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Updated: Sep 13, 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° | 44° | 5 pcs (#6–PW) ¥159,500 |
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdP8CB | Aug 22, 2025 | Better players, soft forged iron with some forgiveness | 30° | 44° | 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° | 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.
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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Read these before you choose, so you don't get stuck
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Sources for this article
- 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)