TaylorMade P790 (2017) vs TaylorMade P760
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P790 (2017) loft | P760 loft | P790 (2017) lie | P760 lie | P790 (2017) length | P760 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 41.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- P790 (2017)
- P760
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P790 (2017) is 30.5° and the P760 is 33°, 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 (2017) should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P760. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the P760 averages 1.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (26.5° vs 29°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the P760 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The P790 (2017) is a players distance iron and the P760 a players 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 P760 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 P790 (2017) is listed as forged hollow body and the P760 as forged multi-material, hollow in the long irons. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. The P760 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The P760 came out 1 year after the P790 (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 P760 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2.5° weaker than the P790 (2017). That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade P790 (2017) specs and TaylorMade P760 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P790 (2017) stronger lofted than the P760?
Yes. The TaylorMade P790 (2017) 7-iron is 30.5° against 33° for the P760, 2.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P760?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (30.5° vs 33°). 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 P790 (2017) or the P760?
The TaylorMade 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 P760 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P760 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade P790 (2017) is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the P760 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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