TaylorMade rac CB TP vs TaylorMade rac TP MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac CB TP loft | rac TP MB loft | rac CB TP lie | rac TP MB lie | rac CB TP length | rac TP MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | 19 | 57 | 58 | 39.25 | 38.75 |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 58 | 59 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 59 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 60 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 32 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 36 | 62 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 40 | 63 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 44 | 64 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 48 | 64 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac CB TP
- rac TP MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac CB TP is 36° and the rac TP MB is 36°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (22° vs 21°). Beyond loft, the rac TP MB 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 61.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The rac CB TP is a players iron and the rac TP MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The rac CB TP is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The rac TP MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Both heads are listed as forged. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The rac TP MB came out 1 year after the rac CB TP, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The rac TP MB 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 rac TP MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac CB TP stronger lofted than the rac TP MB?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 36°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade rac CB TP and rac TP MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (36° vs 36°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 2 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade rac CB TP or the rac TP MB?
The TaylorMade rac CB TP. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The rac TP MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the TaylorMade rac CB TP and rac TP MB 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 rac TP MB 61.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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