“Hats off, what a golf club in every aspect.”
Possibly the best iron dispersion he has ever produced on camera; he calls the P790 the best all-round iron of the last decade and says this 2025 version just keeps getting better.
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- +Arguably the best dispersion he has ever hit with an iron, roughly five yards either side
- +Similar peak height across varying strikes; larger sweet spot masks mishits
- +Incredible ball speed with consistent speed and distance
- −Low spin (7 iron around 5,500 rpm), only countered by the high peak height
- −Lofts half a degree stronger again; loft-jacking will bother some
For: The majority of golfers; the one iron he would keep if all clubs vanished
“these really do look great down by the ball”
His iron pick for players chasing the low 80s: a fifth-generation model with a classic near-blade look that still carries the forgiveness and speed to suit an 18 handicapper.
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- +Suits a huge array of golfers from 4-handicappers to improving 20-handicappers
- +Classic player's look down by the ball with a bigger, forgiving footprint
- +Packed with speed and forgiveness tech
For: Mid handicappers trying to reach the low 80s or break 80 without outgrowing their irons
“That was pureness of the pureness.”
Tested against the 2017, 2019 and 2023 generations, the 2025 P790 is named the clear best thanks to its bigger sweet spot, mishit performance and consistent ball speed.
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- +Up to 24% larger sweet spot than 2023 meant even bottom-of-face strikes held ball speed and carry
- +Most consistent carry numbers of the four generations tested (168-176 yards)
- +Sleeker, thinner top line and standout looks
- −Priciest of the four generations; tester notes older gens are better value for high handicappers
For: Low handicappers and better players who want a players-distance iron; higher handicappers are steered to the cheaper 2019/2023 versions instead
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Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“They do it better than almost anybody else.”
Number two in the ranking; the OG of hollow-body irons, with the new generation softer feeling, better performing and largely cured of the distance flyers that plagued earlier gens.
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- +New generation feels softer and performs better than previous P790s
- +Flyer distances are far more controlled than gens one to three
- +Clean, confidence-inspiring looks that make you feel like a better golfer
- −Guest pro Gaz finds it has too much offset and would game the P770 instead
- −Sits at the bigger, higher-handicap end of the hollow-body category
For: Mid handicappers wanting maximum help; better players could blend P770 short irons with P790 long irons