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Spotted: Rory McIlroy making iron changes

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When its comes to accommodating its tour staff TaylorMade does a very good job (as do other OEMs) making sure their players have exactly what they want and need.

A great example of this were the original 700 Series “Protos” including the DJ, RORS, ROSE, and now the new P-7TW that Tommy Fleetwood is playing (and Tiger too).

Since players irons are precision instruments, it’s always news when a big name decides to make a switch — even if that switch seems like a minor adjustment. In this case, for Rory McIlroy, its appears there have been some big changes that are making their way into his bag as the season continues to ramp up.

Spotted this week at the Genesis Open being played at Riviera, are the TaylorMade P730s and P750s in Rory’s bag — both options are marked the same as the retail offering — with the exception of the RM on the 730s (who doesn’t love a little customization, right?. McIlroy had previously been playing P730-esque “Rors Proto” irons.

For a player of Rory’s ball striking ability, and a guy known for having no issues hitting towering irons shots, having the P750 3 and 4-irons is an interesting move. We have certainly witnessed a trend on tour at top end of the bag with hollow faster irons replacing traditional 2, 3, & even 4 irons but having larger cavity mid irons sneaking into the bag of a top-10 player in the world known for playing blades in an interesting development.

I guess when your “stock” 215 yard club is a 6-iron, having that extra help from that distance and beyond can only be a bigger advantage.

Finally on the iron front, the Ultsterman continues to game a TaylorMade P790 2-iron.

 

Ryan Barath is a club-fitter & master club builder with more than 17 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. He is the former Build Shop Manager & Social Media Coordinator for Modern Golf. He now works independently from his home shop and is a member of advisory panels to a select number of golf equipment manufacturers. You can find Ryan on Twitter and Instagram where he's always willing to chat golf, and share his passion for club building, course architecture and wedge grinding.

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7 Comments

  1. JeffO

    Feb 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    Just a bit of offset in those long irons…or are these one ofs?

  2. Hank

    Feb 14, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    Might be the resolution, but are the blades P720 rather than P730?

    • Prime21

      Feb 16, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      Really? Not only did u think it, u posted it. STOP.

  3. Cameron

    Feb 14, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    He has had the P750 3 and 4-iron in his bag for quite sometime. This is not new news.

  4. MG

    Feb 14, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    How is a 3 and 4 iron a mid iron? You just said it is normal to see Pros gaming more forgiving long irons.

  5. X

    Feb 14, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    He needs to get rid of that P790 2 iron. The times he’s sprayed it to the right should tell him something. But I guess he needs matching colors in his bag like all the rest of the fancy geeks, instead of getting the GAPR in there

    • TLW

      Feb 15, 2019 at 7:10 am

      The P790 2 iron is the least consistent driving iron I’ve ever hit, for my swing anyways.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
  • MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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