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 a dream year in 2025, Rory McIlroy is already focused on maintaining his success into the next season. The 36-year-old is testing a new set of irons at TGL, following changes last year to his driver and golf balls, signaling another significant update to his equipment.
TaylorMade P7CB Replaces Rors Proto
McIlroy has used TaylorMade Rors Proto irons since 2017 but switched from 4 to 6 irons to the TaylorMade P7CB during the Crown Australian Open. The rest of his set appears to be following suit as his TGL team released a video before his 2026 season start at Boston Common Golf Club, where he confirmed he was excited about testing a new iron set.
Shortly after the video’s release, McIlroy played with the P7CB irons from 4 to 9 in his season-opening TGL match against the Los Angeles Golf Club, securing a victory. He kept the Project X 7.0 shaft. The P7CB irons offer more forgiveness than his previous Rors Proto blades, providing greater margin for error in his shots.
Whether this change to the P7CB irons will be permanent remains to be seen, but it would mark a significant shift for the five-time major champion, as it would be his first time not using blade irons in his set.
McIlroy’s Official Season Debut in Dubai
McIlroy will officially kick off his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, which should give clear insight into his bag and iron choices for the year ahead. His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods, first used at the HSBC Championship last November, are expected to remain in his bag.