Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood Test New TaylorMade Drivers in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood were spotted at Yas Links ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, preparing with new TaylorMade drivers that recently appeared on the USGA conforming list. Both golfers, part of the TaylorMade team, seemed to be trying updated versions as they readied for the $9 million tournament.
McIlroy appeared to be using the standard model of the TaylorMade Qi4D, while Fleetwood was testing the LS version. Although little is publicly known about the Qi4D series, three head types are available: Standard, LS, and Max, similar to the previous Qi35 range.
“Following ongoing testing, our athletes have expressed a strong desire to play these products. In order for them to use these in tournament play, we have added them to the USGA conforming list.” — TaylorMade statement to Golf Monthly
As the first event in the DP World Tour's Play-Off series, it remains uncertain whether these new drivers will stay in the golfers’ regular rotations or are being tested for future tournaments.
Author’s Summary
McIlroy and Fleetwood tested new TaylorMade Qi4D drivers during practice in Abu Dhabi as they prepared for the high-stakes DP World Tour Play-Off opener.