Taylormade P- Series Irons Matt Bovee
£1,299
Taylormade has unveiled three new irons within its P- Series aimed at the better player. The P770, P7MC and P7MB come in as the P730, P750, P760 and old P770 models step aside.
The new P770 is the only model carrying over the name of its predecessor, but it has a drastically different design. Its forged hollow body with Speed Foam injection and up to 46.5g of tungsten weighting through the set is more akin to the popular P790. However, it is more compact and offers higher launch with the long- irons, thanks in part to slightly more traditional lofts, as well as additional spin.
Both the P7MC and P7MB benefit from a new Compact Grain Forging process. This involves a 2,000-ton forging press, which ensures that each iron is formed with a tighter grain structure to provide the most solid, consistent feel possible.
The additional force decreases the grain size to improve the properties of the metal and also produces a head that is near-final in shape, requiring minimal hand polishing for a repeatable, precise geometry.
The P7MC replaces the P750 and boasts a classic shape with minimal offset. The muscle cavity design should deliver control and precision, while perimeter weighting offers just the right level of forgiveness. In creating the new back-bar geometry designed to elevate feel, engineers moved mass up behind the face to support the point of impact.
The P7MB is already in the bag of Rory Mcilroy and boasts a thin topline, narrow sole and less offset than the P730 iron, but a 1.4mm longer blade length. It is forged from 1025 carbon steel with a machine- milled face comprised of the most aggressive score lines in a Taylormade iron for the ultimate in shot making and control. The mirrored back bar delivers precise CG and mass placement for optimal performance.
The three new Taylormade P- Series irons go on sale on September 4 with an RRP of £1,299 for a seven-piece set.
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“These irons look stunning and the design means you can easily combine different models within a set” Joel Tadman, GM technical editor