Taylormade P790 Irons

[Les Strokes]

Nice office Bradley. Got a few LP's myself.

 

Played 18 yesterday and went to the range after. Saw the TM rep and asked to try out the 790 in between his scheduled fittings. I had my CF16 with XP95S with me. He put a XP95S shaft on the 790 so it was a direct comparison [* 7 iron]

 

I like the look of the 790, beautiful club IMO. The head size of the two looked equal to my eyes. The rep explained how they forge the front and back and then weld them together. I thought the feel between the two was pretty equal; solid, not too soft.

 

Results: Only had time for about 10 hits with each. Spin on the CF16 for me was avg. 4500, with the 790 it was avg. 5000. I was really swinging well so I think the hits were equal and CHS was equal for both. I gained an average of 13 yards with the 790 over the CF16 according to trackman. The only thing I couldn't check was the lofts; I suspect the loft on the CF16 has changed because I beat so many range balls with it, I have lost distance with it lately. But overall I was impressed, I would like to test the whole set when they come available.

 

*edited to include omitted data, thanks yellolab

[yellolab]

Nice office Bradley. Got a few LP's myself.

 

Played 18 yesterday and went to the range after. Saw the TM rep and asked to try out the 790 in between his scheduled fittings. I had my CF16 with XP95S with me. He put a XP95S shaft on the 790 so it was a direct comparison.

 

I like the look of the 790, beautiful club IMO. The head size of the two looked equal to my eyes. The rep explained how they forge the front and back and then weld them together. I thought the feel between the two was pretty equal; solid, not too soft.

 

Results: Only had time for about 10 hits with each. Spin on the CF16 for me was avg. 4500, with the 790 it was avg. 5000. I was really swinging well so I think the hits were equal and CHS was equal for both. I gained an average of 13 yards with the 790's over the CF16 according to trackman. The only thing I couldn't check was the lofts; I suspect the loft on the CF16 has changed because I beat so many range balls with it, I have lost distance with it lately. But overall I was impressed, I would like to test the whole set when they come available.

 

 

What number club did you use?

[Les Strokes]

Nice office Bradley. Got a few LP's myself.

 

Played 18 yesterday and went to the range after. Saw the TM rep and asked to try out the 790 in between his scheduled fittings. I had my CF16 with XP95S with me. He put a XP95S shaft on the 790 so it was a direct comparison.

 

I like the look of the 790, beautiful club IMO. The head size of the two looked equal to my eyes. The rep explained how they forge the front and back and then weld them together. I thought the feel between the two was pretty equal; solid, not too soft.

 

Results: Only had time for about 10 hits with each. Spin on the CF16 for me was avg. 4500, with the 790 it was avg. 5000. I was really swinging well so I think the hits were equal and CHS was equal for both. I gained an average of 13 yards with the 790's over the CF16 according to trackman. The only thing I couldn't check was the lofts; I suspect the loft on the CF16 has changed because I beat so many range balls with it, I have lost distance with it lately. But overall I was impressed, I would like to test the whole set when they come available.

 

 

What number club did you use?

 

all he had was the 7 iron head

[yellolab]

Hey that ^^^^ was post 790 of this thread!! :)

[Les Strokes]

lol, nice catch

 

seems Fate wants me to get a set. Honestly I thought I'd be safe for another year or so but these manufacturers keep coming put with great new equipment. I might end up with a basement full of sticks like my ho friend; his garage looks like Golftown

[Z1ggy16]

lol, nice catch

 

seems Fate wants me to get a set. Honestly I thought I'd be safe for another year or so but these manufacturers keep coming put with great new equipment. I might end up with a basement full of sticks like my ho friend; his garage looks like Golftown

Safe to assume he isn't married??? loll

[KC4441]

Got my 3 iron in yesterday after first being told October for a delivery date. Looks great, it will be tested on the course today.

 

This may have been one of my best purchases. Just what I needed off the tee on tight holes and on long approach shots on par 5's. best example from today would be a slightly down hill 245 par 3. Stuck it to 10 feet and made birdie. Would have never even tried that with the hybrid it replaced in the bag.

[FairwayFred]

I picked up a set yesterday and I am a couple rounds deep with them and I couldn't be more impressed. They go high and straight though I seem to be able to work it too when needed. Not too high, pretty much perfect. I hit a few great knockdowns today that did exactly what I wanted. No spin issues, I had no problem at all holding firm greens today. I really like the feel of these clubs too they don't feel like a forged blade but they have a fantastic feel and sound when you hit them in the center and they feel great on mishits while retaining the feedback that great forgings are known for. As a blade guy I am plenty happy with the feel of these clubs. I much prefer the feel to other similar hollow irons like the PXG and TMB. They seem to particularly shine on thin mishits which is my main miss. I played a course today that I find very hard to score at and I shot my best score ever there today even with 2 heart breaking lip outs for birdie in the last 3 holes. I'll report back after a little more time but so far so good.

