Difference in Taylormade P700 Series Irons?

[Tommy_Boy14]

The other day I went to DICK’S and hit some new irons (specifically the P770 and P790) liked the both and didn’t notice a HUGE difference between them 7 iron carry was right around 190 average total being 195-200 on average for both clubs 790 distance being a little further (5-10 yards) other than the P730 being Taylormades blade version iron I don’t know what’s much of the difference is between the P750 P770 and P790 so if someone could please explain that to me I would appreciate it. Being a 6 I assume the 730 or 750 would be best suited for me but I’m just trying to understand the difference between them. 

 

 

Thanks!

[dennyjones]

Check this out.   I have no personal experience with any of those clubs.

Taylor made p700 iron range review

[klineka]

19 hours ago, Tommy_Boy14 said:

didn’t notice a HUGE difference between them 7 iron carry was right around 190 average total being 195-200 on average for both clubs 790 distance being a little further (5-10 yards) 

The increase in distance on the P790 was likely due to stronger loft and lower spin, which could affect the stopping power when hit into the green. Spin is just one of the numerous components that determines how quickly a ball will stop. Rick Shiels and Mark Crossfield have both done YouTube reviews on the P series of clubs which might help you make a decision. 

Without knowing what the rest of your long clubs look like (hybrid, 2 iron, etc) you could do a blended set with the P series, something like P770 in 4,5,6 then P750 in 7,8,9,PW. If you wanted a blended set to include the P790, you'd have to be careful with the lofts since the P790s are stronger than the 770/750/730s. 

It really comes down to what you want in an iron set. Clubs like the P730 and P750 arent going to be as forgiving on off center hits, but you will rarely (if ever) get a "hot" one that jumps off the face 10 yds further than expected. Clubs like the P770 and P790 especially give you more forgiveness, but also the increased chance of those random "hot" ones that could put you in a bad position on the course.

I know I wouldnt be comfortable looking down at a super thin P730, but if you grew up hitting an old set of blades, then it might not phase you. 

Before spending $1,000+ on a new set, I recommend getting custom fit, where you can try out all 4 clubs with different shafts and see which irons combine the looks, feel, and performance that you want out of an iron set.