Best TaylorMade Iron 2025
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What is the best TaylorMade iron for your game? Here’s your complete guide to each iron in the TaylorMade range, who they are aimed at, and how they performed for our test pro.
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TaylorMade can claim to make some of the best golf irons for every type of golfer. From the tour-focused P7TW all the way down to the easy-to-launch, TaylorMade Qi HL, there is an iron that will work for your game. While there isn’t one iron in the family that is the best for everybody, there will be a best-performing model for you and every other individual.
But which model is worthy of going into your bag? To help you decide we’ve tested them all head-to-head, with TG test pro Neil Wain. His launch monitor data will help you better understand the traits of each model and highlight which will best suit you.
Best TaylorMade Iron At A Glance:
Best TaylorMade Muscleback Blade iron: TaylorMade P7TW – View Offer
Best TaylorMade Tour iron: TaylorMade P7CB – View Offer
Best TaylorMade Players’ iron: TaylorMade P770 – View Offer
Best TaylorMade Players’ Distance iron: TaylorMade P790 – View Offer
Best TaylorMade iron for forgiveness: TaylorMade Qi – View Offer
Best TaylorMade iron for slow swings: TaylorMade Qi HL – View Offer
How we tested the best TaylorMade irons
To test golf equipment, we create a controlled indoor environment at Keele Golf Centre and use a premium tour-level golf ball (the TaylorMade TP5x). We collect all the data from every shot hit, using a Foresight GC Quad launch monitor.
See more about how TG tests golf clubs and other equipment.
Why do we use a pro tester?
Speak to any golf club engineer about product testing and they all talk about needing a repeatable, reliable strike to offer any sort of valuable comparison. So, whilst we accept not all of the equipment included within our tests was designed for our test pro, what our data shows is a great comparison of how clubs in each particular category differ, which is hugely valuable in helping you narrow your choice as a consumer.
In 2025 we’ve tested 83 different 7-irons, during which our test pro missed a target green at 170 to 200 yards no more than a dozen times. He got a hole-in-one, lipped out, and hit the flag several times, he also loves hitting golf balls all day long. In short, Neil Wain is the perfect club tester due to his consistency in delivering accurate and reliable comparative data.
We would of course always recommend attending a proper fitting session, to ensure any purchase is tailored to your game.
Data comparison: How the best TaylorMade irons perform in numbers (Test Pro data)
| 7-Iron Loft | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Backspin | Peak Height | Descent Angle | Carry Distance | |
| TaylorMade P7MB | 34° | 121.6 MPH | 16.6° | 6806 RPM | 32 YDS | 46.6° | 171 YDS |
| TaylorMade P7CB | 33° | 122.1 MPH | 15.5° | 6420 RPM | 30 YDS | 45° | 173 YDS |
| TaylorMade P770 | 33° | 121.7 MPH | 16.4° | 6561 RPM | 32 YDS | 46.2° | 172 YDS |
| TaylorMade P790 | 30.5° | 125.9 MPH | 15.2° | 5945 RPM | 32 YDS | 45.3° | 182 YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi | 28° | 129 MPH | 14.4° | 5478 RPM | 32 YDS | 44.5° | 189 YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi HL | 30° | 127.2 MPH | 15.3° | 6186 RPM | 33 YDS | 46.1° | 183 YDS |
The Best TaylorMade Golf Irons
Who are they for?
It took hundreds of hours of testing and nine different prototype iterations over multiple years before TaylorMade produced an iron Tiger Woods was happy to put in his bag. The P7TW has been available to the public since 2019, and thanks to world #1 Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood choosing the model for themselves TaylorMade sees this as the model for golfers who insist muscleback blades are the best option for their game.
While the previous P7MB are still available nobody can deny there’s a potent sell to having the world #1 and Tiger Woods (who many believe to be the greatest golfer of all time) playing the P7TW, a set the public can buy. In my opinion, it makes perfect sense for TaylorMade to focus on this set as the best blades they have.
If you find yourself attracted to the sleek and slender P7TW remember you will be playing a set designed for the world’s best. At address, the topline is super thin (the sole widths are also really narrow) and thanks to Tiger Woods liking inverted sets, where the long irons have shorter blade lengths than the short irons, anything above a 7-iron in this set is incredibly intimidating at address.
