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 aiming to maintain his success going into the next season. A change could be coming in the 36-year-old’s club setup as he is testing a new set of irons at the TGL. Having already switched his driver and golf balls last year, this could be the next significant update.
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 TaylorMade P7CBs. It now appears the rest of the set might follow, as his TGL team released a video ahead of his match at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026 where McIlroy was asked, ‘What is the most important thing you’re working on right now?’ The 36-year-old replied, ‘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 Los Angeles Golf Club and won. McIlroy used TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9 and stuck with Project X 7.0 shafts. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto clubs and offer greater margin for his shots.
Whether this will be a permanent switch remains to be seen, but it would be a significant change for McIlroy’s game. It would mark the first time the five-time major winner would not use blade irons in his set.
Rory McIlroy to Make Dubai Debut
McIlroy will officially kick off his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, providing further insight into his bag and iron selection for the upcoming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods appear set to remain in his bag next year as well, having debuted them at the HSBC Championship in November.