TaylorMade 790 OR JPX900 Forged

[NikeSwoosh13]

Ok fellas I'm currently gaming the Titleist 716 TMB irons and i do hit them quite well but I'm wanting something a little more forgiving and extra distance. I've read and watched 100 reviews and the two irons I've listed in this thread is what I have narrowed it down too. I'm going to hit them h2h when I get back from Vegas (If i lose all my money) but I was wanting to get some input on those who have hit them or are currently gaming them. Thanks a lot!

[pldbryan]

I recently got fit and the Mizunos were a little longer and a little straighter.

Your results may vary....

[Whit1969]

I have the JPX 900 Forged and they are LOOONG. Especially the 4-7 irons. However I do not think they are any more forgiving than any other forged players iron. However, mishits do not lose that much distance with them. I have surprised myself several times when I knew I did not hit is square and it still traveled to the green.

 

I do not have any experience with the P790s but the soles are a little to wide for my liking and they are a little on the high side for price.

[FlyingLaw1]

I LOVE my 900Fs. Going to be in the bag for a long time.

[Haber]

My 900F's are firmly in the bag. They are long and very forgiving for being on the players iron side of the spectrum. I came from CF16's that had a clicky hollow feel in the longer irons and these are just pure butter throughout the set.

[edhong1]

I just got a set of the P790s for my birthday. Got them with Nippon 950’s, All the reviews say they’re great. Forgiving. Feel. Etc.

 

After 1 week. I don’t like them. I just can’t get over the “sound”. I don’t have a fast swing, but I am a decent ball striker. It might be the combination of a slower swing speed (75mph) and hollow head or something. But I don’t enjoy hearing them. I’m going to replace them with a non hollow head iron set. It’s just not for me.

[propredicr]

My son just demo’d both. He like the p790’s better, but, Mizunos tend to hold their values better and he hit both about same carry/total distance. The p790 launched a bit higher and sounded “hollow.”

 

Both are nice looking, but, if I’m paying for forging I want the entire blade to be forged...not welded into a cast body. Ended up ordering the JPX900F, with 54/58 in S18 wedges, as his first adult irons.

 

[Kevinnz]

Jpx900 forged feels better than p790 which is too chunky too look at.

[Whit1969]

My son just demo’d both. He like the p790’s better, but, Mizunos tend to hold their values better and he hit both about same carry/total distance. The p790 launched a bit higher and sounded “hollow.”

 

Both are nice looking, but, if I’m paying for forging I want the entire blade to be forged...not welded into a cast body. Ended up ordering the JPX900F, with 54/58 in S18 wedges, as his first adult irons.

 

Very nice gift dad!!

[NikeSwoosh13]

Awesome. It seems like the favorite is the 900F which is what I was expecting, I still want to go in there with an open mind but I prefer the looks of the 790 but I want the distance of the 900F from what people are saying.

[Haber]

Awesome. It seems like the favorite is the 900F which is what I was expecting, I still want to go in there with an open mind but I prefer the looks of the 790 but I want the distance of the 900F from what people are saying.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if the 790's were longer than the jpx. They launch high rockets.

[ABARTSCHMID]

My 900F aren't leaving the bag anytime soon. At least not until the new model comes out in September LOL

[kooch1221]

Ok fellas I'm currently gaming the Titleist 716 TMB irons and i do hit them quite well but I'm wanting something a little more forgiving and extra distance. I've read and watched 100 reviews and the two irons I've listed in this thread is what I have narrowed it down too. I'm going to hit them h2h when I get back from Vegas (If i lose all my money) but I was wanting to get some input on those who have hit them or are currently gaming them. Thanks a lot!

 

I just had a club champion fitting and the 790 was the only playerish type iron that was longer then the JPX 900 for me. Only by about a 2-3 yards. I wasn't crazy about the feel on centered shots tho. The Mizuno was much better. Im sticking with my JPXs.

