Taylor Made RAC OS 2?

Question

I'm thinking about getting the Taylor Made RAC OS2 clubs. I'm an intermediate player, that needs a bit better control on my irons. Right now I am looking at getting new irons because my Ping Eye 2's (red dot) are not in good shape anymore. After talking around with some golf shop pros, the concensus is that the cavity back irons are pretty much the same except for difft. types of metals and shaft. That's the reason why I am attracted to the RAC's because of the $400 price tag. However, it seems like the shaft on theses irons is more suited for a slower swing. Do you think it is ideal to get the RAC's and replace the shaft on them to a True Temper Gold? Or what would you recommend as a different route?

Answer 1

I have owned the RAC OS 2's for three years and don't intend to change. I like them a lot and the ball goes nice and high. I would recommend them. See what they can do on the price 'cause they are about 4 years old. I wouldn't pay more than $300, tops.

But, hit a few different sets first.

Answer 2

If you want to straighten out your shots you will need these intermediate irons. They are suitable for slower swing speeds because they will help to launch your shot higher, further, and straigher. There is no golfer in the world who couldn't use at least one of these qualities.

Contrary to popular belief, the type of metal in the iron will NOT make a difference in your shot pattern. Lighter metals in the clubhead will allow you to create more clubhead speed, but that's it.

Shafts will also determine clubhead speed and shot trajectory. Graphite is lighter than steel, so it will allow you to gain more clubhead speed and therefore a higher shot. Steel is heavier so it will lower your trajectory. This also applies for the stiffness of a shaft. The stiffness in a shaft is usually proportionate to it's weight - a lighter flex = a lighter shaft and a stiffer shaft = heavier shaft.

As far as shaft replacement - be careful. If your irons have a graphite shaft, you may not be able to put in steel shafts as they have a smaller tip diameter than graphite.

Also, Dynamic Gold shafts can set you back around $25-30 per club, so you'll be adding $200-250 to your price, making the irons cost you $600-650 in the end.

My recommendation, test many different clubs on an outdoor range until you find the feel, look, and trajectory you are looking for in your clubs. Irons are a big purchase, so make sure you get the right ones!

Hope this helps, and may all your putts break six inches down.

Answer 3

My suggestion is to definately find and go to a professional shop which has an indoor range and hit a few different sets. Hit a 5i or 6i a long iron and short iron (3i and  8i). Your main concentration should be on making on-center hits on each set as to evaluate how they feel when you make solid contact. Then try to find the set you like used or lightly used. It's just cheaper and unless you go three to four times a week or more, and compete in ams it's just a waste of money to buy new.  What's more, if you were going to buy new you should spend the fifty bucks and get fitted anyway.  As for the shaft... the differece is more in feel than that of distance. The difference is extreme as 10 yards from shaft stiffness to the next up or down. Solid ball striking is most important. So again, just get a set that allows you to feel a solid shot the best way you want to feel it. If it's twenty bucks or a thousand thats what is most important. Hope that helps.