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Updated: Oct 30, 2026Contains affiliate links
TaylorMade irons split into the forgiveness-first Qi line and the P line for better players. With P790 and P770 side by side, you'd expect each number to change the character a little. It's simpler than that. Through a gear nerd's eyes, the P line splits into just two groups by 7-iron loft. The numbers come from the official news releases.
Rakuten Ichiba / AdQi MAX
Rakuten Ichiba / AdQi MAX LITE
Rakuten Ichiba / AdP790
Rakuten Ichiba / AdP8CB
Rakuten Ichiba / AdP770
Rakuten Ichiba / AdP7CB
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In this article
Bottom line: how I'd choose
For forgiveness, it's a choice between the Qi MAX (28° 7-iron) and the Qi MAX LITE (31° 7-iron). Want distance, take the Qi MAX. Want height and light weight, take the MAX LITE.
In the P line, the distance-minded P790 and P8CB are 30°, and the workability-minded P770 and P7CB are 33°.
What I most want you to watch for is older Qi MAX LITE stock. It has the same name as the 2025 version, but the 7-iron loft is 4.5° different.
Irons: 7-iron lofts run from 28° to 33°
| Model | Release date | Best for | 7-iron loft | PW loft | Set price at launch (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdQi MAX | Jan 29, 2026 | Forgiveness and distance | 28° | 42.5° | 6 pcs (#6–PW, AW) ¥178,200 |
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdQi MAX LITE | Jan 29, 2026 | Forgiveness and light weight | 31° | 44.5° | 6 pcs (#6–PW, AW) ¥178,200 |
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdP790 | Mar 14, 2025 | Better players, distance-minded | 30 deg | 44 deg | 5 pcs (#6–PW) ¥159,500 |
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdP8CB | Aug 22, 2025 | Better players, soft forged iron with some forgiveness | 30 deg | 44 deg | 5 pcs (#6–PW) ¥148,500 |
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdP770 | Sep 6, 2024 | Better players, workability (hollow soft iron) | 33° | 45° | 5 pcs (#6–PW) ¥159,500 |
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdP7CB | Sep 6, 2024 | Better players, workability (forged soft iron) | 33° | 46 deg | 5 pcs (#6–PW) ¥148,500 |
The Qi MAX LITE is a different product from the 2025 model with the same name. The 7-iron is 26.5° on the 2025 version and 31° on the 2026 version, a full 4.5° more loft. The official store also lists the older model as a sale item, so always check the release year when you buy.
The Qi MAX has a 28° #7, the strongest loft among this maker's irons. For golfers who struggle with long irons, there's also a "combo set" (6 clubs, ¥196,900) that swaps the #6 for a rescue.
The P line is easier to follow if you split it into two by loft, not by the number in the name: the P790 and P8CB are 30°, the P770 and P7CB are 33°. I also compare the P790 in the iron rankings.
What are the P8CB lofts? A club-by-club table
The P8CB has a 30° 7-iron and a 44° PW. From 24° at #5 down to PW, each club adds 3° to 5°. It's a forged soft-steel cavity back built for Asian golfers, with a ceramic core in #5 to #8.
| Club | Loft | Lie angle | Length (MODUS3 TOUR 105) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | 24° | 61.5° | 38 in |
| #6 | 27° | 62 deg | 37.5 in |
| #7 | 30 deg | 62.5° | 37 in |
| #8 | 34° | 63° | 36.5 in |
| #9 | 39° | 63.5° | 36 inches |
| PW | 44 deg | 64° | 35.75 in |
The 30° 7-iron matches the P790. From #8 down the steps are 4° to 5°, so a 48° wedge slots in neatly below the 44° PW.
Before you buy last year's model: how it differs from the one before
| Current | Previous model | Difference in numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Qi MAX LITE irons | Qi MAX LITE (March 2025) | #7: 26.5° to 31°. 5 clubs ¥143,000 to 6 clubs ¥178,200 |
| Qi MAX irons | Qi irons (February 2024) | Set goes from 5 clubs to 6 (AW added) |
FAQ
What's different between the 2025 and 2026 Qi MAX LITE irons?
The 7-iron loft is 26.5° on the 2025 version and 31° on the 2026 version, 4.5° apart. The 2025 set is 5 clubs and the 2026 set is 6 (AW included). The name is the same, so check the release year when you buy used or on sale.
What's the difference between the P790 and P770?
The #7 loft is 30° on the P790 and 33° on the P770. The P790 leans toward distance, the P770 toward workability. The 5-piece set price at launch was ¥159,500 for both.
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Irons from other makers
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- PING Irons Compared: 7-Iron Lofts Run 28–33°
- Titleist Irons Compared: 7-Iron Lofts Run 29–35°
- Srixon and XXIO Irons Compared: 7-Iron Lofts Run 28–33°
- Mizuno Irons Compared: 7-Iron Lofts Run 29–34°
Read these before you choose, so you don't get stuck
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Sources for this article
- TaylorMade news release: P8CB irons (Aug 8, 2025, PDF)
- TaylorMade official news release list (2026)
- Qi MAX / Qi MAX LITE irons (Jan 9, 2026)
- Official online store: iron lineup
- New P790 (Feb 19, 2025)
- P8CB (Aug 8, 2025)
- P7CB / P770 (Aug 1, 2024)
- Qi35 MAX LITE / Qi MAX LITE irons 2025 (previous model)
- Qi irons (previous model, Jan 10, 2024)
- Qi MAX / MAX LITE 7-iron loft (Minna no Golf Digest)
About the writer and how this page was made
A golfer who averages a 72 over about 150 rounds a year went through the gear documents one by one.
This page is not a hands-on impression. It is a list of official figures from the makers. The sources of the figures are listed at the end of the page. Check price and stock on each shop's page before you buy.