shots from ballooning.
- By injecting the heads with a lightweight urethane foam, the thin face can still flex while unwanted sounds and vibrations are controlled.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps
- SPECS: 7-iron: 30 degrees; PW: 44 degrees
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted explosive, high-launch distance — a trampoline-like, soft-faced feel that rockets the ball off the face with quiet, muted clicks; center strikes fly long, high, and true, while light shafts boost swing speed and launch. The head looks players-style, millwork feels premium, and turf interaction is smooth. Forgiveness is strong overall, though some reported a relatively small sweet spot that demands precise contact.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted effortless power and a high launch — even poor shots carried well and stayed in play. Lighter shafts (even in extra‑stiff) boosted swing speed; the light clubhead still delivers strong pop and workability. The head looks like a players iron with minimal offset and a milled underside for a premium feel. Toe/heel strikes and a relatively small sweet spot can cost distance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a very playable, soft-faced design that feels muted at impact yet produces a pronounced trampoline effect — the ball often hangs briefly then rockets off the face with high launch and category-leading distance. Easy to hit, forgiving on many mis-hits, and good turf interaction, it also presents a clean, slick look. Center strikes reward with exceptional carry and a pleasant click. One caveat: some testers reported inconsistent spin rates that increased dispersion on occasion.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It had a great trajectory to it. I noticed when I mis-hit a shot, it would still work out and launch quite high.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I like the look. It's clean and very slick. Very quiet at impact. My spin rates were a little inconsistent, which led to a variation in dispersion, but there was plenty of distance on center strikes.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
There's a real trampoline effect with this club. The ball hangs on the face for a split second and then takes off. It's as if it has a hidden sixth gear and flies off the face. It's the longest in this category, without a doubt. It's one I want to put in the bag pretty much right away.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Effortless power. Even the shots I hit poorly were getting good distance and they stayed in play.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
An absolute launcher. The ball simply jumps off the face. Club cuts through the turf like a knife through butter. Longest club I hit in this category, and also the easiest to hit. Good combination there.
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Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It had a great trajectory to it. I noticed when I mis-hit a shot, it would still work out and launch quite high.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I like the look. It's clean and very slick. Very quiet at impact. My spin rates were a little inconsistent, which led to a variation in dispersion, but there was plenty of distance on center strikes.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
There's a real trampoline effect with this club. The ball hangs on the face for a split second and then takes off. It's as if it has a hidden sixth gear and flies off the face. It's the longest in this category, without a doubt. It's one I want to put in the bag pretty much right away.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Effortless power. Even the shots I hit poorly were getting good distance and they stayed in play.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
An absolute launcher. The ball simply jumps off the face. Club cuts through the turf like a knife through butter. Longest club I hit in this category, and also the easiest to hit. Good combination there.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The best thing about this club is the forgiveness. Mis-hits generate a little more backspin, maybe too much. It might grip the ball a little too much. But I like how the ball hops off the face.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
It's not as forgiving as most others club in this class, but it is an aesthetically pleasing head to look down on. It looks very close to a players iron, with minimal offset. Toe and heel strikes lost a lot of distance. But if you hit it off the middle of the face, you'll probably hit your numbers all day.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit. The click at impact is more muted than I would expect, and the ball jumps off the face with good forgiveness.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Overall, one of the most forgiving, easy-to-launch clubs that looks like a players iron. I love that they took the time to mill the underside on the muscle back. It just gives it an extra high-quality touch.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Lighter shafts in these. Even with an extra-stiff flex my swing speed increased with no additional effort. The ball launches high with tons of distance. And they feel fantastic.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
The ball rockets off the face. You can certainly feel the difference between flush hits and off-center hits. Good distance regardless of the quality of strike. Great distance if you hit it properly.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
I did not like the lighter feel in the head. So, if you're used to a heavier-feeling club at the bottom, this may not be for you. Outside of that, it performs great. It has a nice, flighted window it travels through.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Center strikes fly true and feel very good in the hands. If you like to fade the ball, however, this is not for you. There is much more of a draw bias.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Middle-of-the-road distance, despite the huge sweet spot. I was able to move the ball left and right with the tiniest of adjustments in my my swing. Thin shots come off very low, but everything else went unpunished.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
It has a pretty small sweet spot, so you have to be able to hit the ball precisely with these. If you do, they're awesome sticks. On less-than-precise shots with the 7-iron, however, I lost 20 yards, which could be problematic on the course.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
