Titleist 712 AP2 vs Titleist 712 CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 712 AP2 loft | 712 CB loft | 712 AP2 lie | 712 CB lie | 712 AP2 length | 712 CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 59 | — | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| W | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 712 AP2
- 712 CB
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 35° 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.
The sets are built differently: the 712 AP2 runs 3-iron to W (9 clubs), the 712 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 712 AP2 is listed as forged, multi-material dual cavity and the 712 CB as forged with a co-forged tungsten weight in the long irons. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2011, 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 712 AP2 and 712 CB 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 712 AP2 specs and Titleist 712 CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 712 AP2 stronger lofted than the 712 CB?
No. Both have a 35° 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 712 AP2 and 712 CB?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 35° 7-iron.
Are the Titleist 712 AP2 and 712 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 712 AP2 and 712 CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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