Inside Rory McIlroy's golf bag as he chases Masters history

Q: What changes did Rory McIlroy make to his golf bag for the 2026 Masters?

Rory McIlroy updated his bag with a new driver, 5-wood, and wedges, while returning to his RORS PROTO blades for irons.

Q: How many strokes is Rory McIlroy ahead at the halfway mark of the 2026 Masters?

Rory McIlroy is leading by six strokes at the halfway mark of the 2026 Masters.

Q: What historical achievement is Rory McIlroy pursuing at the 2026 Masters?

Rory McIlroy is trying to become just the third player to win back-to-back titles at Augusta National.

Q: Which golf equipment brand is Rory McIlroy using for his new driver and other clubs?

Rory McIlroy is using equipment from TaylorMade, including his new driver and other updated clubs.

Rory McIlroy's bag is largely the same as last year, but with a few significant exceptions.Getty Images and Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Rory McIlroy got off to a sensational start in his title defense at the 2026 Masters.

McIlroy leads at the halfway mark of this year’s Masters by six strokes as he seeks to become just the third player to go back-to-back at Augusta National.

TaylorMade’s Tour Team and McIlroy have made a few changes to McIlroy’s bag from last season, including a new driver, 5-wood and wedges. He even tried out new irons earlier this season before returning to his RORS PROTO blades.

In the video below, watch as GOLF’s Johnny Wunder and TaylorMade’s Adrian Rietveld go through each club in McIlroy’s bag to see how he got there.

Rory McIlroy’s WITB at the 2026 Masters

Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D
FCT Sleeve: Two clicks lower (1.5˚ sleeve)
Actual Loft: 8˚
Face: Grey with fiducials and topline
Front weights: 4g toe, 4g heel
Back weights: 11g toe, 11g heel
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X
Length: 45.75″ EOG
Tipping: 1″
Swingweight: D5

TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Driver

SHAPED FOR SPEED The re-engineered head profile increases ball speed thanks to improved aerodynamics developed through advanced simulations. FACE FOR DISTANCE 60x Carbon Twist Face™ is a technological cornerstone that provides weight savings, incredible ball speed and more consistency vs. a titanium face. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight. TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.

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Fujikura Ventus Black Wood Shaft (Previous Gen)

The Fujikura Ventus Black utilizes a Tour-inspired profile and the first to include Fujikura’s VeloCore Technology in an accelerated taper, ultra stiff tip profile. Maximum energy transfer from the tip section boosts the clubhead’s performance and a straight taper design enhances loading and feel. You can purchase the Fujikura Ventus Black in the following models: 6, 7, and 8. You can buy the Fujikura Ventus Black with the adaptor sleeve of choice built to your requires specifications. JOCKEY TIP: The Fujikura Ventus Black is ideal for the player looking for a low launch, low spin shaft that was designed to significantly tighten shot dispersion and maximize ball speed especially on off-center shots.

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Johnny Wunder/GOLF

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 15 degrees (bonded)
Actual loft: 14˚
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8-X
Length: 42.5″ EOG
Tipping: 1.5″
Swingweight: D4

**5-wood:**TaylorMade Qi4D 18 degrees (bonded)
Actual loft: 17˚
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9-X
Length: 41.5″ EOG
Tipping: 1″
Swingweight: D4

TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Fairway Wood

PROVEN RECIPE TaylorMade Fairways have dominated on Tour for over a decade because of their unique performance recipe, which enables maximum distance and versatility. The Qi4D fairway is designed for golfers who want the most advanced technology while still prioritizing versatility and control with amazing distance. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE Utilizing a single Trajectory Adjustment System weight (8g x1) provides the golfer a more mass efficient way to adjust flight, spin and swing weight. 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight and is available in all lofts. REFINED ATTRIBUTES, BIG CHANGES Engineers conducted an objective analysis of all the performance attributes and discovered new methods to enhance performance and confidence. Sit points, lie angles, address views, and center of gravity locations were all updated based on Tour feedback and the expertise of leading fitters worldwide, ensuring the optimal fairway across skill levels. TOUR-PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation for TaylorMade fairway performance. Twist Face™ features corrective face curvature designed to provide straighter shots on mishits. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to maximize performance by increasing discretionary weight.

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Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Irons: TaylorMade P760 (4), RORS PROTO MB (5-9)
Shaft: Project X 7.0
Lie: Standard
Length: 37″ 7-iron EOG
Loft Progression: 23/26/30/34/38/42
Swingweight: D4

TaylorMade P7MB Custom Irons

TOUR-INSPIRED SHAPING Direct input from Tour inspired the new shape of P•7MB, crafted for ultimate workability. The new design uses a shorter blade length, narrower sole width, and progressive offset design. FACETED MUSCLE BACK GEOMETRY A seamless blend of traditional muscle back iron performance with a contemporary look and design. The updated back bar now uses symmetrical geometry to create a timeless look both in the playing position and in the bag. COMPACT GRAIN FORGING 1025 carbon steel is 5X forged using a 2,000-ton press engineered to produce a tighter, more compact grain structure with fewer defects. It is designed to provide the most solid, consistent feel possible. MACHINED FACE & GROOVES Precision is paramount. Machining the face ensures precision and quality with our mostaggressive MX9 score line geometry for exacting shot making.

