TaylorMade 300 Forged vs TaylorMade TP CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 300 Forged loft | TP CB loft | 300 Forged lie | TP CB lie | 300 Forged length | TP CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | — | 57 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 19 | — | 58 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 18 | 59 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 60 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 24.5 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 28.5 | 61 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 32.5 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 36.5 | 62 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 46 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 300 Forged
- TP CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 300 Forged is 35° and the TP CB is 32.5°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TP CB should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 300 Forged. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TP CB averages 2.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 18°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 300 Forged 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the 300 Forged runs 1-iron to PW (10 clubs), the TP CB 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 300 Forged is listed as forged and the TP CB as cast/forged hybrid. Forging, as in the 300 Forged, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the TP CB, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
There are 13 years between these sets (2001 and 2014), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 35° to 32.5°.
Which should you choose?
The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the 300 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: TaylorMade 300 Forged specs and TaylorMade TP CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade 300 Forged stronger lofted than the TP CB?
No. The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32.5° against 35° for the TaylorMade 300 Forged, 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade 300 Forged and TP CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (35° vs 32.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade 300 Forged and TP CB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade 300 Forged and TP CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade 300 Forged is 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the TP CB 62.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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