TaylorMade rac CB TP vs TaylorMade r7 TP
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac CB TP loft | r7 TP loft | rac CB TP lie | r7 TP lie | rac CB TP length | r7 TP length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | 18 | 57 | 58 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 58 | 59 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 59 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 60 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 62 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 63 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 43 | 64 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 47 | 64 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 51 | — | 63 | — | 35.5 |
| SW | — | 55 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac CB TP
- r7 TP
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac CB TP is 36° and the r7 TP is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the r7 TP should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the rac CB TP. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the r7 TP averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (19° vs 18°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the r7 TP 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 61.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the rac CB TP runs 2-iron to PW (9 clubs), the r7 TP 2-iron to SW (11 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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.
The rac CB TP is listed as forged and the r7 TP as investment cast. Forging, as in the rac CB TP, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the r7 TP, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
The r7 TP arrived 1 year after the rac CB TP, 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 36° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The r7 TP is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the rac CB TP 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 rac CB TP specs and TaylorMade r7 TP specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac CB TP stronger lofted than the r7 TP?
No. The r7 TP is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the TaylorMade rac CB TP, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade rac CB TP and r7 TP?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (36° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade rac CB TP and r7 TP aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade rac CB TP and r7 TP have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade rac CB TP is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the r7 TP 61.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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