TaylorMade P790
The TaylorMade P790 is a players-distance iron set from 2019. It is forged. It has minimal offset, a thin topline and a medium sole. It is rated for swing speeds of 80 to 110 mph and handicaps of 2 to 18. It listed at $1,200 when it launched in 2019. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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TaylorMade P790 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | TaylorMade |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $1,200 |
| Type | Players distance |
| Construction | Forged |
| Material | Forged 8620 carbon steel |
| Set make-up | 3-PW |
| 7-iron loft | 30° |
| Offset | Minimal |
| Topline | Thin |
| Sole width | Medium |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 80 to 110 mph |
| Handicap range | 2 to 18 |
| Forgiveness rating | 7 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 7 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Key technology | SpeedFoam, Forged 8620, Speed Pocket, tungsten weighting |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Specs read from 2ndswing.com, golf.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, golf.com, pgatour.com
Product page globalgolf.com
Where the fit profile comes from
5 of 9 fit values come from TaylorMade or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | players-distance | TaylorMade says “P790 Black irons pack powerful performance into a clean, classic design to deliver unprecedented distance in a players iron.” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | mid | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 7 | Rule R-IRN-FORG |
| Workability | 7 | Rule R-IRN-WORK |
| Handicap window | 2-18 | Rule R-IRN-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 80-110 mph | Our rating |
Compared with the previous model
How the TaylorMade P790 (2019) differs from the TaylorMade P790 (2017).
| Trait | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| 7-iron loft | 31° | 30° |
Who the TaylorMade P790 suits
- Better players who want extra distance without a bulky head.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the TaylorMade P790
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Srixon ZXi5+Srixon2026 · $1,500 · 75 to 108 mph
- Cobra KING TECCobra2024 · $1,200 · 82 to 112 mph
- Sub 70 699 Pro v3Sub 702025 · $550 · 80 to 110 mph
- Haywood Golf Signature V2Haywood Golf2024 · $600 · 80 to 110 mph
Other P790 models
- TaylorMade P790TaylorMade2025 · $1,400 · 85 to 115 mph
- TaylorMade P790TaylorMade2023 · $1,100 · 85 to 115 mphdiscontinued
- TaylorMade P790TaylorMade2021 · $1,200 · 80 to 110 mphdiscontinued
- TaylorMade P790TaylorMade2017 · $1,200 · 80 to 110 mphdiscontinued
TaylorMade P790: common questions
Who is the TaylorMade P790 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 80 to 110 mph and handicaps of 2 to 18. Better players who want extra distance without a bulky head.
How much does the TaylorMade P790 cost?
It listed at about $1,200 at launch in 2019. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the TaylorMade P790 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 7 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the TaylorMade P790?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Srixon ZXi5+ (2026), the Cobra KING TEC (2024), the Sub 70 699 Pro v3 (2025) and the Haywood Golf Signature V2 (2024).
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