Rory McIlroy Overhauls Equipment Setup Before Final Round At Arnold Palmer Invitational
Rory McIlroy made significant equipment changes before the final round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, following a one-over 73 performance on Saturday that affected his position on the leaderboard.
The four-time Major winner's equipment modifications included:
- Switching from TaylorMade Qi35 'Dot' driver to Qi10 driver
- Changing both fairway woods from Qi35 to Qi10 models
- Adjusting his 3-iron
- Adding a gap wedge to his setup
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These changes mirror his equipment configuration from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he secured victory with impressive rounds of 66, 70, 65, and 66. Prior to that win, McIlroy had also switched from the TaylorMade 2019 TP5 ball to the 2024 TP5X model.
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Testing conducted by McIlroy and TaylorMade revealed that the 2024 TP5X ball produced:
- Increased distance with irons
- Higher ball speed with the TaylorMade Qi10 driver
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These equipment adjustments demonstrate McIlroy's ongoing efforts to optimize his performance and maintain his competitive edge on the PGA Tour.
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