TaylorMade Golf has certainly settled in with the P-Series paving the way for them when it comes to premium iron offerings. With each new release, the lineup becomes more refined and better looking than ever. That lineup is now expanding to include the brands newest iteration of utility irons. Right on cue as we advance through Major season, the new P-UDI and P-DHY clubheads are officially on their way, and we have all the info you might want.
2024 TaylorMade P-Series Utilities
Obviously, the P-DHY and P-UDI clubs are not a new concept from TaylorMade. We have seen multiple versions and variations of the core design premise over many release cycles by now. However, they have never looked this clean, nor have they been officially integrated within the P-Series itself, until now.
According to TaylorMade’s Director of Product Creation for Irons and Wedges, Matt Bovee:
“As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”
This version of the UDI and DHY clubs are not only better looking to blend with the rest of the P-Series, and frankly the looks alone would get people to upgrade, but they also have a heavy emphasis on more versatility. The brands research told them that the UDI leaned towards the better players while most DHY users sat in the 6-18 handicap range, so TaylorMade sought out to dial that in a bit more.
Both clubheads now feature a “contemporary design” with pearl satin finish and a mirrored ridge across the rear flange. They have also both undergone a shaping evolution so that they not only blend better into other P-Series irons, but also better fit the eye of the more demanding player. The goal was a more traditional shape, with more playability cooked in.
The P-UDI has a more moderate sole than the P-Series irons, though it is more compact than the P-790 iron, something that should perk some ears up. At its heart, it seeks to be a long iron alternative, and the traditional face shape with slimmer topline (than all previous UDI’s) inspires confidence without feeling like precision is being sacrificed. It will come in 2 (17), 3 (20), and 4 (22) versions.
On the other side of things, the P-DHY will be offered in 2 (18), 3 (20), and 4 (22). It has a much wider sole and is about 5mm longer heel-to-toe than its P-UDI sibling. The CG of the DHY is unsurprisingly its big story. By having a taller toe height and more “backbar” visible at address alongside a lower face profile, that CG has been moved much lower in the clubhead. All these things mixed together mean that the P-DHY is the more forgiving utility option.
As far as technology goes, both heads have a ton packed into them. They are each forged hollow body designs which use high-speed 4140 in the face and are packed with TaylorMade’s “SpeedFoam Air”. Beyond that, they also both use “thick-thin back wall” construction combined with a sound stabilization bar to add forgiveness while keeping a fuller sound than in past versions. Add in the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket as well as a whopping 26g of Tungsten to round things out and you can clearly see these have all the tech.
Who is which club aimed at? Well, with the P-DHY’s deeper CG for easier launch (mid-to-high), it offers the most forgiveness of the two. On the other end, the P-UDI has the CG right behind the face and is much more of a mid-to-low launcher with piercing ball flight. Overall, TaylorMade makes it clear these are long iron replacements, but they still will be on the lower end of flight compared to hybrids or woods, however, they both retain more spin than in the past to keep them much more workable overall.
The Details – TaylorMade P-UDI and P-DHY
Both the TaylorMade P-DHY and P-UDI clubs will be available at retail starting on 5/3/24, and each will be priced at $249.99. Standard shaft options are the UST Mamiya Recoil DART (105X, 90S, 75R) and they are paired with Golf Pride Z-Grip’s. Both clubs will be available in RH and LH and as always there will be a plethora of custom shaft and grip options available.
For more information, you can check out www.taylormadegolf.com or to pick one up, head over to www.worldwidegolf.com and they will be available starting today.
