TaylorMade RAC LT2 Irons

TaylorMade RAC LT2 Irons 

DESCRIPTION

  • RAC channels impact vibration
  • Investment cast soft stainless steel clubheads
  • Better centre-of-gravity
  • Lower Trajectory

USER REVIEWS

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[Oct 06, 2006]
mgreve
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: taylormade rac lt2

Have been using these irons for a little over a year now and they are everrything I expected from them. They are long straight and have great feel.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Sep 09, 2006]
BigMac
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Taylor Made RAC LT 2

I have a set of these irons with T Step stiffs and I agree with DannyBoy completely! I decided to move to a CB iron because I felt my game wasn't up to playing blades (Wilson Staff Tour Blades)anymore. After playing these for a year, I'm rethinking that decision.

These clubs are very light and I feel my rhythym/tempo is way better with my old irons (which probably swing at a D4 to D5) and I know where the clubhead is. I fixed the weight problem by lead taping to get the swingweight to a D4. I also hoped that this would fix issue #2; the ball flight.

LT (low trajectory)is a misnomer as ball flight with the scoring irons is way too high. The tape and using more of an abbreviated follow through helped a bit. My advice; explore all the shaft options available as I'm sure none of the pros who use these clubs play the T Step shaft.

As far as distance goes, they are about a club shorter than Titleist 735CMs and Mizuno MP60s.

On the plus side, the LTs are extremely forgiving and the workability is ok. Aiming the clubface is not too difficult considering the amount of offset. Also, I'll give TM an "A" for effort in trying to make them feel like a forged blade, but there is no comparison to the feel of a crisply struck shot with the Staffs.

As the previous reviewer suggested, try before you buy! Short of momentary insanity, I don't know why I bought these golf clubs. You'll see them on eBay soon. The search continues...

Customer Service

never used

Similar Products Used:

Wilson Staff Tour Blades, Accuform PTMs, and I've demoed just about every Mizuno/Titleist product available in LH.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
4
[Aug 25, 2006]
Dannny Boy
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: LT2 with T-Step Stiff

I don't know what is up with these irons. First of, they are extremely light, so light it is virtually impossible to feel the position of the club anywhere in the swing. Second, the stock T-step shafts are horrible. Even at a stiff flex the ball still baloons on me. I don't swing overly hard either, my driver speed is only 105 to 110. I don't know if all of these people who claim to be shooting in the 70's know what they are saying because these are nothing great. I have numerous buddies that all break 80 on a regular basis, and most of them think the same as me. Also, these irons are at least a club shorter, and I am not sure why. Please, try these irons before you buy!

Customer Service

Do not know.

Similar Products Used:

Every mid to low handicap iron you can think of and almost everything flew better than these.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Aug 14, 2006]
borntorock55
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Taylor Made LT2 Irons

I can honestly say I am delighted with my LT2's.

I have 3I-PW with the stock TM T Step Pro steel shafts at 'S' flex.

After playing Snake Eyes forged irons for the past 3-4 years I was looking for some irons that would still have good feel but also give me increased yardage and greater confidence. The LT2's fit the bill.

They inspire confidence at address and have a sweet feeling when I nail them which I have to say is more often than not. I have no trouble getting a ball airborn so the lower trajectory I'm getting with the LT2's suits me fine. I find them forgiving with off centre hits still producing an acceptable result

They say that the shaft is the most important element of any club and the T Step seems like a great shaft. At 110 grams thay are 17 grams lighter than the Dynamic Golds I had in my Snake Eyes. Consequently I have increased my swing speed (and for a guy who's now the wrong side of 50 that's important)and gained about 10 yds per club over my Snake Eyes.

The best part for me though is the confidence they give at address, so much so that for the first time in years I am now using a 3 iron (and hitting it good)instead of leaving in the bag or the garage.

I demoed the LT2's alongside the Titleist 775CB's and for me there was nothing to separate them except the price.

Can't see me taking the LT2's out of my bag for a long time.

Customer Service

Not used

Similar Products Used:

Snake Eyes 600B/C

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Aug 09, 2006]
rrosa
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Taylormade LT2 irons

I've played these all season and love them. They look good at address, give good feedback, and are consistent. I also considered the Ping i5, which would also have been a good choice, but these LT2's just look better.

