Titleist 690.CB vs Titleist Forged 704.CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 690.CB loft | Forged 704.CB loft | 690.CB lie | Forged 704.CB lie | 690.CB length | Forged 704.CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 19.5 | 58 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 58.5 | 60 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 25 | 59.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 28 | 60 | 62 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 31 | 61 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 35 | 61.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 39 | 62 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 43 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 63 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.75 |
| W | 51 | 51 | 63 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 690.CB
- Forged 704.CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 690.CB is 35° and the Forged 704.CB is 35°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Forged 704.CB averages 0.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 19.5°). 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 Forged 704.CB 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
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.
Both heads are listed as forged cavity back. 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.
The Forged 704.CB came out 2 years after the 690.CB, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Forged 704.CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1.5° 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 Forged 704.CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 690.CB stronger lofted than the Forged 704.CB?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 35°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 690.CB and Forged 704.CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (35° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 2-iron, and 4 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist 690.CB and Forged 704.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 Forged 704.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 Forged 704.CB 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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