TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) vs TaylorMade P770 (2017)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Preferred MC (2014) loft | P770 (2017) loft | Tour Preferred MC (2014) lie | P770 (2017) lie | Tour Preferred MC (2014) length | P770 (2017) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 29.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour Preferred MC (2014)
- P770 (2017)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour Preferred MC (2014) is 34° and the P770 (2017) 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 P770 (2017) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour Preferred MC (2014). Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the P770 (2017) averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (34° vs 33°). 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 Tour Preferred MC (2014) runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the P770 (2017) 3-iron to AW (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 Tour Preferred MC (2014) is listed as cast/forged hybrid and the P770 (2017) as forged cavity back with tungsten back bar. The P770 (2017) adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The P770 (2017) came out 3 years after the Tour Preferred MC (2014), 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 (2017) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Tour Preferred MC (2014) 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 Tour Preferred MC (2014) specs and TaylorMade P770 (2017) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) stronger lofted than the P770 (2017)?
No. The P770 (2017) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014), 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) and P770 (2017)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 6 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) and P770 (2017) 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 Tour Preferred MC (2014) and P770 (2017) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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