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McLaren Golf officially debuts & announces Series 1, Series 3 irons

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It’s not every day an automotive brand steps into the golf equipment space, but McLaren did just that today. Today, McLaren officially announced the launch of McLaren Golf, along with its first two iron models, the Series 1 and Series 3. While the brand has teased its entry into golf on social media over the past few months, this marks the full unveiling of what it has to offer.

With quite a few high-level golf people at the helm, McLaren Golf set out to build equipment that pushes the limits and goes where other brands won’t due to certain limitations. The main technology they are focusing on is Metal Injection Molding to build ultra-precise parts to ensure the irons perform at the level intended. Using MIM gives engineers greater control over all aspects of the irons, as it is more precise than casting or forging. Inside each iron is high-density tungsten and head shaping to create a center of gravity location that enhances performance.

McLaren Golf announced its entry into golf with Justin Rose at the wheel before the 2026 Cadillac Championship. Justin Rose isn’t a brand ambassador, but an investor in the brand. Recently, we have seen LPGA Major Winner Michelle Wie West and LIV golfer Ian Poulter showing their involvement with McLaren on social media.

“Our technology and manufacturing efficiencies, with both Series 1 and Series 3, allow us to start strong and immediately compete with industry front runners,” said Head of Engineering, Ryan Badgero. “It starts with Metal Injection Molding, which gives us complete control over material chemistry, geometry and mass distribution. That level of control allows us to design each iron as part of a system, where we have a vision and pre-determined goal that we’re able to engineer into reality.”

Series 1

This is the iron that we saw in the bag of Justin Rose, McLaren’s blade. McLaren set out to make a blade that was more forgiving while still being consistent and workable by the best players in the world. The Structural Mesh takes its visual cues from McLaren supercars, but it also improves performance. Structural Mesh removes weight from where it isn’t needed and moves it to more advantageous areas while keeping the location strong.

Inside the iron is an internal weighting that includes tungsten to stabilize launch and improve consistency. McLaren also has an internal silicone damping unit that improves sound and feel while moving weight to the heel and toe for more forgiveness.

 

Series 3

This iron is built to play in the players distance category with more perimeter weighting. The body is MIM and has internal geometry to optimize CG placement. At the center of the cavity is a carbon fiber “bonnet” that pays homage to the automaker and adds a performance benefit. The carbon absorbs vibration for better sound and feel while helping stabilize the structure of the iron head.

Under that bonnet is what McLaren is calling a “unique calibration weight system.” McLaren also created a sole that improves turf interaction with leading edge camber and heel cut relief.

Both Series 1 and Series 3 irons will be priced at $375 USD per iron and available at select fitters on April 30th. You can also order the irons directly online from the McLaren Golf website.

I have been an employee at GolfWRX since 2016. In that time I have been helping create content on GolfWRX Radio, GolfWRX YouTube, as well as writing for the front page. Self-proclaimed gear junkie who loves all sorts of golf equipment as well as building golf clubs!

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5 Comments

  1. Luke Warmwater

    May 3, 2026 at 11:51 am

    I remember when PXG went after the Range Rover demographic a few years ago.

    • Benny

      May 3, 2026 at 4:16 pm

      Well said, Luke. Then once they couldn’t sell anymore they dumped their prices to what their real value is/was.

      PXG proved its marketing and it worked until it didn’t. I suspect these are made by another OEM and Rose ended worst for the week.

  2. Justin

    Apr 30, 2026 at 8:12 am

    A good player can play well with any golf clubs. De Chambeau hits a cheap Costco driver nearly 300 yards. Those McClaren clubs are no different that any others. The honeycomb back will be a nightmare to clean and the plastic logo covering the tungsten weight is similar to my old Golden Bear irons.

  3. Hawkeye

    Apr 29, 2026 at 10:02 pm

    $500 AUD per iron? Good luck anyway McLaren. The honeycomb-grill trim is a bit hard on the eye….but I suspect it will soon appear in someone’s bag at a Club near me.

    I’d like to see an iron that features a guy being eaten by a large snake.

    C’mon Alpha Romeo. You must be ready for P1 in the bespoke golf club market.

  4. Frank the tank

    Apr 29, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    Those are hideous no way on Earth am i putting those in my bag even for free

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Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping

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Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.

That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.

On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”

On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear.  All prices include shipping. 
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Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)

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Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

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