Titleist 712 CB vs Titleist 714 CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 712 CB loft | 714 CB loft | 712 CB lie | 714 CB lie | 712 CB length | 714 CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 59 | 59 | 39.5 | 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 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 712 CB
- 714 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.
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 CB is listed as forged with a co-forged tungsten weight in the long irons and the 714 CB as forged cavity back. The 712 CB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The 714 CB arrived 2 years after the 712 CB, 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 712 CB and 714 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 CB specs and Titleist 714 CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 712 CB stronger lofted than the 714 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 CB and 714 CB?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 35° 7-iron.
Are the Titleist 712 CB and 714 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 CB and 714 CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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