TaylorMade P790 Irons Review

The TaylorMade P790 is arguably one of the most successful irons in golf history. Initially released in 2021, it was a revelation combining distance and forgiveness with a player look. For the past eight years, it has been fitted and filled with golfers’ bags worldwide. The fourth generation is finally here, the 2025 TaylorMade P790 irons, and I hit a set to see if they could elevate the performance bar again. In this TaylorMade P790 Irons Review, we’ll dive into the improvements, performance, and overall feel of this new generation to see if it lives up to the legendary reputation of its predecessors.

Why choose the TaylorMade P790 Irons?

I was excited to learn that left-handed versions of the new Vintage Copper P790 irons were available. On a more contemplative level, I’ve been progressing nicely, finding more consistent performance on the golf course, and I wanted to try an iron that wasn’t a “game improvement” model. And I should add that my copper P790s do just as well as the standard version. With that out of the way, let me walk you into my experience with the TaylorMade P790 irons.

First Impressions of the TaylorMade P790 Irons

Aren’t they stunning? Although the copper finish is gorgeous, the rest of the design and size of the TaylorMade P790 irons greatly surpass the set I already have. I’m not so picky as to obsess over a thin top line (I appreciate both thick and thin), but the P790s are distinctive from all angles.

Why the difference is one of the first things I noticed — so much less offset than my game-improvement clubs. It was a pleasant surprise because I usually draw the ball heavily. I’m not the greatest golfer but know how to hit the draw shot. I don’t need the extra forgiveness of a face too closed for my game.”

OK, enough about their looks; let’s talk about their performance!

Looks

The blade-like appearance at the address has always been one of the telltale signs of the P790. Clean hasn’t been used as one of the first adjectives to describe the 2025 TaylorMade P790 irons more than any version. Looks like the whole back of the club has a matte finish, with all the branding tucked into the corners. TaylorMade’s futuristic font for “P790” also rolls on, emphasizing the cutting-edge performance. The plug on the toe also remains unchanged, becoming a visual calling card for this iron.

A 2025 TaylorMade P790 iron has a foam-filled cavity that provides a similar sound and feel to forged irons. These clubs have progressive offset—minimal in the short irons and moderate in the long irons—and their blade lengths are , on the whole, about average. The top lines balance the razor blades that low handicaps covet with the comfort given to handicaps by a bit of size.

One of the most significant upgrades from the 2021 version is the finishing on the top line, which runs unbroken rather than just the grooved portions of the face.

Sound & Feel

However, the 2025 TaylorMade P790’s sound and feel progress as you play through the set. The feel is medium soft, and there is plenty of control in the short irons. This goes well with the quiet “snap” of impact. The short irons generally evoke a feeling of precision rather than power.

Moving to the mid and long irons, the impact volume approaches average with the same “snap.” Likewise, there’s more pop and explosion in the feel. The P790 never strays too far from the classic feel, but the longer irons provide some audible feedback that they’re helping the ball make a little more of a go.

The feedback from the 2025 TaylorMade P790 irons through the set is far better than expected. If I had bothered to revisit my review of 2021 P790s I would not have been surprised as good feedback has been a staple of these irons for many years for many years. Mishits also firm up significantly more than pure strikes. It’s never stiff or stinging, but the sensation from a centered shot versus a slight miss is quite evident.

Performance of the TaylorMade P790 Irons

The 2025 TaylorMade P790 irons barely made it into the fitting bays before I got group texts from all my fitter friends about how fast they are. While this is hardly a shock, it is nice to have confirmation of what I observed in my testing. The P790 is still among the fastest irons in golf. Every iron I hit generated a new note – “The 7I just **ing goes,” “Long irons rip.” If distance is what you’re trying to gain, this set is still complex and difficult to mess with.

Where TaylorMade is consistent is in delivering that speed. I could not lose more than 10 yards off my best strike through the mid-irons, barring hit-it-fat misses. As importantly, I didn’t see many shots leap past their assumed yardage.

The 2025 TaylorMade P790 irons also feature what TaylorMade calls the FLTD CG. This is TM’s name for adjusting the center of gravity for each iron — lower in the long irons, higher in the short irons. That low-to-high development pays off across the set. In the short irons, it flies the ball down with more spin — the kind of shot you see from Tour players.

Into the mid irons, 2025 P790s do have that balanced performance. They’re long enough, but they have spin to easily hold a green. This is among the big upgrades from previous versions, when I found it way too low-spinning.

For me – a player who launches his irons relatively low – the center of gravity lower in the long irons is the most significant advantage. I wouldn’t call these launching 7 irons, but even pure ball strikes fly on a very playable trajectory with plenty of spins to hold the green. More importantly, the low CG allows for distance on thin strikes. The low CG and the Speed Slot help get these shots on a comparable launch and ball speed to get close to your best strikes.

TaylorMade P790 Irons Review: Pros & Cons

Pros

• Great distances and ball speeds.
• Very forgiving.
• In thicker top-line confidence-inspiring.
• Premium looks and design.

Cons

• A bit louder and less accurate than Apex Pro.
• Thickon’s top line may not appeal to all.

Best shot with this club

I had my best look with these TaylorMade P790 irons on a 165-yard downhill par 3. I pulled a 7 iron, as that’s my 155-yard club (considering it’s downhill), hit it to about 6 feet, and made the putt for birdie. I’m looking forward to getting a few more close and (hopefully) my first hole-in-one with these irons!

Price and Value for Money

They are not an inexpensive set of irons. The handicap range is mid to low players. A stock player’s 4-PW set will set you back a shade over $1000 before shafts, grips, or customizations. Some of those that come under $1k for an iron set are similar in playability and forgiveness as these TaylorMade P790s. If you’re looking at a player’s distance irons for a long-term investment like mine, these will be some of the best irons you can get. For example, the TaylorMade stealth irons and Mizuno JPX hot metal irons series come in around the same ticket price.

For a price tag closer to $800 or less, middle-of-the-road players can consider Callaway Mavrik Pros, Callaway apex irons, and/or the previous model Srixons. The Mavrik irons are different as they are a cast club (the P790s are forged); however, the Srixons Z585s will be forged irons like the P790s. Also, they are not blade irons. They are more forgiving. All of these options would still suit mid-handicap golfers just fine.

For the higher handicap players who want a little more of a cavity back and a graphite shaft, a couple more choices would be the TaylorMade SIM, the Titleist T300, and the Callaway Apex DCB—all at different price points.

Conclusion: TaylorMade P790 Irons Review

These next-gen TaylorMade P790s opened a new dimension of beauty and playability to the course compared to the P790s and competitors before them. After all of that research, a year later, I saw that the latest version of the P790 provided an even more aesthetically pleasing look than the one I currently own. In this TaylorMade P790 Irons Review, it’s clear that While they are not suited for the beginner golfer or high handicapper, the mid-handicap player range players will find these player types in their wheelhouse with their medium degree of forgiveness, enlarged sweet spot, and sleek profile. I would classify them as amazing golfer distance clubs. Plus, they pair easily with the TaylorMade P790 UDI for someone looking to fill that 2-iron spot between their longer irons and woods.

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