Taylormade Vs Titleist Irons Comparison Overview 2023
Taylormade and Titleist both make some of the best irons in the world and nowadays, they both make them for all levels of golfers.
Whether you are just starting and need a super game improvement iron the Sim Max or T400, these brands have got you covered.
For better players, there are also some of the market leadings in performance irons P790’s, T100’s and P7Mc’s
Read on to find out the best iron for every level of player and how they stack up against each other.
At A Glance:
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Most Fogiving For Beginners: Taylormade Sim Max Vs Titleist T400
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Best For High Handicappers: Taylormade Sim 2 Vs Titleist T300
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Best For Mid Handicappers: Taylormade M6 Vs Titleist Ap3 718
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Best For Mid To Low Handicappers: Taylormade P790 Vs Titleist T200
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Best For Low Handicappers: Taylormade P7Mc Vs Titleist T100 Irons
Most Fogiving For Beginners: Taylormade Sim Max Vs Titleist T400
The Taylormade Sim Max and the Titleist T400 are thick and chunky game improvement irons that are long, easy launching and offer consistency to players starting out in the game.
The Sim Max have massive sweet spots, cut the turf well and offer stability and consistency for beginners from their irons.
The Titleist T400 are the most forgiving clubs that Titleist have ever produced with chunky heads and excellent forgiveness with big distance.
Taylormade Sim Max Irons
Category – Game Improvement Irons
Taylormade Sim Max – First Impressions
The first thing to notice about these Irons is the striking looks. The clubs have a cavity back design with more thickness towards the bottom of the design for more ball speed.
In the clubs we have a low Center of Gravity, a wide sole for a bigger sweet spot, forgiveness and echo camping technology for a nice sound even on Mishits.
The Speed Bridge, Speed Pocket and and ultra thin face all account for club head transferring into balls speed for maximum distance, accuracy and tons of forgiveness.
The Sim Max Irons have recently been upgraded to the Sim2 family for 2021.
Distance: 98/100
Accuracy: 98/100
Forgiveness: 96/100
Feel And Control: 88/100
Overall Score: 97/100
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Titleist T400 Irons
Category – Super Game Improvement Irons/ Distance
Titleist T400- First Impressions
The first thing to notice about the T400’s is how chunky the heads of the clubs are.
At address you can tell that they are going to be long and forgiving, they almost look like a hybrid they are so chunky.
Added to that, they have strong lofts that ensure distance as well as forgiving are high on the list of benefits offered by the clubs.
The clubs are progressively sized so as you get to the shorter irons, they are less chunky and more workable.
The split sole system ensures a quality turf interaction and high launching shots while the ball seems to spring off the ultra thin, forged steel face which is also L shaped to ensure higher shots off the lower part of the face.
The clubs are offset so if you do tend to slice the ball they will also be a good fit.
100g’s of Tungsten weighting expands the perimeter of the sweet spot and as you approach the ball it is obvious that they clubs are long and consistent.
Overall first impressions, this is an excellent set for anyone who struggles to hit their irons consistently or any beginners looking for more distance from their irons.
Distance: 96/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 95/100
Feel And Control: 86/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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Best For High Handicappers: Taylormade Sim 2 Vs Titleist T300
The Sim 2 represent the very latest model from Taylormade and they represent among the best clubs ever made in the high handicappers.
The Titleist T300 are long, easy launching and smooth. They get progressively more workable as you get closer to the the greens with your short irons.
Taylormade Sim 2 Irons
Category – Distance/ Game Improvement Irons
Sim 2 Irons – First Impressions
Immediately noticeable on these irons is that they look pretty similar to the Sim Max irons but the Cap Back technology does stand out as being more solid.
We weren’t expected much difference in performance either and turned out to be true as well, the Sim 2 Max are slightly longer and lower launching than their predecessor which shows an incremental improvement but nothing overly major to write home about.
The echo dampener and cap back does make these irons feel a good bit smoother in the shorter irons and you can really get a good command of the ball with the forged feeling face.
Thru slot and ICT technology ensure the sweet spot is large and playable and that is another feature that we enjoyed about these clubs.