That said I completely understand why some golfers just want to play a set the greatest ever shot-maker chooses for his own game.
For the privilege of playing such an elite set, you will of course need to have zero concerns over distance. With the weakest lofts in the TaylorMade iron family, our test data highlights how compared to a best-game improver iron like the Qi the P7TW will potentially have you giving up 18 yards in carry distance.
Once you factor in the greater loss of carry distance and consistency when shots don’t hit center face hopefully you’ve had plenty of warning to think carefully before opting for this beautiful elite players model.
Read more about the TaylorMade P7TW iron.
It took hundreds of hours of testing and nine different prototype iterations over multiple years before TaylorMade produced an iron Tiger Woods was happy to put in his bag. The P7TW has been available to the public since 2019, and thanks to world #1 Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood choosing the model for themselves TaylorMade sees this as the model for golfers who insist muscleback blades are the best option for their game.
While the previous P7MB are still available nobody can deny there’s a potent sell to having the world #1 and Tiger Woods (who many believe to be the greatest golfer of all time) playing the P7TW, a set the public can buy. In my opinion, it makes perfect sense for TaylorMade to focus on this set as the best blades they have.
If you find yourself attracted to the sleek and slender P7TW remember you will be playing a set designed for the world’s best. At address, the topline is super thin (the sole widths are also really narrow) and thanks to Tiger Woods liking inverted sets, where the long irons have shorter blade lengths than the short irons, anything above a 7-iron in this set is incredibly intimidating at address.
That said I completely understand why some golfers just want to play a set the greatest ever shot-maker chooses for his own game.
For the privilege of playing such an elite set, you will of course need to have zero concerns over distance. With the weakest lofts in the TaylorMade iron family, our test data highlights how compared to a best-game improver iron like the Qi the P7TW will potentially have you giving up 18 yards in carry distance.
Once you factor in the greater loss of carry distance and consistency when shots don’t hit center face hopefully you’ve had plenty of warning to think carefully before opting for this beautiful elite players model.
Read more about the TaylorMade P7TW iron.
Pros
- Classic looks
- Great feel
- Played by the world's best
Cons
- Unforgiving
- Short distances
| Category: | Muscleback Blade |
| Handicap range: | Four and below |
| Construction: | Forged from a single piece of 1025 carbon steel with tungsten weights |
| 7-Iron loft: | 35° |
Who are they for?
The CB is brand new for 2024, the model has been developed as while the previous P7MC (Muscle Cavity) hit the spot for an elite group of tour athletes it was ultimately too demanding for lots of TaylorMade brand ambassadors at the club pro level.
By employing a new Metal Matrix Composite (it's seven times lighter than steel) and dense tungsten construction TaylorMade up launch in the long irons and boost perimeter weighting in the short irons.
Thanks to the technology TaylorMade says the P7CB is a constant CG set, which is very rare in the forged iron market. The set-up boosts feel, consistency, and predictability as the CG is in the same position throughout the entire set.
I like that the P7CB has the appearance of a traditional forged cavity back players’ iron, and from what I’ve seen very few golfers are not going to like the extra degree of forgiveness over and above the previous P7MC. The head size is compact and the shape is perfectly proportioned, plus a straight leading edge and topline make them very desirable in the play position.
Our test pros data shows how the CB and P770 (thanks to having the same loft) are pretty evenly matched in terms of distance, but you will see more launch, spin, height, and a steeper landing angle from the P770 which could make the hollow body 770s a fantastic long iron option.
To play this model successfully you will need to be a consistent and reliable ball striker. Rory McIlroy won with the 4-iron in his bag in 2024 while other TaylorMade athletes like Collin Morikawa and Nelly Korda have been testing the model, so do not think this is in any way a forgiving cavity back for regular club golfers.
Read more about the TaylorMade P7CB iron.
Data:
Loft 33º | Clubhead Speed 92.2 MPH | Ball Speed 120.7 MPH | Carry 168.9 Yards | Spin 6,669 RPM | Launch 16.3º | Height 30.7 Yards | Descent Angle 47.4º | L-R Dispersion 8.9 Yards
The CB is brand new for 2024, the model has been developed as while the previous P7MC (Muscle Cavity) hit the spot for an elite group of tour athletes it was ultimately too demanding for lots of TaylorMade brand ambassadors at the club pro level.
