Fourteen TC-788 Forged vs Fourteen TC-340 Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TC-788 Forged loft | TC-340 Forged loft | TC-788 Forged lie | TC-340 Forged lie | TC-788 Forged length | TC-340 Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | — | 60 | — | 39 | — |
| 5 | 24 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.375 | 39.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 38.6 |
| 7 | 31 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.95 |
| 8 | 35 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 37.3 |
| 9 | 40 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.65 |
| PW | 45 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 36 |
| AW | — | 46 | — | 63 | — | 35.35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TC-788 Forged
- TC-340 Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TC-788 Forged is 31° and the TC-340 Forged is 28°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TC-340 Forged should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TC-788 Forged. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the TC-340 Forged averages 3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (40° vs 36°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 41°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the TC-340 Forged 7-iron is 0.7 inches longer (37.25" vs 37.95").
The sets are built differently: the TC-788 Forged runs 4-iron to PW (7 clubs), the TC-340 Forged 5-iron to AW (7 clubs).
The TC-788 Forged is a players distance iron and the TC-340 Forged a super game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The TC-340 Forged is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The TC-788 Forged trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The TC-788 Forged is listed as one-piece forged undercut cavity back and the TC-340 Forged as one-piece forged, seven-step forging with deep undercut cavity. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The TC-340 Forged came out 1 year after the TC-788 Forged, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The TC-340 Forged is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° stronger than the TC-788 Forged on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Fourteen TC-788 Forged specs and Fourteen TC-340 Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fourteen TC-788 Forged stronger lofted than the TC-340 Forged?
No. The TC-340 Forged is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 31° for the Fourteen TC-788 Forged, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Fourteen TC-788 Forged and TC-340 Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (31° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 9-iron, and all 6 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Fourteen TC-788 Forged or the TC-340 Forged?
The TC-340 Forged. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Fourteen TC-788 Forged is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Fourteen TC-788 Forged and TC-340 Forged have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Fourteen TC-788 Forged is 61.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the TC-340 Forged 61.5° and 37.95 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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