Rory McIlroy tests new TaylorMade irons at the start of the year. Could he be changing his entire iron set for the first time since 2017?
After a dream year in 2025, Rory McIlroy is already focusing on making the next year equally successful. One possible change could be in the 36-year-old’s choice of clubs, as McIlroy is testing a new set of irons at the TGL. Last year, he already switched his driver and golf balls, and now another significant change might be underway.
TaylorMade P7CB Instead of Rors Proto
Since 2017, McIlroy has been using irons from the TaylorMade Rors Proto line, but at the Crown Australian Open he switched his 4 to 6 irons to the TaylorMade P7CBs. Now it appears the rest of the set has followed, 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 replied, ‘I am currently trying out a new iron set that I’m really excited about.’
Shortly after the video release, Boston Common played their TGL season opener against the Los Angeles Golf Club and won. McIlroy used TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9 and kept the Project X 7.0 shaft. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto clubs, offering him more room for error in his shots.
Whether this change to the P7CB irons will be permanent remains to be seen, but it would be a significant adjustment for McIlroy. It would mark 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 start his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, which will provide a clearer insight into his bag and iron choice for the coming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods appear set to remain in the Northern Irish player’s bag after he first used them at the HSBC Championship in November.