TaylorMade 300 Forged vs TaylorMade TP MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 300 Forged loft | TP MB loft | 300 Forged lie | TP MB lie | 300 Forged length | TP MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | — | 57 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 19 | — | 58 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 31 | 61 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 35 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 39 | 62 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 43 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 47 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 300 Forged
- TP MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 300 Forged is 35° and the TP MB is 35°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the PW (48° vs 47°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° 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 MB 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The 300 Forged is a players iron and the TP MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 300 Forged is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TP MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Both heads are listed as forged. 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.
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.
Which should you choose?
The TP MB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° 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 MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade 300 Forged stronger lofted than the TP MB?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 35°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade 300 Forged and TP MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (35° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 1 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade 300 Forged or the TP MB?
The TaylorMade 300 Forged. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TP MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the TaylorMade 300 Forged and TP MB 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 MB 62.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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