This is Golfer Geeks’
I’m an avid golfer, 8ish handicap on my way to a 2 (been a 5.6) and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.
Summary:
In this review of the P7CB irons, I discuss my experience with the clubs, their unique features and benefits, customer reviews, and potential alternatives.
- Nice Sound & Feel
- Ample Distance
- Splash of Forgiveness
- Good launch, trajectory & workability
- Nada - they hit their mark
About Jamie
I’m an avid golfer, with an 8ish handicap on my way to a 2 (I’ve been a 5.6), and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.
- Handicap: 7.8
- Expertise: reviewing clubs since 2015
- Right/Left-Handed: Right-handed
- Typical ball flight: Mid-High Tight Draw
- Golf ball used: ProV1x, ProV1
TaylorMade P-7MC Specs
- Set tested: 4 iron – PW
- Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 Mid 115g
- Shaft flex: Stiff
Club | Loft | Lie Angle | Length |
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4 | 23* | 61* | 38.5″ |
5 | 26* | 61.5* | 38″ |
6 | 29* | 62* | 37.5″ |
7 | 33* | 62.5* | 37″ |
8 | 37* | 63* | 36.5″ |
9 | 41* | 63.5* | 36″ |
PW | 46* | 64* | 35.75″ |
7-Iron Launch Monitor Data
Club | Club Speed | Ball Speed | Carry Distance (yds) | Peak Height (ft) | Spin Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 82 | 111 | 165 | 70 | 4539 |
Performance Review
Category | Grade |
---|---|
Looks | B |
Sound/Feel | B |
Distance | A |
Forgiveness | B |
Flight/Playability | A |
Value | A |
Looks: (B) Love the head shape. Love the compact size. Attractive clubs.
Sound/ Feel: (B) Soft and solid.
Distance: (A) They’re true to their lofts with the ability to get more yardage if needed and to take off yardage if needed.
Forgiveness: (B) They’re right where they should be. They aren’t meant to be overly forgiving, and they aren’t. But they don’t punish you for minor mishits, either.
Flight / Playability: (A) This is why you get them. You can play any shot in your arsenal. Left to right, right to left, flight them down, whatever.
Value: (A) ~$200/club. Pretty much what you expect for premium irons these days.
My Experience with the New P770s
Range Sessions – 2
Rounds of Golf – 1
They played and performed pretty much exactly as I expected they would. They remind me a lot of the P7MCs I tested last year, but they’re.
Center contact and a good swing got great results, and anything less gets punished appropriately, but not harshly.
They’re the same loft as my everyday set and I got similar distances.
I got my normal high launch and trajectory for the most part. Not unlike the P7MCs, my swing has to be disciplined to realize the true benefits of these clubs.
Bottom line: These are player irons designed for better ball strikers. They do exactly what they say they will do. All you can ask.
Customer Reviews
Only three non-5-star reviews and none related to performance.
- 59 reviews as of now. 4.9/5 average rating from customers. 91% would recommend the P7CBs to a friend.(1)
Who are the P7CBs irons for?
Low handicaps: (Yesss) Great irons for the better ball-striking low handicap. Nothing not to like.
Mid handicaps: (Nope) The P770s, P790s, or Qi irons are more your speed
High handicaps: (Nooo) Get thee to the TaylorMade Qi irons. They’re made just for you.
Potential Alternatives
Titleist 620 CB irons — Stellar performance, feel, and looks. They’ve been around awhile, but they’re still one of the best.
Srixon ZX7 MKII Irons – Stellar looks, performance, and feel with even more forgiveness, at a great price.
Mizuno Pro 243 irons – Excellent player irons with great feel. .
Primary Rating:
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4.9
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~$175/club
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~$171/club
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~$200/ club
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- Exceptional Feel & Performance
- Classic Elegant Titleist Design
- Surprisingly long
- Scoring MO-chines
- Nada
- Long & Forgiving
- Improved Sound & Feel
- Stable, Accurate & Consistent
- Best Player Iron Value
- Nada
- Superb Feel & Sound
- Long with solid contact
- Beautiful ball flight
- Accurate & Consistent
- Good looks...not the best
Final Verdict
- Accurate and consistent.
- Good sound and feel.
- Attractive compact (but not too compact) clubheads.
- Good launch and trajectory.
- Excellent playability.
All the player attributes with a touch more forgiveness.
As usual…
My #1 suggestion is to get your hands on them before you buy. Either at your local golf store or take advantage of Global Golf’s Utry trial program. I use it and recommend it.
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- Nice Sound & Feel
- Ample Distance
- Splash of Forgiveness
- Good launch, trajectory & workability
- Nada - they hit their mark