The P770 model from TaylorMade has always been an interesting one for me to categorize in my mind. It always felt to me as if TaylorMade had two pretty similar ‘players distance’ irons within its range along with the P790 iron, and it seems that sentiment may have been shared by the Carlsbad-based equipment giants as the P770 has had a makeover. I have been thoroughly testing the new look P770 to see if it can sit amongst the best golf irons on the market.
TaylorMade has made a very clear attempt to push the P770 a little further down the handicap spectrum, positioning it closer to the new ‘player cavity’ iron, the P7CB, altering the perception that it is just the younger sibling of the exceptionally popular P790. But how has TaylorMade tackled this identity update?
WATCH: Joe Ferguson tests out the new TaylorMade P770 and P7CB irons
In terms of the technology, it is a case of evolution rather than revolution for me, but when you have a quality product to start with, sometimes all you need are small tweaks. It remains a hollow body construction iron, with familiar features such as Speedfoam Air for feel and acoustics, and the ever-present speed slot to assist with ball speed, particularly on misses low on the face.
Internally, there have been some advancements with accentuated heel and toe tungsten weighting to enhance that all-important MOI, and CG locations have been refined to optimize ball flight, sitting lower in the longer irons to aid launch, and progressing higher in the shorter irons to maximize control and spin. The leading edge of the P770 also sits lower than in the past with a tighter radius to encourage better turf interaction more akin to a tour-validated iron.
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In my opinion, the biggest advancements have been visual – the new P770 looks fantastic. From a shelf appeal perspective, the soft brushed finish looks superb, and coupled with the minimalist approach to branding that I have been crying out for from TaylorMade for some time, they will really stand out in bags and on shop floors around the world.
Down in the playing position, you immediately notice the thinner topline and shorter blade length that is synonymous with low handicap irons and it really suits its new makeover in that regard.
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Previously you would have to look fairly hard to distinguish P770 from P790 behind the ball, but not so…
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