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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Some people like to say “the West Coast is the best coast,” and as far as kicking off the PGA Tour season with events and new equipment, it’s hard to argue.
At the American Express last week won by Si Woo Kim, we got our first in-hand look at the Gen4 drivers from PXG which were spotted only a few weeks ago on the conforming equipment list – GolfWRX Spotted: PXG Gen4 drivers on conforming list
As per our initial reports, the PXG Gen4 driver line looks to include a number of models to cater to varying player types and appears to be using some sort of high strength Aluminum Vapor (AV) carbon composite to save mass from the crown.
Although we don’t have official confirmation of the technology built into the crown, the Aluminium Vapor would be the logical explanation based on the two-tone look and how the material shares the visual of the Mitsubishi Chemical AV Raw golf shafts.
We also spotted some updated putter models including the below Brandon which has newly positioned tungsten weights at the extreme rear to further enhance MOI and forgiveness compared to the current model which only features much smaller weights.
For more pictures and too see what others are saying about the spotted PXG Gen4 drivers and putters, check out the GolfWRX forums: PXG Gen 4 prototype drivers – new putters
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What are the most popular women’s golf shirts on Amazon right now? From time to time, we like to get out of our little bubble of OEM releases and what’s being played on tour to look at what golf consumers are buying on one of the largest online retail marketplaces: Amazon.
Here are some of the best-selling women’s golf shirts on Amazon as of January 2020.
1. Women’s Dry-Fit Golf Polo Shirts
From the listing: “Ladies’ Performance 3-Button Golf Polo in 20 Colors – Sizes XS-3XL . Dry-wicking 100% polyester interlock . The durable Silky Touch Performance Polo wicks moisture, resists snags. 100% poly interlock. Printed with Animal Den ™ Logo. A women’s performance polo with a true feminine fit, featuring a 3 button placket. 3-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons . Set in open cuff sleeves.”
Price: $18.95
2. JACK SMITH Women Long Sleeve Moisture Wicking Sport Golf Polo
From the listing: “Unique contrast Zipper polo shirt is very popular in this year, design on the polo shirt with an updated modern look. The Point Collar with bright colors can make you more lively. Quick-Dry Technology draws sweat away from your skin and helps keep you dry and comfortable during golf. Pair perfect with jeans, casual pants, Sports trousers and so on.Sutible for Running, Yoga, Gym Fitness Sports, Working, Daily,School or any other occations.”
Price: $24.99
3. JACK SMITH Women Short Sleeve Moisture Wicking Sport Golf Polo
From the listing: “Two fashion style to choose.Unique contrast Zipper polo shirt and solid color button placket shirt, design on the polo shirt with an updated modern look. Quick-Dry Technology draws sweat away from your skin and helps keep you dry and comfortable during golf. Pair perfect with short skirts, shorts, trousers and so on.Sutible for Running, Yoga, Gym Fitness Sports, Working, Daily, School or any other occasions.”
Price: $21.99
4. DRI-Equip Ladies Moisture Wicking Heather Golf Polos
From the listing: “DRI-EQUIP Ladies Heathered Moisture Wicking Golf Polo Printed with DRI-EQUIP Logo Inside. Breathe new life into your office look with this active-inspired, heathered performance polo that wicks moisture and resists snags. Breathe new life into your office look with this active-inspired, heathered performance polo that wicks moisture and resists snags.”
Price: $25.99
5. ANIVIVO Golf, Tennis Shirts for Women Short Sleeves
From the listing: “1/2-double layer fabric of front sheet shirts prevent sweat penetrating surface and avoid embarrassing during sports. Fabric: 85% polyester 15% spandex. Moisture absorption and perspiration functions maintain permanently, keep comfort and breath in tennis sports. Lightweight fabrics good for summer wearing. Design: V-neck of active short sleeves shirts shows female elegant. Curved waist design fits and shows female active silhouette.”
