Ever since the first generation of the P·790 debuted in 2017, the clubs have been the workhorse of TaylorMade‘s iron lineup and every iteration since have been up there as one of the best-selling players’ distance irons on the market.
For 2025, TaylorMade have dropped the fifth generation of P·790 packed full of tech including a brand new face material, FLTD CG technology, shape and more.
“P·790 continues to be a special iron that offers something for a wide array of player demographics,” said TaylorMade’s Matt Bovee, global category director for Irons and wedges. “P·790 irons continue to be a global leader in the Players Distance category. In fact, they created the Players Distance category, and this latest generation continues to lead the way.”
Here are 4 things you need to know about the new P·790
A New Face Material for More Speed, More Consistently
The all-new P·790 irons utilise a new forged face material – 4340M. This material is 20% stronger, allowing engineers to design the face thinner and faster than previous models.
These properties increase the coefficient of restitution (COR). As a result, golfers experience faster ball speeds and longer carry distances. Compared to the previous model of P·790 irons, the use of 4340M material allows golfers to realise up to a 24% larger sweet spot. This translates to consistent distance from the top of the set to the bottom.
Ball speed and distance claim based on player testing vs. 2023 P∙790 / Comparison vs. 2023 P·790 7-iron.
Individual Head Optimisation for Premium Forged Feel
A primary goal in the design of P·790 irons was to deliver improved feel and sound. Through the use of T-modal analysis, each head has been strategically engineered to control the frequencies that ultimately dictate feel and sound at impact.
“Our goal with P·790 irons was to take sound and feel to the next level. We were able to accomplish that through individual head optimisation and the stiffening of key internal structures while maintaining the world-class performance P·790 irons are known for.” – Matt Bovee, Global Category Director – Irons and Wedges
Easy Launch and More Stability
The all-new P·790 irons are also some of the most stable TaylorMade has ever made. That’s due to strategic repositioning of up to 40g of tungsten internally, and FLTD CG that positions the CG lowest in long irons for easier launch and playability, and progressively higher in the shorter irons for precise spin, distance and trajectory control. Tungsten weighting has been moved lower in the long irons, thus lowering the CG.
As the set progresses up through the 7-iron, the tungsten weight shifts closer to the toe.
This increases both stability and MOI in the middle of the set, further enhancing forgiveness and delivering consistent distance and overall performance. Tungsten isn’t found in the 8-iron through pitching wedge allowing the CG to sit higher in the head where it enhances control.
Thick-Thin Back Wall Construction features honeycombed cutouts puzzled across the internal back wall to remove excess weight from above the strike zone. This allows engineers to strategically position more weight lower in the clubhead to achieve consistent performance characteristics. In short, mass placement has been optimised in each
individual club.
A Thru-Slot Speed Pocket is also found in the 4-7 irons. This feature expands the sweet spot toward the lower part of the face where most mishits occur and protects ball speeds which ultimately translates to consistent distance. SpeedFoam Air also fills the hollow body construction of P·790 irons further ensuring the crisp, responsive feel golfers desire.
Players Shaping
P·790 irons have been upgraded with a new premium player’s inspired shape that is both inviting and aspirational. Aesthetically, the P·790 logo is centered on the back of P·790 irons instead of on the bottom heel where it’s been found in previous generations. This new location is in line with the rest of the P·Series family. Each head features a Tour Satin Scratch finish providing an elegant, clean look. The backbar has a mirrored finish. Machined texture is found just below the centered P·790 logo adding to the rich, high-end visual presentation.
In the address position, golfers that have gamed previous generations might notice TaylorMade has made the topline of the P·790 thinner. Designers also made the sole more curved from heel to toe and added beveling to the leading edge of the mid- and short irons. This should encourage impact slightly higher in the face, which results in a higher launch angle and more consistency while keeping the leading edge down on the long irons.
The lofts of the updated P·790 are modern but not excessively strong by today’s standard, with the 5-iron at 23 degrees, 9-iron at 38.5 degrees and pitching wedge at 44 degrees. Working with a good fitter these lofts can be weakened if needed and can easily make up a great combo set with the smaller blade length P·770 that were also updated last year.
P·790 irons are available for pre-order now and available at retail starting Mar. 13 at an RRP per iron of €230 in steel and €264 in graphite. P·790 irons are available in 4-iron through approach wedge in both right and left-handed.
The stock steel shaft is the Nippon Modus 105 which is available in regular, stiff and extra- stiff flex. The stock graphite shaft is the Mitsubishi Chemical MMT in 75S, 65R and 55A. The stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip 52g 0.580 (Black/Grey). SelectFit heads will also be in retail stores beginning Feb. 18 for golfers that want to get custom fit. For more information, including custom options, visit TaylorMadeGolf.eu
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