Titleist 690.CB vs Titleist 690.MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 690.CB loft | 690.MB loft | 690.CB lie | 690.MB lie | 690.CB length | 690.MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 19 | 58 | 58 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 25 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 28 | 60 | 60 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 32 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 36 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 40 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 44 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 48 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| W | 51 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 690.CB
- 690.MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 690.CB is 35° and the 690.MB is 36°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 690.CB should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 690.MB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 690.MB averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 48°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 690.CB runs 2-iron to W (10 clubs), the 690.MB 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
The 690.CB is a players iron and the 690.MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 690.CB is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 690.MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The 690.CB is listed as forged cavity back and the 690.MB as forged muscleback. The 690.MB's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
Both sets were introduced in 2002, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Titleist designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 690.MB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the 690.CB. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist 690.CB specs and Titleist 690.MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 690.CB stronger lofted than the 690.MB?
Yes. The Titleist 690.CB 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the 690.MB, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 690.CB and 690.MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 36°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Titleist 690.CB or the 690.MB?
The Titleist 690.CB. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 690.MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Titleist 690.CB and 690.MB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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