Rory McIlroy is testing new TaylorMade irons at the start of the year. Is he about to change his entire iron set for the first time since 2017?
Following a dream year in 2025, Rory McIlroy is already focused on maintaining his success in the upcoming season. One potential change could be in his choice of clubs, as the 36-year-old is currently testing a new set of irons for the TGL. Last year, he had updated his driver and golf balls; now the next significant adjustment may be on the horizon.
TaylorMade P7CB Replaces Rors Proto Irons
Since 2017, McIlroy has been using irons from the TaylorMade Rors Proto series, but at the Crown Australian Open, he switched his 4 to 6 irons to TaylorMade P7CBs. It appears the rest of the set is likely 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 are working on right now?’ The 36-year-old answered, ‘I’m currently trying out a new iron set, which I’m very excited about.’
Soon after the video release, Boston Common played its TGL opening match against the Los Angeles Golf Club and won. McIlroy used TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9, while sticking with the Project X 7.0 shaft. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto clubs and offer him greater leeway in his shots.
Whether this will be a permanent switch to the P7CB irons remains to be seen, but it represents a significant change in his game. It will be the first time the five-time major winner does not use blade irons in his set.
Rory McIlroy to Start Season in Dubai
McIlroy will officially kick off his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, providing 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, as he first used them at the HSBC Championship in November.