TaylorMade rac LT vs TaylorMade rac MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac LT loft | rac MB loft | rac LT lie | rac MB lie | rac LT length | rac MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 17 | — | 57 | — | 39.75 |
| 2 | 18 | 19 | 59 | 58 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 59 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 28 | 61.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 32 | 62 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 36 | 62.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 40 | 63 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 44 | 63.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 48 | 64 | 63 | 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 MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac LT is 35° and the rac MB 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 MB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the rac MB averages 0.8° 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 MB 7-iron sits 1° flatter (62.5° vs 61.5°), 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 MB 1-iron to PW (10 clubs).
The rac LT is a players iron and the rac MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The rac LT is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The rac 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.
The rac LT is listed as investment cast and the rac MB as forged. Forging, as in the rac MB, 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2003, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The rac MB 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 MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac LT stronger lofted than the rac MB?
Yes. The TaylorMade rac LT 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the rac MB, 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 MB?
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 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade rac LT or the rac MB?
The TaylorMade rac LT. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The rac MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the TaylorMade rac LT and rac MB 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 MB 61.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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