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The 2023 TaylorMade P770 irons blend a traditional silhouette with modern technology. Outstanding forgiveness and lots of distance.
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Introduction
The TaylorMade P770 irons are meant to bridge the gap between the hugely popular P790 and the player-oriented P7MC and P7MB. If you want a more traditional look at address but don’t want to sacrifice the distance and forgiveness that modern technology offers, these are made for you.
Looks
Visually, the 2023 TaylorMade P770 irons are an excellent blend of old and new. TaylorMade packs in a lot of modern design and technology, but it fits within a very traditional silhouette.
In the bag, they have a look that is very similar to the current P790s [review HERE]. They both have a triangle of shiny chrome in the toe, futuristic branding used very sparingly, a Speed Pocket in the sole of the 4I-7I, and a weight in the toe.
Where the two models differ substantially is at address. The P770 irons are shorter from heel-to-toe and have a thinner topline and less offset than the P790. Zooming out, the P770 sits toward the larger end of the players iron spectrum. When it’s next to the P7MB, it’s obviously larger, but it’s a step larger not leaps and bounds different.
Sound & Feel
The look of the P770 irons mixes old and new, but when it comes to feel, you can’t have both. This iron clearly chose to go old school. Impact is fairly quiet and low pitched, getting slightly louder and moving toward a mid-pitch on longer shots. The feel is medium-soft with a strong, connected sensation. It doesn’t feel like the ball is trampolining off the face; it feels like a solid smash.
With a “blended” set like this, I’m always careful to check the feel difference between the two irons on either side of the divide. In the P770, the irons 7 and longer have the Speed Pocket, the scoring irons do not. I was pleased to find that I could not feel the difference between the 7I and 8I. These irons felt the same on both pure strikes and mishits.
The feedback on strike quality comes primarily through the hands. A bad thin strike will sound different than a flush shot, but the impact sound is so quiet that it’s not the primary mode of feedback. Your hands will tell you everything you need to know about where the ball met the face.
Performance
When testing the new TaylorMade P770 irons, the first thing that jumped out to me was the ball speed. Comparing the P770 to the other sets in my database, they are near or at the top when it comes to peak ball speed. This is also seen in the smash factor, which was consistently over 1.4, even in some of the scoring irons. What produces this high speed is the thinnest P770 face yet supported by SpeedFoam Air.
Regular readers know that peak ball speed is great, but the key to scoring is consistency. The P770 has that, too. Thanks to the combination of the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket and the mass relocation afforded by the lighter SpeedFoam Air, the P770 is exceptionally long all across the face. I hit a shot with 1.47 smash, thought it was great, then looked at my face tape and realized it was a heel shot. Similarly, I hit a toe shot that made me groan, looked down at the launch monitor and saw that it was within 30 feet of the target.
The P770 separates itself from the P790 with weaker lofts. As in the previous version of the P770 [review HERE], the lofts are as much as 2.5 degrees weaker than the P790 with the gap shrinking to 1 degree in the scoring irons. This gives the P770 higher launch, more spin, and more predictable distance. Throughout all my testing, I did not hit any “jumpers” or “fliers” where the spin dropped off and the ball flew far beyond normal.
Speaking of spin and launch, the P770 has a very steady, predictable progression throughout the set. This is thanks to TaylorMade’s FLTD CG which moves the CG lower as the lofts get stronger. This promotes higher launch and more playability in the long irons and more spin in the scoring irons. It also helps to create sensible, even distance gaps from the 4I through the AW.
Conclusion
The 2023 TaylorMade P770 irons prove that you don’t need a massive iron to take advantage of the best technology. This set is long and forgiving from top to bottom despite having a traditional look at address. It also provides predictable launch and spin throughout for shot making and control.
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Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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55 Comments
Do you like these more than the i525s?
Brad,
Yes, I prefer these to the i525 for my game.
-Matt
How would you compare these to the i230 you just reviewed? Which would you pick?
Marcos,
I would favor the i230 because I don’t need the additional speed the P770 provides.
-Matt
How would you compare these to the i230s? Thanks
Brian,
I have a complete review of the i230 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/ping-i230-irons-review/
-Matt
Thanks for the review! Curious how these would compare to your GEOM MOE Irons in terms of size and forgiveness?
Mike,
They’re similar in size but not really comparable irons. The GEOM is a traditional cavity back, not something loaded with technology.
-Matt
Really appreciate your style of club reviews! Are these in the same category as the Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro?
They’re both going after the same idea, but it’s worth noting that the lofts of the Hot Metal Pro are significantly stronger. I also think the HMP is a bit larger and may have more offset.
Best,
Matt
Any big difference in your opinion in this version vs the prior 770? I see the progressive CG change and speed air. Highly noticeable?
