TaylorMade Review: RAC LT Irons

Manufacturer: TaylorMade Golf


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Purchase: Purchased at Wide World of Golf for %599.00. I had a set of Wilson Deep Red 2 Tours and really didn't like the feedback I got from them. I swung a number of clubs at Wide World and was blown away by the feel I got from the RAC LT's. I took a 5 and an 8 iron to the range and after about 10 balls with each I had to have them - awesome feel and great sound - that thwack/tick sound when you hit it hard and clean is the one these clubs make most often. They're also an extremely attractive club to look at.

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Pros: I had the clubs extended 1 inch and adjusted 2 degrees upright as I'm 6'3". These clubs are extremely consistent, I don't find too many "fliers" and I can consistently depend on my normal distances in most all lies or conditions. It's easy to work the ball, but they never seem to get too extreme if I'm off, no big banana slices or duck hooks, just a nice gentle turn over in mid-flight, which is usually a little draw for me. And it's easy to get some back spin on shots in to the green. Also, the LT is supposed to mean Low Trajectory, but I haven't found getting the ball up an issue with these. They are 5 to 10 yards longer than the Deep Red II's were, and the faces are listed at the same degrees as the Deep Red II's are. The 7 thru PW get the ball well up, but I do believe the 6 and below offer a somewhat more boring flight, the ball just screams off of these. With the Deep Red II I'd use the 7 iron for a 150 yd shot, with the LT's it's an easy 8 unless there's wind in my face, and if the wind is pushing it might be a 9!

Cons: The grips aren't the best, but they aren't so bad that I've changed them out yet, that will come next season. I haven't had any slippage problems and surely haven't flung a club across a fairway because I couldn't hold it. The grips are just non-descript and don't offer the reassurance of something like Lamkin or Golf Pride. Bottom line, you can use these grips but you'll probably want to replace them.

RAC LT Quality: Construction and quality are top-shelf! I checked them pretty hard when I got them and didn't find any visible flaws anywhere. The satin effect on the faces looks great and their thin top-line makes them easy to set up for a swing. From July through September I was playing 3 to 6 times a week, roughly 36 to 54 holes a week, and the grooves on the faces don't show any wear. Keeping the faces clean does help the workability of the clubs.

Summary: I'm a 12 handicap and can't imagine wanting to move away from these clubs anytime soon if ever. They look great, feel great and are consistent as could be. I completely recommend them. If you have a chance to get them set up for you by a good shop or a pro that will only help you enjoy them more, and that's what the game is all about!

TaylorMade RAC LT Rating: 5

Author: Rick K.

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Submitted: 2004-12-19
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