TaylorMade rac LT vs TaylorMade rac OS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac LT loft | rac OS loft | rac LT lie | rac OS lie | rac LT length | rac OS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 59 | 60.5 | 39.25 | 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 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 65 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac LT
- rac OS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac LT is 35° and the rac OS 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 OS should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the rac LT. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the rac OS averages 1.3° 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 OS 2-iron to LW (12 clubs).
The rac LT is a players iron and the rac OS a game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The rac OS 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. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
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 OS 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 OS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac LT stronger lofted than the rac OS?
No. The rac OS 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 OS?
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 11 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade rac LT or the rac OS?
The rac OS. 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 OS 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 OS 63° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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