Brand new TaylorMade ‘Proto’ iron spotted at Rocket Mortgage Classic
On Tuesday in Detroit, TaylorMade showed off a brand new “Proto” iron built for Nick Dunlap to test this week. (Courtesy GolfWRX)
An all-new TaylorMade “Proto” iron has hit the PGA TOUR testing grounds at the Rocket Mortgage Classic – and it’s decidedly different than the one you may have already seen earlier in the year.
Back at the Valero Texas Open in April, Rory McIlroy unveiled a put it into play that week, citing its higher launch and desired feel, and it
Back at the 2024 Valero Texas Open in April, Rory McIlroy unveiled a never-before-seen TaylorMade “Proto” 4-iron. (Courtesy GolfWRX)
Collin Morikawa followed suit shortly thereafter, also t the 2024 RBC Heritage, and Michael Block at the 2024 PGA Championship.
Since then, it’s been revealed that the “Proto” irons are actually new TaylorMade P-7CB cavity-back irons, as
A look at TaylorMade’s previous P7CB “Proto” iron. (Courtesy GolfWRX)
On Tuesday at Detroit Golf Club, GolfWRX or Nick Dunlap to test.
On Tuesday in Detroit, TaylorMade showed off a brand new “Proto” iron built for Nick Dunlap to test this week. (Courtesy GolfWRX)
Early speculation is that Taylormade’s new “Proto” iron is made with a hollow-bodied construction, thanks to its screw port in the toe section, and thru-slot in the sole of the iron. (Courtesy GolfWRX)
If Taylormade’s new “Proto” iron is indeed a new hollow-bodied construction, it may offer an uptick in ball speeds across the face. (Courtesy GolfWRX)
On Tuesday in Detroit, TaylorMade showed off a brand new “Proto” iron built for Nick Dunlap to test this week. (Courtesy GolfWRX)
Early speculation is that the iron is made with a hollow-bodied construction, thanks to its screw port in the toe section, and thru-slot in the sole of the iron. This is a significantly different design than TaylorMade’s previous P7CB “Proto,” and if it is indeed a new hollow-bodied construction, it may offer an uptick in ball speeds across the face.
However, since TaylorMade hasn’t revealed any under-the-hood design information, it’s all speculation at this point. For now, all we have are photos until more information and feedback reaches the public sphere.