Titleist 712 AP2 vs Titleist 712 MB

Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.

Titleist 712 AP22011–2013 · Players Ironsforged, multi-material dual cavity · forged 1025 carbon steel with tungsten weighting in the heel and toe Titleist 712 MB2011–2013 · Blade / Musclebackforged · 1025 carbon steel

Specification comparison

Club	712 AP2 loft	712 MB loft	712 AP2 lie	712 MB lie	712 AP2 length	712 MB length
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 MB

Lofts match on every club the two sets share, so the markers sit on top of each other.

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 MB 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).

The 712 AP2 is a players iron and the 712 MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 712 AP2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 712 MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.

The 712 AP2 is listed as forged, multi-material dual cavity and the 712 MB as forged. The 712 AP2 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.

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 MB 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 MB specs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Titleist 712 AP2 stronger lofted than the 712 MB?

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 MB?

There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 35° 7-iron.

Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Titleist 712 AP2 or the 712 MB?

The Titleist 712 AP2. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 712 MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.

Do the Titleist 712 AP2 and 712 MB have the same lie and length?

At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.

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