Rory McIlroy tests new TaylorMade irons at the start of the year. Is he switching his entire iron set for the first time since 2017?
After a dream year in 2025, Rory McIlroy is already focused on making the next year just as successful. The 36-year-old may make a change to his club selection, as he is testing a new set of irons during the TGL season. Last year, he already switched his driver and golf balls; now another significant change might be on the horizon.
TaylorMade P7CB Instead of Rors Proto
Since 2017, McIlroy has used TaylorMade’s Rors Proto irons, but at the Crown Australian Open he switched his 4 to 6 irons to the TaylorMade P7CBs. It appears the rest of his irons are following suit. Before his game at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026, his TGL team shared a video where he was asked, “What are you currently focusing on?” The 36-year-old replied, “I’m trying out a new set of irons that I’m really excited about right now.”
Shortly after the video’s release, Boston Common won its TGL opening match against the Los Angeles Golf Club. McIlroy used TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9 and remained with a Project X 7.0 shaft. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto clubs, giving him more flexibility in his shots.
Whether this change to the P7CB irons will be permanent remains to be seen, but for McIlroy, it would be a significant shift in his game. It will mark the first time the five-time major champion uses anything other than blade irons in his set.
Rory McIlroy to Start Season in Dubai
McIlroy will officially start his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, giving fans a closer look at his bag and iron selection for the upcoming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods are likely to remain in his bag in the new season, after he first used them at the HSBC Championship in November.