TaylorMade rac OS vs TaylorMade r7
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | rac OS loft | r7 loft | rac OS lie | r7 lie | rac OS length | r7 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 60.5 | 60 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 65 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- rac OS
- r7
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the rac OS is 33° and the r7 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the r7 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the rac OS. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the r7 averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 22°).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. The rac OS adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The r7 arrived 3 years after the rac OS, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The r7 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the rac OS 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 OS specs and TaylorMade r7 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade rac OS stronger lofted than the r7?
No. The r7 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the TaylorMade rac OS, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade rac OS and r7?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 6 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade rac OS and r7 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade rac OS and r7 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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