Callaway Apex AI200 Vs Taylormade P790 Irons

The Taylormade P790 Irons pretty much invented the players distance iron category and they remain at the very forefront with the latest addition.

The Callaway Apex Irons have also been very popular and the latest Ai200’s are one of the longest and smoothest players distance irons in the game today.

In our testing we found the Ai200’s to be longer and with lower spin rates. They were also quite a bit longer and with a higher launch angle.

The Taylormade P790’s had a steeper descent angle and more spin which allows you to catch the greens more easily and hunt the pins with more accuracy.

Taylormade P790 Irons Overview

The P790’s are the best selling irons that Taylormade have ever produced and they created a category all the themselves.

The P790’s are forged faced, hollow bodied, players distance irons, a category which they created by themselves.

They offer distance, feel and consistency while also offering forgiveness to a wide range of high handicappers.

The irons have a thru slot speed pocket, low in the face of the club for mishits that are low and inside is premium Speed Foam Air behind the super thin forged face for maximum overall performance.

There is also tungsten to stretch that sweet spot along the blade.

Callaway Apex AI200 Irons Overview

The Callaway Apex Ai200’s are new for 2025 and make significant competitor in the Forged Players Distance iron market.

They have a clean look, almost like a blade but longer and with thicker top lines and soles. A Black Apex badge adorns the back of the sole, as it did with the previous Apex models.

These irons, scream power at address and they don’t disappoint in the distance department. They are low spinning but they do get a good amount of launch from the Metal Injection Molding inside the head which optimizes the COG placement.

The Forged AI Smart Face has taken data from 1000’s of golfers worldwide and has been made with the tightest dispersion rates possible.

With the Urethane micro spheres inside, the sound and feel of these irons is also second to none and you can mix and match between the rest of the Apex set easily.

The Traditional Callaway Rounded shape and attractive design, gives plenty of shelf appeal, despite the rather high price tag.

Overall Comparison

Both Iron sets are made fora wide range of mid handicappers.

The P790 are well known as some of the best irons available and I personally found the feel, consistency and accuracy to be a little better with the P790’s.

Also catching the greens was easier with the P790’s.

There is nothing more frustrating than hitting a good shot, landing in the perfect spot and running off the back of the green.

Obviously it doesn’t happen all the time with the AI200’s and you can also mix and match with a more player friendly Apex iron to complete your.

Overall very close, but just giving the nod to the P790’s.