2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“I like the extra height. I like the extra spin.”
Launched higher with roughly 650 rpm more spin, tighter carry consistency, and a softer feel, the pick for control and stopping power in this head-to-head.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Higher launch and much higher, more consistent spin for stopping power
- +Tighter dispersion and only 2.5 yards of carry variance
- +Softer feel than the Ai150 while still fast off the face
- −About six yards shorter in carry than the Apex Ai150
For: Players who prioritize consistency, height, and stopping power over raw distance
Dan Hendriksen
Straight-talking UK club reviews
“the squat look of it just really jumps out to me as a beautiful looking iron”
His number three, the smaller sibling of the P790 with a lovely squat look and good control.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +beautiful squat look
- +hollow body flexy face feel
- +6100 rpm spin at 33 loft for control
- −higher price at 180 per club
For: Players wanting a compact players distance iron with control.
Golfalot
Independent UK equipment reviews
“it's that control and the feel that puts the p770 out on top”
Wins the head-to-head and goes straight into his bag on exceptional feel and green-side control, despite giving up a little distance to the Apex.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Exceptional buttery feel, the best thing about it from the first strike
- +More spin and stopping power on approach shots, pitch mark two feet from the ball
- +Thinner, more compact head shape at address that suits a better player's eye
- −Gives up distance to the Apex Ai200, 6 yards in the 7 iron and 8 yards in the 5 iron
- −Slightly less forgiving on off-center strikes
For: Better players who prioritize feel, control and a compact look over raw distance
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“They are so so good”
His runner-up irons: the smaller, sleeker sibling of the revolutionary P790 that he absolutely loves.
+ the facts · 2 pros− the facts
- +Smaller and sleeker than the P790
- +So good they nearly took his best-irons spot
Michael Newton Golf
On-course, season-long club tests
“that front to back very impressive there”
A more compact, higher-lofted hollow players iron with springy ball speed and outstanding front-to-back dispersion.
+ the facts · 7 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Thinner top line than the previous version
- +Hollow construction gives lively ball speed
- +33 degrees of loft for control, 48 degree land angle
- −Slight hollow sound off the face
For: Better players stepping down from a P790 who want more control and a more compact head.
TrottieGolf
Tour-level club builder
“the P770 would be where it's at”
A beautiful cavity-back that is genuinely tour-played, combos superbly and suits skilled players who want a sleeker look and lower spin.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Speed pocket adds distance while dropping spin
- +Beautiful, sleek top line and played on tour
- +Combos very well, great in the long irons
- −Requires some playing history and skill to get the most from it
For: 10-15 handicappers with a playing history through to plus-5/plus-6 tour-level players; strong long-iron combo option
Today's Golfer
UK magazine, robot + human testing
“770 has not actually performed badly”
The less-explosive, more forgiving sibling to the P790, ranking around sixth and now clearly differentiated in purpose.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Solid ranking (~6th)
- +A touch more forgiveness
- −Less distance than the P790
For: Players not chasing distance who want a little more help
