TaylorMade P7TW vs TaylorMade P7MC
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | P7TW loft | P7MC loft | P7TW lie | P7MC lie | P7TW length | P7MC length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 59.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 61 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42.5 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- P7TW
- P7MC
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the P7TW is 35° and the P7MC is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the P7MC should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P7TW. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the P7MC averages 0.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 20°). Beyond loft, the P7TW 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The P7TW is a blade iron and the P7MC a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The P7MC is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The P7TW trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The P7TW is listed as forged, with milled sole and precise tungsten weighting and the P7MC as forged. The P7TW adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The P7MC came out 1 year after the P7TW, 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 P7MC is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the P7TW 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 P7TW specs and TaylorMade P7MC specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade P7TW stronger lofted than the P7MC?
No. The P7MC is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the TaylorMade P7TW, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade P7TW and P7MC?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade P7TW or the P7MC?
The P7MC. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TaylorMade P7TW is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the TaylorMade P7TW and P7MC have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade P7TW is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the P7MC 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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