The 5th-generation TaylorMade P·790 is the iron that created the Players Distance category — and the 2025 edition raises the bar higher than ever. This custom single 4-iron is built for right-handed male golfers who demand explosive carry distance without sacrificing the clean, compact profile of a true players iron. Fitted with the KBS Tour Lite steel shaft in Regular flex for precise energy transfer and a penetrating, controlled ball flight, and wrapped in the Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Align grip for consistent hand placement on every swing, this is a premium long-iron solution for the low-to-mid handicapper who wants to attack pins from the toughest positions on the course. Whether you are filling a gap in your set, replacing a worn club, or building a custom configuration iron by iron, the P·790 4-iron delivers the explosive distance and premium forged feel that has made this model the benchmark of its category since its debut.
The 2025 P·790 debuts an entirely new face material: 4340M chromoly steel, which is 20% stronger than the 4140 material used in previous generations. That additional tensile strength is the key that allows TaylorMade's engineers to grind the face significantly thinner — the face measures just 1.56 mm at its thinnest point — so it flexes more aggressively at impact and converts that flex into faster ball speeds across a meaningfully wider area. The sweet spot is up to 24% larger than the 2023 P·790, translating directly into more consistent carry distances even when the strike is slightly off-centre. For a 4-iron — the longest and most demanding iron most golfers carry — this expanded performance window is transformative, turning shots that would previously have fallen short into full-flight carries that hold their intended line.
Behind the 4340M face, SpeedFoam™ Air — an ultralight urethane compound that is 69% lighter than the original SpeedFoam — fills the hollow internal cavity of the P·790 head. This ultralight foam serves a dual purpose: it provides a physical backing structure that supports the thin face at the moment of impact, allowing it to flex to its engineered limit without over-flexing, while simultaneously acting as a tuned dampening medium that absorbs unwanted frequency vibrations. The result is the characteristic crisp, solid, explosive feel that P·790 players have come to expect, now further refined through T-modal analysis — a process in which TaylorMade engineers individually optimise each head's internal stiffening structures to control sound frequencies and deliver the most satisfying acoustic response possible for that specific iron number.
FLTD CG™ (Flighted Center of Gravity) is TaylorMade's system for individually engineering the CG location in each iron to produce the ideal launch and spin conditions for that club number. In the 4-iron specifically, up to 40g of precision tungsten is positioned as low and as deep in the head as possible, driving the CG to its lowest point in the entire set. A lower CG produces a higher launch angle from a steeper angle of ascent, which is exactly what most golfers need from their longest iron — the ball gets into the air quickly and carries its maximum distance before a controlled descent. This is a significant upgrade over conventional players irons, where the 4-iron is traditionally the most difficult club to launch consistently. The FLTD CG architecture effectively removes that barrier, giving golfers the confidence to take on longer approach shots that would previously have required reaching for a hybrid.
Two complementary internal engineering technologies work together in the 4-iron to maximise performance across the entire face. The Thru-Slot Speed Pocket — a precision-machined slot in the sole of the 4-iron — allows the lower portion of the face to flex independently on low-face strikes, the type of miss most common with long irons. This slot expands the effective sweet spot downward, so even a strike towards the bottom of the face produces a ball speed close to that of a perfect centre strike, protecting distance on the shots that matter most. Alongside the Speed Pocket, the Thick-Thin Back Wall Construction uses a honeycomb-patterned series of cutouts in the internal rear wall of the head to systematically remove mass from above the strike zone. This freed weight is then redistributed via the tungsten insert precisely where the 4-iron needs it most — low and towards the toe — to maximise both MOI and CG optimisation simultaneously.
The KBS Tour Lite is TaylorMade's stock steel shaft option for the 2025 P·790, and it is a tour-proven design that prioritises a blend of lightweight feel with performance-level consistency. In Regular flex (95g weight class), the KBS Tour Lite is engineered to deliver tight shot dispersion, a higher trajectory than heavier tour shafts, additional spin for holding greens, and maximum precision control — all in a lightweight package that does not penalise clubhead speed. The firm tip section of the Tour Lite promotes accuracy and prevents the club from over-releasing through impact, while the more active mid-section helps generate effortless launch. For a 4-iron played at Regular flex, this combination encourages a higher, softer-landing long-iron trajectory that maximises carry distance and gives golfers the confidence to commit fully to the shot.
The Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Align is one of the most popular premium iron grips on the market, and for good reason. Its multi-compound construction pairs a soft, responsive rubber lower hand section with a firmer, cord-reinforced upper section, delivering the perfect balance of tackiness and control that players demand across a full round. The Plus4 designation refers to the thicker lower-hand profile, which is built to mimic the feel of four additional wraps of tape — a technique long favoured by tour players to reduce grip pressure, promote a more relaxed forearm, and encourage a freer wrist release through the ball. The Align feature adds a single raised ridge along the back of the grip, providing a consistent tactile reference point for hand placement on every shot. This custom configuration includes an additional standard tape layer under the grip (+1 Tape), creating a slightly firmer, fuller feel that helps golfers who prefer a more responsive feedback from their long irons.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | TM-P790-4I |
| SKU (TaylorMade) | DW-TC635 |
| Brand | TaylorMade Golf |
| Model | P·790 Irons (2025 — 5th Generation) |
| Club | 4-Iron (single club) |
| Intended Player | Men's |
| Handedness | Right Hand (MRH) |
| Shaft Material | Steel |
| Shaft Model | KBS Tour Lite |
| Shaft Flex | Regular (95g) |
| Club Length (4-iron) | 38.5 inches (standard) |
| Grip | Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Align (+1 Tape) |
| Face Material | 4340M Ultra-High-Strength Forged Chromoly Steel |
| Body Construction | Forged Hollow Body |
| Key Technologies | SpeedFoam™ Air, FLTD CG™, Thru-Slot Speed Pocket, Tungsten Weighting (up to 40g), Thick-Thin Back Wall, T-Modal Head Optimisation |
| Finish | Tour Satin with machined grooves |
| 7-Iron Loft (reference) | 30° |
| Available Set Range | 4-iron through Approach Wedge (AW) — custom configuration as specified |
| Sweet Spot Increase | Up to 24% larger vs. 2023 P·790 |
| Face Strength Increase | 20% stronger than previous generation (4140M → 4340M) |
| Tungsten Weight (4-iron) | Up to 40g, positioned low and deep for maximum CG lowering |
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