Are TaylorMade P790 Irons 2021 worth the upgrade?

TaylorMade P790 Irons 2021 are definitely one of the most awaited irons this year.  But are they worth the upgrade from previous models or similar irons. You decide based on our numbers from fitting customers, or come in for a no obligation demo.

 

Last week we brought you our first look at TaylorMade’s new P790 irons for 2021.

 

After we’ve had a chance to fit them for a couple of customers, we’ve gotten some interesting feedback and observations, and we thought we’d share them here.

 

Loft has been kept the same with the 2019 model, a refreshing change from constantly strengthening lofts that has been the trend with club makers recently.

 

For the uninitiated, strengthening loft refers to making the clubface steeper so that the ball launches lower, and hopefully further.  Essentially making a 7 iron a 6 iron, and a 6 iron a 5 iron.  On its own, this is an unsustainable way of making a club hit longer.  That’s why you see the longest iron these days is a 4 or even 5 iron, and no longer a 2 or 3 iron, and manufacturers have added more wedges to make up the set at the short end. 

 

Back to the P790.

 

TaylorMade have kept the 7 iron loft at 30.5 degrees, but being hit with a similar clubhead speed, on an identical shaft (we can do this with our Smashing Fits system which allows us to match any shaft with any head, so you can try 2 heads with the very same shaft) we observed an approximately 2 mph faster launch speed, and it launched 1 degree higher than the 2019 model.  There’s also less spin and peak height increased by almost 1.5 metres, increasing carry. 

 

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Distance means nothing if the club is spraying everywhere.

 

We noticed that 7 iron dispersion was also very tight, typically within about 5 meters between well struck shots, and badly struck ones.  Of course we’re not talking completely duffed shots like missing the ball, or hitting an inch behind it, by badly struck shots, we mean toe hits, tops ,etc.  5 meters may sound like a lot, but how much greater is the distance of your current 7 iron between a well struck shot and a topped shot?

 

Quite honestly, we’re astounded by the forgiveness built into this head, especially with topped shots still gaining decent height, helped by the “Thru-Speed Pocket” aka the strange line in the sole of the club.

 

Heel and toe hits were also helped by the P790’s 30% increased sweet spot, and intelligent sweet spot placement over the 2019 model.

 

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When we paired this with a low torque shaft, we can drop that twist even more so that heel and toe hits stopped curving off line the way the usually do.

 

Of course the objective is to get the shaft fitted to your swing so that you stop the tops and the heel and toe hits.

 

Once we did that, and our customers were striking the sweet spot consistently, they were amazed at how soft the P790 felt, and how fast the club felt, even though it sounded quieter than the 2019 model.

 

👉 Click here to book your TaylorMade Irons 2021 Demo (15 mins, Free)

👉 Click here to book your iron set fitting session (1 hour, $125, waived upon purchase of any iron set, including $795 Smashing Fits Guarantee) (This link is to our Whatsapp, we will get back to you within a day.)

 

Are TaylorMade P790 Irons 2021 worth the upgrade from the 2017 or 2019 model?

 

If you have the 2017 P790, the 2021 model has a 60% larger sweet spot than that.  In our opinion, that alone is worth the upgrade.

 

Compared to the 2019 model, the sweet spot is 30% bigger, and there are some interesting efficiencies picked up with the technology.  The only way to know is to try them out for yourself at our golf simulator or full length driving range.

 

👉 Click here to book your TaylorMade Irons 2021 Demo (15 mins, Free)

👉 Click here to book your iron set fitting session (1 hour, $125, waived upon purchase of any iron set, including $795 Smashing Fits Guarantee) (This link is to our Whatsapp, we will get back to you within a day.)

 

Your irons are only as good as how well they fit you.

 

At Smashing Drives' TaylorMade Custom Shop, you'll be able to try out these Titleist irons 2021, at our golf simulation room, as well as our full length driving range.

 

Smashing Fits Range or Simulator Demo

 

We’re also the Custom Shop for Titleist, Mizuno, Srixon, and numerous other brands including a wide range of shafts.  

 

Plus, our Smashing Fits system enables you to try any head with any shaft, so you can find the perfect irons, perfectly fitted for you

 

Smashing Fits - Try any head with any shaft

 

 

Our Master Fitter, Jef, has been a Certified TaylorMade Clubfitter for over 10 years.

 

TaylorMade Custom Shop Singapore

 

We stand by our fitting with our 12 month Distance & Direction Guarantee.

We will never try to sell you something you don't need.

 

When you purchase from us, you get a 12 month Distance & Direction Guarantee.  Over 3 sessions, we will tune your distance and direction for you.  Pushing you products is counter productive for us.

 

Iron sets purchased will enjoy a full fitting reimbursement plus the 12 month Distance & Direction Guarantee free.  

 

Total Bonus Value with Iron Set Purchase: $795

 

👉 Click here to book your TaylorMade Irons 2021 Demo (15 mins, Free)

👉 Click here to book your iron set fitting session (1 hour, $125, waived upon purchase of any iron set, including $795 Smashing Fits Guarantee) (This link is to our Whatsapp, we will get back to you within a day.)

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