Overall the clubs do mark an improvement over the Sim Max in terms of distance, feel and control and we recommend giving these clubs a shot before committing to a purchase, because the Sim Max are still competitive and may be available for a keener price.
Distance: 96/100
Accuracy: 95/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel And Control: 92/100
Overall Score: 96/100
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Titleist T300 Irons
Category – Distance/ Game Improvement Irons
Titleist T300 – First Impressions
The first thing you notice about these Cavity Irons is how the top line looks deceptively thin for an iron that is primarily built for distance.
The second thing that is immediately obvious is that there are a few key differences between the short and the longer irons.
The shorted irons have thinner soles, leading to increased workability that can be useful to even single digit handicappers while that trend is reversed in the longer irons, which focus more on distance.
The long irons have a polymer insert that makes these cavity backs sound and feel much better than a regular cavity back. The longer irons also have tungsten weighting in the head that keeps the center of gravity low and MOI high for ultimate performance.
The result is irons that generate quite a bit more distance than the AP1’s and can hold their own with any forgiving distance iron on the market.
Ratings:
Distance: 96/100
Accuracy: 94/100
Forgiveness: 93/100
Feel And Control: 92/100
Overall Score: 95/100
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Best For Mid Handicappers: Taylormade M6 Vs Titleist Ap3 718
Two previous generation models that hit the ball a great distance, have chunky heads and massive sweet spots.
The M6 sports to iconic speed bridge technology and strong lofts for distance but they are also very workable,
The AP3 are thick headed irons that have more than a touch of workability, control and precision.
Taylormade M6 Irons
Category – Players Distance Irons
Taylormade M6 – First Impressions
The Taylormade M6 irons represented a significant break through in the world of golf with the introduction of the speed bridge which adds stability, ball speed and smooth impacts, even on mishits.
The sweet spot on the M6 is massive, allowing you to hit it straight and far consistently.
While there is excellent forgiveness in the clubs, they are certainly built for ball speed and distance and that is the main reason for the speed bridge and the Speed pocket on the underside of the club and filling in the cavity on the ball.
The face is ‘Speed Injection’ for an amazing connection with the ball and better distance.
A deep undercut and low COG allow an easy launch and the High MOI of the irons maximizes speed and performance.
Still, one of the best iron sets on the market, for sure.
Distance: 96/100
Accuracy: 95/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel And Control: 90/100
Overall Score: 95/100
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Titleist AP3 718 Irons
Category: Player’s/Distance Irons
Titleist AP3 718 Irons First Impressions
We tested the AP3’s second so the lower handicap players in our party were relieved at the sight of the slightly larger heads.
The AP3’s have something of a hybrid cavity back/muscle back design. The undercut in the rear also serves to pop the ball high in the air in both the long and short irons.
The AP3’s were also noticeably more forgiving than the Titleist AP2 718 irons. That’s probably because of perimeter weighting in the heel and toe via tungsten weights.
The AP3’s also have the “L-shaped” face insert that has been included in many other Titleist irons.
The Titleist AP3 irons are slightly more suited to lower handicap players and lack some of the advanced features of the Titleist AP2 718 irons like the co-forged, infused tungsten weighting and carbon steel construction.
Distance: 94/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 92/100
Feel & Control: 94/100
Overall Score: 93/100
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Best For Mid To Low Handicappers: Taylormade P790 Vs Titleist T200
The Taylormade P790s have a players shape and they are precise and workable, while the speed foam inside improves the feel and forgiveness of the clubs.
The Titleist T200 are classic players irons and will suit players who aiming for the highest levels in the sport while still offering accuracy and a touch of forgiveness.
Taylormade P790 Irons
Category – Forged Irons
Taylormade P790 – First Impressions
The first thing to notice about the P790 irons is the compact, forged heads that come in a shape and style that will suit the better players.
Despite the players feel of the irons, they also come packed with technology that will add distance and forgiveness like the Thru Slot speed pocket, speed foam and inverted cone technology which allows more flex on impact.
