TaylorMade P790 (2017) vs TaylorMade P770
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P790 (2017) loft | P770 loft | P790 (2017) lie | P770 lie | P790 (2017) length | P770 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 22.5 | 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)
- P770
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P790 (2017) is 30.5° and the P770 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 P770. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the P770 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 P770 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The P790 (2017) is a players distance iron and the P770 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 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 P770 came out 3 years 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 P770 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 P770 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P790 (2017) stronger lofted than the P770?
Yes. The TaylorMade P790 (2017) 7-iron is 30.5° against 33° for the P770, 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 P770?
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 P770?
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 P770 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P770 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 P770 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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