When you hit it in the center of the face, you get an audible click, and then the ball jumps off and flies higher than normal. Unfortunately, the sweet spot is pretty small. So, if you mis-hit it just a little, you're going to get penalized in terms of launch and direction.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A considerably lighter clubhead than I'm used to. I like to feel the head a little bit more throughout the swing. With that said, I still got a fair amount of performance out of the club. It has plenty of pop, and I was able to work the ball with it as well.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Absolutely electric. Super-soft feeling face, high launch. The ball falls nicely out of the sky, and you can work it any which way you want.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
My biggest gripe is that they launch the ball a million miles in the air, instead of up and out. And with that, I felt like I lost some distance. But if height is something you struggle with, then these might work for you.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
I found it forgiving enough to where most shots turned out fairly decent. It was easy to launch the ball high up in the air, and it was long enough.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I like the look. It's clean and very slick. Very quiet at impact. My spin rates were a little inconsistent, which led to a variation in dispersion, but there was plenty of distance on center strikes.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
There's a real trampoline effect with this club. The ball hangs on the face for a split second and then takes off. It's as if it has a hidden sixth gear and flies off the face. It's the longest in this category, without a doubt. It's one I want to put in the bag pretty much right away.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
An absolute launcher. The ball simply jumps off the face. Club cuts through the turf like a knife through butter. Longest club I hit in this category, and also the easiest to hit. Good combination there.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The best thing about this club is the forgiveness. Mis-hits generate a little more backspin, maybe too much. It might grip the ball a little too much. But I like how the ball hops off the face.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit. The click at impact is more muted than I would expect, and the ball jumps off the face with good forgiveness.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
The ball rockets off the face. You can certainly feel the difference between flush hits and off-center hits. Good distance regardless of the quality of strike. Great distance if you hit it properly.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Center strikes fly true and feel very good in the hands. If you like to fade the ball, however, this is not for you. There is much more of a draw bias.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Middle-of-the-road distance, despite the huge sweet spot. I was able to move the ball left and right with the tiniest of adjustments in my my swing. Thin shots come off very low, but everything else went unpunished.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
When you hit it in the center of the face, you get an audible click, and then the ball jumps off and flies higher than normal. Unfortunately, the sweet spot is pretty small. So, if you mis-hit it just a little, you're going to get penalized in terms of launch and direction.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Absolutely electric. Super-soft feeling face, high launch. The ball falls nicely out of the sky, and you can work it any which way you want.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
My biggest gripe is that they launch the ball a million miles in the air, instead of up and out. And with that, I felt like I lost some distance. But if height is something you struggle with, then these might work for you.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
I found it forgiving enough to where most shots turned out fairly decent. It was easy to launch the ball high up in the air, and it was long enough.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It had a great trajectory to it. I noticed when I mis-hit a shot, it would still work out and launch quite high.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Effortless power. Even the shots I hit poorly were getting good distance and they stayed in play.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
It's not as forgiving as most others club in this class, but it is an aesthetically pleasing head to look down on. It looks very close to a players iron, with minimal offset. Toe and heel strikes lost a lot of distance. But if you hit it off the middle of the face, you'll probably hit your numbers all day.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Overall, one of the most forgiving, easy-to-launch clubs that looks like a players iron. I love that they took the time to mill the underside on the muscle back. It just gives it an extra high-quality touch.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Lighter shafts in these. Even with an extra-stiff flex my swing speed increased with no additional effort. The ball launches high with tons of distance. And they feel fantastic.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
I did not like the lighter feel in the head. So, if you're used to a heavier-feeling club at the bottom, this may not be for you. Outside of that, it performs great. It has a nice, flighted window it travels through.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
It has a pretty small sweet spot, so you have to be able to hit the ball precisely with these. If you do, they're awesome sticks. On less-than-precise shots with the 7-iron, however, I lost 20 yards, which could be problematic on the course.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A considerably lighter clubhead than I'm used to. I like to feel the head a little bit more throughout the swing. With that said, I still got a fair amount of performance out of the club. It has plenty of pop, and I was able to work the ball with it as well.
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We tracked 20,000 shots through player testing and then had them analyzed by our team of scientists. These graphics reflect the relative performance our players saw for each club in the category.
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TaylorMade P·790
Giving golfers the consistent distance they desire, premium forged feel, and a larger sweet spot with improved gapping, P·790 irons will have you attacking more pins.
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