TaylorMade rac LT vs TaylorMade TP CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac LT loft | TP CB loft | rac LT lie | TP CB lie | rac LT length | TP CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 18 | 60 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 24.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 28.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 32.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 36.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac LT
- TP CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac LT is 35° and the TP CB is 32.5°, a 2.5° 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 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the rac LT. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the TP CB averages 2.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 18°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the rac LT runs 2-iron to SW (11 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 LT is listed as investment cast and the TP CB as cast/forged hybrid. The rac LT adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 11 years between these sets (2003 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 35° to 32.5°.
Which should you choose?
The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° 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 TP CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac LT stronger lofted than the TP CB?
No. The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32.5° against 35° for the TaylorMade rac LT, 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade rac LT and TP CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (35° vs 32.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 3-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade rac LT 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 LT and TP CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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