Ian Poulter suggests if his iron play has improved after switching to McLaren clubs like Justin Rose

Ian Poulter joined Justin Rose in a major move recently, with the English duo switching to McLaren irons.

And they are seemingly serving Poulter well at this moment in time as he enters round two of LIV Golf Korea just one shot off the lead.

He finds himself in a tie for fourth on four-under after day one at Asiad Country Club, just behind joint leaders Bryson DeChambeau, Charles Howell III and Scott Vincent.

Poulter has now discussed his new irons in detail, having been asked after his four-under 66 how much of a difference they have already made.

Ian Poulter enjoying ‘pretty easy’ switch to McLaren irons

Majesticks GC co-captain Poulter said in Busan: “Yeah, I put them in the bag, and obviously we knew when the launch was going to be, so I had a few weeks to dial them in.

“Having a couple of weeks and really spending some good time with them to fine-tune them exactly how I want them, it wasn’t an issue putting them straight in the bag.

“I felt they looked better, turf interaction was better, the divots were better, ball flight was better, so it’s a pretty easy switch to be able to put them in the bag.”

And sharing if such a switch involves a balance of physical and mental gains, he said: “Yeah, it’s 5-iron to 9-iron in series one.

“I think the first thing you have to do is really like what you’re looking at. The engineers and the design team have made a really good-looking golf club.

“When I put it down, it’s already pleasing on the eye, so it gives you a good feeling when you stand over the ball.

“They perform very well. I’ve had no issues at all with them. Yeah, I’m enjoying having them in the bag.”