Equipment

TaylorMade introduces 5th-generation P790 irons for 2025

Published

1 year ago

Feb 18, 2025

Today, TaylorMade has unveiled the latest generation of its P790 irons, which replace the 4th generation (2023) of the popular players distance model. As GolfWRXers well know from our annual Best Irons and Members Choice results, P790 have been dominant performers in the players distance category (and, indeed, are often credited with creating the category). With the latest iteration, Matt Bovee and company introduced advancements in face technology, materials, and weight distribution to enhance performance, feel, and consistency.

2025 TaylorMade P790 irons: What’s new, key technology

New face material for increased speed

The P790 irons feature a forged 4340M face material, which is 20-percent stronger than previous iterations, allowing for a thinner and faster face. The material change contributes to up to a 24-percent larger sweet spot in comparison to the previous P790 model, promoting more consistent distance across the set.

“P790 continues to be a special iron that offers something for a wide array of player demographics. Now in their fifth generation, P790 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.” – Matt Bovee, Global Category Director – Irons and Wedges

Individual head optimization for improved feel

TaylorMade employed T-modal analysis to optimize sound and feel by controlling frequency vibrations in each iron head. Internal stiffening structures were implemented to enhance sound quality without compromising the performance.

“Our goal with P790 irons was to take sound and feel to the next level. We were able to accomplish that through individual head optimization and the stiffening of key internal structures while maintaining the world-class performance P790 irons are known for.” – Matt Bovee

FLTD CG technology

The P790 irons again incorporate the company’s FLTD CG technology, which positions the center of gravity progressively through the set:

Long irons: CG is placed low for higher launch and better playability.
Mid irons: Tungsten weighting (up to 40g) moves toward the toe to increase stability and MOI.
Short irons: No tungsten use, allowing CG to sit higher for greater control.

Additional technology

Thick-Thin Back Wall Construction: Removes excess weight from above the strike zone, redistributing mass for optimized performance in each club.

Thru-Slot Speed Pocket (4- 7-irons): Expands the sweet spot and preserves ball speed, especially on low-face strikes.

SpeedFoam Air: Injected into the hollow body design for enhanced feel and sound.

Player-Centric Design Enhancements

P790 irons feature a player-preferred slimmer topline and refined sole radius for improved turf interaction. Additionally, the P790 logo placement is centered on the back of the clubhead for visual consistency with the P-Series lineup. Also, TM incorporated a Tour Satin Scratch finish with a machined texture for a premium aesthetic.

Pricing, Specs, and Availability

Availability: Preorders begin February 18 at TaylorMadeGolf.com; retail launch on March 13.

Pricing

Steel shafts: $1,399.99 (7-piece set)
Graphite shafts: $1,499.99 (7-piece set)

Stock shaft options

Steel: KBS Tour (Regular, Stiff, Extra-Stiff)
Graphite: Mitsubishi Chemical MMT (75S, 65R, 55A)

Stock grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip (52g, Black/Grey, 0.580 core size)

Available lofts: 4-iron through AW (RH and LH)

Customization: Shaft upgrades and custom orders available via TaylorMade

Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

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16 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

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16 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

16 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”