Given the quality of the golf equipment they produce, it's no surprise that Taylormade makes some of the best golf irons in the game. As one of the leading brands in the market, the brand produce some of the best golf clubs available - from driver down to putter.
Given how much of your golf bag is made up from your irons, choosing the right ones for your game is of the upmost importance. They must provide players with confidence whilst producing control over both mishits and distance - whether that is blades, or one of the most forgiving irons on the market.
From the blade design of the P770 to the game improvement Stealth HD irons and the various models in between, there is something for everyone from TaylorMade. As such, we've put together the best TaylorMade irons money can currently buy below. However if TaylorMade is not for you, check out our guides on the best Titleist irons, best Callaway irons, best Mizuno irons or the best Ping irons too.
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The 2024 P770 produces a consistent flight through the set with a new, sleek and stylish look that looks great both in the golf bag and at address.
The refined, powerful P790 irons pass the eye test again, with Taylormade combining striking looks with fantastic performance.
If your game isn't quite at the level where blades are in store, then the powerful and forgiving Qi iron could be the one for you. Firm feeling and clicky sounding, but extremely strong in terms of distance and performance.
TaylorMade's stealth irons are incredibly forgiving whilst also looking classy with a premium, elegant look in the golf bag.
One for the higher handicaps or more senior players of the game, the Stealth HD iron promises maximum height and draw bias but the hybrid-style looks may divide opinion.
The P7MB is forged five times, giving it a proper blade feel. This is one of the best irons out there for low handicappers after improvements to the sole grind.
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The perfect blend of blade-like performance but with user-friendly forgiveness. It feels and looks great, too.
Best TaylorMade Irons
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Top pick
TaylorMade have given the P770 irons a mini makeover in 2024, and we love the new looks. The manufacturers have clearly made an attempt to push the P770 irons a little further down the handicap spectrum, closer towards the new 'player cavity' iron - the P7CB.
Advancements through the accentuated heel and toe tungsten weighting enhance the MOI, and CG locations have been refined to optimize ball flight. They are lower in the longer irons and higher in the shorter ones in order to aid launch and maxmize but control spin levels.
The newly-designed sole is a huge asset, particularly for someone like me whose golf is predominantly played on firm, tight, links turf. The irons also look fabulous, sitting both nicely at address and in the golf bag. During our thorough testing of the P770 irons we were impressed with the consistency across a large testing period - an essential component of the success of this iron
- Read our full TaylorMade P770 2024 Iron Review
Best for wide range
Another stunning-looking TaylorMade iron, the P790 irons will appeal to a broad range of players by offering excellent distance and forgiveness. The Speed Pocket in the clubhead helps to create greater forgiveness and consistency while the use of SpeedFoam dampens vibration, creating quite an unusual sound and feel at impact.
The P790's sole looks to be wider but have more camber while the head size does look a little more generous, but only fractionally. It's an iron that will inspire confidence at address. You will get all the visual bonuses of owning a bladed iron, while dipping into the forgiveness levels of chunkier irons more suited and targeted for game improvement.
It feels better than the previous P790 iron and while it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why or how, a generally more stable and powerful feel is likely the conclusion most testers will come to. This lively feel did also translate into above-average distance.
- Read our full TaylorMade 2023 P790 Iron Review
Best for speed
In terms of the aesthetic, TaylorMade was clearly happy with what they produced with the Stealth as very minimal changes are apparent in this new model. The only slight changes are a minimally bigger badge on the back and a little more chrome, but that is genuinely all that is perceptible to the naked eye.
Not many changes on the looks side of things, but plenty in terms of performance as TaylorMade introduce 'straight distance' - a patented face technology that is customized to suit each head and face throughout the set to control the flex and eliminate cut spin which is a common problem for players shopping in the mid-tier of the handicap spectrum.
Furthermore, the CG location has also been tailored for each iron, with it lower in the long irons to promote an easier launch and higher in the short irons to maximize flight control.
Speed is the name of the game with the Qi irons - the ball flied off the face at an eye-catching rate which helps boost distance gains. Spin wasn't very high with these irons either, which we noted during testing.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi Iron Review
Best game-improvement
The Stealth irons became one of, if not the best game imporvement iron when they were released in 2020. It carries over into 2023, offering a point of different with the new Stealth HD iron by being more compact, longer and less draw biased.
The forgiveness on offer here is off the scales, while TaylorMade deliver another good-looking set of irons. Spin is low on the Stealths, but that can be addressed if you get a custom fitting. In testing, we loved the accuracy and distance this club produced, with the latter being more than the vast majority of the competition and will help mid to high handicappers hit more greens in regulation - hopefully leading to lower scores. Check out our guide on the best putters if you're flirting with a change of flatstick.
- Read our full TaylorMade Stealth Iron Review
Best for beginners
The Stealth HD model has been designed for the higher handicapper, or the more senior player whose swing speed may be towards the middle of the pack. Taylormade have pulled out all the stops to achieve a high, draw biased ball flight with the hybrid-like head design, shallow face height and wide sole.
The Stealth HD irons are worth a place in the discussion for the best golf irons for beginners, especially considering how easy it is to get the ball in the air with these irons in hand. The looks may not be for everyone, the performance speaks for itself and works well for those who struggle with a slice or right miss. The sole of the iron features a step down design that means it plays much narrower than it looks while offering forgiveness through the turf, too.
