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The P790 solves one specific problem: you want an iron that looks like a players club at address but doesn't leave distance on the table. The 2025 version holds that line. Set it down and you see a thin topline, minimal offset, and a compact blade length that reads like something a low handicapper would game. What you don't see is the hollow body behind the face, which is where the distance actually comes from.
That construction is the whole story. TaylorMade forges the face thin and lets it flex, then fills the cavity with SpeedFoam-style internal support so the head still feels solid instead of clicky. A Speed Pocket cut into the sole keeps ball speed up on shots struck low on the face, which is the miss that usually costs the most yards. The 7-iron sits at 30 degrees, so this is a strong-lofted iron, and the ball comes off hot. Tungsten low in the head helps get that stronger loft airborne.
Golf Digest gave it Hot List Gold and called it the benchmark for players distance irons, and that reputation is earned. This is not a game improvement iron pretending to be sleek. It is a compact iron that quietly launches the ball faster and farther than its shape suggests. If you have a repeatable swing and want more yards without switching to a chunky cavity back, the P790 is built for exactly that trade.
In short
The TaylorMade P790 (2025) is a players-distance iron that blends ball speed with a clean shape. The set runs 5-iron to PW with a 30° 7-iron. It carries a $1,399 MSRP.
Value sweet spot
About a year old, so the first real discounts have landed while a replacement is still 6 to 18 months out. Strong value without feeling dated.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
Modeled from the $1,399 original MSRP and a 1-year-old release (about 55% of MSRP retained used).
Used market value
$655 - $860
Private sale, fair to like-new
Trade-in value
$395 - $600
What a shop typically pays
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Estimate only, from a depreciation model, not a live quote. Search “TaylorMade P790” on the sites above for the real number, which varies with condition, shaft, and demand.
The P790 is the 4th of 4 generations TaylorMade has released in this line, from the P790 (2019) to the P790 (2025). It followed the P790 (2023) and came in up $50. It is the newest generation in the line.
| 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.0° | 26.0° | 30.0° | 34.5° | 39.0° | 44.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| Club | Loft | Moderate swing~140y 7-iron | Average swing~155y 7-iron | Faster swing~169y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-iron | 23° | 158 y | 175 y | 191 y |
| 6-iron | 26° | 149 y | 165 y | 180 y |
| 7-iron | 30° | 140 y | 155 y | 169 y |
| 8-iron | 34.5° | 130 y | 144 y | 157 y |
| 9-iron | 39° | 119 y | 132 y | 144 y |
| PW | 44° | 110 y | 122 y | 133 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
Golf Digest
Hot List Gold — the benchmark for players distance irons
Golf Monthly
MyGolfSpy
The build is a forged hollow body. A thin, forged face is welded to the head and supported internally so it can flex for speed without feeling dead at impact. The Speed Pocket, a flexible slot in the sole, protects ball speed on strikes below center, and tungsten weighting sits low and toward the toe to help the strong lofts launch and to keep the head stable. The lofts run 30 degrees at the 7-iron, stepping down to 44 at the pitching wedge and up to 23 at the 5-iron. That is stronger than a traditional set, so gapping into your wedges matters. The payoff is a flatter, faster ball flight that carries. The look stays clean throughout, with a slim topline and short heel-to-toe length that hides how much technology is packed inside.
The TaylorMade P790's 7-iron is lofted at 30° - near-traditional - close to the classic 32-34° benchmark. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 150-160 yards. The 5-iron (23°) to 7-iron gap of 7° is well-gapped, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 44° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50-52° gap wedge.
It sits in between, which is why the category is players distance. The shape, thin topline, and minimal offset read like a players iron, but the hollow body, thin forged face, and Speed Pocket give it ball speed closer to a game improvement club. It is forgiving for its size, but it is not as forgiving as a wide-soled, oversized cavity back.
The strong 30-degree loft is how TaylorMade gets extra distance out of it. The hollow body and tungsten weighting help launch that stronger loft high enough to carry and hold greens. The tradeoff is that your set gaps shift, so you want to check the spacing between your shortest iron and your highest wedge.
Most players pick up roughly one club, so shots that flew like a 7-iron in a traditional set fly closer to a 6-iron distance here. A lot of that comes from the stronger lofts and the fast, flexing face rather than from a magic gain in swing speed. Fit it on a launch monitor to see your real numbers.
No. The internal SpeedFoam-style filling is there specifically to support the face and dampen vibration, so impact feels more solid than a typical hollow club. It won't feel exactly like a soft forged blade, but it is closer than you would expect from an iron this fast.
Higher handicappers who need maximum help on off-center hits will get more forgiveness from a larger cavity back. Purists who want the softest possible feel and full workability may prefer a forged muscleback or players cavity. The P790 is for golfers who want distance and a clean look in the same club.
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