By employing a new Metal Matrix Composite (it's seven times lighter than steel) and dense tungsten construction TaylorMade up launch in the long irons and boost perimeter weighting in the short irons.
Thanks to the technology TaylorMade says the P7CB is a constant CG set, which is very rare in the forged iron market. The set-up boosts feel, consistency, and predictability as the CG is in the same position throughout the entire set.
I like that the P7CB has the appearance of a traditional forged cavity back players’ iron, and from what I’ve seen very few golfers are not going to like the extra degree of forgiveness over and above the previous P7MC. The head size is compact and the shape is perfectly proportioned, plus a straight leading edge and topline make them very desirable in the play position.
Our test pros data shows how the CB and P770 (thanks to having the same loft) are pretty evenly matched in terms of distance, but you will see more launch, spin, height, and a steeper landing angle from the P770 which could make the hollow body 770s a fantastic long iron option.
To play this model successfully you will need to be a consistent and reliable ball striker. Rory McIlroy won with the 4-iron in his bag in 2024 while other TaylorMade athletes like Collin Morikawa and Nelly Korda have been testing the model, so do not think this is in any way a forgiving cavity back for regular club golfers.
Read more about the TaylorMade P7CB iron.
Data:
Loft 33º | Clubhead Speed 92.2 MPH | Ball Speed 120.7 MPH | Carry 168.9 Yards | Spin 6,669 RPM | Launch 16.3º | Height 30.7 Yards | Descent Angle 47.4º | L-R Dispersion 8.9 Yards
Pros
- Fantastic looks and feel
- Works nicely in a combo set
- Very consistent performance
Cons
- Need to be a very good player to get the most from them
- Blade-like distances
| Category: | Players’ Iron |
| Handicap Range: | Four and below |
| Construction: | Forged from a single piece of 1025 carbon steel |
| 7-Iron loft: | 33° |
Who are they for?
In the space of just a couple of generations, the P770 has established itself as THE modern-day players’ iron. Where just a few years ago dissenters would have point blank refused to entertain the best players’ irons could have thin fast faces, and hollow bodies but when Tiger Woods puts the model in play (he loved the 2023 3-iron) you know the market has changed.
The P770 is compact, its blade length is 77mm in length whereas the P790 is a couple of millimeters longer. All in that means the model was never designed with mid-handicappers and game improvers in mind, even though some YouTubers will insist it can suit players within these categories.
For decent low to mid-single-figure handicappers, the P770 are absolute beauties. While our data has the P770 and P7CB fairly evenly matched for carry distance there was 10 yards (and 4.2 mph of ball speed) between the P770 and P790 so choose between them carefully.
Expect the P790 with its stronger lofts to flight shots with a little less spin and shallower decent angle so make sure you're happy with the stopping power.
Data:
Loft 33º | Clubhead Speed 91.0 MPH | Ball Speed 121.1 MPH | Carry 167.6 Yards | Spin 6,780 RPM | Launch 16.6º | Height 31.1 Yards | Descent Angle 47.4º | L-R Dispersion 6.8 Yards
Everything you need to know about the TaylorMade P770 2024 Irons.
In the space of just a couple of generations, the P770 has established itself as THE modern-day players’ iron. Where just a few years ago dissenters would have point blank refused to entertain the best players’ irons could have thin fast faces, and hollow bodies but when Tiger Woods puts the model in play (he loved the 2023 3-iron) you know the market has changed.
The P770 is compact, its blade length is 77mm in length whereas the P790 is a couple of millimeters longer. All in that means the model was never designed with mid-handicappers and game improvers in mind, even though some YouTubers will insist it can suit players within these categories.
For decent low to mid-single-figure handicappers, the P770 are absolute beauties. While our data has the P770 and P7CB fairly evenly matched for carry distance there was 10 yards (and 4.2 mph of ball speed) between the P770 and P790 so choose between them carefully.
Expect the P790 with its stronger lofts to flight shots with a little less spin and shallower decent angle so make sure you're happy with the stopping power.