[Les Strokes]

lol, nice catch

 

seems Fate wants me to get a set. Honestly I thought I'd be safe for another year or so but these manufacturers keep coming put with great new equipment. I might end up with a basement full of sticks like my ho friend; his garage looks like Golftown

Safe to assume he isn't married??? loll

 

actually he is married. I don't know how he has negotiated this deal, his wife is a saint. She doesn't play; and she doesn't even have a "get even" shoe or purse collection.

 

 

And.... nice going Fred

[bigjohntripod]

3 Iron came in today. Made me second guess the M2 L. I. F. T. buy. Almost the same distance. 3 is bent 1* strong.

 

I hit about 20 balls range/course tee/grass and very impressed. Came from the 710 MB's into the new TM gear and the feel of the 790 is very close to the MB (imo). May go 790 in the 5 and 4. Will for sure switch over to the 2i when it drops.

[IHFN]

I got my set in today. I'll post a better review later, but I was honestly surprised at how well I could flight the ball today. I hit them with the same amount of spin I'm used to. If you are used to Blade type spin, they'll spin less. But if you've played any type of game improvement club over the last couple of years, they are very similar to them.

 

I'm also a firm believer these type of clubs (TMB, PXG, etc) aren't meant for blade users. They are for the people who like the look and feel of blades, but aren't good enough to play blades consistently.

[kejoal11]

Ordered mine on 9/12 and got them yesterday. Took them out to the range and am impressed by the sound and feel. Going to play a round with them tomorrow. Will let you guys know what the outcome is after getting them on the course.

[alfie33]

Great reading, so far :) Thank you everyone! I am sold on these irons. But they won´t be released here in Norway for another month or so.

I need your opinion on the setup. I got the Nike Vr ProCombo, and am thinking of getting these in 4-7 in 790 and 8-P in 780. Is this a good setup, or should I just go 790 all the way?

[bobcat]

I am thinking of getting these in 4-7 in 790 and 8-P in 780. Is this a good setup, or should I just go 790 all the way?

 

You'll need more patience for the latter, as the 780's haven't been announced yet... :rolleyes:

 

:golfer:

[ImBurningStarIV]

Great reading, so far :) Thank you everyone! I am sold on these irons. But they won´t be released here in Norway for another month or so.

I need your opinion on the setup. I got the Nike Vr ProCombo, and am thinking of getting these in 4-7 in 790 and 8-P in 780. Is this a good setup, or should I just go 790 all the way?

 

I assume you mean 730 not 780 in the 8-Pw. I don't think it's necessary to do the blades in the short irons unless it strictly a looks thing. I too have been playing a combo set for the last 6 years or so (MP53/69, A12 pro/MB2 and Pro Combos before that). Plenty of control with the short irons, and they seem to work more seamlessly as a set, I'd be concerned about having to adjust lofts doing the combo.

[Guenther9]

Great reading, so far :) Thank you everyone! I am sold on these irons. But they won´t be released here in Norway for another month or so.

I need your opinion on the setup. I got the Nike Vr ProCombo, and am thinking of getting these in 4-7 in 790 and 8-P in 780. Is this a good setup, or should I just go 790 all the way?

same here in Germany - I orderd in Florida - are on the way, will arrive on Monday

[moonshine]

@bradleyking very nice but top heavy with all those covers! surely you can find tmade wedges and putter to your liking?!

 

I did not read all the pages so is it more a just a solid feeling iron or do you get any of that sweet forged magic?

[Jacked_Loft]

Great reading, so far :) Thank you everyone! I am sold on these irons. But they won´t be released here in Norway for another month or so.

I need your opinion on the setup. I got the Nike Vr ProCombo, and am thinking of getting these in 4-7 in 790 and 8-P in 780. Is this a good setup, or should I just go 790 all the way?

 

TM has sent out a graphic with several loft set ups for viable P700 Series combo sets:

 

 

 

Pick your setup and go for it.

 

I'm going for option 1 to replace the long & mid irons in my existing P770 set. Also going to the Dynamic Gold 105 S300 as that shaft opens new performance options for me.

[Dpavs]

Great reading, so far :) Thank you everyone! I am sold on these irons. But they won´t be released here in Norway for another month or so.

