Dunes PGA iron guide
Which TaylorMade iron fits your game?
From confidence-building Qi Max models to compact P Series heads, TaylorMade offers clear routes for forgiveness, speed, feel and set blending.
Start with what you need
From maximum help to compact control.
Head size and handicap are only starting points. Launch, carry consistency, descent angle, strike and turf interaction determine the useful answer.
At a glance
Compare the fitting roles.
A plain-English guide to the differences that matter before testing begins.
| Model | Profile | Launch | Forgiveness | Distance | Best starting point for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qi Max | Game improvement | Mid to high | Highest | High | you want speed, stability and a confidence-inspiring shape |
| Qi Max HL | Game improvement | Highest | Highest | Mid to high | you struggle to create useful peak height or landing angle |
| P790 | Players distance | Mid | High | High | you want a compact appearance with hollow-body speed and added forgiveness |
| P770 | Compact players | Mid | Moderate | Mid to high | you prefer a compact head but still want more support than a traditional cavity |
| P7CB and P7MB | Tour compact | Low to mid | Low to moderate | Controlled | you consistently centre the strike and value flight control, turf interaction and compact shaping |
Based on the manufacturer's current published range. View supplier information.
Plain-English guidance
Which TaylorMade irons should you try?
One model does not have to cover the whole set. Blending easier-launching long irons with more compact scoring irons can create a better result.
Forgiving speedQi Max
Help across the face
Consider this if: you want speed, stability and a confidence-inspiring shape
A game-improvement head designed for straight flight, useful launch and consistent performance.
Worth knowing: Strong lofts still need enough launch and descent angle to hold greens.
Maximum launchQi Max HL
Make elevation easier
Consider this if: you struggle to create useful peak height or landing angle
A higher-launching Qi Max configuration designed to help the ball climb and stop more effectively.
Worth knowing: More loft can produce better real distance when carry and stopping power improve.
Players distanceP790
Distance without a bulky look
Consider this if: you want a compact appearance with hollow-body speed and added forgiveness
P790 combines a players-style profile with distance technology and can work particularly well in blended sets.
Worth knowing: Distance consistency matters more than the longest single shot.
Compact speedP770
Blend precision and speed
Consider this if: you prefer a compact head but still want more support than a traditional cavity
A smaller players-distance head offering a useful bridge between P790 and the most compact P Series models.
Worth knowing: The smaller head should still produce reliable launch from imperfect strikes.
Forged controlP7CB and P7MB
Control for consistent strikers
Consider this if: you consistently centre the strike and value flight control, turf interaction and compact shaping
P7CB adds cavity-back stability while P7MB prioritises traditional blade precision. They can also be blended.
Worth knowing: Compact looks should never be chosen at the expense of playable long-iron flight.
The Dunes view
Fit the set, not just the seven iron.
We use Qi Max as the forgiveness benchmark, then move through P790, P770 and the compact P7 heads only when strike, launch and consistency justify it.