Customer Service

ordered custom grips, sensicore shafts, and custom lie angles, and everything came very fast and accurate.

Similar Products Used:

Ping i5

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 27, 2006]
cheeseking1000
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Taylor Made Rac LT2

I am a 16 year old and typically shoot high 70's-low 80's scores, although they seem to be going down as of late. I got the Rac LT2's about 3 weeks ago, and have played with them almost everyday since. I went to Golf Galaxy maybe 4 times to figure out what clubs I wanted. I hit them all every time, and also found a shop (Chicago Tennis and Golf Co.) that will let you take a half set out for a day or two to play with them. I started with an open mind, although I originally thought I would be going with more of player's iron. After hitting just about everything out there, I decided on these. They seem to have a great combination of forgiveness and workability that nothing else seemed to have. They also hav a very good feel, although it was nowhere near MP-60's or Bridgestone's, for a cast club, they feel great. After playing with them for these 3 weeks, I found that they do just about everything I would want my irons to do at this point. I can hit them high, low, fade, or draw, without any problem. I previously played Taylor Made 200's, which were great clubs, especially considering they were my first real set. These just seem to be a step up in every category from those. They are more forgiving, and go just as far even though the lofts are weaker. The LT2's also look great. They have a relatively thin topline, and are very good to look at from the top. The satin finish looks great, and overall, they are very classy looking clubs. I do think that these clubs require you to have a pretty decent and consistent swing, but they are very rewarding if you do. And, as a little bonus, they were only $600, which, for as good an iron as they are, seems to be a pretty good price, for what you get that is.

Customer Service

Great! I got custom fitted and had them ordered with True Temper Dynamic Gold (S300) shafts, 1 degree flat. They came in 2 weeks after the guy at Golf Galaxy told me at least 3 maybe 4.

Similar Products Used:

Played with Taylor Made 200's before. Considered and tried all of the following: Ping i5, Ping S59, Mizuno MP-60, Mizuno MX-23, Bridgestone Forged Cavity Back, Titleist 735 CM, MacGregor M-685, Callaway X-Tour.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 09, 2006]
J.D.
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Taylor Made LT2 Irons

While not as long as my previous irons (about a club shorter), these are very accurate. The thin top line and blade-like appearance inspire confidence. The lofts come 1 degree stronger than standard, but I don't have any problem hitting high shots that stop on a dime.

Customer Service

Custom ordered from factory (2 degree upright, 1/2 inch long, lofts 1 degree weak), came exactly as ordered.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jul 04, 2006]
fameboy
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed: RAC LT2 3-PW Stiff Steel

These irons do just about all you can ask for. You can hit them how ever you please. High, low, draw, fade, take the garbage out, they can do it all. Did I also mention they are forgiving? You don't have to hit the dead center of the clubface to still get promising results. I love these irons. I personally don't understand why anybody would buy the RAC OS when they can just get the LT that is just as forgiving but has exponentially more amount of control. Spectacular iron.

Customer Service

Not needed.

Similar Products Used:

rac OS, Mizuno mp-60, Ping, and so on

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 15, 2006]
rmb1213
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: TaylorMade LT2; 3- PW Stiff

I, like others who have reviewed these clubs, used to play the Cleveland TA7's. The Cleveland's are a good stick but were not as consistent as I liked. I was nervous about switching to more of a "player's club" but now that I have I couldn't be more pleased. My handicap is now in the single digits thanks to the LT2's and I recently shot the best round of my life. The clean looks (minimal offset/thin top line) inspire confidence at address which has led to more quality shots and thus birdie opportunities. Moreover, I think they are even more forgiving than the TA7's and definitely have a higher ball flight in the long irons.

My distance has been about the same due to a more penetrating ball flight even though the TA7’s have much stronger lofts. The feel is quite good and they are very workable. TaylorMade has done a great job with these clubs. The set I picked up for $375 had been played just a few rounds and was in mint condition.

Similar Products Used:

Mizuno MP-60, Cleveland TA7, Bridestone J33 Forged

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 14, 2006]
gannon
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: tayolormade rac lt2

great club. better they play better than even taylormade described.

Customer Service

no problems

Similar Products Used:

mizuno mx 23 ping i5 callaway x12

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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