Rory McIlroy is testing new TaylorMade irons at the start of 2026. Will he switch his entire iron set for the first time since 2017?
After a dream year in 2025, Rory McIlroy is already focusing on maintaining his success in the coming year. A change could be on the horizon for the 36-year-old’s club selection, as he is currently testing a new set of irons at the TGL. Having switched his driver and golf balls last year, this could be the next significant update.
TaylorMade P7CB Replacing Rors Proto
McIlroy has used TaylorMade Rors Proto irons since 2017, but at the Crown Australian Open, he switched his 4 through 6 irons to TaylorMade P7CBs. It now seems the rest of the set might follow, as before his match at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026, his TGL team released a video where he was asked: “What’s the most important thing you’re working on right now?” The 36-year-old replied, “I’m trying out a new iron set that I’m very excited about.”
Shortly after the video release, Boston Common played its TGL debut match against the Los Angeles Golf Club and won, with McIlroy using the TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9 and sticking with the Project X 7.0 shaft. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto clubs, offering him more flexibility in his shots.
Whether this will be a permanent switch to the P7CB irons remains to be seen, but it would be a significant change in McIlroy’s game. It would mark the first time the five-time major winner uses non-blade irons in his set.
McIlroy’s Official 2026 Season Start in Dubai
McIlroy will officially start his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, which will provide further insight into his bag and iron choice for the upcoming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods appear set to remain in his bag after debuting them at last November’s HSBC Championship.