Rory McIlroy WITB: shot at the 2014 WGC-Accenture Match Play

[tembolo1284]

Wow! Great pics everyone!!!

[tembolo1284]

I seriously have a soft spot for Nike now.

[Lesmond]

Keep your head down. Watch your name climb.

 

Rory McIlroy, 2014 BMW PGA Champion

 

[JoeBo21]

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/may/23/rory-mcilroy-bmw-pga-championship

Anyone know where I can get this blue Nike pullover?

[alecfeltman]

Great win. He is the man.

[Lesmond]

[quote name='JoeBo21' timestamp='1401042824' post='9364673']
[url="http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/may/23/rory-mcilroy-bmw-pga-championship"]http://www.theguardi...ga-championship[/url]

Anyone know where I can get this blue Nike pullover?
[/quote]

eBay, thats where I got mine, tour-issue as well for the retail price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/438pcu14-M-2014-Nike-Golf-Tour-Performance-1-2-Zip-Cover-up-75-/360863697953?pt=US_Mens_Athleticwear&hash=item5405270c21

[Lesmond]

Driver: Nike Covert Tour 2.0 (8.5 degrees)

Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Silver TiNi 70TX

3 Wood: Nike VR_S Covert Prototype (15 degrees)

Shaft: Fujikura Rombax Pro 95 (X-Flex)

5 Wood: Nike VR_S Covert (19 degrees)

Shaft: Fujikura Rombax Pro 95 (X-Flex)

Irons: Nike VR Pro Blades (4-9)

Shafts: Royal Precision Project X 7.0

Wedges: Nike VR Forged (46, 52, 56) Nike VR X3X Toe Sweep (59 degrees)

Shafts: Royal Precision Project X 7.0

Putter: Nike Method 006 Prototype

Ball: Nike RZN Black

 

Read more at http://www.golfwrx.com/186417/rory-mcilroy-witb-2014/#4qYfsl0OUJSTldrk.99

 

[GC70]

Driver: Nike Covert Tour 2.0 (8.5 degrees)

Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Silver TiNi 70TX

3 Wood: Nike VR_S Covert Prototype (15 degrees)

Shaft: Fujikura Rombax Pro 95 (X-Flex)

5 Wood: Nike VR_S Covert (19 degrees)

Shaft: Fujikura Rombax Pro 95 (X-Flex)

Irons: Nike VR Pro Blades (4-9)

Shafts: Royal Precision Project X 7.0

Wedges: Nike VR Forged (46, 52, 56) Nike VR X3X Toe Sweep (59 degrees)

Shafts: Royal Precision Project X 7.0

Putter: Nike Method 006 Prototype

Ball: Nike RZN Black

 

Read more at http://www.golfwrx.com/186417/rory-mcilroy-witb-2014/#4qYfsl0OUJSTldrk.99

 

 

The TS wedge is very under rated.

[Lesmond]

[Joe85]

Impressive comeback win. The boy can flat out play. Let's see him get the Claret Jug this year - three quarters to the slam - eh?

[wldchld22]

Toe sweep!

[Lesmond]

Focus on the shot. Not the lie. Rory McIlroy

Nike VR X3X Toe Sweep Wedge. http://gonike.me/Wedges

 

[jgolf215]

Haven't been in Rory's WITB in a while. Awesome pics Lesmond! The driving range video with the pro tracer set to classical music is awesome!
Love the white bag, the green shoes on Masters Wednesday, the blades, putter, everything! And I'm a Cally guy for the most part.
Great to see him win. I'm hoping he goes on a tear. But cools down for the Ryder Cup of course

[Joselo]

great set

[Lesmond]

