Rory McIlroy Makes Significant Equipment Changes for Accuracy
Key Questions
What driver shaft changes has Rory McIlroy made?
Rory switched to a heavier driver shaft, then a prototype MRC shaft, and was later seen using a Ventus Black shaft that produced 191 mph ball speed.
Has Rory McIlroy fixed his swing flaw?
Rory's tendency to get underneath the plane persists despite the shaft changes. His iron play has remained solid with no new equipment updates reported since the US Open.
Was the MM Proto 2-iron Instagram post an actual Rory McIlroy equipment update?
The post was misattributed and does not reflect a real equipment change for Rory McIlroy.
Rory switched to a heavier driver shaft, then prototype MRC shaft, and was seen with Ventus Black shaft (191 mph ball speed). His flaw (getting underneath the plane) persists. Iron play solid. A recent TaylorMade deep-dive (July 2) reveals his preference for TP5 over TP5x for control. The misattributed Instagram 'MM Proto' 2-iron post was not a real equipment update. No new developments today.