Looks The Same But Is It Better? New TaylorMade P790 Iron VS Old P790 Iron

[@drm-]

Currently using 7/8 year old irons. These look to have improved on my biggest worry with the 790s from 2 years ago. The front to back dispersion was too much of a negative for me. Can’t wait to try these for myself and see the difference.

[@klaymoon1]

Thanks for another great review. It definitely is better looking.

[@333brooky]

Great Video as always Michael interesting numbers!

[@justinstephenson9360]

A very good test. The drop off in spin rate worries me. Us average golfers do not have the club head speed you have so our spin rates will be lower. On that basis the P790 7i spins lower than my i210 6i even though the lofts are very similar. This is something that an average golfer would need to test out on the course with hard summer greens, I think the height of the ball flight would provide some stopping power but I cannot see how a 5i P790 would have any stop - but as I struggle to hit a 5i maybe that is not the biggest problem!

[@steveraddon2995]

Offset is identical to the old model according to the manufacturer and specs. Perhaps the fitting club used here for the original version has a thicker hosel and ferrule, making it look different.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Definitely a look of less offset, fitting iron hosel and shape/size exactly the same

[@antti1041]

Can you compare against Apex and hot metal pro?

[@bdiddy8239]

I would love to see comparison between these and Titleist T200 because that was my dilemma with the originals and AP3’s.

[@alexcleland7620]

Got fitted last week. For irons and it came down to the p790 t200 and mizuno jpx and they were all. Similar in stats. Probably small bit more distance with p790 but only 2 or 3 yards! I went for looks in the end and the p790 just looked the best to look down on in my opinion

[@peterrod16]

Great review Michael. Hoping to have the new P790 in September

[@michaelpetraco7051]

I have the new model of p790 udi 2 iron, and the old p770 irons

[@giannip1241]

Forgiveness is the big sell in regards to the newer Vs older model. Hard to figure improved forgiveness unless you have them in your hands and play with them. From the research I’ve done so far, don’t think I can justify the upgrade. TaylorMade did a hell of a job with the original P790. I’ll stick with the ones I have for a few more years.

[@rontrengove]

Were you testing with the 5X or 5? Any discernible differences in spin, etc?

[@legend9018]

Great comparison, I have to say I don’t like the shiny sole on the new P790, I prefer the matte finish of the original model. Been my experience that this finishes tend to scuff moreso than the matte. Keep up the good work 🏌🏻‍♂️

[@1972darthmaul]

I played the old P790 and the new ones. Dropped my handicap to 6,1. now I switched to the P730. Massive difference. Not so long, but so buttery and exact. Live the P730. The P790 are in my opinion in the range hcp 40-10

[@MC-nb6jx]

Nick Gross ..... Wow who the hells got a 40 handicap😳😳

[@chasemyaccord]

@@MC-nb6jx we've all had that at some point in our lives 🤣

[@tomduckworth8335]

Much better looking something about the first one put me off but the new one is cleaner over all ball speed number was a surprise.

[@mashedpotatoes5276]

Take the 3rd shot out for the old P790 (worst shot by far) and the numbers are very similar between both. New one looks way better though.

[@romansantos2241]

This is hilarious. 2017 P790 7 iron offset: 2.7mm 2019 P790 7 iron offset: 2.7mm Yes, huge difference.

[@joeaquaro5160]

Looked at the same thing. He’s just presenting more loft in the video which gives the appearance there’s less offset.

[@zacharymilos392]

Wow, I didn't think the 790's could get longer/better but they are. I game 770's and love the feel but I do wish I had a bit more forgiveness while keeping the reduced offset. 790's may find their way back into my bag after I sold the first generation ones.

[@griffeyfan0477]

I went from 770's to the 2017 790's and I wish I would have switched sooner. You have to be a good striker to hit the 770's, I am a 6 handicap but never a great ball striker and these 790's are just stupid easy and forgiving yet still look nice. The 770's do not forgive much of anything

[@natjam13]

I prefer the matte finish on the original 790s. I definitely won’t be upgrading.

[@griffeyfan0477]

I'm in the same boat. I do like the cleaner logo but hate the chrome finish on the new one. Glad I have my oldies :)

[@goatman67al]

The new model is 0.25 inch longer than the previous model. Would that account for more ball speed?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Very minimal

[@traviseckard5250]

I have the original and I will be keeping them. I’ve demoed the new model and found no difference in performance. None nada zilch Big fat nothing.

[@nmeyer1001]

In the video it shows 17 shots at the top of the screen but he only compares 10 shots. What did the other 7 shots do? A good review shows what the bad shots are also. As a golfer I want to know what my misses are with a club. On the misses right is the club loosing 5 yards or am i loosing 15?

[@andya2665]

Do people get a free upgrade if they bought the older style? Tired of companies selling you a premium club only to upgrade it and make you feel bad for buying their product. I buy nothing but used.

[@No35561]

Yes, of course they do. Just like everyone who purchases a car gets the new model version upgraded for free. Or the phone. Or...

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Really??

[@andya2665]

@@No35561 i was just kidding, but i do buy used.

[@Hadleydadley]

The old 790 is by far better there is a lot of difference in my opinion. And am talking about the first 1

[@josephinecampbell3196]

I have the previous P790. Will not be changing. No difference for me. Looks doesn't really matter if it performs.

[@kmclfc]

Surly for the average golfer and I’m of 8 they can’t make any difference, one day I draw it next day hit it straight, far to much pissing about in golf these days no wonder numbers are dropping and golf clubs are struggling

[@jlpickles]

Buy Buy Buy..hang on lets wait for the next "better looking improved etc etc model"

[@gearbox1858]

Huge upgrade on looks. Old one has way too much offset

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Agree

[@romansantos2241]

Offset is exactly the same guys.

[@gearbox1858]

Roman Santos hey Roman. Did you check the specs? The new ones have less offset. Unless the Taylormade web site specs are also wrong....

[@romansantos2241]

Shawn Allen yep. Checked the website. New and old offsets are exactly the same.

[@romansantos2241]

Shawn Allen it actually looks like they didn’t even change the spec chart. Format is exactly the same.

[@simonhobbs9097]

Nothing in it, wouldn't upgrade off the back of your video Mike.

[@jobarbs7823]

im a big fan of taylor made but not this time,whit a loft 30,5 for a 7 iron,its hard to control

[@erikcrossley5048]

Spin is so low on these, hit on far but won't hold greens.

[@MC-nb6jx]

Erik Crossley .... No problem holding the greens🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ When I hit them🤣🤣

[@tomstevens7452]

Both 7 irons have 2.7 mm offset. the 6 iron has .1 mm less. your eyes are deceiving you

[@mikebest634]

Another strong lofted club with some sort of crap foam or whatever in side tungsten weight speed slot! . etc ,not for me ,ugly looking club like the one before .