TaylorMade rac LT vs TaylorMade rac HT
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac LT loft | rac HT loft | rac LT lie | rac HT lie | rac LT length | rac HT length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 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 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac LT
- rac HT
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac LT is 35° and the rac HT 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 HT should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the rac LT. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the rac HT averages 1.4° 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 rac LT 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 63°), 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 HT 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
The rac LT is a players iron and the rac HT a game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The rac HT is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The rac LT trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. 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 HT came out 1 year 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 HT is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the rac LT 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 LT specs and TaylorMade rac HT specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac LT stronger lofted than the rac HT?
No. The rac HT is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the TaylorMade rac LT, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade rac LT and rac HT?
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 9 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade rac LT or the rac HT?
The rac HT. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The TaylorMade rac LT is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade rac LT and rac HT 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 HT 63° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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