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TaylorMade updates P790 irons for 2023
How do you improve a high-performing, highly popular iron? For 2023, and the fourth generation of P790 irons, TaylorMade engineers focused on the interior cavity of each iron.
Before digging into exactly what this means, a few visuals: Check out the interior of the TaylorMade P790 3-iron, 7-iron, and pitching wedge, below.
As you can see, there’s A LOT going on. Engineers utilized the variables of tungsten weighting, SpeedFoam Air, and internal mass — with an assist from AI — to precisely give golfers what they need in each iron. For example, launch and forgiveness in the long irons.
Check out more photos in the GolfWRX forums
FLTD CG
More specifically, TaylorMade is using what the company calls FLTD CG (flighted CG) to strategically position CG throughout the set (lower in the long irons, higher in the short irons). CG is positioned almost a millimeter lower in the long irons compared to previous generations. In the shorter irons, the higher CG positions allowed engineers to dial in spin and promote accuracy.
Stabilization bar
Above the tungsten weight in the 3 through 7-irons is the new sound stabilization bar. The positioning of the bars allows for feel and performance adjustments and the reduction of unwanted vibrations at impact. In the longer irons, TaylorMade moved the stabilization bar toward the center of the club, and the tungsten weighting is closer to the sole, while the opposite is true in the mid-irons.
Refined look
The latest iteration of P790 irons feature a slightly refined tour satin scratch bisects the pearl satin chrome and are designed for easy combo-ing with P770 irons.
“P·790 is a collision of art and engineering. The allure lies not only in the clean design and visual appeal, but also in the high-performance machine that lives within. It’s the total package, an ideal blend of external elegance and internal power.” – Matt Bovee, TaylorMade’s Director, Irons Product Creation
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Pricing, specs, and availability
- Available for pre-order now
- At retail: 9/1
- 7-piece set: $1,399 (steel), $1,499 (graphite)
- Stock steel: True Temper Dynamic Gold 105
- Stock graphite: Mitsubishi MMT
- Stock grip: Golf Pride Z Grip +2
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- Mike Lorenzo-Vera what’s in the bag accurate as of the Barracuda Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (8.5 degrees @7.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 75 TX
Utility: Callaway Apex UT (18 degrees)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Irons: Callaway Apex CB (3-5), Callaway Apex MB (6-10
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (52-10S, 58-06C
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7 CS
Grip: 2Thumb Snug Tour 30
Grips: Golf Pride MCC, Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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- Beef Johnston what’s in the bag accurate as of the Barracuda Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Cobra Darkspeed LS (10.5 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 75 TX (45 inches)
3-wood: Cobra Darkspeed X (15 degrees @14)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White Prototype 85 TX
Hybrid: Cobra King Tec (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 8 X
Irons: Cobra King Tour (4-PW)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cobra Snakebite (48, 52, 58)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Tourtype SSS FB-1.5
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Balls: Titleist Pro V1
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Every major championship is the time when companies express their creative sides with limited-edition bags and accessories. This year at The Open Championship is no different, as you will see below. Most of the bags and accessories around The Open will feature plaid or yellow accents as well as some reference to local legend. You will see stamps as this year’s theme, referring to the 8th hole at Royal Troon’s Old Course. This par 3 was originally named “Ailsa” but is now called “Postage Stamp” due to the nickname William Park gave the hole’s tiny green years ago.
TaylorMade
The “royal” theme inspired TaylorMade with their purple and gold staff bag. The staff bag is a deep purple and complemented with shiny gold accents with little hints at The 152nd Open Championship. Matching white headcovers feature a purple TaylorMade logo with a crown over it.
Cobra
I feel like Cobra went with a little more traditional look with its bag and headcover designs. The bright yellow bag matches the hole signs and iconic leaderboard that will be easily visible at Royal Troon this week. The headcovers are all different designs, but match with their stamp and mail themes stictched into them.
Srixon
I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a golf bag that features Scottish tartan on it! Srixon’s staff bag is a deep navy blue, red, and white with tartan on the sides. They also carried that tartan detail over to the classy headcovers that are white with green and tartan stripes near the bottom for a very Open Championship feel.
Callaway
Stamps everywhere! Callaway went heavy with the stamp theme and used them to celebrate the holes at Royal Troon. Each stamp has a hole number and graphic of the hole’s famous feature in them. For golf balls, they took the new Chrome Tour ball and used their Truvis graphics to celebrate the 1st, 8th, 11th, and 18th signature holes.
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