Data:
Loft 33º | Clubhead Speed 91.0 MPH | Ball Speed 121.1 MPH | Carry 167.6 Yards | Spin 6,780 RPM | Launch 16.6º | Height 31.1 Yards | Descent Angle 47.4º | L-R Dispersion 6.8 Yards
Everything you need to know about the TaylorMade P770 2024 Irons.
Pros
- Lovely looks
- The most consistent P770 yet
- More forgiving than P7CB and P7MB
Cons
- Shorter distances than P790
| Category: | Players’ Iron |
| Handicap Range: | Eight and below |
| Construction: | Hollow 8620 carbon steel body and 4140 forged face |
| 7-Iron loft: | 33° |
Another Category Winner for TaylorMade in 2025
Price: $1399.99
What we say:
Another TaylorMade iron and another category winner! This time, we’re looking at the leading model in the Players Distance category instead of the Game Improver top performer in the Qi irons.
It just goes to show that TaylorMade know their stuff when it comes to improving the games of everyday golfers – they’re at the forefront of technology in this regard.
The latest generation of the P790 have been refined in their technology but also in their sole design, with a wider camber across the whole base helping to improve the club-ground interaction from multiple different lies that will be encountered.
What our tester says:
You can immediately see TaylorMade’s point about this iron being one you can fit to a massive range of golfers. It looks good, oozes class despite the power under the hood, and it feels even better than ever when you make contact. I didn’t think they’d improve on the previous version, but they’ve surprised me.
Data:
Loft 30º | Clubhead Speed 92.3 MPH | Ball Speed 124.9 MPH | Carry 179.5 Yards | Spin 5,856 RPM | Launch 16.8º | Height 33.9 Yards | Descent Angle 47.9º | L-R Dispersion 2.7 Yards
Another TaylorMade iron and another category winner! This time, we’re looking at the leading model in the Players Distance category instead of the Game Improver top performer in the Qi irons.
It just goes to show that TaylorMade know their stuff when it comes to improving the games of everyday golfers – they’re at the forefront of technology in this regard.
The latest generation of the P790 have been refined in their technology but also in their sole design, with a wider camber across the whole base helping to improve the club-ground interaction from multiple different lies that will be encountered.
What our tester says:
You can immediately see TaylorMade’s point about this iron being one you can fit to a massive range of golfers. It looks good, oozes class despite the power under the hood, and it feels even better than ever when you make contact. I didn’t think they’d improve on the previous version, but they’ve surprised me.
Data:
Loft 30º | Clubhead Speed 92.3 MPH | Ball Speed 124.9 MPH | Carry 179.5 Yards | Spin 5,856 RPM | Launch 16.8º | Height 33.9 Yards | Descent Angle 47.9º | L-R Dispersion 2.7 Yards
| Set Options | 4-PW, AW |
| Stock Shaft | Nippon NS Pro Modus Tour 105 |
| Stock Grip | Golf Pride Z-Grip Plus2 |
| Left Handed | Yes |
TaylorMade's Best Game Improver Iron To Date
Price: $1099.99
What we say:
The winner of the Game Improver category across all the stats we look at, the TaylorMade Qi iron, despite being in its second year, proves it hasn’t lost any of its great quality.
TaylorMade have offered an update to the Qi finish options, in case you want to blend them in with a new Qi35 carbonwood set up, by giving you the choice between the original chrome and black, or you can pick the new gunmetal look for a smoky metal finish.
A tight, squared-off head shape looks good in any bag as well as at address, and the Cap Back and Speed Pocket designs help to provide impressive ball speed and consistency across the face.
What our tester says:
TaylorMade have put together a good option here, considering it’s the only Game Improver iron they offer. It needs to work for higher handicaps as well as the mid-handicap guys who are on the border of the Players Distance models transition, and it should work for both. Really great iron.
Data:
Loft 28º | Clubhead Speed 94.6 MPH | Ball Speed 129.1 MPH | Carry 187 Yards | Spin 5,745 RPM | Launch 15.3º | Height 33.6 Yards | Descent Angle 47.4º | L-R Dispersion 4.7 Yards
The winner of the Game Improver category across all the stats we look at, the TaylorMade Qi iron, despite being in its second year, proves it hasn’t lost any of its great quality.
