Titleist 716 CB vs Titleist 716 T-MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 716 CB loft | 716 T-MB loft | 716 CB lie | 716 T-MB lie | 716 CB length | 716 T-MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 17 | 59 | 59.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 716 CB
- 716 T-MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 716 CB is 35° and the 716 T-MB is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 716 T-MB should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 716 CB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 716 T-MB averages 1.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 29°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 716 CB is a players iron and the 716 T-MB a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 716 T-MB is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The 716 CB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The 716 CB is listed as forged cavity back with tungsten weighting and the 716 T-MB as hollow body with a thin high-strength steel face insert. The 716 T-MB's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the 716 CB, at some cost in feel. 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 T-MB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 716 CB on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist 716 CB specs and Titleist 716 T-MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 716 CB stronger lofted than the 716 T-MB?
No. The 716 T-MB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the Titleist 716 CB, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 716 CB and 716 T-MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 6-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Titleist 716 CB or the 716 T-MB?
The 716 T-MB. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Titleist 716 CB is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Titleist 716 CB and 716 T-MB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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