I need your opinion on the setup. I got the Nike Vr ProCombo, and am thinking of getting these in 4-7 in 790 and 8-P in 780. Is this a good setup, or should I just go 790 all the way?

 

The short irons in the 790 look so good and by all accounts I have heard are workable enough that I would think that there is very little advantage to not just going with all 790's.

[cdeez]

That chart is incredibly helpful.

 

Titleist has something like it for the 718 line, but i have not seen it anywhere online argh.. only in person and i forgot to snap a pic.

[jonn443]

Got my 3 iron in yesterday after first being told October for a delivery date. Looks great, it will be tested on the course today.

 

This may have been one of my best purchases. Just what I needed off the tee on tight holes and on long approach shots on par 5's. best example from today would be a slightly down hill 245 par 3. Stuck it to 10 feet and made birdie. Would have never even tried that with the hybrid it replaced in the bag.

 

Question...A hybrid would normally launch higher and be a better choice when playing a longer Par 3... why not???

[alfie33]

Thank you :) I meant 770, not 780... ;)

 

That chart was very helpful! If I am doing a combo, I guess option 1 seem to be the best for me. But, if the short irons in the 790 are as workable as you say, I might just do a clean 790 setup.

[Cwing]

Anyone picking theses up after having played large sole GI irons like the g25, etc... how is the forgiveness?

 

Anyone compare to g400?

 

I'm looking to go thinner but I don't want to lose too much help.

[KC4441]

Got my 3 iron in yesterday after first being told October for a delivery date. Looks great, it will be tested on the course today.

 

This may have been one of my best purchases. Just what I needed off the tee on tight holes and on long approach shots on par 5's. best example from today would be a slightly down hill 245 par 3. Stuck it to 10 feet and made birdie. Would have never even tried that with the hybrid it replaced in the bag.

 

Question...A hybrid would normally launch higher and be a better choice when playing a longer Par 3... why not???

 

This launched high enough and actually spun back a little bit. Part of the reason to be completely honest is I lost all confidence and feel with my hybrid.

[jll62]

Got my 3 iron in yesterday after first being told October for a delivery date. Looks great, it will be tested on the course today.

 

This may have been one of my best purchases. Just what I needed off the tee on tight holes and on long approach shots on par 5's. best example from today would be a slightly down hill 245 par 3. Stuck it to 10 feet and made birdie. Would have never even tried that with the hybrid it replaced in the bag.

 

Question...A hybrid would normally launch higher and be a better choice when playing a longer Par 3... why not???

 

Hybrids are a great option for some people, but there are a lot of us who don't like them. My left-to-right dispersion is worse with a hybrid than it is with long irons.

[jonn443]

Got my 3 iron in yesterday after first being told October for a delivery date. Looks great, it will be tested on the course today.

 

This may have been one of my best purchases. Just what I needed off the tee on tight holes and on long approach shots on par 5's. best example from today would be a slightly down hill 245 par 3. Stuck it to 10 feet and made birdie. Would have never even tried that with the hybrid it replaced in the bag.

 

Question...A hybrid would normally launch higher and be a better choice when playing a longer Par 3... why not???

 

This launched high enough and actually spun back a little bit. Part of the reason to be completely honest is I lost all confidence and feel with my hybrid.

 

That'll do it... once trust is lost in a club... it's dead. Btw, 245yds for a par 3 is a monster par 3, most Ams would be teeing off with a driver...lol. However, that's only a 5 iron in WRX World though. I personally would be utilizing my 19* hybrid if downhill and not against the wind.

 

Anyways, back on topic... these look great..a perfect blend of performance, forgiveness, and looks. I'll be comparing these against my J15 CBs.

[RSinSG]

I hit a 790 7 iron at my local store on a LM. I was sure the monitor was giving crazy long results because I was 30+ yards longer than my G30. The lofts are the same so I was baffled.

 

My buddy who works there said all the employees there are experiencing big gains too. I'm taking my club there next week to do a side-by-side comparison. If they really are that much longer I'm getting a set. If it's apples to apples why shouldn't I?

[MakersMarsh3]

Really enjoying my set so far

Gaming 5-9 right now

Still haven't built the 4i

 

Looks are amazing. Feel is better than expected. Very solid.

 

Mine are bent weak and they are still LONG

[The Couv]

Hit these today at a golf shop. Shouldn't have.....now I want them.

[Dpavs]

Does anybody know if there are any paint color differences or other markings that distinguish if the P790 irons as to lie angle? I can't see any.