Our TaylorMade P760 irons review took place on the course at Moor Allerton in Leeds.
We also gathered some data using a SkyTrak launch monitor at Leeds Golf Centre.
TaylorMade P760 irons review: First impressions
The clue with TaylorMade is the letter at the start.
If there’s a ‘P’ then it forms part of TaylorMade’s ‘players’ range.
But the P760 is actually replacing two models – the P750 and the P770.
So the P range now includes the P730, P760 and P790.
The M range has the M3, M4 and MCGB.
So what is the story with the P760 irons and why have they been introduced?
TaylorMade told me there was a bit of confusion over the P750 and P770 with people unsure of the differences between the two.
The number actually corresponds to the blade length so the P760 sits between the two.
But the most interesting thing about the P760 is the fact it is a progressive set which TaylorMade say takes away the need for split or combo sets.
TaylorMade P760 irons review: The technology
So what is a progressive irons set?
Well, the shorter P760 irons are more like compact, players, forged blades.
Then from the 7-3 iron the irons have a hollow construction and are injected with TaylorMade’s Speedfoam technology.
This gives the irons a bit more forgiveness and ball speed to help maintain the right gaps as you move up into the longer irons.
The Speedfoam technology also improves the sound and feel.
“With P760, we set out to design an iron for tour-level competition, combining all the elements that are most desirable to the better golfer,” said VP of product creation Brian Bazzel.
“P760’s progressive set shaping enables short irons to be compact and precise while the long irons take on a hollow construction, injected with our revolutionary Speedfoam.
“The result is a complete players set, designed to inspire confidence whether you’re attacking pins from short range or sticking greens from long range.”
That’s the lowdown on the TaylorMade P760 irons, but how did they perform? See the results and the NCG verdict on the next page…
TaylorMade P760 irons review: The results
When you set these clubs down in the address position they don’t seem too intimidating at all.
And overall, they look fantastic with loads of shelf appeal.
But are they only suitable for the world’s best ball strikers?
I started off hitting the 6-iron at the range and was really struck by how easy they were to launch.
And the numbers were really good…
The lofts are slightly weaker than what I’m used to but with a carry of up to 175 yards, that is as good as anything else I have hit this year.
They reminded me very much of the first time I hit the P790 irons. Really good fun to hit, lovely sound and feel and excellent numbers.
Out on the course I spent a lot of time hitting 8-irons into a green from about 140 yards.
When I struck it well, the results were sensationally good. The ball flight was strong and the ball was sticking where it landed.
However, when I struck it a bit thin, I really knew about it. It vibrated right up to my shoulder.
So the short irons didn’t seem to be offering me much forgiveness – which is where good players don’t really need it.
I still feel like I need a bit of forgiveness, even in shorter irons, which is why a set like the P790 is probably more in my wheelhouse.
TaylorMade P760 irons review: NCG verdict
TaylorMade have done a great job here with the aesthetics. The P760 irons look clean, stylish and modern.
And I do like the idea of a progressive set.
This is nothing new but it does remove the need for having more than one iron model in your bag.
Obviously this makes life a lot easier for the PGA pros and retailers when it comes to selling them.
It’s a nice idea to be like a tour player with three different iron models on the go but we’re not on tour.
I’d still always push to try every iron in the set though before buying. Please don’t just make a purchase on the back of hitting a few 7-irons.
If I was going for a fitting with the P760 I’d probably have been ‘all-in’ after hitting the 6-iron. Then I would have struggled a bit with the 8-iron when I got them out on the course.
So unless TaylorMade are going to make me a set of P760 irons which are hollow and filled with Speedfoam, I’ll be sticking with the P790.
TaylorMade P760 irons details
SRP: £1,299 (7 irons)
Available: 3-AW
In-store: November 2
Stock shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100)
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
More information can be found on the TaylorMade website.
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