Titleist 716 CB vs Titleist 716 MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 716 CB loft | 716 MB loft | 716 CB lie | 716 MB lie | 716 CB length | 716 MB 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 | 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
- 716 CB
- 716 MB
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 716 CB runs 2-iron to PW (9 clubs), the 716 MB 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The 716 CB is a players iron and the 716 MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 716 CB is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 716 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 716 CB is listed as forged cavity back with tungsten weighting and the 716 MB as forged. The 716 CB 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 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 and 716 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 716 CB specs and Titleist 716 MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 716 CB stronger lofted than the 716 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 716 CB and 716 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 716 CB or the 716 MB?
The Titleist 716 CB. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 716 MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Titleist 716 CB and 716 MB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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