Titleist 681 Forged vs Titleist 690.CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Titleist 681 Forgedforged blade · forged 1030 mild carbon steelTitleist 690.CBforged cavity back · forged carbon steel
Specification comparison
| Club | 681 Forged loft | 690.CB loft | 681 Forged lie | 690.CB lie | 681 Forged length | 690.CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | — | 57.5 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 19 | 18 | 58 | 58 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 59 | 58.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 60 | 59.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 61 | 60 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 61.5 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 62 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 62.5 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 43 | 63 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 49 | 47 | 63.5 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| W | — | 51 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The 690.CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 681 Forged on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist 681 Forged specs and Titleist 690.CB specs.