The forged irons are actually a hollow construction, filled with speed foam which allows much greater distances to be achieved than the original P790’s and the tungsten weighting keeps the CG low for an easy launch for an iron of this type.
The original P790 irons, released in 2017, were definitely for the players but with the remodelling in 2019, these can also be used for mid handicappers looking to test the waters of players irons.
All in all, definitely not for the high handicappers.
Distance: 92/100
Accuracy: 95/100
Forgiveness: 89/100
Feel And Control: 96/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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Titleist T200 Irons
Category – Player’s Irons
Titleist T200 First Impressions
You can tell just by looking at them that the Titleist T200 irons are player’s irons
The first thing you will notice about these irons is the size of the head. The Titleist T200 feature a player’s profile shape and a very thin topline. However, the Titleist T200’s also have strong lofts which becomes apparent pretty quickly.
You wouldn’t expect the high level of feel that you get from these irons just by looking at them though. The engineered muscle back plates are tuned to enhance feedback and feel while at the same time dampening unwanted vibrations.
The Titleist T200 can surprise in terms of forgiveness and distance too. While certainly not the longest or most forgiving irons in the T series, the L-shaped face insert helps expand the sweet spot out towards the toe.
What advanced players will be able to enjoy almost immediately is the feel from the forged face insert. These irons give an unmistakable forged feel that low handicappers will go crazy for.
The “Max Impact” polymer insert also helps out with ball speed. It acts as a springboard behind the face to push the ball further and faster. The only catch is that you pretty much have to hit the ball dead-center to benefit from the Max Impact insert.
The Titleist T200 feature a unique combination of features that mostly improve feel and accuracy.
Distance: 92/100
Accuracy: 96/100
Forgiveness: 88/100
Feel and Control: 96/100
Value: 92/100
Overall Rating: 94/100
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Best For Low Handicappers: Taylormade P7Mc Vs Titleist T100 Irons
Taylormade P7MC are Muscle cavity irons aimed at workability for better players who can swing the club more consistently.
The Titleist T100 are players irons through and through with compact heads that will only be effective in the hands of talented golfers who are hunting for the pins.
Taylormade P7MC Irons
Category: Player’s Performance
Taylormade P7MC Irons First Impressions
What struck us immediately was the soft, acute feel that you get from these irons – even on full swings.
The forging process that Taylormade used to construct the P7MC (and P7MB) irons is meticulous and it shows from your very first strike.
You get incredible consistency across the face and solid feedback on chips and full swings.
We also really liked the hybrid muscle/cavity back design. It looks clean at address and provides a bit more distance than you would expect from a player’s iron.
The Taylormade P7MC irons are a great entry point to forged irons if you have just broken into low handicap territory. They will make the transition to player’s irons less jarring for you.
The P Family
The P line of irons from Taylormade is expansive and has something for virtually every type of player.
However, along with the P7TW irons, the Taylormade P7MC and the P7MB’s won’t do much for you if you don’t already have a fast swing speed.
Taylormade P7MC Final Assessment
Distance: 92/100
Forgiveness: 91/100
Accuracy: 96/100
Feel & Control: 95/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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Titleist T100 Irons
Category – Forged Players Irons
Titleist T100 – First Impressions
The first thing to notice about the T100 is how solid and sturdy they look as forged irons.
These irons build on the success of the AP2 irons and set out to deliver precision, consistency and control for single digit players who are looking to a set of irons to lower there score further.
The irons are a cavity back design that perform like blades and can be considered game improvement irons for players approaching or at professional level.
The clubs have added more camber for excellent turf interaction and there a tungsten weights added to the heel and toe of the clubs for an optimized COG and a high MOI.
These clubs deliver the performance that the best players in the world need.
Distance: 93/100
Accuracy: 95/100
Forgiveness: 88/100
Feel And Control: 96/100
Overall Score: 95/100
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Aidan Lehane here, I’m a Mid-low handicap golfer who has made tremendous progress in breaking 90 in just over 1 year of playing golf seriously.
I get out to the course or range as often as possible and review all the equipment I’ve come across on this blog.
