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IronsBest irons of 2026: what tour pros play

players counted
56
on the TaylorMade P7TW
6
on TaylorMade
20%
changed in the past year
12

Compiled by from 58 reports (Golf Monthly, GOLF.com, GolfMagic and 7 more outlets). Last updated . How we count

The iron set each tour player was last reported using, from muscle-back blades to players' cavity backs. Long irons and utility irons have their own guide.

What irons do most tour pros use?

The TaylorMade P7TW, played by 6 of the 56 players counted. The Srixon ZXi5 and ZXi7 is next with 4.

Which iron brand is most played on tour?

TaylorMade, with 11 of 56 players (20%). Titleist is second with 9.

Who has changed irons recently?

12 players have changed in the past year. The most recent was Rory McIlroy, from the TaylorMade Rors Proto blades to the Nike VR II Pro Blades, reported in October 2026.

By brand

Players counted once per brand.

  1. TaylorMade20%11
  2. Titleist16%9
  3. Callaway14%8
  4. Srixon13%7
  5. Cobra7%4
  6. Ping7%4
  7. McLaren Golf4%2
  8. Mizuno4%2

The models, ranked

  1. 1
    TaylorMade P7TW

    6 players, $1,999.99

    Charlie Woods (September 2026), Scottie Scheffler (September 2026), Tommy Fleetwood (July 2026), Aaron Rai (May 2026), Tiger Woods (March 2026), Anthony Kim (February 2026)

  2. 2
    Srixon ZXi5 and ZXi7

    4 players, $1,199.97

    J.J. Spaun (September 2026), Shane Lowry (September 2026), Ryan Fox (July 2026), Hannah Green (March 2026)

  3. 3
    Callaway Apex MB

    3 players, $222.00

    Jason Day (August 2026), Sam Burns (July 2026), Adam Scott (May 2026)

  4. 4
    Titleist T100

    3 players

    Austin Smotherman (October 2026), Jordan Spieth (September 2026), Billy Horschel (December 2025)

  5. 5
    Callaway Apex TCB

    2 players, $1,505.00

    Jon Rahm (June 2026), Xander Schauffele (March 2026)

  6. 6
    Ping i210

    2 players

    Viktor Hovland (August 2026), Matt Fitzpatrick (June 2026)

  7. 7
    Srixon ZX7

    2 players

    Lucas Glover (July 2026), Brooks Koepka (June 2026)

  8. 8
    Bridgestone 220 MB

    1 player

    Chris Gotterup (July 2026)

  9. 9
    Callaway Apex TCB Raw

    1 player, $1,505.00

    Akshay Bhatia (March 2026)

  10. 10
    Callaway X Forged

    1 player, $227.14

    Si Woo Kim (May 2026)

  11. 11
    Callaway X-Forged Star

    1 player, $227.14

    Jeeno Thitikul (November 2025)

  12. 12
    Cobra 3DP MB

    1 player, $330.00

    Max Homa (January 2026)

  13. 13
    Cobra 3DP RF

    1 player

    Rickie Fowler (May 2026)

  14. 14
    Cobra King Tour

    1 player, $1,099.00

    Gary Woodland (March 2026)

  15. 15
    Cobra S2 Forged

    1 player

    Lexi Thompson (December 2025)

Recent switches

Players whose latest reported change landed in the last year, dated by the first report of it.

  1. Rory McIlroyfrom the TaylorMade Rors Proto blades to the Nike VR II Pro BladesOctober 2026
  2. Bryson DeChambeaufrom the Bryson DeChambeau 3D-printed prototype irons to the Edel Prototype Irons (3-P)October 2026
  3. Dustin Johnsonfrom the TaylorMade P730 irons to the TaylorMade DJ Proto IronsJune 2026
  4. Si Woo Kimfrom the Callaway Apex MB to the Callaway X Forged IronsMay 2026
  5. Hideki Matsuyamafrom the Srixon Z-Forged II irons (4-9i) to the Srixon ZXi7 IronsMay 2026
  6. Gary Woodlandfrom the Cobra King Forged MB to the Cobra King TourMarch 2026
  7. Shane Lowryfrom the Srixon Z 785 to the Srixon ZXi7 IronsMarch 2026
  8. Ben Griffinfrom the Mizuno Pro S3 to the Mizuno Pro M-13February 2026
  9. Sergio Garciafrom the LA Golf CB-26 to the LA Golf MB-26January 2026
  10. Aldrich Potgieterfrom the PXG GEN8 0311 T to the PXG 0317 ST ironsJanuary 2026
  11. Max Homafrom the Cobra King MB Irons to the Cobra 3DP MB ironsJanuary 2026
  12. Bernhard Langerfrom the Tour Edge Exotics Pro 723 irons to the Tour Edge Exotics CBX ironsDecember 2025