TaylorMade P790 Irons Review
When the P790 irons were introduced three generations ago, they were aimed at better golfers that wanted the benefits of a forged club but still needed the forgiveness of something a little more forgiving.Fast forward to today and players of all abilities have these irons in their bag.While they’re still classified as a distance iron, they have the performance characteristics of forged blades.
No matter your ability, the TaylorMade P790 irons can help you become a better ball striker and have more fun out on the course.
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The TaylorMade P790 line of irons is nothing new. Since 2017, they’ve been some of the most popular irons in the game. This latest iteration is the third, and it’s a wonder how TaylorMade can keep improving a club that’s been so darn successful.
Well, they can, and they have. This model is the best yet.
These irons have been upgraded and feature some improved technology that’s downright cool.
Key Features
- SpeedFoam Air inside the hollow body increases face flexibility for faster ball speeds and more distance.
- Intelligent Sweet Spot has been repositioned to capture more solid shots.
- Redesigned tungsten weighting creates optimal launch conditions and affords more forgiveness on mishits.
Who Should Buy the TaylorMade P790 Irons?
When the P790 irons were introduced three generations ago, they were aimed at better golfers that wanted the benefits of a forged club but still needed the forgiveness of something a little more forgiving.
Fast forward to today and players of all abilities have these irons in their bag.
While they’re still classified as a distance iron, they have the performance characteristics of forged blades.
No matter your ability, the TaylorMade P790 irons can help you become a better ball striker and have more fun out on the course.
TaylorMade P790 Irons Detailed Review
Design and Technology
It’s tough to decide where to begin when talking about the technology and design features in the P790 irons. There’s a lot going on.
Let’s start with SpeedFoam. While this stuff has been in the P790 irons from the beginning, it’s 69% lighter in this newest generation. What does that spell for golfers? More speed and distance.
Since the SpeedFoam is so much lighter, it allows weight to be redistributed elsewhere in the clubhead where it’s more efficient. In addition, lighter SpeedFoam causes the face to flex more at impact.
In addition to more ball speed and distance SpeedFoam creates a softer, more muted sound at impact. This is something most better players prefer.
P790 irons are made of 8620 Carbon Steel. In certain areas of the clubhead, this metal is 37.5% thinner than earlier versions. This means the CG is lowered which results in higher launch conditions.
The most important part of thinner construction is in the face. It’s just 1.5mm thick. That means more flexibility and efficient transfer of energy between the face and ball. Again, more distance here too.
This generation of the P790 irons also have a heavier tungsten weight in the toe than the first two versions. This translates to incredible stability and forgiveness through impact.
And what about this new Intelligent Sweet Spot? It’s 60% larger than the 2017 model. It’s also situated lower in the face so that thin shots aren’t as thin as they used to be.
In the seven-iron on up, the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket aids in face flexibility and allows more room for error on thin shots too.
When the P790 irons were introduced three generations ago, they were aimed at better golfers that wanted the benefits of a forged club but still needed the forgiveness of something a little more forgiving.Fast forward to today and players of all abilities have these irons in their bag.While they’re still classified as a distance iron, they have the performance characteristics of forged blades.
No matter your ability, the TaylorMade P790 irons can help you become a better ball striker and have more fun out on the course.
- Lower CG fosters higher launch conditions.
- Intelligent Sweet Spot is larger and affords more forgiveness than previous models.
- Irons can be beneficial for any type of golfer.
- Some golfers say these irons aren’t that different from the 2019 model.
- Price point is higher than other, similar irons.
- Some golfers have reported difficulty adjusting to new distances when they put these irons in the bag.
Specs
The newest P790 irons come with a three-iron through pitching wedge and 50-degree approach wedge.
If you prefer steel shafts in your irons, the True Temper Dynamic Gold VSS comes stock. It’s available in regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
The stock graphite shaft is the Mitsubishi MMT, also available in regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
The stick grip is the Golf Pride Z Grip 360.
Our Experience
I’ve had nothing but good things to say about the TaylorMade P790 irons since the first ones came out in 2017. In my opinion, they’re one of the most versatile irons in the game.
The newest version only furthers that reputation.
I was particularly impressed with how hot the face was. The ball came off noticeably hotter and my carry distances were a touch longer throughout the bag.
The responsiveness and sound were great as well. Even though these clubs are considered distance irons, they feel like blades that are meant for shot making and playability.
In short, this is a solid golf club that I can see putting in my bag long term.
Conclusion
TaylorMade releases new equipment more often than any other manufacturer. There’s no question about it.
Even at that, everything they churn out is world-class. That’s more than true with the latest iteration of the P790 irons.
Regardless of what your handicap is and what kind of irons you have in your bag, there’s more than a likely chance that the TaylorMade P790 irons can help your game. If you haven’t hit them yet, you should.
