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 focused on making the next year equally successful. A change might be coming in the 36-year-old’s club selection, as McIlroy is testing a new set of irons at the TGL. Having already switched his driver and golf balls last year, this could be his next significant equipment update.
TaylorMade P7CB Replaces Rors Proto Irons
Since 2017, McIlroy has used TaylorMade Rors Proto irons, but at the Crown Australian Open, he switched his 4 to 6 irons to the TaylorMade P7CBs. It now seems the rest of the set is following, as his TGL team released a video before his game at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026. When asked, “What is the most important thing you’re working on right now?” the 36-year-old replied, “I’m trying out a new iron set, which I’m really excited about at the moment.”
Shortly after the video release, Boston Common won their TGL opener against the Los Angeles Golf Club, with McIlroy using TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9 while keeping the Project X 7.0 shaft. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto blades, offering him greater margin for error.
Whether this will be a permanent switch remains to be seen, but for McIlroy, it would mark a significant change in his game. It would also be the first time the five-time major champion does not use blade irons in his set.
McIlroy’s Season Debut in Dubai
McIlroy will officially kick off his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, providing further insight into his bag and iron choices for the upcoming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods seem set to remain in his bag after first appearing at the HSBC Championship last November.