TaylorMade rac CB TP vs TaylorMade TP CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac CB TP loft | TP CB loft | rac CB TP lie | TP CB lie | rac CB TP length | TP CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | — | 57 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 22 | 18 | 58 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 21 | 59 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 24.5 | 60 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 28.5 | 61 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 32.5 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 36.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 41 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac CB TP
- TP CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac CB TP is 36° and the TP CB is 32.5°, a 3.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TP CB should carry roughly 10 to 14 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the rac CB TP. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TP CB averages 3.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (22° vs 18°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the rac CB TP 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), 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 TP CB 3-iron to AW (9 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 TP CB as cast/forged hybrid. Forging, as in the rac CB TP, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the TP CB, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
There are 9 years between these sets (2005 and 2014), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 36° to 32.5°.
Which should you choose?
The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° 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 TP CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac CB TP stronger lofted than the TP CB?
No. The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32.5° against 36° for the TaylorMade rac CB TP, 3.5° stronger and worth roughly 10 to 14 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade rac CB TP and TP CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3.5° (36° vs 32.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade rac CB TP and TP CB 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 TP CB 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 TP CB 62.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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