Rory McIlroy tests new TaylorMade irons at the start of the year. Is he changing his entire iron set for the first time since 2017?
After an outstanding 2025, Rory McIlroy is already focused on maintaining his success into the next year. A change might be coming in the 36-year-old’s club selection as he tests a new set of irons with TGL. Last year, he switched his driver and golf balls; now a significant change could be next.
TaylorMade P7CB Replaces Rors Proto Irons
Since 2017, McIlroy has used the TaylorMade Rors Proto irons, but at the Crown Australian Open, he switched his 4 to 6 irons to TaylorMade P7CBs. It now appears he may replace the rest of his irons as well after his TGL team released a video before his match at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026, where he stated, ‘I’m testing a new iron set right now, which I’m very excited about.’
Shortly after the video was released, Boston Common won its TGL opener against the Los Angeles Golf Club with McIlroy using TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9, while retaining Project X 7.0 shafts. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto irons, offering him greater shot flexibility.
Whether this will be a permanent switch remains to be seen, but it would mark a significant change for McIlroy: the five-time major winner would be using non-blade irons for the first time in his set.
Rory McIlroy’s Official Season Start in Dubai
McIlroy will officially launch his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, providing a closer look at his bag and iron choice for the upcoming year. His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods are expected to remain in his bag after their debut at the HSBC Championship in November.