TaylorMade T200 Vs P790 Iron (Distance, Loft and Specs)

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What is the difference between Titleist T200 and TaylorMade P790 irons?

There are three major differences between the Titleist T200 and TaylorMade P790 irons. The first is that the Titleist T200 has a shallower face which makes it more forgiving for shots hit off center, while the TaylorMade P790 has a deeper face to help players get more distance from their shots.

The second difference is that the TaylorMade P790 irons have an undercut cavity in them to make them lighter, while the Titleist T200 does not have this feature.

Finally, there is a noticeable difference in price with these two sets of clubs; you could buy three sets of Titleist T200s for what one set of TaylorMade P790’s would cost you!

The Titleist T200 and TaylorMade P790 range of irons are both best suited for low and mid handicappers as against high handicappers. In other words, they are a good choice for handicappers in the 3 to 12 level range. The T200 irons range comprise 3-iron to 9-iron, a pitching wedge and a gap wedge.

The P790 iron series do not include a 3-iron, but do include the 4-iron to 9-iron, the pitching wedge and the gap wedge.

The following are some key differences between the Titleist T200 and TaylorMade P790 that players have observed and are worth noting.

*Feature*	*Titleist T200*	*TaylorMade P790*
Mishits	This club produces more mishits than the TaylorMade P790.	This club renders fewer mishits when compared to the Titleist T200.
Urethane foam	This club doesn’t encompass urethane foam in their clubheads.	This club has ultralight urethane foam in their clubheads helps in enhancing their feel.
Profile	This club has a sleek profile with a thin topline that makes them look appealing.	This club appears to be overall chunkier.
Carry distance	This club has a slightly lesser carry distance.	This club offers around 10 yards more carry distance.
Spin and launch	This club has a comparatively less spin and low launch.	This club has a reasonably higher spin and launch, especially with the shorter irons.
Forgiving	This club isn’t very forgiving.	This club is more forgiving, which makes it popular.
Flex	The shafts are available in regular flex and stiff flex variants.	The shafts are available in extra-stiff, stiff and regular flex choices.
Swing weight	This club comes with a swing weight of D1.	This club features a swing weight of D2 for the steel shaft and a swing weight of D0 for the graphite shaft.
Offset	This club features more offset when compared to the TaylorMade P790.	This club features a lesser offset as against the TaylorMade P790.

Is the Titleist T200 iron better than the TaylorMade P770?

Yes, the Titleist T200 iron is better than the TaylorMade P770 iron in a couple of aspects. For instance, the Titleist T200 offers a marginally higher total distance than the TaylorMade P770. However, the difference isn’t much and is only a couple of yards.

The Titleist iron also sounds better than the TaylorMade counterpart for those who enjoy the sound of the ball hitting on the club. Another area where the T200 scores over the P700 is that it has a stronger loft. This loft makes it easier to hit the ball and also launch it higher.

The dispersion rate of the Titleist T200 iron is higher when compared to the TaylorMade P770.

Although the Titleist T200 iron has quite a few points that make it better than the TaylorMade P700, the latter iron is often a better option for those who give importance to their club’s appearance. The P2700 wins hands down over the T200 in this department with its clean and straightforward look.

Are Titleist T200 irons forged?

The Titleist T200 irons are not completely forged. However, these irons come with cast bodies and forged faces. This high-strength forged face has an L-shaped design that wraps the club sole. It helps in achieving close to perfect shots from near misses.

Are Titleist T200 irons forgiving?

The Titleist 200 irons are not entirely forgiving. Hence, these irons cannot be considered as game improvement irons. They do not have good handicaps for golfers with a high handicap but are ideal for mid-level handicappers.

It’s also worth noting that while the Titleist T200 irons are more forgiving than their T100 predecessor irons, they aren’t as forgiving as their Titleist T300 iron successors.

Distance (Titleist T200 Vs TaylorMade P790 iron)

Some aspects that golfers have felt regarding the distance covered when playing with both the Titleist T200 irons and TaylorMade P790 irons are as follows.

There isn’t much considerable distance between the long iron clubs of both series. This is because the clubs come with almost identical specs.
The short irons in the TaylorMade P790 series offer a slightly shorter distance than the corresponding irons in the Titleist T200 series. Irons in the T200 series, starting from the 9-iron to the gap wedge, have a 2° stronger loft than their TaylorMade P790 counterparts.

Degree of loft (Titleist T200 Vs TaylorMade P790 iron)

The 4-iron Titleist T200 and TaylorMade P790 irons have the same loft. On the other hand, the 5-iron and 6-iron of the T200 series have a very slightly higher loft than their P790 counterparts by 0.5 degrees.

