What golf ball does Rory McIlroy use?
Rory plays the new 2021 TaylorMade TP5X ball, a firmer compression ball that complements his high swing speed but still provides plenty of feel around the greens.
Is Rory McIlroy the next Tiger Woods?
Rory McIlroy has been one of the most outspoken defenders of the PGA Tour. Once upon a time, young Rory was billed as the Next Tiger and hired as Woods’ co-star in Nike ads with a passing-of-the-torch approach.
Which TaylorMade wedges does Rory McIlroy use in the Ryder Cup?
Rory manages to get some serious sizzle and scoring accuracy with his trio of TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 wedges.
Is Rory McIlroy in contention at the US Open?
Rory McIlroy is in contention at the US Open with the Irishman part of a five-man pack sitting one shot back of Canada’s Adam Hadwin after the first round.
What type of golf ball does Rory use?
TP5x golf ballMcIlroy has a full TaylorMade set-up throughout his bag, including the TP5x golf ball. It is not yet known specifically which ball he will now use but from practice round images it looks to still be a TaylorMade TP5x of some sort, perhaps a prior iteration or new prototype.
What number ball does Rory use?
#22McIlroy's golf ball is one of the new TP5x models. He stamps his ball with #22. It is a ball that recently received a five-star review from us because it does a good job of blending tour performance and feel in a low spinning golf ball.
Does Rory use TP5 or TP5x?
Since 2019, McIlroy has decided to use the TP5 golf ball during PGA Tour competition. But, when he really needs some more distance, he goes for the TP5x. Sbarbaro says that when there's a long drive contest going on, such as at a TaylorMade photo shoot or an exhibition, McIlroy will grab a TP5x for the distance boost.
Who plays TP5 on tour?
Collin Morikawa plays the standard TP5 with Matthew Wolff playing TP5 pix. The new TP5x has already been put in play by Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Rickie Fowler (pix) with Dustin Johnson still testing the new balls and continuing to play the 2019 TP5x that took him to victory at the Masters.
Who plays TaylorMade TP5x?
The first five-layer golf ball TaylorMade released was the Penta back in 2009. That ball eventually morphed into the TP5 and TP5x, which is used by Tour players such as Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson, the 2020 Masters and FedEx Cup champion.
Who plays TP5x golf ball?
Rory played the prior generation TP5x in 2018 before switching to TP5 at the end of 2019. He has plenty of pop off the tee, commonly ranking among the Tour's longest hitters.
What TaylorMade ball is similar to Pro V1?
The 2021 Taylormade TP5 or TP5x is a fantastic golf ball, and a worthy competitor to other tour balls like the ProV1. It doesn't hurt it's a few bucks cheaper, as well.
What swing speed is needed for TP5x?
The TP5x is designed for high swing speeds with the driver. With a compression rating of 97, you should be swinging that driver around 105 mph or higher in order to get the most out of this golf ball. The lower spin rate on this ball helps control both sidespin and backspin.
Which ball goes further TP5 or TP5x?
New versions of the TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x golf balls are coming to retail in March. Both models feature a new Tour Flight Dimple design. The TP5 is faster and longer while the TP5x produces more greenside spin (relative to previous models – now $39.99).
What golf ball does Brooks koepka use?
Srixon Z-Star prototypeAs of November 2021, Koepka has been using a Srixon Z-Star prototype that offers him more height and stopping power with the irons, which is an advantage on the faster and firmer greens on the PGA TOUR. Despite the added height, Keopka says the ball provides ample stability in the wind.
What ball does Phil Mickelson use?
Callaway Chrome Soft X golf ballPhil Mickelson plays the Callaway Chrome Soft X golf ball. Phil Mickelson celebrates his victory at the 2021 PGA Championship where he became the oldest Major winner in history.
What is the difference between the TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x?
TP5 is our softest Tour ball with the most spin and highest performance around the greens. TP5x is our lowest spinning, fastest and longest Tour product. To put it simply, if you prioritize wedge spin over distance then TP5 is the ball for you. If you prioritize distance over wedge spin, then TP5x is your choice.