[NikeSwoosh13]

Ok fellas I'm currently gaming the Titleist 716 TMB irons and i do hit them quite well but I'm wanting something a little more forgiving and extra distance. I've read and watched 100 reviews and the two irons I've listed in this thread is what I have narrowed it down too. I'm going to hit them h2h when I get back from Vegas (If i lose all my money) but I was wanting to get some input on those who have hit them or are currently gaming them. Thanks a lot!

 

I just had a club champion fitting and the 790 was the only playerish type iron that was longer then the JPX 900 for me. Only by about a 2-3 yards. I wasn't crazy about the feel on centered shots tho. The Mizuno was much better. Im sticking with my JPXs.

 

If it's only 2-3 yards difference then I will probably save the extra money and grab the 900F as well. I just went by golf galaxy on my lunch break and hit a 7i 790 KBS shaft and it felt great. Carried it around 157-160 which is about 8 yards farther than my Titleist 716 TMBs. Spin was around 7000, ready to get a proper fitting at golf galaxy next week though.

[Z1ggy16]

Just demo them and decide for yourself. People who own each are going to be biased. For example... I've hit the 900Fs and didn't find them to be very soft for a forged head, at least not compared to my old MP54s. I now game 790s and I absolutely love them. Don't find them to feel or sound hollow at all. Feels very solid. Not forged blade soft but for what they lack in feel they make up for in forgiveness.

 

Don't let us influence your decision. It's your game... your money.

[pierso2]

Great topic OP! I'm in the same boat looking at a few sets and JPX 900 F are at the top of my list. I don't know why but the ball really seemed to jump off the face when I hit them at the range the other day. Also noticed I was swinging the 5.5 Project X LZ's and the control and accuracy were spot on despite them being half a flex weaker than my usual irons. I think there's something to the sole grind that just flat out works for my swing. Going to go ahead and place my order this week so I'll get them next week while the boss is out of town on business trips!

[chisag]

... I have been reviewing clubs for years now and have played too many iron sets to list. Blades and then forged CB's and finally multi material players irons. I had a love affair with the Amp Forged/FlyZ+/Forged Tours but was always looking for something a little more forgiving, especially the long irons. The P790's are the very first iron in all the years I have reviewed clubs that just blew me away. They look great at address, they are long and consistent, they feel as good as any iron I have hit (although they do not have that dense feel a solid forged CB) but most importantly for me, they are the most forgiving players irons I have ever hit and by a wide margin. Iron play is the cornerstone of my game and like many I sometimes struggled with my long irons. The P790's changed that and I love hitting my long irons now. I challenged a + index for years but could never quite get past a scratch index... until I put the P790's in my bag.

[BForrester]

My son just demo'd both. He like the p790's better, but, Mizunos tend to hold their values better and he hit both about same carry/total distance. The p790 launched a bit higher and sounded "hollow."

 

Both are nice looking, but, if I'm paying for forging I want the entire blade to be forged...not welded into a cast body. Ended up ordering the JPX900F, with 54/58 in S18 wedges, as his first adult irons.

 

Same here. One piece forging or it's not "forged", in my book. I find it disingenuous when a manufacturer stamps "FORGED" on an iron where only the face is forged.

[burge]

Just demo them and decide for yourself. People who own each are going to be biased. For example... I've hit the 900Fs and didn't find them to be very soft for a forged head, at least not compared to my old MP54s. I now game 790s and I absolutely love them. Don't find them to feel or sound hollow at all. Feels very solid. Not forged blade soft but for what they lack in feel they make up for in forgiveness.

 

Don't let us influence your decision. It's your game... your money.

 

I game the P790s and do not find them to “sound hollow” on the course, but if you are hitting range rocks then I could see where they don’t sound as good as when you hit a quality golf ball.

[chisag]

... Does anyone really believe when an iron head is multi material with a forged face, you can feel a difference in the body that never touches a ball? I would be willing to bet a years salary nobody could tell a difference between a cast or forged body in a multi material iron with a forged face.

[JsameM]

Don't play the 900F, but game the 900 Tour and cant see myself playing anything else.

My buddy has the 790's and loves them, but as most have said, when I hit them I found they lacked a lot of feel. Launched high and far, just didn't have that satisfying smoosh.

I hit the 900F, and they had similar launch characteristics to the 790, but just felt better off the face.