The 7-iron, 8-iron, and 9-iron, as well as the pitching and gap wedges in the Titleist T200 series come with lesser lofts than the corresponding TaylorMade series by 0.5 degrees to 2 degrees.

The table given below lists the degrees of loft for each iron and wedge in the Titleist T200 and the TaylorMade P790 series.

*Type of Club*	*Titleist T200*	*TaylorMade P790*
3-iron	–	19°
4-iron	21°	21°
5-iron	24°	23.5°
6-iron	27°	26.5°
7-iron	30°	30.5°
8-iron	34°	35°
9-iron	38°	40°
Pitching Wedge	43°	45°
Gap Wedge	48°	50°

Titleist T200 Vs P770 iron

Players who have played a few games with the 7-irons of both the Titleist T200 iron and the TaylorMade have observed a few significant differences between both the clubs. The following list highlights some variations between both irons that are worth keeping in mind.

The Titleist T200 iron has a stronger loft than that of the TaylorMade P770 iron. This makes it easier to hit the ball with the T200 when compared to the P770.
The P770 iron scores over the T200 iron when it comes to look and feel because of its simple and clean look for the clubhead. However, the sound effect is better in the case of the latter iron club.
The Titleist T200 iron is a better choice over the TaylorMade P770 for those who want their golf club to offer a high dispersion.
The Titleist T200 iron has a lower spin rate than the TaylorMade P770 iron. The former club offers an average spin rate of 3716rpm for 10 games in contrast to the 4126rpm average spin rate for the latter.
The clubhead speed and ball speed of the Titleist T200 iron are slightly lesser than that of the TaylorMade P770 iron.
The carry distance and total distance of the Titleist T200 iron are higher than that of the TaylorMade P770 iron by a yard or just a little more.

Titleist T200 Vs AP3

The key differences observed by players between the Titleist T200 iron and the AP3 iron are given below.

The Titleist T200 iron series doesn’t offer a 3-iron as compared to the AP3 irons for those who enjoy playing with this club.
The 4-iron to 9-iron clubs of the T200 series has a stronger loft than the corresponding irons in the AP3 series. However, the lofts of the pitching and gap wedges of both the T200 and AP3 series are the same.
The total distance offered by the Titleist T200 irons is slightly more than the AP3 counterparts, although the difference isn’t very significant.
The T200 iron promises to be a more forgiving iron when compared to the AP3 due to the added tungsten weighting at the precise spots.

Titleist T200 Vs Callaway Apex 19

Golfers have recorded the following points of difference between the Titleist T200 and Callaway Apex 19 irons that are worth keeping in mind.

The Titleist T200 isn’t a very forgiving iron as against the Callaway Apex 19 iron with its tungsten weight. This makes the Callaway iron better suited for players with a high handicap when compared to the Titleist iron.
The T200 is a better option than the Apex 19 for those who want to increase the overall distance covered with their iron club. The Titleist T200 club offers a distance of about five yards more than the Callaway Apex 19 club.
The Titleist T200 iron is a good value for money and more easily affordable, whilst the Callaway Apex 19 iron comes with a steep price tag.

Titleist T200 Vs T200

These are the key differences between the T200 and the T300 irons by experienced players who used both clubs.

The Titleist T200 range of irons don’t have as much of a forgiving nature as their Titleist T300 successor irons.
The T200 is more of a player’s distance iron, whereas the T300 is identified as a improvement iron.
The Titleist T200 is a better option over the Titleist T300 for turf interaction because of the camber on its sole and thin topline.
The T200 comes with an average 90g tungsten weight in its clubhead to lower the CG, while the T300 uses only about 52g for the same purpose. This, in turn, makes it easier to launch the ball with the T300.
The Titleist T200 iron is a better choice for mid-level players and professionals, whereas the Titleist T300 iron is suitable for beginners. It also helps them to perform consistently with each swing because of the mid-size face.

Titleist T200 Vs Cobra King Forged Tec iron

Golfers who have played quite a few games with both the irons have noted the following points of difference between the two clubs.

The Cobra King Forged Tec iron is a better choice over the Titleist T200 iron for those who are looking for a club that will help them to increase their distance or add more yardage to the game.
The Titleist T200 is more suitable than the Cobra King Forged Tec for those who want a forgiving club.
The Titleist T200 iron is preferable over the Cobra King Forged Tec iron for those who wish to launch their ball as high as possible as the latter club renders a slightly flat ball flight.
The Cobra King Forged Tec is a better choice over the Titleist T200 for those who want a visually appealing club.