The new TaylorMade P790 2025 Irons have arrived. This is the latest generation of the iron that really pioneered the ‘players distance’ iron category.
Designed to offer a blend of forgiveness and distance with compact looks and good feel, P790 irons have been incredibly popular over the last decade.
Are they still the best on the market? Let’s find out…
Who Are They Aimed At?
One of the best things about P790 irons, which have made them so successful, is how many golfers they are suitable for. Anyone could use these irons, whether they’re a single figure handicap or battling to break 90. It just depends on how you strike the ball and what your preferences are.
On the surface they do look similar to TaylorMade’s P770 irons. They are engineered with slightly more technology to raise ball speeds, along with stronger lofts, which make them a little more suitable for less consistent golfers.
Having said that this new generation does offer a slightly more compact look. This could appeal to more single figure handicappers as well as mid-handicappers.
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The Tech
If you like to keep track of new golf equipment releases, you’ll have heard this before, but TaylorMade are claiming that the new P790 irons offer increased carry distance, premium forged feel, and a larger sweet spot for greater consistency and performance.
They feature a new 430M forged face material. This is 20% stronger than previous generations, allowing it to be thinner and faster than in the past.
Compared to the previous P790 irons, they offer a 24% larger sweet spot for faster ball speed and greater carry distance.
Using T-modal analysis allows TaylorMade to engineer each head individually. This optimises each design for better feel and sound at impact.
Within the head, up to 40g of tungsten weighting has been repositioned for more stability. FLTD CG technology puts the CG lower in long irons for easy launch and forgiveness. This CG moves progressively higher in the shorter irons for more precision over spin and ball flight.
As the set progresses from the 7 iron up, the tungsten weight shifts closer to the toe. This raises MOI and stability for better forgiveness and overall consistency.
The irons also feature a number of existing technologies that you might be familiar with if you’ve used TaylorMade irons in the past.
A thick-thin back wall removes excess weight from the top of the face. This moves it lower in the clubface to encourage better performance.
The longer irons feature a Thru-Slot Speed Pocket. This moves the sweet spot lower in the face, which is a common strike location with longer iron. It helps to keep ball speeds up on these strikes, giving more distance at the top end of the set.
SpeedFoam Air fills the hollow head, delivering a ‘crisp, responsive feel’.
The design has also been updated slightly, moving it more into line with the rest of the P-Series range. These changes see the use of a Tour Satin Scratch finish, a slightly more compact profile and reworked branding.
TaylorMade P790 2025 Irons Review
Looks and Feel
The 2025 P790 features subtle changes in design compared to previous generations. As a result it looks a little more like the recent P770 irons, and I do think they’re the best looking version of the P790 to date.
Sleek, clean and understated, they really do look like a players iron in the bag and they have excellent shelf appeal.
This new generation features an updated logo placement which is similar to P770. There’s also a mirrored finish on the back bar which fits in nicely with the rest of the P-Series range.
At address, the club appears a little sleeker, with a thinner topline. However, it still maintains a generous blade length, which helps inspire confidence. Overall, the irons sit very nicely behind the ball.
A speed pocket is included in the longer irons, providing an extra boost at the top end of the bag.
In terms of feel, the P790s don’t quite fall into the same category as the buttery P770s. Instead, they feel fast off the face, which is great for golfers looking for high, powerful ball flights.
I was particularly impressed with the long irons, which felt incredibly forgiving and were easy to hit without requiring much effort.
Performance
I first tested these irons indoors at HUKD Golf and the numbers are exactly where I would expect them to be. The 7-iron loft is 30°, so distance shouldn’t be an issue.
With an average carry of 171 yards, they delivered impressive distance while still achieving a peak height of 93 feet, suggesting the ball will stop well on the greens.
I often struggle with spin rates in my irons, and at 5,000 RPM with a 7-iron, the spin is a little low. However, it remained consistent, even on mis-hits, which is exactly what these irons excel at.
It was definitely easy to launch, with a little extra height, particularly in the long irons. This performance carried over to the course as well.
I can sometimes struggle with my 4 and 5 irons due to my naturally low spin, so I really appreciated the higher flight, as it helped keep the ball in the air for longer.
It’s just enough of a freshen up to be notable, without changing anything that will offend long-time P790 fans.
The ball flight was lovely—strong without feeling too “hot,” especially with the shorter irons. This could be a major advantage for better players who want a players-distance iron but still value consistency and precision.
At times I found that the irons felt a little bit one-dimensional in terms of their flight, and I struggled to work the ball massively either way. This isn’t really a bad thing if you’re looking to hit it straight, but better players may prefer a touch more workability.
TaylorMade P790 2025 Irons Verdict
So, are the P790 irons still getting any better?
In terms of performance, I can’t say that I saw any improvement in previous generations. They’re still a great performing iron which would be a great option for so many golfers.
The looks have been updated a little bit this time around, and I do think they look better, but we’re at the point now where the updates are marginal.
In some ways this is a compliment because the P790 is such a good offering, although it’s a shame to see that the price has gone up again this year to £179 per iron.
If you’ve got any of the previous couple of generations of P790 then it’s probably not worth upgrading.
If you’re an improving golfer though, or a lower handicapper who wants a little more distance and forgiveness, they’re still right at the top of the game.
Would I Use Them?
I have the first version of P790 and are thinking of upgrading, do you mean its not worth upgrading even from the first version? Havent they fixed the flier problem a bit?
Hi Fredrik, if you have the first generation then it may be worth considering, I just didn’t find too much difference compared to the 2023 and 2021 models. In terms of fliers – this is something I still see from time to time with this type of iron because my spin is naturally quite low, but didn’t seem to be much a problem when testing the P790s on course this time! Hope that helps.
Thank you for your answer. Yes, I have to do a fitting and compare with my old ones.
Still the best iron???????
Are good but no where near the best iron offering.