Titleist 690.CB vs Titleist 695.CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 690.CB loft | 695.CB loft | 690.CB lie | 695.CB lie | 690.CB length | 695.CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 17 | 58 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 58.5 | 60 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 59.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60 | 62 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 61 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 61.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 62 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 63 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.75 |
| W | 51 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 690.CB
- 695.CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 690.CB is 35° and the 695.CB is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 695.CB should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 690.CB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 695.CB averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 17°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 690.CB 7-iron sits 1.5° flatter (61.5° vs 63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 695.CB 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the 690.CB runs 2-iron to W (10 clubs), the 695.CB 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 690.CB is listed as forged cavity back and the 695.CB as forged. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 4 years between these sets (2002 and 2006), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 35° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The 695.CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 690.CB 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 690.CB specs and Titleist 695.CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 690.CB stronger lofted than the 695.CB?
No. The 695.CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the Titleist 690.CB, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 690.CB and 695.CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist 690.CB and 695.CB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Titleist 690.CB and 695.CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Titleist 690.CB is 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the 695.CB 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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