TaylorMade P770 vs TaylorMade P790 (2021)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P770 loft | P790 (2021) loft | P770 lie | P790 (2021) lie | P770 length | P790 (2021) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19.5 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22.5 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25.5 | 23.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 26.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 30.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41.5 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 51 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- P770
- P790 (2021)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P770 is 33° and the P790 (2021) is 30.5°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the P790 (2021) should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P770. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the P790 (2021) averages 1.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (29° vs 26.5°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The P770 is a players iron and the P790 (2021) a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The P790 (2021) 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 P770 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.
Both heads are listed as forged hollow body. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The P790 (2021) came out 1 year after the P770, 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 P790 (2021) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2.5° stronger than the P770 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 specs and TaylorMade P790 (2021) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P770 stronger lofted than the P790 (2021)?
No. The P790 (2021) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30.5° against 33° for the TaylorMade P770, 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P770 and P790 (2021)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (33° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 6-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade P770 or the P790 (2021)?
The P790 (2021). 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 P770 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade P770 and P790 (2021) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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