The original rac irons (we'll stick with lower-case because that's what TM does) debuted in 2002, but they've just kept coming. Whatever your fancy, the rac series has got you covered. Now you can choose rac HT (high trajectory), rac Tour Preferred Combo (with boty cavity back and muscleback), rac LT (low trajectory), rac OS (oversized) or rac MB (muscle back blade). Did we leave anything out? TaylorMade sure didn't. No matter what you choose, you'll be getting great irons.
The "CFT" is for Compressed Forged Titanium, a process Hogan says creates a more efficient weight distribution and therefore more forgiveness. They also feature what Hogan calls an "extended muscleback cavity." We're not much for all the technospeak, we just know that these irons combine the control and workability you expect from forged, but with more forgiveness achieved through ... well, all that techno stuff.
Hybrids are a favorite of our testers, and the Adams Idea i-Wood is one of our favorites. The Idea a1 Hybrid set puts a 3 i-Wood in place of the 3-iron, Adams' hollow back irons in place of the 4- through 6-irons, and wider soles that help reduce mishits. Yes, it's game improvement, and most of us could use some of it.
Marketed to "serious" golfers, and most of the serious golfers we know have taken a liking to these. They provide great workability to those players equipped to handle them. Definitely not for every golfer (that means you, high-handicappers), but for low-handicappers and some mid-handicappers, these will be one of the top choices.
The irons with a little stuffing in them. The EC603 irons feature a clubhead with an Elastomer insert injected into it to provide a softer feel. There's also a tungsten insert in the trailing edge that aids with shot-shaping. Talk of shot-shaping might make some think these clubs are "too good" for them. Precept markets them to all skill levels, and low-, mid- and high-handicappers alike are likely to enjoy the EC603s.
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