TaylorMade have offered an update to the Qi finish options, in case you want to blend them in with a new Qi35 carbonwood set up, by giving you the choice between the original chrome and black, or you can pick the new gunmetal look for a smoky metal finish.
A tight, squared-off head shape looks good in any bag as well as at address, and the Cap Back and Speed Pocket designs help to provide impressive ball speed and consistency across the face.
What our tester says:
TaylorMade have put together a good option here, considering it’s the only Game Improver iron they offer. It needs to work for higher handicaps as well as the mid-handicap guys who are on the border of the Players Distance models transition, and it should work for both. Really great iron.
Data:
Loft 28º | Clubhead Speed 94.6 MPH | Ball Speed 129.1 MPH | Carry 187 Yards | Spin 5,745 RPM | Launch 15.3º | Height 33.6 Yards | Descent Angle 47.4º | L-R Dispersion 4.7 Yards
| Set Options | 4-PW, AW |
| Stock Shaft | KBS Max MT / UST Mamiya Recoil DART |
| Stock Grip | Lamkin Crossline |
| Left Handed | Yes |
Who are they for?
High Launch irons have become a massive growth area over the last couple of years as brands switch on to slower-speed golfers needing more loft not less to play the game successfully. Callaway, Ping, and Mizuno all now have weaker lofted or lighter High Launch irons sat within their High Handicap/Moderate Speed iron families, and this is TaylorMade’s offering.
Compared to the standard Qi the HL comes with 2° more 7-iron loft, a 6g lighter head weight, and higher launching shafts. So, if your swing speed hovers anywhere close to 75mph with a 7-iron this will be a great option for you.
You’ll know whether your game is more suited to the HL or standard Qi by the ball flight you create. If your iron shots tend to fly quite low and run a lot rather than stopping when they hit the green the HL launching shots higher with more spin is highly likely to be your best high-handicap iron choice.
If for whatever reason you’re less keen on the size, shape or additional hosel offset of this model don’t forget TaylorMade offers golfers the chance to try (through their SelectFit hosel system) the standard Qi iron at this loft, which might just give the best of both worlds you’re looking for.
Read our full TaylorMade Qi HL iron review.
High Launch irons have become a massive growth area over the last couple of years as brands switch on to slower-speed golfers needing more loft not less to play the game successfully. Callaway, Ping, and Mizuno all now have weaker lofted or lighter High Launch irons sat within their High Handicap/Moderate Speed iron families, and this is TaylorMade’s offering.
Compared to the standard Qi the HL comes with 2° more 7-iron loft, a 6g lighter head weight, and higher launching shafts. So, if your swing speed hovers anywhere close to 75mph with a 7-iron this will be a great option for you.
You’ll know whether your game is more suited to the HL or standard Qi by the ball flight you create. If your iron shots tend to fly quite low and run a lot rather than stopping when they hit the green the HL launching shots higher with more spin is highly likely to be your best high-handicap iron choice.
If for whatever reason you’re less keen on the size, shape or additional hosel offset of this model don’t forget TaylorMade offers golfers the chance to try (through their SelectFit hosel system) the standard Qi iron at this loft, which might just give the best of both worlds you’re looking for.
Read our full TaylorMade Qi HL iron review.
Pros
- Easy to launch
- Great for slow swings
- Excellent distances
Cons
- Not as long at higher speeds
| Category: | Moderate Speed/High-Handicap Iron |
| Handicap Range: | 36 and below |
| Construction: | Cast cap back with 450 stainless steel face |
| 7-Iron loft: | 30° |
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The Best TaylorMade Irons 2024
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The TaylorMade iron lineup in 2024.
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The back detailing of the best TaylorMade 2024 Irons.
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The Foresight GC Quad launch monitor and Titleist Pro V1x golf balls used for testing
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TG Test Pro Neil Wain hitting the TaylorMade P7CB irons.
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The back detail and shape of the TaylorMade P770 2024 iron.
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The head shape and back detail of the TaylorMade P770 5, 7 and 9 iron.
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The cavity back detail of the TaylorMade P7CB iron.
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The shape and back detailing of the TaylorMade P7TW iron.
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The TaylorMade P7TW iron from every angle.
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A close up of the presentation box the TaylorMade P7TW irons come in.
