Titleist 714 AP1 vs Titleist 714 MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 714 AP1 loft | 714 MB loft | 714 AP1 lie | 714 MB lie | 714 AP1 length | 714 MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| AW | 52 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 714 AP1
- 714 MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 714 AP1 is 32° and the 714 MB is 35°, a 3° 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 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 714 MB. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 714 MB averages 2.1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 35°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 714 AP1 runs 3-iron to AW (10 clubs), the 714 MB 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The 714 AP1 is a game improvement iron and the 714 MB a blade iron, so they sit 3 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The 714 AP1 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 714 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 714 AP1 is listed as investment cast with a co-forged tungsten weight and the 714 MB as forged. The 714 AP1 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 2013, 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 714 MB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the 714 AP1. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist 714 AP1 specs and Titleist 714 MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 714 AP1 stronger lofted than the 714 MB?
Yes. The Titleist 714 AP1 7-iron is 32° against 35° for the 714 MB, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 714 AP1 and 714 MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (32° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Titleist 714 AP1 or the 714 MB?
The Titleist 714 AP1. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 714 MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Titleist 714 AP1 and 714 MB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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