TaylorMade P790 by year: how to tell every generation apart
TaylorMade has released five generations of the P790: 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025. They look alike, but the year changes what a set is worth. Here's how to tell them apart. Jump to used prices.
Quick reference
| Generation | Key change | How to spot it |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 (original) | Introduced the hollow body filled with SpeedFoam | Thicker topline than every later version |
| 2019 | Face about 7% thinner, about 15% more tungsten, less offset in the long irons | Slimmer topline and a more compact short-iron blade than 2017 |
| 2021 | Thinner face and adjusted weighting for a bit more launch | Very hard to tell from 2019 at a glance; confirm with the seller |
| 2023 | FLTD CG: center of gravity tuned iron by iron | Matte back finish, branding pushed to the corners, one uniform finish across the topline |
| 2025 | New forged face; retailers report a larger sweet spot | Polished satin finish and a slightly thinner topline than 2023 |
2017 P790
The original P790 created the "players distance" category: a forged-face, hollow-body iron that looks like a player's iron but flies like a game-improvement iron. SpeedFoam inside the head helps ball speed and dampens sound. Compared side by side with later sets, its topline looks noticeably thicker.
2019 P790
TaylorMade's own comparison lists the changes: a face about 7% thinner, Inverted Cone Technology for accuracy, about 15% more tungsten set lower in the head, less offset in the long irons, and a shorter blade length in the scoring irons. The result is a cleaner, more compact look at address.
2021 P790
The 2021 version kept the 2019 look almost exactly and focused on a faster face and slightly higher launch. Because the two are so similar, sellers sometimes mislabel them. Ask for a clear photo of the back of the 7-iron and the original listing or receipt if the year matters to the price.
2023 P790
The 2023 set is the easiest to spot. Reviewers point to a matte back finish with branding moved to the corners, and a single uniform finish across the topline instead of the split look of earlier versions. Underneath, FLTD CG places the center of gravity lower in the long irons for launch and higher in the short irons for more spin.
2025 P790
Retailer comparisons describe the 2025 set as sleeker: a polished satin finish, a slightly thinner topline, and a more compact shape at address. The face material changed too, which retailers credit with better ball speed on toe and heel strikes.
What to check besides the year
- Shaft. Aftermarket and tour-issue shafts can add real value. Stock shafts vary by year and region, so confirm the exact model and flex printed on the shaft.
- Set makeup. 4-PW and 5-PW sets sell differently. A missing iron lowers the price more than you'd expect.
- Face and sole wear. Look for worn grooves on the scoring irons and deep sole scratches from range mats.
- Grips. Worn grips aren't a deal-breaker, but factor in the cost of new ones.
What used P790 sets sell for
These are full iron sets (usually 4-PW or 5-PW, sometimes with an AW) that sold on eBay in the last 90 days.
| Generation | Typical sold price | Median | Sets in sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $560–$699 | $617 | 33 listings (mostly new) |
| 2023 | $660–$900 | $741 | 17 listings |
| 2021 | $497–$731 | $652 | 14 listings |
| 2019 | $560–$658 | $647 | 7 listings |
| 2017 | $473–$500 | $475 | 8 listings |
Shafts move these numbers a lot. Aftermarket and graphite shafts tend to sell at the top of the range, and sets with worn grips or missing irons at the bottom.