Rory McIlroy tests new TaylorMade irons at the start of the year. Will he switch 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. The 36-year-old appears to be testing a new set of irons with TaylorMade during the TGL season. Having already changed his driver and golf balls last year, this could be the next major update in his equipment.
TaylorMade P7CB Instead of Rors Proto
Since 2017, McIlroy has used the 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 suit. Before his game at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026, his TGL team released a video asking him what he was currently working on. McIlroy replied, “I’m trying out a new set of irons which I’m very excited about right now.”
Shortly after the video release, Boston Common won their TGL season opener against the Los Angeles Golf Club. McIlroy used TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9 while sticking with the Project X 7.0 shafts. The P7CB irons offer more forgiveness compared to his previous Rors Proto blades, giving him greater margin on his shots.
Whether this will become a permanent switch remains to be seen, but it would mark a significant change for McIlroy. It would also be the first time the five-time major champion does not use blade irons in his set.
McIlroy’s First Start of the Season in Dubai
McIlroy will officially kick off his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, providing a clearer look at his bag and iron choices for the coming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods are expected to remain in his bag next season, having debuted them at the HSBC Championship in November.