Titleist 712 AP1 vs Titleist 714 AP1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 712 AP1 loft | 714 AP1 loft | 712 AP1 lie | 714 AP1 lie | 712 AP1 length | 714 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 | 32 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 52 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 712 AP1
- 714 AP1
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 712 AP1 is 33° and the 714 AP1 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 714 AP1 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 712 AP1. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 714 AP1 averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the GW (50° vs 48°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 712 AP1 runs 3-iron to GW (9 clubs), the 714 AP1 3-iron to AW (10 clubs).
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 712 AP1 is listed as cast, multi-material dual cavity with a tungsten nickel sole weight and the 714 AP1 as investment cast with a co-forged tungsten weight. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The 714 AP1 arrived 2 years after the 712 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The 714 AP1 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 712 AP1 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 712 AP1 specs and Titleist 714 AP1 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 712 AP1 stronger lofted than the 714 AP1?
No. The 714 AP1 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Titleist 712 AP1, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 712 AP1 and 714 AP1?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the GW, and 5 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist 712 AP1 and 714 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 712 AP1 and 714 AP1 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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