TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) vs TaylorMade P7MC
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Preferred MC (2014) loft | P7MC loft | Tour Preferred MC (2014) lie | P7MC lie | Tour Preferred MC (2014) length | P7MC length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour Preferred MC (2014)
- P7MC
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour Preferred MC (2014) is 34° and the P7MC is 34°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (42° vs 42.5°). Beyond loft, the P7MC 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
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 P7MC as forged. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 6 years between these sets (2014 and 2020), 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 P7MC is the weaker-lofted set — up to 0.5° weaker than the Tour Preferred MC (2014). That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) specs and TaylorMade P7MC specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) stronger lofted than the P7MC?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 34°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) and P7MC?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (34° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 9-iron, and 1 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) and P7MC 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 P7MC have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the P7MC 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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