TaylorMade P730 vs TaylorMade P770 (2017)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P730 loft | P770 (2017) loft | P730 lie | P770 (2017) lie | P730 length | P770 (2017) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 29.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 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
- P730
- P770 (2017)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P730 is 35° and the P770 (2017) is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the P770 (2017) should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P730. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the P770 (2017) averages 1.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (35° vs 33°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the P730 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the P770 (2017) 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
The P730 is a blade iron and the P770 (2017) a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The P770 (2017) is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The P730 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.
The P730 is listed as forged muscleback with milled face and grooves and the P770 (2017) as forged cavity back with tungsten back bar. The P770 (2017) adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch. The P730's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
Both sets were introduced in 2017, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The P770 (2017) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the P730 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 P730 specs and TaylorMade P770 (2017) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P730 stronger lofted than the P770 (2017)?
No. The P770 (2017) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the TaylorMade P730, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P730 and P770 (2017)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade P730 or the P770 (2017)?
The P770 (2017). As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TaylorMade P730 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the TaylorMade P730 and P770 (2017) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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