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A little over a month ago, TaylorMade and Rory debuted Rory's custom built clubs, the Rors Proto irons. I was wondering if anyone has come across some performance numbers for the irons like ball speed, spin, carry?

 

It would simply be eyebrow-raising to see what numbers these clubs generate under Rory's swing. Maybe if someone has come across Rory's iron play numbers over the past month or so, that'd be super neat to study. Of course they're not production irons which hinders pretty much any possibility to gain numbers of them, but can't hurt to try!

 

-Thanks! Swing easy. 

 

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One of the assistant pros at the course I work at is a Taylormade staffer and he's been talking about the retail release of these non-stop since Rory put them in the bag. Not very detailed info, but I heard tv commentators say Rory was hitting a PW on a 150 flatter par 3 at Erin Hills into a slight headwind. Take that for what it's worth!

 

 

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Seems like they should have done this for DJ... I get Rory has won more. But DJ is the king of the hill right now.

 

And once again I have to compliment your user name.

 

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The difference is, they already had DJ. They didn't have Rory yet and had to come up with something to entice him. If it was flip flopped and DJ was the free agent then maybe I can see them doing the same for him but even then, who knows. Rory holds a much higher marketing value than DJ does. 

 

I think DJ asked for a set when he saw Rory's though. 

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

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The difference is, they already had DJ. They didn't have Rory yet and had to come up with something to entice him. If it was flip flopped and DJ was the free agent then maybe I can see them doing the same for him but even then, who knows. Rory holds a much higher marketing value than DJ does.

 

I think DJ asked for a set when he saw Rory's though.

True. They are clean looking. Hopefully they don't mess up the retail model with spaceship stuff.

 

 

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True. They are clean looking. Hopefully they don't mess up the retail model with spaceship stuff.

 

 

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I'm holding my breath amigo. 

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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They look a lot like the cobra Rickie proto's...

 

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I hadn't seen those yet. When did Rickie put those in the bag?

Rickie's remind me of the old Nike VR pro blades 

 

http://14043-presscdn-0-31.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Nike-VR-Pro-Blade-Irons.jpg

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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I hadn't seen those yet. When did Rickie put those in the bag?

Rickie's remind me of the old Nike VR pro blades

 

http://14043-presscdn-0-31.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Nike-VR-Pro-Blade-Irons.jpg

Those were are from when he switched from Titleist to Cobra. So they are older, just goes to show that there isn't much change with these types of clubs.

 

 

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I hadn't seen those yet. When did Rickie put those in the bag?

Rickie's remind me of the old Nike VR pro blades

 

http://14043-presscdn-0-31.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Nike-VR-Pro-Blade-Irons.jpg

That's what I was thinking Nike VR Victory TW (being that Tiger wanted CG in a different place than others, at that time)

 

 

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The difference is, they already had DJ. They didn't have Rory yet and had to come up with something to entice him. If it was flip flopped and DJ was the free agent then maybe I can see them doing the same for him but even then, who knows. Rory holds a much higher marketing value than DJ does.

 

I think DJ asked for a set when he saw Rory's though.

Makes me sad to hear that because DJ is hitting the ball just fine, he doesn't need to tinker. Rory is in such a slump right now he's throwing S* at the wall just trying to see what sticks.

 

 

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They look a lot like the cobra Rickie proto's...

 

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I would love to have an iron set stamped the way his is. No big number on the sole and then the loft on the club on there as well. Very clean.

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Makes me sad to hear that because DJ is hitting the ball just fine, he doesn't need to tinker. Rory is in such a slump right now he's throwing S* at the wall just trying to see what sticks.

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He's won 2 of his last 10 tournaments. Thats a historically impressive pace.

Yes he's searching right now but he regularly does that with putting. His ball striking is fine.

I don't think switching mbs is something that would mess with DJ. With that said, i wouldn't look for him to switch anytime soon either.

 

People need to chill out when players are "off" and dont win every week. The guy has been hurt most of the year, got married and made equipment changes. He needs reps and he'll be fine just like always. Same for Spieth or anyone else who hasn't won in the last month or 2.

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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These irons look awesome

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Wedges:   :nike-small: 52º :nike-small: 56º  :edel-golf-1: 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped

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Those do look sweet!

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Does anyone else think they look just like the brand-new (and very shiny) Mizuno MP-18s?

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Irons: Wilson Staff CB 4-PW in KBS 120 Stiff shafts

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 - 50

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Does anyone else think they look just like the brand-new (and very shiny) Mizuno MP-18s?

I would have to say that the new mp18's look exactly like these since these came out first.

 

But both are incredible looking

 

 

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  • 5 weeks later...

From an engineering standpoint and this is just IMHO. They have the same shape basically as a Nike Vr which favored a MP-33 which favored a 66 Spalding Elite. But I did notice that they have machined weight out of the middle and have the mass down low. Would love to see a set in person and experiment some. Also a lot of it depends on the static weight and density of the metal. But they do have the mass of the muscle back down low where it needs to be. Not too bad from both looks and function from what I see here

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Oo Shiny!

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Does anyone else think they look just like the brand-new (and very shiny) Mizuno MP-18s?

Would have to say, yes they do.

 :srixon-small:  ZX5 MKII LS 8.5

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 3 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 5 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid 

:srixon-small: ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff

:taylormade-small: MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b

:scotty-small:  7.5 Phantom 34”

:srixon-small: Z Star Diamond 2023

 

 

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