Titleist 716 AP2 vs Titleist 716 CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 716 AP2 loft | 716 CB loft | 716 AP2 lie | 716 CB lie | 716 AP2 length | 716 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
- 716 AP2
- 716 CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 716 AP2 is 34° and the 716 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 716 AP2 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 716 CB. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 716 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 716 AP2 runs 3-iron to W (9 clubs), the 716 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 716 AP2 is listed as co-forged, multi-material dual cavity and the 716 CB as forged cavity back with tungsten weighting. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2015, 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 716 CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the 716 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 716 AP2 specs and Titleist 716 CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 716 AP2 stronger lofted than the 716 CB?
Yes. The Titleist 716 AP2 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the 716 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 716 AP2 and 716 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 716 AP2 and 716 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 716 AP2 and 716 CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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