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Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 Raw
Lofts/Grinds: 46/09SB, 50/09SB, 54/11SB, 60/08LB @ 61
Length: Standard
Lie: Standard
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (46-54), Project X 6.5 Wedge (60)
Swingweights: D4

TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 Custom Wedge

FORGED FEEL Incredible feel is a must for having a great wedge game. MG5 has been forged from soft carbon steel and designed with geometry to provide excellent feel with great feedback. MAXIMUM SPIN MG5 uses all-new, more aggressive grooves designed to maximize spin. Saw-milled grooves produce tighter tolerances allowing engineers to design steeper walls and sharper radii intended to maximize spin in both dry and damp conditions. PERFORMANCE IN ALL CONDITIONS RAW face with Spin Tread technology channels away moisture to help retain spin. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, laser-etched channels redirect water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to maintain spin in wet conditions. CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS CONSISTENCY Crafted by hand and then milled to perfection. Each wedge and sole grind are precision-milled to eliminate the natural human error that comes with hand polishing. Our grinds deliver unmatched consistency and craftsmanship that players can count on every time. CHARCOAL FINISH MG5 debuts a sleek, sophisticated charcoal finish that reduces glare and enhances its aesthetic appeal in the bag.

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Johnny Wunder/GOLF

**Putter:**Spider Tour X
Loft: 2.5˚
Lie: 69˚
Length: 34 1/2″ EOG
Finish: Torched
Hosel: Short Slant
Sightline: Full Line
Insert: Pure Roll 80/20
Shaft: Black Stepless
Swingweight: E0
Grip: SuperStroke Synergy Pistol

TaylorMade Spider Tour X Custom Putter

THIN WALL UNDERCUT CONSTRUCTION We’ve engineered a super stable structure by removing excess weight to create high MOI and legendary Spider performance. STEEL WIREFRAME Allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location. HYBRAR ECHO® DAMPENER HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel on every putt with the best possible sensation. DIFFERENT CG LOCATION Each Spider Tour model features different CG locations for optimal putter fitting. TSS WEIGHTING TSS weights provide balanced weighting and help optimize performance for all various putter lengths. GUNMETAL PVD FINISH The durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish. TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT The patented alignment system provides visual clarity and helps golfers better envision the line to the hole. WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERT Made from a combination of Surlyn and aluminum, the white TPU Pure Roll™ insert creates a softer feel. Grooves are angled at 45° to encourage optimal forward roll as well as better sound, feel and overall roll characteristics. The white insert also creates better symmetry with the white True Path alignment. REFINED HOSEL DESIGNS Spider Tour Series includes two different hosel shapes and designs. The small slant produces toe hang, and the double bend produces a face balanced design.

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Ball: TaylorMade 2026 TP5, “RORS” play number

TaylorMade 2026 TP5 Golf Balls

The best players in the world, like 2025 champion in Augusta and career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa have already made the switch to the fastest ever TP5. It’s time for you to make the switch, too. Microcoating No two golf balls are the same, but the all-new TP5 sets out to solve an invisible problem through our revolutionary microcoating finish process. Uneven paint and excess pooling in the dimples can compromise distance and accuracy. Microcoating uses precision application technology to ensure uniform coverage across the ball’s entire surface. Click on the video for a deep dive. Thinner Than a Human Hair Microcoating is thinner than a human hair and delivers measurable performance advantages: more consistent ball flight, optimized distance, and tight left-to-right dispersion. The Fastest TP5 Ever TP5 has long been our softest five-layer Tour ball, but now it’s faster than ever. Employing our largest Tour core to date, the TP5 retains more energy at impact, which results in faster ball speeds and more distance at the top of your bag. Tour Flight The reengineered Tour Flight Dimple Pattern features new dimples that when combined with microcoating, promote a more predictable, penetrating ball flight with optimized peak height performance and increased accuracy.

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Grip: Golf Pride MCC Black/White 60 Rib, 1+1 Wraps

Golf Pride MCC Grip

The MCC™ (New Decade® MultiCompound) is an innovative hybrid grip that fuses the positive performance of rubber and cord. The MCC boasts the Golf Pride® exclusive Brushed Cotton Cord in the upper hand area for firm all-weather control, and a performance rubber material in the lower hand for ultimate feel and responsiveness.

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