Titleist 710 AP1 vs Titleist 712 AP1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 710 AP1 loft | 712 AP1 loft | 710 AP1 lie | 712 AP1 lie | 710 AP1 length | 712 AP1 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 710 AP1
- 712 AP1
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 33° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show. Lie angles and lengths match as well, so any fitting adjustment made to one set would carry straight over to the other.
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 710 AP1 is listed as cast dual cavity with tungsten sole weighting and the 712 AP1 as cast, multi-material dual cavity with a tungsten nickel sole weight. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The 712 AP1 arrived 2 years after the 710 AP1, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The 710 AP1 and 712 AP1 share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist 710 AP1 specs and Titleist 712 AP1 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 710 AP1 stronger lofted than the 712 AP1?
No. Both have a 33° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 710 AP1 and 712 AP1?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 33° 7-iron.
Are the Titleist 710 AP1 and 712 AP1 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Titleist 710 AP1 and 712 AP1 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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