To say TaylorMade is a popular iron brand would be a huge understatement. They continually produce high-performing irons for all golfers and have a broad range of options. From Tour players to beginners, TaylorMade has irons for that golfer. With consistent advancements in technology, they are often recognized as a market leader and a brand many golfers enjoy playing. Their iron line is extensive, even overwhelming, and that can lead to some confusion. So we are here to break down the current TaylorMade irons, model by model, to let you know which ones fit your game.
TaylorMade Release Cycle:
There is a trend among most larger manufacturers of making a family model that releases each year along with the drivers and fairways that share the same name. These models are usually aimed more towards the game-improvement category.
Then there are secondary family models that are released every 18 to 24 months. These usually fit into the player’s distance, player’s, Tour and super game-improvement categories.
TaylorMade follows this trend with their current Qi irons that were released with the Qi10 drivers and fairways and their P-Series irons that have a longer release cycle.
Key Technologies for TaylorMade:
When talking about TaylorMade, there are always several technological discussion points that are key or worth noting. They have long tagged new technologies in their irons that help improve one area or another. Not all of them make it to the following model. However, some have and these are the ones we will highlight here.
SpeedFoam Air Technology: Introduced in their hollow-body designed irons, the SpeedFoam Air technology is a core feature for some TaylorMade irons. Ultimately, it fills the hollow-body heads, dampens vibrations and helps create a better feel and sound in the irons. It is lightweight and therefore does not impact the weight of the iron.
Speed Pocket Technology: Another core feature is visible on several TaylorMade irons. This is a small cutout at the bottom of the club that is then filled.This allows for more flexing on low strikes to help get the ball in the air. Within some TaylorMade sets, Speed Pockets are only included on the longer irons as they have found it to be beneficial only within the longer clubs.
Multi-material Designs: This now is considered pretty commonplace among companies but they include several materials in their irons. This helps maintain, control and optimizes the CG placement for better performance.
TaylorMade Irons: Model-by-Model Overview
TaylorMade P-7MB Irons
Meant For: The best ball strikers in the world and low-digit handicap golfers. A pure blade for the best of the best.
Available Irons: 3-PW
Shafts: Steel
About the TaylorMade P-7MB Irons
An iron intended for the best ball strikers. Golfers who want precise control to go with a pure feel should be giving these a look.
When it comes to the look and technology, these are a classic blade-style iron with shorter heel-to-toe length and thin topline with little to no offset. TaylorMade has also introduced a narrower sole width to aid in performance through the turf. TaylorMade uses a Compact Grain Forging process which helps with the overall feel of the iron. Finally, a machine-milled face and grooves are included for spin control and consistency.
TaylorMade P-7MC Irons
Meant For: Elite-level ball strikers including better those valuing precision performance over forgiveness. Also, golfers looking for further blending possibilities.
Available Irons: 3-PW
Shafts: Steel
About the TaylorMade P-7MC Irons
Sharing very similar technology and traits as the P-7MB, the TaylorMade P-7MC irons are a slightly larger and slightly more forgiving package overall. They have a Tour-inspired design that includes minimal offset and a classic shape with additional perimeter weighting.
Compact Grain Forging provides a tighter grain structure that equates to the best possible feel. It also includes the same machine-milled face and grooves as well as a thinner sole design for improved turf interaction.
An all-around performer for the best of the best.
TaylorMade P-770
Meant For: Low and potentially mid handicaps looking for a little added distance within a slightly smaller packaged iron. Golfers searching in the player’s iron category who don’t want to go into a bigger-looking iron.
Available Irons: 3-AW
Shafts: Steel/Graphite
About the TaylorMade P-770 Irons
The TaylorMade P-770 is a player’s iron packed with technology. With progressive launch and spin control courtesy of the FLTD CG technology, this strives to make the longer irons easier to hit while optimizing flight and spin in the scoring clubs.
The shaping is more compact than the P-790, with less offset, a thinner topline and a shorter blade length, all of which should appeal to the “better golfer.”
