TaylorMade P790 (2017) vs TaylorMade P790 (2025)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P790 (2017) loft | P790 (2025) loft | P790 (2017) lie | P790 (2025) lie | P790 (2017) length | P790 (2025) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- P790 (2017)
- P790 (2025)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P790 (2017) is 30.5° and the P790 (2025) is 30°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the P790 (2025) should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P790 (2017). Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the P790 (2025) averages 0.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the P790 (2025) 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the P790 (2017) runs 3-iron to AW (9 clubs), the P790 (2025) 4-iron to AW (8 clubs).
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 8 years between these sets (2017 and 2025), 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30.5° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The P790 (2025) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the P790 (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 P790 (2017) specs and TaylorMade P790 (2025) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P790 (2017) stronger lofted than the P790 (2025)?
No. The P790 (2025) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 30.5° for the TaylorMade P790 (2017), 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P790 (2025)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (30.5° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade P790 (2017) and P790 (2025) 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 (2025) 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 (2025) 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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