TaylorMade P770 Iron Review

Let me get one thing straight: the feel of these irons is what will sell them or send you running. The combination of a forged 4140 steel face with a soft carbon steel body creates something special here. I'm talking about that butter-soft sensation at impact that makes you want to hit just one more ball at the range (we've all been there at 9 PM with the lights about to shut off).

The SpeedFoam technology inside deserves its own paragraph because it's doing heavy lifting you can actually feel. Unlike the original P770s from a few years back, which felt a bit hollow and tinny, these have a dense, satisfying thud at impact. It's not quite the pure feedback of a muscle-back, but it's damn close. On center strikes, you get this crisp crack that tells you immediately you've flushed it. Miss the sweet spot by a quarter-inch, and the feel changes just enough to let you know without punishing your hands. That's the holy grail of players' distance irons, and TaylorMade nailed it.

What really shocked me was the consistency of feel throughout the set. Usually, hollow-body long irons feel completely different from the short irons, but TaylorMade has somehow tuned each head individually. My 4-iron doesn't feel like I'm hitting a mini hybrid, and my pitching wedge doesn't feel disconnected from the rest of the set. After hitting thousands of balls with these, I can confidently say the feel rivals irons costing considerably more.

Here's where things get interesting. The P770s are strong-lofted (that 4-iron sits at 22 degrees), but they don't feel like you're cheating. I know that sounds weird, but hear me out. When I initially saw the loft specs, I rolled my eyes. Another manufacturer turning a 5-iron into a 4-iron and calling it innovation. But the ball flight tells a different story.

The FLTD CG (Flighted Center of Gravity) actually works as advertised. My 4-iron launches higher than any 22-degree iron has a right to, while my 9-iron and wedges come in at appropriate trajectories for scoring. During on-course testing, I was consistently flying my 7-iron 165-168 yards with a penetrating flight that held up in wind. That's about 5-7 yards longer than my previous gamers, but more crucially, the descent angle was still steep enough to hold greens.

The Thru-Slot Speed Pocket deserves credit, too. I intentionally hit some thin shots during testing (okay, some were unintentional), and the ball speed retention was impressive. A shot I caught low on the face with the 5-iron still carried 185 yards—only about 8 yards shorter than a pure strike. That's forgiveness you don't expect in an iron this compact. The Progressive ICT (Inverted Cone Technology) also helps with heel and toe strikes, though you'll definitely feel those misses more than in the P790s.

What sealed the deal for me was the consistency. Over five rounds, my dispersion with the P770s was noticeably tighter than my previous set. We're talking about a 15% reduction in left-to-right dispersion with the 6-iron, according to my launch monitor data. That's the difference between hitting 14 greens versus 11 in a round.

This is where the engineering really shines, and I'll try not to geek out too much (no promises). Each iron has up to 46 grams of tungsten strategically placed, and you can actually see the difference it makes. The long irons have more tungsten low and back for launch and forgiveness, while the short irons have it positioned to lower the CG and increase spin.

During a fitting session at TaylorMade's Kingdom facility, I got to see high-speed video of my strikes, and the gear effect on off-center hits was minimal. The ball still started on line even when I caught one toward the toe. That's not something you typically see in players' irons, and it's entirely due to that tungsten placement. Think of it like having invisible training wheels; the help is there when you need it, but it doesn't announce itself.

The progressive weighting also means each iron feels balanced despite the different head sizes. I've played other sets where the 4-iron felt like a completely different brand than the pitching wedge. Not here. The swing weight progression (D2 for long irons, D3 for wedges) maintains a consistent feel throughout the bag, which is essential for distance control and confidence.

I tested these against my buddy's Mizuno JPX 921 Tours last month, and while the Mizunos felt slightly purer on center strikes, the P770s were noticeably more stable on mishits. For a 5-15 handicapper who doesn't stripe it perfectly every time (guilty as charged), that tungsten weighting is worth its weight in... well, tungsten.

Let's talk about what you see at the address, because that's where the rubber meets the road. The P770s have what I call "player's iron proportions" without being intimidating. The topline is noticeably thinner than the P790s but not scary-thin like a true blade. Looking down at the address, you see just enough meat behind the ball to feel confident, but not so much that you feel like you're swinging a shovel.

The offset is minimal but present; we're talking about 3mm in the long irons tapering to 1.5mm in the wedges. It's enough to help square the face if you tend to leave it open (raises hand), but not so much that better players will be turned off. The blade length is compact without being tiny. My 7-iron measures right at 72mm heel to toe, which is about 5mm shorter than the P790 but 3mm longer than a traditional blade.

What really caught my eye was the finish. The satin chrome looks premium in person, and after three months of heavy use, it's holding up beautifully. Sure, there are some bag chatter marks, but the faces still look fresh. The minimal badging on the back (just a simple P770 script) gives them a clean, professional appearance that won't look dated in five years.

One detail I love: the leading edge has just the right amount of bounce and camber. During testing on tight lies and out of the rough, these irons never felt diggy or bouncy. They just slide through the turf. It's those little touches that separate good irons from great ones.

After extensive testing, I can tell you exactly who should and shouldn't buy these. If you're a 5-15 handicap who wants tour-level feel without tour-level difficulty, these are your irons. You get the feedback to improve your ballstriking, but enough forgiveness to score when you're not at your best.

Low handicappers stepping down from the P790s will love these. You lose minimal forgiveness but gain considerable feedback and workability. I found I could flight the ball down easier with the P770s, and my ability to shape shots both ways improved noticeably. The compact head also makes it easier to pick the ball clean from tight lies.

Higher handicappers (15+) should probably stick with the P790s or look at the Stealth irons. While the P770s are forgiving for their category, they still demand decent ballstriking. If you're hitting it off the toe regularly, you'll feel it, and your distances will suffer more than with game-improvement irons.

Better players coming from true blades might find these a bit clunky at first, but give them time. The added forgiveness is addictive, especially on those days when your timing is slightly off. I've had two scratch golfers try my set, and both admitted they could score better with these than their current blades.

Absolutely, while the TaylorMade P770 Iron is a great product, there are a few pros and cons that you need to be aware of:

Pros:

• Exceptional feel that rivals forged blades while offering hollow-body forgiveness

• Tight dispersion and consistent distances throughout the set

• Premium looks with player-preferred shaping that inspires confidence

Cons: 

• Strong lofts might create gapping issues with existing wedges.

• Price point ($1,400 for 4-PW) puts them in premium territory.

• Less forgiving than P790s on significant mishits