Pat,
Almost any time you’re talking about one generation of club to the next, the difference is incremental. There will be people who see objectively big gains because the new version fits them better. Most will see a measurable improvement, but “noticeable” can be foggy. I think this new version is meaningfully better, specifically with the progressive CG, but others may not feel that’s worth the upgrade.
Best,
Matt
Matt,
How do these compare to the P790’s as to SPIN & DISTANCE?
Thanks
Guy,
The P770 spins more and will be shorter for most players.
-Matt
Do you think I’d see significant improvement over my ’17 P770 irons? These are the originals that have no speedfoam but are forged with tungsten for more MOI. I love these irons but I’m certainly intrigued as to how much more forgiving the new P770 could be. Specs are pretty much the same but I’ll have to go do a fitting.
Kyle,
It depends on A) what is “significant” to you and B) what areas you’re looking at. I think this new version is a substantial improvement in terms of forgiveness and launch/spin progression.
Best,
Matt
Hi, Are these more forgiving than the T100S?
Matthew,
Yes, though not by a huge margin.
-Matt
I have a set of Callaway Apex Pro 19s, how do these compare? In a 10 handicap, I hit the ball plenty far but could benefit from the forgiveness.
Seth,
I have a full review of the Apex Pro 19 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/callaway-apex-pro-19-irons-review/
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt! For someone who doesn’t like a large club head nor a lot of offset. Do you feel the New P770 is closer to the P790 in terms of forgiveness ?
Also, would you pick the i230 over the P770 in terms of forgiveness and consistency?
Thank you sir!! I Love your detailed reviews!! ~ Joe
Joe,
My advice is always going to be getting a fitting.
That said, to your first question, closer to the P790 than what?
In comparing the i230 to the P770, the i230 is more consistent but I think a lot of people will regard the P770 as more forgiving, plus it’s longer.
Best,
Matt
Sorry Matt! In the first part of my previous question I meant to ask if you think the new 2023 P770 is now closer to the current P790 in terms of forgiveness?
I like the looks, shape, size, offset, higher spin of the 770 more, but as an average ball striker, I wonder if it would be smarter to go with the bigger 790 and bend them half a degree or a degree weaker to gain a little spin and take away a little bit of the offset?
Thanks,
Joe
Joe,
I think the difference in forgiveness between generations of the P770 or P790 is very incremental.
My advice would be to test both irons in a fitting and see what performs better for you.
Best,
Matt
matt
I’m a 14 handicap and have a set of sim2, in your experience how fo they differ to the p770, love your detailed reviews
David
David,
The P770 is a smaller head, and I believe the lofts are weaker.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt,
As a higher handicap golfer, 17, would the 2023 P770 be the better irons rather than the 2023 P790 to help me bring down and improve my handicap?
Maurice,
I don’t think either iron is going to bring down your handicap on its own. However, if you have a solid plan to improve your iron play, I think the P770 is an iron you’re going to want to stick with whereas you might feel like you’ve “outgrown” your P790.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt,
I have the Mizuno Pro 223 but find they spin up a bit in the shorter irons. Do you think the 2023 P770 will do a better job with regards to spin. Also, how would you compare the feeling of both clubs.
Many thanks
Tony,
I don’t know that the P770 will be wildly different in terms of spin, but it’s worth exploring at a demo day or a fitting.
Regarding feel, I have a full review of the Pro 223 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mizuno-pro-223-irons-review/
-Matt
Hi Matt. I hope this doesn’t take you back too far. I am an 11, play 8,9 and pw in Adams Idea Pro Forged irons (2008 or so) and hit ’em fine. I can’t hit the 6 and 7 as consistently, so play the TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons (2009 or so) 6 and 7. As the TMTB’s are gonna be less legal in 2024 (I think), I thought about using the P770 for 6 and 7. They are the same lofts as the TBTB’s, and hoping the forgiveness and distance and similar or better. Thoughts? Are my hopes misplaced?
Will,
Seems like something worth a try. I’d suggest taking your Adams 8I to a fitting to make sure the P770 7I gaps sensibly to it.
Best,
Matt
Thanks for these reviews, Matt. I’m an iron junkie – always love trying new gear, and this site is the first place I look for reviews when considering new gear. Thanks for your efforts. Oh, and I have some 770s being built after spending time for a fitting. Longtime player’s cb and mb user that is inching closer to 50 and losing playing time. These irons with the new PX LS shafts gave me great distance and dispersion with surprisingly good feel. I’m anxious to get them and put them through the paces.
Thanks, Brian!
Matt,
Really respect and appreciate you in depth reviews!
My question is this, between Mizuno Pro 223 and the Taylormade P770, do you think that one is more forgiving than the other?? Thanks!
