Rory McIlroy tests new TaylorMade irons at the start of the year. Will he change his entire iron set for the first time since 2017?
After a dream year in 2025, Rory McIlroy is already focusing on making the next year just as successful. A change might be coming in the 36-year-old’s club selection, as McIlroy is trying out a new set of irons at TGL. Last year, he already switched his driver and golf balls; now another significant change could follow.
TaylorMade P7CB Replaces Rors Proto Irons
Since 2017, McIlroy has been using TaylorMade Rors Proto irons, but during the Crown Australian Open, he switched his 4 to 6 irons to TaylorMade P7CBs. The rest of the set now seems to be following suit, as before his game at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026, his TGL team released a video where McIlroy was asked, ‘What is the most important thing you’re working on right now?’ The 36-year-old replied, ‘I’m currently testing a new iron set, which I’m really excited about.’
Shortly after the video release, Boston Common played their TGL opening match against Los Angeles Golf Club and won. McIlroy used TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9 and stayed with the Project X 7.0 shafts. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto clubs and offer him more leeway in his shots.
Whether this will be a permanent switch to the P7CB irons remains to be seen, but it would represent a significant change in McIlroy’s game. It will be the first time the five-time major champion is not using blade irons in his set.
Rory McIlroy to Start 2026 Season in Dubai
McIlroy will officially kick off his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, which will provide more insights into his bag and iron selection for the coming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods appear set to remain in the Northern Irishman’s bag, following their first use at the HSBC Championship in November.