Built as a forged hollow-body iron with an extremely thin face, these also feature the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket Technology and Progressive Inverted Cone Technology that look to stabilize ball speeds across the face and improve overall playability.
All in all, these are a well-rounded iron that will not only perform for many golfers but also have the aesthetic appeal many golfers look for as well.
TaylorMade P790 Irons
Meant For: Players seeking distance and forgiveness in an all-around performing iron. Those that could use a little help but still want good-feeling precision irons.
Available Irons: 3-AW
Shafts: Steel/Graphite
About the TaylorMade P-790 Irons
The P-790 has been considered by many the gold standard for player’s distance irons since its introduction. Now into its fourth generation, the technology continues to progress and evolve. For the newest P-790, new AI-optimized weighting and SpeedFoam Air have been introduced along with further AI-optimized construction that changes the interior of each iron as well as tungsten weight placement for a more balanced set from the shortest iron to the longest.
As with the TaylorMade P-770, it includes the FLTD CG technology, Thru-Slot Speed Pocket and an “intelligent sweet spot” from a 4140 forged face that is TaylorMade’s thinnest ever.
The P-790 from TaylorMade may be their most diverse iron. While built for distance and forgiveness, it can be played by virtually any golfer who likes the look. With a slightly bigger footprint, more offset and thicker topline, it will not appeal to all golfers but, at the same time, this is not to be considered a chunky iron at all.
TaylorMade Qi and Qi HL Irons
Meant For: Mid to high handicaps searching for game-improvement irons with added technology, forgiveness and distance.
Available Irons: 4-LW/5-SW in HL
Shafts: Steel/Graphite
About the TaylorMade Qi Irons
The newest iron from TaylorMade, the Qi irons, are packed with their latest technology. The Qi irons are built to be the straightest and some of the easiest to hit irons offered by TaylorMade.
These technologies work together to help maintain ball speed, improve forgiveness and optimize ball flight for each individual iron in the set.
A new Cap Back Design works to combine the benefits of traditional hollow-body irons along with cavity-back irons to provide optimal distance and control. Other integrated technologies include the FLTD CG for progressive weight placement, Speed Pocket and HYBRAR Echo Dampers for improved ball speed and feel.
The HL variant includes all the same technology as the standard version but with weaker lofts to help get the ball in the air easier.
TaylorMade KALEA Premium Irons
Meant For: A purpose-built women’s iron. Those looking to gain swing speed using a lighter iron should seriously consider these.
Available Irons: 7-SW
Shafts: Graphite
About The TaylorMade KALEA Premium Irons
The KALEA iron set is built with the female golfer in mind. They are constructed from lightermaterials, making them easier to swing. The Cap Back Design included in the new Qi irons makes these a great set for slower swingers wanting distance and forgiveness in a lighter package.
TaylorMade Stealth Gloire Men’s and Women’s Irons
Meant For: Mid to higher handicaps looking for an iron that will help improve their swing speed by way of lighter materials. Golfers wanting a premium iron with technology that is easier to hit.
Available Irons: 6-AW
Shafts: Graphite
About The TaylorMade Stealth Gloire Irons
These are lesser-known irons in the TaylorMade lineup purpose-built for golfers with slower swing speeds. The Gloire irons combine premium materials along with various TaylorMade technologies to create their ultimate lightweight iron for men and women.
The men’s and women’s versions include the Cap Back Design with a draw-bias construction and precision tungsten placement for optimal ball flight and spin.
TaylorMade P-7TW Irons
Meant For: Very few, to be honest: the true “best of the best” and those who want extreme precision and control in their irons at the cost of distance and forgiveness.
Available Irons: 3-PW
Shafts: Steel
About The TaylorMade P-7TW Irons:
We include these as they are iconic but still considered a current iron. The P-7TW series was built in conjunction with Tiger Woods to meet his preferences. This included a slightly longer blade length, thinner topline and progressive face height.
The other visible feature that stands out is the CNC-milled soles that promote improved turf interaction.
These are truly meant for the best of the best.
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