TaylorMade · Irons · 2023
P790
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You're a mid-handicapper (or a low-handicapper who wants help) chasing the longest, most forgiving players-distance iron with a premium soft feel.
You want a compact, workable players' iron (the P770), or you already own the 2021 P790.
Pros
- The players-distance gold standard - always comes out on top for distance, with a 6-iron carrying 208 yards at 138.8 mph
- A new 4340M forged face, 20% stronger and thinner, expands the sweet spot by 24% for more ball speed and forgiveness
- Noticeably more forgiving than the 2021 - up to 40 grams of tungsten and FLTD CG, without sacrificing performance
- An incredibly soft yet responsive feel - the forged hollow body, SpeedFoam Air and sound stabilization bar
Cons
- A larger players-distance head - less workable than the compact P770
- Low spin from the distance design - not for maximum greenside stopping power
- Only a modest upgrade over the 2021 - not enough to switch for most owners
By dimension
Forgiveness
Noticeably more forgiving - more forgiving than the 2021 without sacrificing performance, the new 4340M face expanding the sweet spot by 24% with up to 40 grams of tungsten. Class-leading forgiveness for a players-distance iron.
Distance
Comes out on top - a 6-iron carrying 208 yards at 138.8 mph, ahead of the 2021's 205 yards, always coming out on top for distance, the thinner, 20%-stronger 4340M forged face giving more ball speed. Class-leading players-distance distance.
Workability
A 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
Incredibly soft - the forged hollow body, SpeedFoam Air and internal sound stabilization bar give an incredibly soft yet responsive feel, the right blend of distance and forged-iron feel. Class-leading feel for a fast players-distance iron.
Sound
Solid and stabilized - the internal sound stabilization bar and SpeedFoam Air give a solid, controlled note, a refined acoustic. A refined sound for a fast players-distance iron.
Looks at address
More refined - the 2023 looks more refined than the 2021, with a sleek, clean players-distance shape. One of the better-looking players-distance irons, if larger than the compact P770.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.
- TaylorMade P790 Review 2023: Player's Distance Gold Standard - Today's Golfer
- 2023 TaylorMade P790 Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- TaylorMade's all-new P790 irons: 5 things you need to know - golf.com
- TaylorMade 2023 P790 Iron Review - Golf Monthly
- TaylorMade P790 2023 Irons Review - Golfalot
- TaylorMade P790 Irons Review: The ultimate player's distance iron - Golfmagic