Why it's a best pick:
The TaylorMade rac OS2 incorporate the inverted cone technology of the r7 irons, but are oversized heads. Many head-to-head comparisons rate the TaylorMade rac OS2 irons lower than the r7, but the irons still offer golfers the forgiveness for miss hit shots with a large sweet spot.
Manufacturer Description: TaylorMade rac OS2 Iron Set with Steel Shaft Many irons feel harsh and unpleasant at impact as a result of unmanaged vibration. Through diligent study, TaylorMade engineers developed a solution called 'rac' , a technology with the ability to manage impact vibration to dramatically improve feel. How dramatic is the difference in feel delivered by rac technology? Sergio Garcia felt it and put rac irons in his bag. Among the dozens of other tour pros who've also made the switch are 2004 US Open champion Retief Goosen, Darren Clarke, and Hale Irwin. Designed for all player typesfrom amateurs with average club speeds to fast-swinging tour professionals the rac irons incorporate three key technologies to deliver fantastic feel, incredible forg...Read Moreiveness, and an improved center of gravity location. All this makes it easy for these irons to launch the ball for high, long, and straight shots. Compared to the preceding rac design, the new rac OS2 irons are equipped with larger Feel Pockets for improved vibration control. The redesigned Tuned Performance Cartridge saves an impressive 32 grams to enhance both MOI and CG; an ultra-thin clubface and deep cavity provides maximum forgiveness and accuracy. A generous offset and thick top line boosts confidence at address. Oversized head with generous offset and slightly wider sole promote an unmatched combination of high launch angle, long, penetrating ball flight and maximum control Improved rac technology and new Tuned Performance Cartridge collectively deliver extraordinary feel Redesigned Tuned Performance Cartridge saves an impressive 32 grams, which is relocated to enhance MOI and CG position Tuned Performance Cartridge repositioned and recessed to make contact with the clubface, softening impact vibration Ultra-thin face and large, deep cavity deliver maximum forgiveness Large degree of offset and thick top-line boosts confidence at address New and dramatically improved rac technology produces remarkable feel for an iron this forgiving Iron Loft Lie Offset 2 18 deg 60.5 deg 7.3 mm 3 20 deg 61 deg 7.0 mm 4 23 deg 61.5 deg 6.7 mm 5 26 deg 62 deg 6.3 mm 6 29 deg 62.5 deg 6.0 mm 7 33 deg 63 deg 5.7 mm 8 37 deg 63.5 5.3 mm 9 41 deg 64 deg 5.0 mm PW 45 deg 64.5 deg 4.7 mm AW 50 deg 64.5 deg 4.7 mm SW 55 deg 64.5 deg 2.0 mm LW 60 deg 65 deg 2. Minimize
