TaylorMade basically invented a whole new category of iron in 2017 with the introduction of the very first P790 iron. A hollow-bodied rocket ship of an iron, wrapped up in a somewhat ‘better player’ aesthetic, it really was the beginning of the player’s distance iron era. Some eight years on we are still seeing new iterations of this modern-day classic. Looking to sit amongst the best irons of 2025, here’s what I discovered in testing…
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In terms of the technology, the blueprint is somewhat set in stone. A hollow body, filled with SpeedFoam Air, and a Speed Slot in the sole is still the order of the day, but there have been some subtle changes. The 2025 P790 is introducing a new high-strength forged face material (4340M), which TaylorMade says is 20 per cent stronger than the 2023 P790 iron, and because it is so strong it has allowed the engineers to create a thinner face offering more flex and speed.
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The CG has been moved even lower in the long irons to improve launch and playability, while a higher placement in the short irons has been designed to help with control and spin in the scoring clubs.
Moving on to the looks, your opinion on the changes to the playing profile may very much depend on your ability and ball-striking competence. As a fairly capable PGA Professional, the slightly thinned-out topline and overall cleaner, neater look is a real plus point to me, moving this iron visually just a tad more into the typical ‘better player’ realm. Not only has the topline been tightened a touch, but the hosel to topline transition is also a massive improvement to my eyes.
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My only slight concern is that these irons aren’t necessarily aimed at PGA Pros or very low handicap players, and I wonder whether this much more sophisticated look may intimidate higher handicappers looking for ultimate confidence at address. I guess that really depends on how well they perform, although this version of the P790 does sit nicely between the best irons for low handicappers and the best distance irons in terms of size, leaning more towards the smaller side.
The 2025 P790 7-iron (left) versus the 2023 P790 7-iron (right)
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Fortunately for TaylorMade, the performance is exceptional although their brilliance lies more in the subtleties than any real launch monitor gains. Firstly, to address my previous concern for the higher handicapper with…
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