Irons · 2021
TaylorMade P790
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 5 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance85
- Looks85
- Feel84
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Rated highest for distance and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a mid-handicapper (or a low-handicapper who wants help) chasing maximum iron distance with player's-iron looks and game-improvement forgiveness.
You want a compact, workable players' iron (the P770) or maximum greenside spin and traditional lofts.
Pros
- Some of the fastest irons in golf - the test pro's fastest ball speeds (by 1.9 mph over the next iron) for extremely long carry
- Massive stability and forgiveness rarely seen in a player's iron - 31 grams of tungsten in the toe
- A low CG promotes high launch and low spin - the recipe for long, towering carry distances
- Solid, premium feel with an internal sound stabilization bar - far less clicky than older TaylorMade cavity backs
Cons
- A larger players-distance head - less workable than the compact P770
- Low spin from the distance design - not for maximum greenside stopping power
- Strong lofts for distance, not traditional gapping
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidRarely seen in a players' iron - the 31 grams of tungsten in the toe give a massive amount of stability and forgiveness rarely seen in a player's iron, with SpeedFoam Air weight savings redistributed for forgiveness and a larger sweet spot. Class-leading forgiveness for a players-distance iron.
Distance
ExcellentFastest in golf - the pro's fastest ball speeds, 1.9 mph faster than the next iron, the low CG giving high launch and low spin, the recipe for extremely long carry. Class-leading players-distance distance.
Workability
FairA larger distance head - a larger players-distance iron built for speed rather than shaping, with a bigger footprint than the compact P770. Moderate workability, below the compact P770.
Feel
ExcellentSolid and premium - a solid, fast premium sensation, with SpeedFoam Air and the internal sound stabilization bar giving a feel far less clicky than older TaylorMade cavity backs. Very good feel for a fast hollow players-distance iron.
Sound
ExcellentSolid, not clicky - the internal sound stabilization bar and SpeedFoam Air give a solid note far less clicky than older TaylorMade cavity backs, a controlled acoustic. A refined sound for a fast players-distance iron.
Looks at address
ExcellentSleek for the speed - a sleek players-distance design, a clean, premium look, if larger than the compact P770. One of the better-looking players-distance irons, if not as compact as the P770.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at TaylorMade P790 2021 Review: Forgiving Player's Distance Iron - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade P790 irons: ClubTest 2021 review - golf.com
- Read the full review at 2021 TaylorMade P790 Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade P790 Irons Review - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade P790 2021 Irons Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at TaylorMade 2021 P790 Irons Review - Forged Distance - Golfstead
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade P790 best for?
You're a mid-handicapper (or a low-handicapper who wants help) chasing maximum iron distance with player's-iron looks and game-improvement forgiveness.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade P790?
You want a compact, workable players' iron (the P770) or maximum greenside spin and traditional lofts.
What handicap is the TaylorMade P790 suitable for?
The TaylorMade P790 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade P790 best at?
In our research the TaylorMade P790 rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade P790 have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade P790 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and low spin.