Go whack em and see which ones tickle your fancy!

[wmblake2000]

There was a tm demo day Sat and I tested p790 vs my 716 tmb with same shaft. Saw about a half club longer for 790 but it’s also a half club loft stronger.

 

At the end the fitter said he wouldn’t change if he were me....

[NikeSwoosh13]

Ok, now it's a coin flip, I hate golf lol.

 

I'll probably get the 900F and be right back on here this fall with a new post saying 900F vs 950F, just take my paycheck now...

[RodC]

I have the 790s and the MP18SC ... MPs feel is the best there is, bar none. *I assume JPXs feel similar to MPs.

 

790s are very good irons, somehow a little more forgiving than the MPs. Good feel. good looks. good all rounder

MPs are extraordinary on every aspect... feels, looks,

 

MPs are making me play better, because good strikes are addictive and bad ones are punishing (on the feel side). I usually practice MPs and play 790s ... I've been playing for only 3 years and still improving.

MPs are traditional lofted; sacrifing some distance, but gaining distance consistency.

 

 

Distances ..... Based on std loft, JPX900F vs 790:

4 iron is same 21º

5i 24º vs 23.5º

6i 27º vs 26.5º

7i 31º vs 30.5º

8i to PW both have same loft.

[RodC]

... Does anyone really believe when an iron head is multi material with a forged face, you can feel a difference in the body that never touches a ball? I would be willing to bet a years salary nobody could tell a difference between a cast or forged body in a multi material iron with a forged face.

 

I dont clearly understand your bet ... but I cant tell, there is a difference in feel between the Mizuno and the 790s. None are bad, only that Mizuno's are really, really addictive when you strike them good.

[RodC]

Ok, now it's a coin flip, I hate golf lol.

 

I'll probably get the 900F and be right back on here this fall with a new post saying 900F vs 950F, just take my paycheck now...

 

:taunt:

 

this is golfwrx .... he should get 900F now for a discounted price. Then get 950s when they are available, sell 900's and get 790's

2 sets at least are recommended... isnt it so?

[Lefty431]

I have the 790s and the MP18SC ... MPs feel is the best there is, bar none. *I assume JPXs feel similar to MPs.

 

790s are very good irons, somehow a little more forgiving than the MPs. Good feel. good looks. good all rounder

MPs are extraordinary on every aspect... feels, looks,

 

MPs are making me play better, because good strikes are addictive and bad ones are punishing (on the feel side). I usually practice MPs and play 790s ... I've been playing for only 3 years and still improving.

MPs are traditional lofted; sacrifing some distance, but gaining distance consistency.

 

 

Distances ..... Based on std loft, JPX900F vs 790:

4 iron is same 21º

5i 24º vs 23.5º

6i 27º vs 26.5º

7i 31º vs 30.5º

8i to PW both have same loft.

 

Have 790s and mp 18 as well! Couldn't agree with your post more. I love the mp 18sc, but can't bring myself to list my 790s on the bst! I spend hours at the range hitting both! Wish I could make a dang decision!

[warrio17]

I have the JPX900 Forged, they are long. Seriously long. To address the gaping issues that this created, I had each iron bent 1 degree week. Without this, I would have had a 20 yard gap in my scoring clubs. I have C Taper 130g low launch, low spin shafts, this corrected the ball flight.

 

Clubs are great, and have the characteristic Mizuno feel. I previously played the MP-69 irons. I too, wanted a little more forgiveness.

[bubbagump]

the JPX iron line was GOAT imo. Go with the forged and don't look back.

[chisag]

... Does anyone really believe when an iron head is multi material with a forged face, you can feel a difference in the body that never touches a ball? I would be willing to bet a years salary nobody could tell a difference between a cast or forged body in a multi material iron with a forged face.

 

I dont clearly understand your bet ... but I cant tell, there is a difference in feel between the Mizuno and the 790s. None are bad, only that Mizuno's are really, really addictive when you strike them good.

 

 

... If you take two identical multi material heads with a forged face but one has a forged body and the other a cast body, nobody would be able to tell the difference.