http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2014/05/the-new-club-in-rorys-bag-that.html
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When Rory McIlroy signed his mega deal with Nike last year, everyone had an opinion on his choice of bats and ball. Of course, the only opinion that really matters is that of McIlory himself. In a conversation with GolfDigest.com on Monday, McIlroy discussed some of the key clubs in his bag during his win at the BMW PGA Championship.
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[b]You put the new Nike VR X3X Toe Sweep wedge in this week, a 59-degree (pictured). What appealed to you about that club to make the change?[/b]
The Toe Sweep is something I've been messing around with for a while and I felt like last week was a good time to put it in play. The one thing I really like about it is how well it goes through the rough. Some of those shots on the way in Sunday were key up and downs. The chip-in on 10 and the flop shot that I played on 14, those two were out of the rough. The way the club is designed it feels that it slides through that longer grass really easily and the ball comes out that much better for me. If there was one area of my game that I needed to improve this year it was probably scrambling, and this wedge helped a lot this week with that.[/size][/color][color=#272727][size=4]
[b]Getting the right ball/driver combination is a big key and you've done some experimenting. What is it about the VRS Covert 2.0 and RZN Black pairing that works for you?[/b]
This driver, the Covert 2.0, actually spins a little more than the original Covert, and that's a good thing for me. With how I like to shape the ball from right to left I want to see that ball stand in the air for a bit so it was good to get a little more spin. I know some guys like to be on the lower side of spin, 2,100, 2,200 [rpms]. That's great on TrackMan and great on the range and everything, but when you're out on the golf course it never hurts to have a little more spin. It's nice to hit it long and maximize your distance, but I like to be on the higher side of spin because I feel like I can keep my ball flight a little tighter. Out on the golf course with the length that I'm hitting it, it's key for me to hit fairways. But I have picked up some ball speed with this ball-and-driver combination that I've been using for about eight months now. Driving the ball well is the foundation for my game, and whenever I'm driving it well I generally tend to produce good results. It's been a huge improvement.[/size][/color][color=#272727][size=4]
[b]How key is the driver shaft in that equation?[/b]
I'm using a Mitsubishi Kuro Kage shaft. The thing about shafts is that it really is a process of elimination. You try a lot and you trust the guys you work with that they're going to come to you with some good options that will produce what you like to see with your ball flight. I used the Diamana for a while and that worked well, but I felt like that shaft with the new driver head was spinning a little too low for me so we went to the Kuro Kage and I saw the spin rate come up just slightly, which I felt was more playable. Obviously shaft is very important and there are so many shafts out there that there's a lot of trial and error, but eventually you're going to find the right one that fits you and this one does.[/size][/color]

[Hilldo87]

Absolutely delighted for him. My favourite golfer out there. His ability is unreal, and seeing him on his game this week was a joy to watch. I felt like a kid the way I was cheering every shot.

[alecfeltman]

Some bag pics that are on the "Photos from the Memorial"

Love the bag. And now I am a fan of the putter head cover. I know its a Masters Special addition but I would like one.

[Lesmond]

Nice close-up of the Toe Sweep.

[alecfeltman]

Another Rory bag pic.

I really do look forward to the "Photos from the _____" every week.

Thank you to all of the people who take these awesome photos.

[Lesmond]

Memorial 2014 WITB update:

 

http://www.golfwrx.c...-memorial-2014/

 

[is1ander]

He wins in the immediate aftermath of a horrendous breakup. Amazing. Rory has reached the level of Phil and Tiger in his ability to win without his A game.

[7018]

Surprised to see him go with 4 wedges and drop the 3iron. Hope he kills it again this week!

[alecfeltman]

Same bag methodology I use.

I dropped the 3i and added a 51 degree wedge to help cover a yardage I found myself at numerous occasions. I go 5w to 4i. Then wedges are PW, 51, 55, 59.


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[JoeBo21]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1401043558' post='9364701']
[quote name='JoeBo21' timestamp='1401042824' post='9364673']
[url="http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/may/23/rory-mcilroy-bmw-pga-championship"]http://www.theguardi...ga-championship[/url]

Anyone know where I can get this blue Nike pullover?
[/quote]

eBay, thats where I got mine, tour-issue as well for the retail price.

[url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/438pcu14-M-2014-Nike-Golf-Tour-Performance-1-2-Zip-Cover-up-75-/360863697953?pt=US_Mens_Athleticwear&hash=item5405270c21"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item5405270c21[/url]
[/quote]

Thanks Les! always comin through

[Lesmond]

Early morning at Pinehurst. What's not to like! #‎usopen2014 #‎pinehurst

 

[Pure745]

Rory is the man.

[Lesmond]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lquUVV5WL8w

[drbonesvt]

Streaky player - modern day Philly Mick future replacement?

[Lesmond]

http://nikeinc.com/nike-golf/news/nike-golf-unveils-athlete-looks-for-the-u-s-open

 

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy will compete for his second U.S. Open trophy wearing the Innovation Dri-FIT Knit Cool polo ($75) in the first and third rounds. A premium jacquard knit fabric provides breathability throughout the upper body, in addition to pinhole mesh panels on the sides and back. He’ll sport the Lightweight Innovation Color polo ($75) – the same style he wore at Augusta – on Friday and Sunday. McIlroy will pair each polo with the Modern Tech Pant ($80), Innovation Woven Cover-up ($120), Tour Mesh Cap ($30), Sleek Modern Plaque belt ($50) and Nike Lunar Control footwear ($200). Driver and ball: Nike VRS Covert 2.0 Tour driver and Nike RZN Black ball

 

[Lesmond]

Enjoyed my day working with the Nike guys.