Equipment
Rory McIlroy WITB 2017 (TaylorMade)
Equipment accurate as of The Players Championship (5/9/16).
Driver: TaylorMade 2017 M2 (8.5 degrees at 8.25 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Silver 70 XTS
3 Wood: TaylorMade 2017 M2 Tour (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Tensei CK Pro White 80TX
5 Wood: TaylorMade 2017 M2 Tour (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Rombax P95X
Irons: TaylorMade P750 Tour Proto (3-4), TaylorMade “Rors Proto” (5-9)
Shafts: True Temper Project X 7.0
Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind (48-09 SB, 54-11 SB, 60-09 LB)
Shafts: Temper Project X 6.5
Putter: Odyssey Prototype with Microhinge Insert
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x (#22)
WITB Notes: McIlroy arrived at The Players with a TaylorMade M2 2017 (15 degrees) with a Mitsubishi Rayon Tensei CK Pro White 80TX shaft in his bag, as well as a TaylorMade Tour Preferred UDI (1 iron) with Project X HZRDUS Black 105X (6.5-Flex) shaft. He also brought extra wedges: TaylorMade’s Milled Grind 52-09 SB and 56-12 SB with True Temper Project X 6.5 shafts.
Discussion: See what GolfWRX members are saying about Rory’s TaylorMade equipment.
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Bridgestone Golf has launched a special First Tee edition e6 golf ball, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to First Tee, a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf.
The special First Tee edition ball is available now exclusively through PGA Tour Superstore and comes in both white and optic yellow color codes.
“We’re very pleased to offer this special First Tee edition e6, exclusively at PGA Tour Superstore. For decades, First Tee has done very fine work, helping young people learn and grow through the game of golf, building strong individuals and communities. It is an honor to create a dedicated product where the proceeds from the sales will bolster their charitable endeavors.” – Dan Murphy, President and CEO, Bridgestone Golf
As a reminder, the e6 is the longest-running model in Bridgestone’s current lineup. The latest model, new for 2021, features a larger, softer core in design for a more responsive feel added distance for moderate swing speed players.
The new design, which is specifically tailored to modern players who value a ball that provides a very soft feel at impact, retails for $21.99 per dozen.
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Adidas Golf is bringing the classic Stan Smith colorway to the course, with the new unmistakable white and green golf shoe.
Building upon the new PimeGreen upper made with high-performance recycled materials1 as part of Adidas’ mission to End Plastic Waste, this version is also waterproof (one-year warranty) to help keep golfers dry both on and off the course.
The new Stan Smith golf shoe features a PU cushioning in targeted areas in the midsole to go alongside a PU die-cut sockliner in a bid to provide maximum comfort.
The shoe also contains an adiwear spikeless outsole that features lugs inspired by the shoe’s original sole design, offering some added traction for all course conditions to go along with their style.
“When we were talking about bringing this shoe into golf, the original white and green colorway was a must-have as part of our planning. The Stan Smith silhouette is known throughout the world for being so versatile from a fashion standpoint, so we’re excited to give golfers that same style and versatility for when they head out to the course, now in a more sustainable way.” – Masun Denison, global footwear director, Adidas Golf.
As an ode to the traditions of the past, Adidas has also included a removable white kiltie to provide players another way to wear their shoes and give off some added flair for their round.
This classic white and green colorway of the Stan Smith Golf will be available on adidas.com, through the Adidas app, and at select retail partners worldwide beginning Saturday, May 1.
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In our forums, our members have been discussing the necessity of a lob wedge. WRXer ‘rickybooby25’ kicks off the thread, saying
“Do you use a Lob wedge in your current set-up or not? Players nowadays immediately default to using a LW when playing a chip shot around the greens. I currently have a LW in the bag but have been debating on taking it out completely because it creates bad habits when facing a chip shot. What are your thoughts?”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts on the subject in the forum, with some very interesting responses.
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.
- Chadwickog: “I am in the NO lob wedge camp, it simplifies the decision making when it comes to wedge play, and all shots are still possible if you know how to hit them.”
- jholz: “I’ve always looked at the lob wedge as a specialty club for special situations. Lower lofted wedges (54* or 56*) are the ones I use for the vast majority of generic chip shots.”
- timmekang: “I’ve mentioned this in prior posts, but I carry 2 lob wedges. Not all lob wedges are created equal to don’t be afraid to bring more than 1 out on the course with different bounce/grind/etc. and see what works best depending on your lie and circumstances.”
- lefthack: “I bought one, learned to hit it, but didn’t find a need for it in my bag when there are other clubs I would use more.”
Entire Thread: “Lob wedge or no lob wedge?”
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Kenn
May 13, 2017 at 12:08 am
Name names… or else you are what you accuse others of …..!
Tony Rich
May 12, 2017 at 3:28 am
“Geez, he’s been left of left all day”- Nick Faldo in Rory’s first round driving at The Players. Welcome to Taylor Made drivers Rors ????
Tony Rich
May 14, 2017 at 12:37 am
“I’ve never seen anyone that far right, he went in the lake two holes over.”- Johnny Miller after JB Holmes hit his drive 100 yards right on 14….welcome to the world of a Taylor Made driver. Rory just made a huge mistake.
DrRob1963
May 16, 2017 at 2:48 am
I don’t know about that – it was the player, not the tool at fault – Si Woo Kim seemed quite happy with his TMs – His M1 Driver was pretty good on Sunday. He could even hit a green via the palm tree on Saturday!
I game Callaway’s GBB – they go quite nicely! Maybe Rory should have stuck with his GBB Epic Sub-Zero.
