Equipment
Forum Thread of the Day: “P790 irons for low-handicappers?”
Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from neath2nd who is on the lookout for feedback from low-handicappers who have used TaylorMade’s P790 irons. Plenty of WRXers with low handicaps have done so and have been sharing their perspective on the clubs in our forums, with plenty of interesting thoughts offered up.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Chris larson: “I’m a +1 using the P790 3-PW for a year now. Love the 3 iron! Struggled with yardage and big gaps between some clubs. Seven iron was 165 with AP2’s, and with P790’s it went to 185 on trackman. Not giving up with them yet.”
- lyons107: “Don’t know what you consider low but I’m a +5 and really liked the look and idea behind the 790s. Had a really short poor fitting, and after eight rounds I switch back to my 770s. Had some trouble fitting distances in with my wedges. Also would get a handful of “flyers” that would sail 10-15 yards long, assuming I was catching it high on the face and spinning way too little but never had that problem with my last set of irons. If you properly get fit and need the distance they’re great though, IMO”
- iceman1118: “While I am not a plus, again, now sure how low you are looking for. I finished the season at a seven and ball striking is one of my strengths. Putting holds me back, common, I know, but it’s the truth. I was fitted for the new 790s late August and had probably 25 rounds with them so far. The right shaft fit is what makes or breaks this set. Sure, I gained a club of distance, but I am fairly certain that is due to the loft of the club more than anything. For example, I was in an off the rack Titleist 718 CB. The seven iron in that set was 35 degrees and flew 175 for me. My eight iron is now 35 degrees, and it flies the same 175. No so-called fliers and I hit my numbers. When I hit a green, I get a perfect one hop and stop. It’s a great set.”
- driveandputtmachine: “If you are a low spin player, you may very well not get along with the p790 no matter what shaft you use. I am a low handicap high spin player so the p790’s work great for me.”
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
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It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
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Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Billie Smith
Jan 7, 2020 at 10:10 am
I have the P790’s and went from a 6 to a 5. Had extra nice shafts fitted for me and now spin the ball back like a pro. Might need new golf shoes soon.