Joe,
I think they’re very close, too close to say “A is objective more forgiving than B,” at least without extensive head to head testing.
Best,
Matt
Matt,
Today is the first time I come across your website with all the great reviews! I appreciate the time and effort in your going into detail with everyones questions.
I have Taylormade Sim 2 irons and am looking to upgrade soon. I’m a 15 handicap and feel my Sims have a chucky feel and look standing over the club at adress. I had the chance to try both the p790 and p770. I was extremely surprised to see there was better feel and contact with the p770. I fell in love with the p770s.
My concern with pulling the trigger on the p770s is with the long irons. I have a 2 iron p790 currently in my bag that I can connect with pretty well and like.
Finally to the question! Because I’m a higher handicap player, do you recommend me getting my long iron in p790s (3i-6i) and short irons p770s? Or would you recommend I go with a complete set of p770, 3i-PW. My mind was thinking of capitalizing on the forgiveness of the p790 long irons, but I was not happy with how the p790’s look at address. Are the p770s too much club for me?? I appreciate your help and thoughts on this.
Jesse,
Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying the site.
To your question: I would look at the data from your testing and see how much forgiveness you’re really gaining from the P790. I think there is a gap between the two, but if you really prefer the P770, it may be enough of a gap. Unless you’re aiming to play competitively, I’m a big believer in playing the clubs you enjoy.
Best,
Matt
Matt,
I’m not one to upgrade clubs often. I’m still playing 718 AP2. Do you think it is worth looking into P-770? How much more forgiving are they to older clubs like the AP2?
Thank you!
Rob,
I think the difference over a five year old set could be noticeable, and I would bet that it is measurable.
Best,
Matt
Matt,
I’m a 6 handicap and I have been playing a set of the original Titleist T-MB irons since 2016 or so. It’s time to upgrade irons and I’m down to the P-770’s vs. the new Mizuno JPX 923 Forged. Would you expect a significant difference in forgiveness between these two models? Specifically, on off-center hits (toward the toe, primarily), would you expect one to maintain distance and line significantly better than the other?
Thanks for your help!
Collin
Collin,
They’re comparable irons. I wouldn’t expect a massive difference. My advice would be to get a fitting, test them both, and see which one performs better for you.
-Matt
I really enjoy this site it’s buy far and away the most informative site for reviewing golf equipment matt how do these irons compare to the tour edge exotics c line in terms of playability and forgiveness thank you
David,
Thank you.
I have a full review of the C722 irons here: https://pluggedingolf.com/tour-edge-exotics-c722-irons-review/
I haven’t tested the C723 irons yet, but I hope to have a review by early summer.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt,
I recently went for a fitting after purchasing a set of P790’s. Didn’t like them at all. They wanted to put me in a set of Ping 425s. I didn’t like the look at address and did not want such a thick iron. I have been hitting almost every iron for the past two weeks and found 3 I am pleased with. The new Stealth, T100 and P770. The Stealth clubs I get 10 to 15 yards more per iron then the other two and the T100 I get a little more than P770. The P770 feel much like the Stealth only with less distance and more control it seems. I am a 16 HC. I have done a lot of research and found the P790s are a totally different club than the P770s which are bit shorter and the offset is different. Even though the P780s are supposed to be more forgiving than the 770s, I couldn’t hit the P790s. What do think I should purchase?
Tim,
It sounds like you have three very different choices, so it’s a matter of what you want. How important is distance to you? Giving up 10-15 yards is a lot. Did you prefer the feel or look of one over the others?
Best,
Matt
How would you compare the P770s to the Gen 6 0311 P as far as forgiveness?
Anthony,
I have a full review of the GEN 6 0311 P irons here: https://pluggedingolf.com/pxg-0311-p-gen6-irons-review/
-Matt
I’ve read it several times..just was wondering how they compare to the P770s…recently had surgery so can’t test them..yet..but was wondering what your opinion was on them…
I’ve read your review of the PXG Gen 6 0311 Ps..a couple times lol..big PXG guy..just wondering how they compare as far as forgiveness…I can’t hit them…yet..just had surgery…
Anthony,
I think the PXG’s would win out for forgiveness.
-Matt
Hi,
Great review here.
Quick question, how do P770 compare to Cobra King Tour in terms of Forgiveness.
Are they pretty much same or is one more forgiving than another?
Stephen,
I didn’t review the Cobra KING Tour irons, but Matt Meeker did here: https://pluggedingolf.com/2023-cobra-king-tour-irons-review/
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt
im a high handicap golfer
would you recomend the p770s for me
Thanks
Anthony,
My recommendation is always to get fit. The P770 is not the most forgiving iron, but it can certainly work for some higher handicap players, depending on their priorities.
Best,
Matt