TaylorMade P790 (2017) vs TaylorMade P790 (2021)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P790 (2017) loft | P790 (2021) loft | P790 (2017) lie | P790 (2021) lie | P790 (2017) length | P790 (2021) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 23.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- P790 (2017)
- P790 (2021)
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 30.5° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show.
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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.
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.
There are 4 years between these sets (2017 and 2021), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently.
Which should you choose?
The P790 (2017) and P790 (2021) share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade P790 (2017) specs and TaylorMade P790 (2021) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P790 (2017) stronger lofted than the P790 (2021)?
No. Both have a 30.5° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P790 (2021)?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 30.5° 7-iron.
Are the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P790 (2021) aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P790 (2021) 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 P790 (2021) 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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