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 focusing on maintaining his success in the coming year. The 36-year-old might make a significant change to his club setup as he tests a new set of irons at TGL. Last year, he already changed his driver and golf balls; now another notable change might be on the horizon.
TaylorMade P7CB Instead of Rors Proto
Since 2017, McIlroy has used irons from TaylorMade’s Rors Proto line, but at the Crown Australian Open he switched his 4 to 6 irons to TaylorMade P7CBs. It appears the rest of his irons might soon follow, as before his play at Boston Common Golf Club in early 2026, McIlroy’s TGL team released a video where he was asked, ‘What is the most important thing you are working on right now?’ The 36-year-old replied, ‘I am trying out a new iron set, which I am really excited about.’
Shortly after the video’s release, Boston Common played their TGL opening match against Los Angeles Golf Club and won. McIlroy used TaylorMade P7CB irons from 4 to 9, keeping the Project X 7.0 shaft. The P7CB irons are more forgiving than his previous Rors Proto clubs, offering him greater shot versatility.
Whether this change to the P7CB irons becomes permanent remains to be seen, but for McIlroy, it would mark a significant shift in his game. It would be the first time the five-time major winner does not use blade irons in his set.
Rory McIlroy to Start Season in Dubai
McIlroy is set to officially kick off his season at the Dubai Invitational from January 15 to 18, providing a closer look at his bag setup and iron choice for the upcoming year.
His new TaylorMade Qi4D driver and fairway woods are expected to remain in his bag next year, having debuted them at the HSBC Championship in November.