Which is more forgiving?

The P∙790. Reviews say it holds ball speed well off-centre. Testers split on the P·7CB, and all agree it penalises mishits to some degree.

Which is easier to work the ball with?

The P·7CB. Its controlled spin and lack of draw or fade bias make it easy to shape shots both ways. The P∙790 flies straight and is harder to shape.

Which is easier to launch in the long irons?

The P∙790 launches high with little effort throughout the set. With the P·7CB, testers found the longest irons hard to get airborne and suggested a combo set with the P770.

TaylorMade P∙790 Irons vs P·7CB Irons

Effortless Launch or Shot Shaping?

TaylorMade

P∙790 Irons

2021 model

Release date: Sep 3, 2021
MSRP at launch: $1,299.99 (set of 7)

P∙790 Irons details →

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 purpose. The P∙790 is a hollow-body distance iron that launches high with little effort and keeps ball speed on mishits. The P·7CB is a compact forged cavity-back players' iron built for control, with a mid to mid-high flight and spin that stays consistent from shot to shot. Distance isn't its focus.

The P∙790 flies straight and is hard to shape. The P·7CB has no built-in bias and moves the ball either way easily. Its 7-iron also has more loft (33° vs 30.5°). For forgiveness, the P∙790 is the safer pick. Reviews split on the P·7CB, and testers agree that off-centre strikes lose distance. Its longest irons can also be hard to launch.

Choose the P∙790 Irons if…

you're a mid-to-high handicapper, or a skilled player who has lost some swing speed, and you want easy high launch, extra distance and help on mishits without a bulky head.

Choose the P·7CB Irons if…

you're a low-handicap or single-figure player who strikes it consistently and wants a compact iron with repeatable spin and the ability to shape shots both ways.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?: The P∙790. Reviews say it holds ball speed well off-centre. Testers split on the P·7CB, and all agree it penalises mishits to some degree.
Which is easier to work the ball with?: The P·7CB. Its controlled spin and lack of draw or fade bias make it easy to shape shots both ways. The P∙790 flies straight and is harder to shape.
Which is easier to launch in the long irons?: The P∙790 launches high with little effort throughout the set. With the P·7CB, testers found the longest irons hard to get airborne and suggested 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).

Key differences

Loft: the P·7CB Irons is 2.5° higher than the P∙790 Irons
Iron type: Hollow body on the P∙790 Irons, Cavity back on the P·7CB Irons
Swing weight: the P·7CB Irons is 1 pt heavier than the P∙790 Irons

Specs side by side

P∙790 Irons: 7I; P·7CB Irons: 7I (US models).

	P∙790 Irons	P·7CB Irons
Loft	30.5°	33°+2.5°
Lie angle	62.5°	62.5°
Offset	2.7 mm	—
Construction	Forged	Forged
Iron type	Hollow body	Cavity back
Face material	—	Steel
Club length	37″	37″
Swing weight	D2	D3+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.

LoftP∙790 Irons 30.5°/P·7CB Irons 33°

27°35°

P∙790 Irons ranks #43 highest of 107. P·7CB Irons ranks #13 highest of 107.

Lie angleP∙790 Irons 62.5°/P·7CB Irons 62.5°

61.5°63.5°

Both rank #23 highest of 107.

OffsetP∙790 Irons 2.7 mm

1.5 mm6.9 mm

P∙790 Irons ranks #20 smallest of 70.

Club lengthP∙790 Irons 37″/P·7CB Irons 37″

36.25″37.5″

Both rank #9 shortest of 106.

Swing weightP∙790 Irons D2/P·7CB Irons D3

B8D3

P∙790 Irons ranks #9 heaviest of 68. P·7CB Irons ranks #1 heaviest of 68.

Loft by ClubP∙790 IronsP·7CB Irons

Length by ClubP∙790 IronsP·7CB Irons

What reviewers say

P∙790 Irons

What reviewers like

Easy, high launch throughout the set
Very long for an iron of this size
Forgiving on mishits, holds ball speed off-centre
Solid, satisfying feel with a muted sound
Sleek, compact look at address

Watch out for

Harder to shape draws and fades than more players-style irons
Short irons can feel springy on bump-and-run shots
Modest upgrade over the 2019 model
Premium price may stretch some budgets

Full overview of the P∙790 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

P∙790 Irons: 3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW; Set makeup: 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

TaylorMade P∙790 Irons vs P·7CB Irons

Which to choose

Common questions

Key differences

Specs side by side

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Irons

What reviewers say

What reviewers like

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What reviewers like

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Lofts and clubs offered

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