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2024 Dubai Invitational: Rory McIlroy’s Golf Gear Explored

Published 01/12/2024, 8:43 AM EST

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Rory McIlroy is truly a force in the golf world. His immaculate shots and world-shifting ideas are what act as beacons of light in his golfing career. However, strong aid is offered by his incredible selection of golfing equipment in his golfing journey.

It has recently been revealed that as the golf world shifts its focus to the new season, Rory McIlroy’s previous bag has also seen some crucial changes. Thanks to his awe-striking appearance at the 2024 Dubai Invitational worth $2.5 million, we now know what these updates are.

What arsenal has Rory McIlroy carried to Dubai Creek Resort?

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A serious change has been witnessed in McIlroy’s choice of driver, fairway wood, and one of the wedges that he deploys this year, in contrast to his 2023 choices. He will now be seen using the new TaylorMade Qi10 driver for his long drives that power his game. He has chosen to stick with the Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X shaft for his driver.

Moreover, his bag change in terms of fairway woods is also notable. He has switched from the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus fairway woods to the new TaylorMade Qi10 fairway wood in both 15° and 18° with a Fujikura Ventus Black 8-X and 9-X shaft, respectively, in his 3-woods and 5-woods.

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His appearance at the DPWT event has also revealed that he has now switched to the new and improved TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 wedges in 46°, 50°, 54°, and 60° lofts with Project X Rifle 6.5 shafts.

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Additionally, he is now seen using the Spider-Tour X putter instead of his previously used Scotty Cameron putter. He will also be deploying the Golf Pride grips to strengthen his game going forward. But what is his choice of clubs this year?

McIlroy’s pick of irons, golf balls, apparel, and more

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At the 2024 Dubai Invitational, the Northern Irishman is using TaylorMade’s P760 4-iron and TaylorMade’s custom series of Rors Proto iron in 5 irons through 9 irons. McIlroy is also known to sometimes deploy utility irons to perfect his shots. This is notably the TaylorMade Stealth UDI (16°) with a Project X Hzrdus 65 105 shaft.

He has also been spotted using the new and powerful TaylorMade TP5x golf ball for his insane shots this season. The 34-year-old does all this while donning Nike apparel and shoes, under his decade-old contract with the sponsor. He specifically chose the famous Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 for its comfort and style.

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After the second round’s conclusion, the golfer proudly sits at the top of the leaderboard. Are you excited to see him take this one home? Let us know in the comment section below!

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Daiemah Malik

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I, Daiemah Malik, have loved writing for as long as I can remember. It started with practicing poetry in front of the mirror, eventually translating into my passion for writing at EssentiallySports. The values that the sport of golf has instilled in my writing are truly incomparable, and because of it, writing currently tops my to-do list on a dull day, coming over even my love for indulging in spirited debates on anything and everything, including my hidden forte, politics.
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