TaylorMade P-Series Irons Compared: P790, P770, P7CB, P7MC and P7MB

One ladder, five distinct clubs

All five P-Series irons share a family name and a broadly similar look at address, which is exactly why picking the wrong one is so easy. Each sits at a different point between speed and feedback.

P790: fast and forgiving, but read this first

P790 is a hollow-body players-distance iron and, by most measures, one of the most popular irons in golf. It is genuinely excellent for the golfer it’s built for: someone who wants a compact look, real ball speed, and forgiveness on mishits without the bulk of a game-improvement head.

The honest caveat: it is often bought by golfers who would be better served by Qi Max. A hollow-body players-distance iron is not the same category as a true forgiveness iron, and if your strike pattern is genuinely wide rather than merely inconsistent, a Qi Max set will help you more than the P790’s reputation suggests.

P770: the compact alternative

P770 trades some of the P790’s forgiveness margin for a smaller, more tour-like footprint and more workability. It still carries hollow-body speed assistance, just in a tighter package. Suits a better player who finds the P790 looks a little large at address.

P7CB: cavity back for strong players

P7CB is a compact forged cavity back. Tour-preferred shaping with a modest amount of stability built in. A sensible choice for a strong player who wants blade looks with a small safety margin.

P7MC: the middle blade

P7MC is a muscle cavity, sitting between the CB and the true blade. Slightly more margin than a P7MB, slightly less than a P7CB. A good option for a very good player who isn’t quite ready to give up all forgiveness.

P7MB: the blade

P7MB is a genuine muscle-back blade — one-piece, minimal offset, thin topline. Feedback is total and unforgiving. Built for golfers who find the centre of the face almost every time and want the club to tell them honestly when they don’t.

Choosing between them

Work through these in order:

1. Do you need speed help? If yes, start at P790 or P770.
2. Do you want tour-like looks with some margin? P7CB.
3. Are you already close to scratch and want feedback with a small cushion? P7MC.
4. Do you strike it well enough that feedback matters more than forgiveness? P7MB.

The combo option

Many strong players don’t pick one model — they blend two, typically a more forgiving head in the long irons transitioning to a more workable one in the short irons. That’s covered in full in the combo set guide.

Coach’s tip: Don’t choose a P-Series model on looks alone. Hit your current 7-iron and the candidate back to back and compare dispersion, not just the one good strike.

Model names current as of September 2026.