- Read our full TaylorMade Stealth HD Iron Review
Best muscleback
TaylorMade have delivered a clean look coupled with a wide and more symmetric muscle shape across the back of the head than with previous bladed models. At address, these are on the larger side of size for bladed irons.
Unsurprisingly, these are worth a mention in a discussion for the best golf blade irons, with the top line providing consistency and a little (just about enough) forgiveness all the way up to the longer irons.
The P7MB will definitely receive the nod of approval from blade purists as they are also one of the best forged blade irons on the market. They have been forged five times from the finest 1025 carbon steel using a 2000 ton press for a super soft feel.
These feel like proper forged bladed irons, and will provide notable performances improvements on older models due to the upgraded sole grind. They're well worth consideration if you're looking to upgrade to some blades.
- Read our full TaylorMade P7MB 2023 Irons Review
Best looking
Looking to sit among the best golf irons, TaylorMade brings the new player cavity irons, the P7CB, to a market already filled with great irons for low handicappers. We've seen the P7CBs in the bags of tour pros for a number of weeks now, and we learned why after we tested them.
There isn't anything ground breaking with the technology in these irons, but there is one notable feature added to help with both forgiveness and feel. The bulk of the head has been forged at nearly double the pressure of what is considered ‘industry standard’ to improve the feel and consistency of the forging - it is then then milled out through the sole to create two pockets.
Within those pockets, two materials are added: tungsten, and a new metal matrix composite material, allowing for weight to be freed up and distributed around the clubhead where the manufacturer sees fit.
There is plenty of scope to combine these with new P770 irons for those looking for even more help in the longer irons of the set - but we recommend get a custom fitting if you are to splash the cash on irons like this to put yourself in the best position for success.
- Read our full TaylorMade P7CB 2024 Iron Review
How we test golf irons
Our testing and rating procedure for golf irons is built upon a comprehensive process combined with the knowledge and expertise of the Golf Monthly test team. As far as the specific procedure goes, before testing, the team will usually attend product launches and meet with the manufacturer's R&D experts to understand the new technology.
With iron testing, we often try and test the irons first in a controlled environment usually with an indoor simulator, launch monitor and premium golf balls. We then conduct outdoor testing and we do both to gauge performance of the irons in different conditions.
We pride ourselves on two things in our testing process - our passion and experience. We've tested thousands of golf clubs, bags and accessories over the years, so we really have seen it all - the good and the bad. Thankfully, given the quality of golf equipment these days, the vast majority are good.
Importantly though, our reviews are made by golfers, for golfers. There's no such thing as a manufacturer 'buying' a good review - if a product is good, we tell you. If it's bad, we tell you and explain why. Because of our experience, we know how to test, and what to look for when handed a new product for review.
How to choose the best irons for you
The market for irons is a crowded and often confusing one, so finding the right irons to suit your game can be a daunting and sometimes overwhelming task. We've added a few tips below to help you think about and narrow down your search for a set of irons you can fall in love with:
Your Handicap And Ability
There is little point in buying blades if you're a 25 handicap. Similarly, buying a set game improvement irons would be a bit silly if you're a scratch handicap.
Irons are made with certain handicaps and playing abilities in mind, and designed to suit those playing styles. Higher handicappers tend to use cavity back irons that offer maximum forgiveness in a larger iron head, while mid-low handicappers tend to use more bladed irons that are forged, offer more feel and control but less forgiveness.
You'll know how good or perhaps not so good your ball striking tends to be, so make sure you invest in a set of irons that matches where your game is out now, not where you'd ideally want it to be. We have great guides that go into more detail on this, so check out our guide on the most forgiving irons if you're a higher handicapper and our guide on the best irons for mid-handicappers.
Price
If you play golf once or twice a month, it may not be a wise monetary investent to pay $1000+ for a set of irons. If you're a complete golf nut, that investment, including a custom fitting, could well be worth your while. Typically, for a set of cavity back TaylorMade irons - those that provide most distance and forgiveness - you'll be looking between $800-$900 for a set.
The price jumps quite significantly when looking at the forged and bladed options - up to and above $1000 - but this is par for the course and you'll be getting a high quality, premium product in return.
If you're looking for a nice cheap set, check out our guide for the best budget irons.
Custom Fit
As mentioned, custom fitting has taken off in popularity in the last number of years and it's easy to see why. A custom fitting session will make sure you get the right flex and length of shaft, correct lie angle and correct iron head for your game, meaning you'll finish with the best golf clubs that are as suitable as possible for you out on course.
Fittings may be better suited to lower handicapped players, and can be a bit daunting if you're a true beginner or you aren't that confident hitting golf balls in front of people, but they're a vital part of the club buying process. It's worth at least speaking to your local professional or they experts in national golf shops to determine what type of club, brand or model would suit your game.
FAQs
What are good TaylorMade irons?
All TaylorMade irons will perform well and in a certain way depending on what the player is looking for. Some prioritise distance and forgiveness, like the Stealth or P790, while others like the P7MC and P7MB are feel orientated for the low handicapper. In our opinion, TaylorMade's best iron currently is the Stealth for it's outstanding distance and accuracy, closely followed by the P790 for its all-round appeal. The P770 is an impressive option for the low handicapper that wants more traditional lofts but with forgiveness.
Are TaylorMade irons good for beginners?
Absolutely, in particular the TaylorMade Stealth iron, which is one of the most forgiving irons on the market. Beginners should also consider the new Stealth HD iron, which offers even more playability for the golfer that's new to the game. The P790 will still perform in the hands of beginners that want to look down on something less chunky.
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