It has been nearly two years since TaylorMade released the current P·790 irons, and the clubs are among the most popular offerings in the brand’s stable. Why? Accomplished golfers who crave distance appreciate the clean looks in the address position and the enhanced feel boosted by Speed Foam Air inside each head, while mid-handicap golfers who need forgiveness benefit from internal tungsten weights that add stability. That makes the P·790 a contender for a broad range of players.
Now TaylorMade is offering the P·790 in a new black finish for golfers who love the look of dark-toned clubs and who want reduced glare.
From a performance standpoint, the P·790 Black irons are identical to the standard P·790, with 8620 carbon-steel bodies and thin, forged 4140 stainless steel faces. The clubs have a hollow-body construction to allow the face to flex more efficiently at impact for increased ball speed and distance. The inner chamber is filled with Speed Foam Air, a lighter version of the original material that was in the 2017 and 2019 versions. The lighter foam reduces weight in the center of club, which elevates the perimeter weighting and stability while still absorbing excessive vibrations. Finally, an internal tungsten bar drives down the center of gravity and encourages a higher launch and steeper descent of the ball for better stopping power on the greens.
The TaylorMade P·790 Black irons will be available for $1,299.99, the same price as the standard chrome set, and come standard with black KBS Tour shafts and black Golf Pride Z grips. Get a close-up look at the P·790 Black irons below.
Tungsten
The P·790 Black has an internal tungsten bar that lowers the center of gravity to create…
The P·790 Black has an internal tungsten bar that lowers the center of gravity to create higher-launch shots. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Thin face
The P·790 Black irons have a thin face and hollow construction to help create more ball…
The P·790 Black irons have a thin face and hollow construction to help create more ball speed and distance. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Speed Pocket
A Speed Pocket slot in the sole makes the lower portion of the hitting area more…
A Speed Pocket slot in the sole makes the lower portion of the hitting area more flexible for better performance on thin, low-struck shots. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Speed Foam Air
Speed Foam Air is injected into each head through the toe and secured by a screw.…
Speed Foam Air is injected into each head through the toe and secured by a screw. The foam soaks up excessive vibrations for better sound and feel without stopping the face from flexing. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Topline
The P·790 Black irons have a moderately thin topline and a touch of offset to make…
The P·790 Black irons have a moderately thin topline and a touch of offset to make them visually appealing and playable for a wide range of golfers. (David Dusek/Golfweek)