Price: $21.97
6. AIRIKE Women’s Golf Polo Shirts
From the listing: “Long Sleeve Polo Shirts for Women Plain Golf Shirts with Buttons. Golf polo shirts well made of high quality soft fabric, moisture wicking and breathable for a full range of motion, lightweight and skin touch, make you feel cool and fresh all day. Sports Polo Shirt for Women design with long sleeve, solid color, fashion tag-free neck label and 3-button placket, unique embroidered logo on chest, welt collar, classic fit golf shirts.”
Price: $23.99
7. AIRIKE Golf Polo Shirts for Women
From the listing: “Moisture wicking & odor resistance performance, keep you cool all day for your beautiful. AIRIKE Golf Polo Shirt for Women true to US size, XS-2XL. 9 colors to chosen, make you shiny among the girls. Stylish Classic Design – Who says you can’t look fashionable while being active? These button closure shirts feature a unique sleeveless design that stand out amongst your traditional collared polo shirts.”
Price: $20.99
8. AIRIKE Long Sleeve Golf Polo Shirts
From the listing: “Long Sleeve Golf Polo Shirt Women Black Stand Up Collar Tennis Athletic Shirts Dry Fit Lady Golf Tank Top Thermal Fleece. Unique Half Zipper golf polo shirts is very popular in this year, design on the golf polo shirts with an updated modern look. Classic fit polo shirts.The stand up collar with bright colors can make you more lively!”
Price: $24.49
9. CQC Women’s Golf Tennis Sleeveless Polo Shirts
From the listing: “QUICK DRY & MOISTURE WICKING – Moisture-wicking properties pull moisture away from the body keeping you dry and feeling cool. 4-WAY STRETCH & SLEEVELESS DESIGN – Stretchy fabric,sleeveless silhouette allows for natural range of motion, provide maximum comfort.Great for golf, tennis, or just everyday casual wear, work, and out to lunch etc. POLO COLLAR & BUTTON FRONT PLACKET – Sleeveless golf shirts with Tag-free neck label and 5-button placket provide maximum comfort, long enough to get tucked in, have a flattering look.”
Price: $22.99
10. AIRIKE Golf Polo Shirts for Women Slim Fit
From the listing: “Slim Fit Polo Shirts for Women Plain Golf Shirts with Zipper. Sports Polo Shirt for Women design with sleeveless, solid color, fashion stand up collar with reinforced bottom, unique embroidered logo on chest, welt collar, classic fit golf shirts.”
Price: $21.99
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Bettinardi Golf has today announced the signing of two-time European Tour champion Sam Horsfield.
For 2020, Horsfield will continue using his BBZero putter and will become the first-ever player to have a Bettinardi staff bag on Tour.
The BBZero flat-stick has served Horsfield well, with the Englishman finishing 8th in putts per GIR last season on the European Tour. Speaking on joining Bettinardi’s tour staff, the 24-year-old said
“I want to be the best golfer I can be, and feeling comfortable in my equipment is crucial in achieving this. Bettinardi brings me the confidence in their innovation and attention to detail that I am looking for, especially when it comes to putting and how important feel is.
Being affiliated with them for so long, it’s really special for me to be officially a Tour staffer now.”
Horsfield used the company’s DASS (Double Aged Stainless Steel) BBZero Tour Dept. putter for both of his Euro Tour wins in 2020, and will now join a growing tour staff which includes Jason Kokrak, Matt Kuchar, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Fred Couples.
The Englishman’s history with Bettinardi goes back to when he was 10-years-old when he contacted Robert Bettinardi while visiting the PGA Show in Orlando where he picked up a Bettinardi putter to start his golf career.
Speaking on making Horsfield the newest addition to its tour staff, founder Robert Bettinardi said
“I’m very excited to have Sam Horsfield join our tour staff. It all comes full circle for us after meeting him and his father when he was 10, to keeping in touch with my son Sam and myself all these years, through college and, now, winning on the European Tour twice on his way to becoming a star. We believe Sam will do big things and win a Major trusting a Bettinardi putter like he has for over a decade.”
To find out the story of Sam Horsfield and his journey with Bettinardi Golf, check out the video below.
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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