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PING Blueprint S Irons vs TaylorMade P·7CB Irons

Mishit Help or Repeatable Flight?

PING Blueprint S Irons

PING

Blueprint S Irons

2024 model

Release date
Jan 25, 2024
MSRP at launch
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Blueprint S Irons details →
TaylorMade P·7CB Irons

TaylorMade

P·7CB Irons

2024 model

Release date
Sep 6, 2024
MSRP at launch
$1,399.99 (set of 7)
P·7CB Irons details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is how much help each gives on mishits. Reviewers agree the PING Blueprint S is more forgiving than its compact shape suggests, and they pitch it at low-to-mid handicappers. Opinion on the TaylorMade P·7CB is split: most testers found it kinder than its size suggests, but others called it unforgiving, and it's aimed at low-handicap, single-figure players.

The two are close on specs, with the same 33° 7-iron loft and 37-inch length. The P·7CB has a slightly more upright lie (62.5° vs 62°). Both are easy to shape. The P·7CB is praised for consistent, repeatable spin and flight. Testers disagree on the Blueprint S's distance and launch, so a fitting matters more with it.

Choose the Blueprint S Irons if…

you're a low-to-mid handicapper who wants a compact forged iron that reviewers agree gives more help on off-centre strikes than its looks suggest, with the option to blend in something like the i230 in the long irons.

Choose the P·7CB Irons if…

you're a consistent single-figure ball striker who values repeatable spin and flight over distance, and you're happy to pair it with P770 long irons if they're hard to launch.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
Reviewers agree the Blueprint S is more forgiving on mishits than its size suggests. Testers split on the P·7CB: most found it kinder than expected, but others said mishits clearly lose distance and direction.
Which launches higher?
Testers describe the P·7CB's flight as mid to mid-high. Reports on the Blueprint S range from medium to high, so check it in a fitting. Reviewers say the long irons of both can launch low.
What should I use in the long irons?
For the Blueprint S, reviewers suggest hybrids or blending in an iron like the i230. For the P·7CB, many suggest a combo set with the P770.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Forgiveness: Opinions on the P·7CB Are Split

Most reviewers found the Blueprint S kinder than its compact shape suggests. One called it a moderate step up from blades, one said mis-hits still felt solid, and one testing video found distance stayed consistent on off-centre strikes. Another video called it more forgiving than expected but wanted a touch more, and one reviewer said mis-hits are punished. The P·7CB divides opinion more. Several testers called it more forgiving than expected for a players' iron. One said small misses still hold the green, and one video found the long irons more forgiving than the short ones. Another reviewer disagreed, rating forgiveness low with little long-iron help, and one video said off-centre strikes lose both distance and direction. Reviewers were more consistently positive about the Blueprint S's help on mishits.

Feel and Sound: Soft Centres, Different Tones

Reviewers praised the Blueprint S's soft, solid feel from the centre, and one called it among the nicest-feeling irons he had tried from the brand. Two described a muted thud that turns sharper on heel and toe strikes, and one reviewer felt mis-hits were harsh. The P·7CB also drew praise for soft centre strikes, and one reviewer compared it to a blade. Its sound was described in different ways: one reviewer heard a crisp, traditional click, one video said it sounds like a pure blade, and another found it softer. Off-centre, one reviewer said the feel firms up, one video called mishits clunky, and one reviewer found the feel varied across the face. The Blueprint S was described as a thud, while views on the P·7CB's sound ranged from a crisp click to soft.

Looks at Address: Compact Heads on Both

Reviewers described the Blueprint S as compact, with a thin topline and minimal offset (0.08 in on the 7-iron). One video called it the best-looking iron the brand has made. Two reviewers had doubts about the chrome strip near the sole, though one of them grew to like it, and one found the topline thinner than he was used to at first. Reviewers also praised the P·7CB's compact blade length, thin topline and premium finish, and one rated it possibly the best-looking iron from its maker. One video, however, found it small and thin enough to undermine confidence. Both look like players' irons. The debates differ: the Blueprint S's chrome strip versus the P·7CB's small size.

Launch and Spin: P·7CB Praised for Consistency

Reviewers didn't agree on how high the Blueprint S flies. One found a controlled, medium launch. One testing video saw a high, consistent flight in the short and mid irons, with height dropping off in the longer irons. Several reviewers praised its stopping power on approach shots, while one rated its spin as average. Testers described the P·7CB's flight as mid to mid-high or penetrating. Several praised how consistent and repeatable its launch and spin were, including on mishits. One video found spin high and good for control, and another said the long irons may need help getting airborne. The P·7CB stood out for repeatability, while views on the Blueprint S's flight were mixed.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Lie angle: the P·7CB Irons is 0.5° higher than the Blueprint S Irons
  • Swing weight: the P·7CB Irons is 1 pt heavier than the Blueprint S Irons

Specs side by side

Blueprint S Irons: 7I; P·7CB Irons: 7I (US models).

Blueprint S IronsP·7CB Irons
Loft33°33°
Lie angle62°62.5°+0.5°
Offset2 mm—
ConstructionForgedForged
Iron type—Cavity back
Face material—Steel
Club length37″37″
Swing weightD2D3+1 pt

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Irons

Compared with the reference club of every model in Irons on golfclubase (US specs; 7I / 7I). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

LoftBlueprint S Irons 33°/P·7CB Irons 33°
27°35°

Both rank #13 highest of 107.

Lie angleBlueprint S Irons 62°/P·7CB Irons 62.5°
61.5°63.5°

Blueprint S Irons ranks #2 lowest of 107. P·7CB Irons ranks #23 highest of 107.

OffsetBlueprint S Irons 2 mm
1.5 mm6.9 mm

Blueprint S Irons ranks #6 smallest of 70.

Club lengthBlueprint S Irons 37″/P·7CB Irons 37″
36.25″37.5″

Both rank #9 shortest of 106.

Swing weightBlueprint S Irons D2/P·7CB Irons D3
B8D3

Blueprint S Irons ranks #9 heaviest of 68. P·7CB Irons ranks #1 heaviest of 68.

Loft by ClubBlueprint S IronsP·7CB Irons
19°35°51°3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAW
Length by ClubBlueprint S IronsP·7CB Irons
35.50″37.25″39.00″3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAW

What reviewers say

Blueprint S Irons

What reviewers like

  • Compact, clean look at address with minimal offset and a thin topline
  • Soft, solid feel from the centre with clear strike feedback
  • Easy to shape the ball both ways and control trajectory
  • Reliable stopping power on approach shots
  • More forgiving on mis-hits than its size suggests

Watch out for

  • Heel and toe strikes feel and sound noticeably harsher
  • Chrome strip near the sole won't suit every eye
  • Long irons may launch lower; consider hybrids during fitting
  • Premium price per club
Full overview of the Blueprint S Irons →

P·7CB Irons

What reviewers like

  • Soft, solid forged feel on centre strikes
  • Compact, clean players' shape with thin topline and minimal offset
  • Consistent spin and flight for good control
  • Easy to shape shots either way, with no built-in draw or fade bias

Watch out for

  • Off-centre strikes feel firmer and lose distance
  • Not built for distance
  • Longest irons can be hard to launch
Full overview of the P·7CB Irons →

Lofts and clubs offered

Blueprint S Irons
3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW
P·7CB Irons
3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW
Set makeup: 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW · 3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW

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