How far does Rory McIlroy hit the ball?
Rory McIlroy hits a shot during the Tour Championship. In 2020, Rory McIlroy ranked 4th in driving distance on the PGA Tour, hitting the ball 314 yards on average. Yes, McIlroy hits it far, but according to his club and golf ball fitter, he could hit it farther if he wanted to just by switching golf ball models.
Who is the fitter for Rory McIlroy?
Keith Sbarbaro, McIlroy’s fitter and VP of Tour Operations at TaylorMade, says McIlroy uses the TaylorMade TP5 golf ball even though the TP5x is longer for him. You might be thinking McIlroy is crazy, but his decision was actually influenced by Tiger Woods.
When did Rory McIlroy start using TP5x?
McIlroy originally started using the TP5x golf ball back in 2017 after searching for a ball that performed better than his previous ball in the wind. After playing more with Woods, who uses Bridgestone’s Tour B XS ball, however, McIlroy decided to make another switch.
Does Rory McIlroy use a TP5 golf ball?
Since 2019, McIlroy has decided to use the TP5 golf ball during PGA Tour competition. But, when he really needs some more distance, he goes for the TP5x. Sbarbaro says that when there’s a long drive contest going on, such as at a TaylorMade photo shoot or an exhibition, McIlroy will grab a TP5x for the distance boost.
Rory McIlroy WITB 2021
Fairway woods: TaylorMade SIM (15°, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX shaft)
Rory McIlroy WITB 2020
Fairway woods: TaylorMade SIM Max 3-wood (15°, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX shaft); TaylorMade SIM 4-wood (18°, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX shaft)
Rory McIlroy WITB 2019
Driver: TaylorMade M5 (9° @ 7.5°, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 70 TX shaft)
TaylorMade Stealth Plus
Rory Mcilroy chped and changed between the TaylorMade SIM2 Max and SIM2 drivers in 2021 but in 2022 he has the newer Stealth Plus driver in the bag. A model also used by Tiger Woods and Collin Morikawa, the Stealth Plus produced brilliant results during our testing.
TaylorMade Stealth Plus
Rory then uses two TaylorMade Stealth Plus fairway woods with 15 and 19 degrees of loft. McIlroy's five wood has been in and out of the bag traditionally, replaced with 2 or 3 irons or a hybrid. He often carries a SIM Max Rescue on occasion too but at the moment he is set on the two fairway wood setup.
TaylorMade P770, TaylorMade Rors Proto
His irons have recently changed. He had been using a set of TaylorMae P7MB's, and also a set of P730's before going back to some Rors Proto's. The Rors Protos were part of the custom series of irons made for a number of prominent TaylorMade staff players, including Dustin Johnson and (at the time) Justin Rose.
TaylorMade MG3
Having used TaylorMade MG2 's for a while, right now Rory has put two newer MG3 wedges in the bag. He did have a 48 degree model in there but right now he has just 54 and 58 wedges in the bag. He has his wedges fitted with Project X 6.5 shafts and his irons with the stiffer Project X 7.0.
TaylorMade Spider X Hydro Blast
Rory's putter situation changed at the 2021 Olympics when he putted with a Scotty Cameron 009M design, although he put the TaylorMade Spider X back in the bag in week two of the 2021 FedEx Cup Playoffs. It looks like this will remain as such because in September McIlroy acknowledged he needed a touch more forgiveness with the putter.
TaylorMade TP5x
McIlroy's golf ball is one of the new TP5x models. He stamps his ball with #22. It is a ball that recently received a five-star review from us because it does a good job of blending tour performance and feel in a low spinning golf ball.
Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 2
McIlroy wears Nike apparel and the Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 2 golf shoes. We think Rory was first spotted wearing the Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 2 shoe in a practice rounds at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in 2021. SInce then he has worn a variety of models, ranging from special editions, to the more traditional colors.
