TaylorMade RSi 2 vs TaylorMade RSi TP
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | RSi 2 loft | RSi TP loft | RSi 2 lie | RSi TP lie | RSi 2 length | RSi TP length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 17 | 17 | 60 | 60 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 19 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 24 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 27 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 31 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 35 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- RSi 2
- RSi TP
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the RSi 2 is 31° and the RSi TP is 34°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the RSi 2 should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the RSi TP. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the RSi TP averages 2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (27° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the RSi 2 runs 2-iron to SW (11 clubs), the RSi TP 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
The RSi 2 is a players distance iron and the RSi TP a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The RSi 2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The RSi TP 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.
The RSi 2 is listed as cast/forged hybrid and the RSi TP as two-piece plasma-welded forged face and hosel with stainless back in the 3-7 irons, fully forged short irons. The RSi 2 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 2014, 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 RSi TP is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the RSi 2. 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 RSi 2 specs and TaylorMade RSi TP specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade RSi 2 stronger lofted than the RSi TP?
Yes. The TaylorMade RSi 2 7-iron is 31° against 34° for the RSi TP, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade RSi 2 and RSi TP?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (31° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 6-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade RSi 2 or the RSi TP?
The TaylorMade RSi 2. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The RSi TP is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade RSi 2 and RSi TP 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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