TaylorMade P7MC vs TaylorMade P7CB

Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.

Specification comparison

ClubP7MC loftP7CB loftP7MC lieP7CB lieP7MC lengthP7CB length
3202060.560.53939
42323616138.538.5
5262661.561.53838
63029626237.537.5
7343362.562.53737
83837636336.536.5
942.54163.563.53636
PW4746646435.7535.75
GW—51—64—35.5

Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.

Lofts compared

  • P7MC
  • P7CB
P7MC and P7CB lofts comparedLine chart of loft in degrees by club for the P7MC and the P7CB. 3: 20 and 20. 4: 23 and 23. 5: 26 and 26. 6: 30 and 29. 7: 34 and 33. 8: 38 and 37. 9: 42.5 and 41. PW: 47 and 46. GW: none and 51.20°30°40°50°60°3456789PWGWP7MC 3: 20°P7MC 4: 23°P7MC 5: 26°P7MC 6: 30°P7MC 7: 34°P7MC 8: 38°P7MC 9: 42.5°P7MC PW: 47°P7CB 3: 20°P7CB 4: 23°P7CB 5: 26°P7CB 6: 29°P7CB 7: 33°P7CB 8: 37°P7CB 9: 41°P7CB PW: 46°P7CB GW: 51°Loft
Lofts differ on 5 of the 8 clubs the two sets share. A lower point is a stronger loft.

What the differences mean

At the 7-iron, the P7MC is 34° and the P7CB is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the P7CB should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P7MC. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the P7CB averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (42.5° vs 41°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.

The sets are built differently: the P7MC runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the P7CB 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).

Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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.

The P7MC is listed as forged and the P7CB as forged with co-forged tungsten. The P7CB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.

There are 4 years between these sets (2020 and 2024), 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 34° to 33°.

Which should you choose?

The P7CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the P7MC 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 P7MC specs and TaylorMade P7CB specs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the TaylorMade P7MC stronger lofted than the P7CB?

No. The P7CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the TaylorMade P7MC, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.

What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P7MC and P7CB?

At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 9-iron, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.

Are the TaylorMade P7MC and P7CB aimed at the same golfer?

Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.

Do the TaylorMade P7MC and P7CB have the same lie and length?

At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.

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