Say hello to the new McLaren golf irons - Justin Rose is All In! - National Club Golfer

Could this be the biggest disrupter we have seen in golf equipment for quite some time?

McLaren has announced the creation of their latest venture; McLaren Golf. As part of their introduction to the sport they have also unveiled their debut irons.

There has been rumblings of McLaren entering the golf space for quite some time now. Best known for their dominance in motorsport and cutting-edge automotive engineering, McLaren is now applying that same performance-driven mindset to golf.

Major champion and the number five golfer in the world Justin Rose is one of a number of professional golfers, alongside Michelle Wie West and Ian Poulter, who are investors and ambassadors of the brand.

Quite the show of faith. So, what makes them so appealing to the 2013 US Open champion and co? Find out here…

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The technology

Given their background, and after years of development, it’s perhaps no surprise that McLaren has used advanced manufacturing techniques that are more commonly associated with motorsport than golf.

One of these processes is Metal Injection Molding (MIM) which is a feature of both sets of irons. This is a specialist manufacturing process rarely used at scale in golf.

McLaren Golf Series 1 and Series 2 Irons | Source: McLaren Golf

Series 3 – A players distance irons

For those seeking more power, the Series 3 irons are McLaren Golf’s players distance offering, but with a distinct twist.

Built on the same MIM framework, the head combines internal weighting with carbon fibre elements to optimise launch conditions and stability. Speed is also the beneficiary of this inclusion.

A carbon-fibre bonnet is not only an aesthetic nod to their automotive heritage, but also plays a role in vibration dampening and feel.

McLaren Golf Series 3 Irons | Source: McLaren Golf

The sole design is another standout feature. It has a heel cut and refined camber engineered to improve turf interaction and maintain speed through impact, even on imperfect strikes.

As is the case with the Series 1 blade irons, the McLaren Structural Mesh is also a key component here. It redistributes weight away from parts of the clubhead that isn’t necessary to performance in order to increase the stability and forgiveness.

Blended Set options

Like other brands, for example Srixon and Titleist, the options provided can be blended. Justin Rose in his press conference this week hinted he might play the Series 3 iron, or irons, at the top of his bag and then move into the Series 1 irons in his lower irons.

This is not unusual – Srixon players often choose the ZXi5’s for longer irons and the ZXi7’s for shorter irons.

This is all about getting forgiveness in the long irons and control with the scoring irons. Only time will tell if McLaren Golf irons provide this combination effectively or not.