Titleist T100 vs
TaylorMade P790

Tour-proven aesthetics that professionals demanded no changes to. Thin topline, minimal offset, compact blade profile — the T100 is arguably the best-looking iron on the market. This is what golfers picture when they think “tour iron.”

The 2025 Tour Satin Scratch finish and slimmer topline are a significant improvement. The P790 looks premium and inspires confidence. But it still carries slightly more offset and a marginally thicker profile than the T100 — the heritage gap is visible at address.

Buttery forged feel with D18 tungsten weighting. The T100 delivers classic forged feedback — you know exactly where you struck it. But the 2025 P790 has closed this gap significantly, and the T100’s feel advantage is no longer the clear differentiator it once was.

The biggest surprise in this comparison. The new 4340M forged face is 20% stronger, enabling a thinner face that’s dramatically softer at impact. Golf Monthly called it “massively improved feel.” The P790 now out-scores the T100 on feel — something unthinkable two generations ago.

The T100 is a player’s iron first, distance iron second. It delivers controlled, predictable carry but won’t match hollow-body designs on raw ball speed. Lofts are stronger than the previous generation but still more traditional than the P790.

This is where the P790 dominates. The hollow-body SpeedFoam Air construction generates explosive ball speed — Today’s Golfer carried a 4-iron 240 yards. The 1.8-point gap here is the largest category difference in this entire comparison.

Improved via Variable Face Thickness in the 3-7 irons and split tungsten weighting, but the T100 still demands consistent ball-striking. High-face and toe strikes lose noticeable distance. This is a player’s iron that rewards precision.

The 24% larger sweet spot and SpeedFoam Air create best-in-class forgiveness for a player’s iron profile. Front-to-back dispersion of just 10 yards with a 7-iron. Mishits still carry close to pure strikes — a massive advantage for anyone who doesn’t find the center every time.

This is the T100’s domain. The compact forged head responds beautifully to shot-shaping input — draws, fades, and trajectory control feel natural and predictable. The muscle channel in the long irons improves launch without sacrificing workability. Tour players choose this iron specifically for this trait.

The P790 has improved in workability over previous generations, but the hollow-body construction inherently limits how much the ball flight responds to face manipulation. Good enough for most golfers, but not in the same league as a compact forged blade.

The Variable Bounce Sole with reduced heel bounce and increased toe bounce gives the T100 exceptional versatility from any lie. It glides through turf efficiently on tight lies and has enough sole width to handle moderate rough. Reviewers consistently praised this as a standout strength.

The redesigned progressive sole is excellent — short irons glide through turf cleanly, and the wider sole in long irons provides launch assistance. Very good, but the T100’s Variable Bounce Sole is the benchmark in this category.

At $1,499 for a 7-piece set (~$215/iron), the T100 carries a meaningful premium. You’re paying for Titleist’s forging heritage, tour validation, and aesthetics — but the P790 delivers more measurable performance for $300 less.

At $1,199 for a 6-piece set (~$200/iron), the P790 is $300 cheaper while winning on distance, forgiveness, and feel. The value equation strongly favors TaylorMade. That $300 savings could cover a professional fitting.