Titleist 714 AP2 vs Titleist 714 CB

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

Titleist 714 AP22013–2015 · Players Ironsforged, multi-material dual cavity · forged 1025 carbon steel with high-density tungsten weighting in the heel and toe Titleist 714 CB2013–2015 · Players Ironsforged cavity back · forged 1025 carbon steel

Specification comparison

Club	714 AP2 loft	714 CB loft	714 AP2 lie	714 CB lie	714 AP2 length	714 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	30	31	62.5	62.5	37.5	37.5
7	34	35	63	63	37	37
8	38	39	63.5	63.5	36.5	36.5
9	42	43	64	64	36	36
PW	46	47	64	64	35.75	35.75
W	50	—	64	—	35.5	—

Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.

Lofts compared

714 AP2
714 CB

Lofts differ on 5 of the 8 clubs the two sets share. A lower point is a stronger loft.

What the differences mean

At the 7-iron, the 714 AP2 is 34° and the 714 CB is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 714 AP2 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 714 CB. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 714 CB averages 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (30° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.

The sets are built differently: the 714 AP2 runs 3-iron to W (9 clubs), the 714 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 714 AP2 is listed as forged, multi-material dual cavity and the 714 CB as forged cavity back. The 714 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 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 CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the 714 AP2. 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 AP2 specs and Titleist 714 CB specs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Titleist 714 AP2 stronger lofted than the 714 CB?

Yes. The Titleist 714 AP2 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the 714 CB, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.

What is the loft difference between the Titleist 714 AP2 and 714 CB?

At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 6-iron, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.

Are the Titleist 714 AP2 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 714 AP2 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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