JW
May 12, 2017 at 1:41 am
So can anyone confirm the 14 wrenches that were in play today at The Players?
Here is my guess for his bag:
M2 8.25- KK 70X
M2 15- CK Pro White 80TX
UDI 16- HZRDUS 105X
Rors Proto’s- PX 7.0
Milled Grind (48, 52, 56, 60)- PX 6.5
Not sue on putter these days!!!
I absolutely love his PROTO RORS musclebacks– they are SICK!! I also really like the finish on those wedges– which I think is tour only as well.
AWESOME SET!
JW
Bryan
May 11, 2017 at 4:05 pm
Well actually the club heads make a huge difference in the set up of the golf club. If a club head doesn’t look good to a tour player he won’t hit it… I don’t care what shaft is in the head.
Back when DL lll switched to Titelist the company spent upwards of $200k to get his club heads to look the way they needed to fit Davis’ eye. When Tiger woods switched from his Mizuno MP-29 back in the day to Titelist they had to manufacture iron heads to fit his eye. And those Titleist heads were almost a dead ringer to the MP-29 blades with titelist stamped on the back. Club heads are everything to a players eye and feel.
Kenn
May 13, 2017 at 12:15 am
Why are you peddling such falsity, fake news about Titleist spending $200k simply for cosmetic appearance to DLIII’s eye? As for Mizuno and TW, that’s just horsefeathers!
Your “eye” and “feel” comments are misleading if not outright false because those factors only impact on recreational hackers who only look at their clubs and only feel mis-hits.
You can’t speak on behalf of tour players and you are only making up fake stories.
Joey
May 11, 2017 at 1:31 pm
I want a set of those muscle back irons
stephenf
May 11, 2017 at 3:52 pm
Heard _that_.
Bwoody01
May 11, 2017 at 8:52 am
That putter shaft has a ding in it at the El Ho Sel – so does that make it illegal?
Jmizzle
May 10, 2017 at 11:43 pm
look at those cavity backs…play a real iron
Mr Poopoo
May 10, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Did Rors sign with TM? I though he was still an equipment free agent?
Tom1
May 11, 2017 at 8:57 pm
It’s beneficial to have support staff at tourney’s when your equipment needs adjusting.
Double Ace
May 10, 2017 at 2:44 pm
What difference does if make if TaylorMade release s 125 clubs, or if the club golfers want or need them. It isn’t a fluke that many tour pros are switching to TM clubs. You see the guys who are winning, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia. You guys banging on TM sound like sour grapes. people will buy what they want, and they certainly aren’t up to taking advice from the internet tour!
The Dude
May 10, 2017 at 12:07 pm
Thank you Mr. Miura…….
Desmond
May 10, 2017 at 12:02 pm
Surprised he went with their wedges
westphi
May 10, 2017 at 11:31 am
Still the the ugliest irons on the market…
Joro
May 10, 2017 at 10:03 am
My son was on Tour for years on the Tour Van and TM has in the past made special clubs for players, like one of a kind that they usually mill out of a block of steel. I remember they made a one of set for Mike Weir that was actually 3 sets. I too am lefty and he had an extra set in the Van that disappeared one day, and no, not to me. Anyway it never make it to production as the Rory Irons probably won’t. It is getting ridiculous though what they will do. I think a one of set costs then about 30K to make.
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rebfan73
May 10, 2017 at 7:46 am
I would say sellout, but I’d take the money too…….
H
May 10, 2017 at 1:44 am
If them Protos don’t perform as designed, it’ll be sad. Lets see what kind of flight he gets out of these irons with the bored out mid section. I mean, what would that shaved out section do to the balance of the head?
Soggy golfer
May 9, 2017 at 10:28 pm
I feel like a 13.5 degree 3 wood is a wasted club for Rory. It would be pointless unless of the tee. Dig that UDI #1 though.
Sydney
May 9, 2017 at 4:06 pm
Irons look amazing. How long does it take to make them? Or does TM just place an order to a standard forging house in Japan that Rory was already familiar with?
Lee Shaw
May 10, 2017 at 9:32 am
Pretty much.
golfraven
May 9, 2017 at 3:33 pm
You would think that Tiger and Rory now come as a pack of two. You cannot sign them up seperately. This is a big hit to Callaway and somehow the Epic line is loosing the charm since more and more players not hitting those drivers anymore. Wonder how much Tiger invested in TM and maybe Rory is joining to bail him out or both will take over TM. I guess Tiger will need to suck it up if Rory gets his signature clubs (irons and maybe wedges in the future).
C
May 9, 2017 at 2:34 pm
I see Mizuno MP18 with a cylindrical bore instead of line. Same darned iron.
Justin
May 9, 2017 at 4:49 pm
Couldn’t agree more
Tom1
May 10, 2017 at 10:33 am
here we go again with the Mizuno knockoff accusations
Johnnylongballz
May 9, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Where is TM getting the money to pay all these guys?
Kenn
May 10, 2017 at 2:09 am
… mmmm… you… mehbe ….?
JR
May 10, 2017 at 10:25 am
Four sets of irons a season, half a dozen drivers and fairways and a complete range of new putters not to mention the annual ‘new improved’ ball launch. TM make good clubs but in terms of performance they’ve gone as far as they can – it’s all about aesthetics now and the gullibility of the club golfers who just have to have the latest of everything.
emb
May 9, 2017 at 1:12 pm
Looks like Tiger told him to come play his TM irons since he won’t be anytime soon
P
May 9, 2017 at 2:28 pm
HAHAHAHAHA I get it!!! Cause Tiger’s injured again and can’t play! HAHAHAHA