TaylorMade TP CB vs TaylorMade P7MC
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TP CB loft | P7MC loft | TP CB lie | P7MC lie | TP CB length | P7MC length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24.5 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 28.5 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32.5 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 36.5 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 42.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TP CB
- P7MC
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TP CB is 32.5° and the P7MC is 34°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TP CB should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the P7MC. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the P7MC averages 1.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (18° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the P7MC 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the TP CB runs 3-iron to AW (9 clubs), the P7MC 3-iron to PW (8 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 TP CB is listed as cast/forged hybrid and the P7MC as forged. Forging, as in the P7MC, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the TP CB, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 32.5° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The P7MC is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the TP CB. 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 TP CB specs and TaylorMade P7MC specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade TP CB stronger lofted than the P7MC?
Yes. The TaylorMade TP CB 7-iron is 32.5° against 34° for the P7MC, 1.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade TP CB and P7MC?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (32.5° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade TP CB 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 TP CB and P7MC have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade TP CB 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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