TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto vs TaylorMade P790 (2017)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P750 Tour Proto loft | P790 (2017) loft | P750 Tour Proto lie | P790 (2017) lie | P750 Tour Proto length | P790 (2017) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 23.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 26.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 30.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42.5 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- P750 Tour Proto
- P790 (2017)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P750 Tour Proto is 34° and the P790 (2017) is 30.5°, a 3.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the P790 (2017) should carry roughly 10 to 14 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P750 Tour Proto. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the P790 (2017) averages 2.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (30° vs 26.5°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the P750 Tour Proto runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the P790 (2017) 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
The P750 Tour Proto is a players iron and the P790 (2017) a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The P790 (2017) is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The P750 Tour Proto trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The P750 Tour Proto is listed as forged, multi-step forging with tungsten weighting in the 3 to 7 irons and the P790 (2017) as forged hollow body. The P790 (2017)'s hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the P750 Tour Proto, at some cost in feel. The P750 Tour Proto adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
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 P790 (2017) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3.5° stronger than the P750 Tour Proto 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 P750 Tour Proto specs and TaylorMade P790 (2017) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto stronger lofted than the P790 (2017)?
No. The P790 (2017) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30.5° against 34° for the TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto, 3.5° stronger and worth roughly 10 to 14 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto and P790 (2017)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3.5° (34° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3.5° at the 6-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto or the P790 (2017)?
The P790 (2017). As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto and P790 (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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