TaylorMade 320 vs TaylorMade rac OS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 320 loft | rac OS loft | 320 lie | rac OS lie | 320 length | rac OS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 59 | 60.5 | 39.5 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 59 | 61 | 39 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60 | 61.5 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 62 | 38 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 62 | 63 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 63 | 64 | 36 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | 50 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 320
- rac OS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 320 is 35° and the rac OS is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the rac OS should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 320. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the rac OS averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 29°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 320 7-iron sits 1° flatter (62° vs 63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 320 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 36.75").
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. The rac OS adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The rac OS arrived 2 years after the 320, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 35° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The rac OS is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 320 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade 320 specs and TaylorMade rac OS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade 320 stronger lofted than the rac OS?
No. The rac OS is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the TaylorMade 320, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade 320 and rac OS?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 6-iron, and 7 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade 320 and rac OS aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade 320 and rac OS have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade 320 is 62° lie and 37 inches, the rac OS 63° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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