TaylorMade rac LT vs TaylorMade rac CB TP
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac LT loft | rac CB TP loft | rac LT lie | rac CB TP lie | rac LT length | rac CB TP length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 19 | 59 | 57 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 60 | 58 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 25 | 61 | 59 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 28 | 61.5 | 60 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 32 | 62 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 36 | 62.5 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 40 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 44 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac LT
- rac CB TP
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac LT is 35° and the rac CB TP is 36°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the rac LT 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 rac CB TP averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 48°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the rac CB TP 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the rac LT runs 2-iron to SW (11 clubs), the rac CB TP 2-iron to PW (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 LT is listed as investment cast and the rac CB TP as forged. Forging, as in the rac CB TP, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the rac LT, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The rac LT adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The rac CB TP came out 2 years after the rac LT, 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 CB TP is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the rac LT. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade rac LT specs and TaylorMade rac CB TP specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac LT stronger lofted than the rac CB TP?
Yes. The TaylorMade rac LT 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the rac CB TP, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade rac LT and rac CB TP?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 36°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade rac LT and rac CB 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 LT and rac CB TP have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade rac LT is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the rac CB TP 62° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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