TaylorMade P770 (2017) vs TaylorMade P770
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P770 (2017) loft | P770 loft | P770 (2017) lie | P770 lie | P770 (2017) length | P770 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20.5 | 19.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 22.5 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 29.5 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 51 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- P770 (2017)
- P770
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P770 (2017) is 33° and the P770 is 33°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the P770 averages 0.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20.5° vs 19.5°). Beyond loft, the P770 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
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 P770 (2017) is listed as forged cavity back with tungsten back bar and the P770 as forged hollow body. The P770'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 P770 (2017), at some cost in feel. The P770 (2017) adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The P770 came out 3 years after the P770 (2017), 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 P770 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the P770 (2017) 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 P770 (2017) specs and TaylorMade P770 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P770 (2017) stronger lofted than the P770?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P770 (2017) and P770?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 4 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade P770 (2017) and P770 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 P770 (2017) and P770 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade P770 (2017) is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the P770 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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