Titleist Forged 735.CM vs Titleist ZB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Forged 735.CM loft | ZB loft | Forged 735.CM lie | ZB lie | Forged 735.CM length | ZB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | 18 | 59 | 60 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 28 | 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
- Forged 735.CM
- ZB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Forged 735.CM is 35° and the ZB is 35°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the ZB averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (19° vs 18°).
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 Forged 735.CM is listed as forged, progressive cavity-to-muscle back blend and the ZB as forged, blended cavity-to-muscle back. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The ZB arrived 3 years after the Forged 735.CM, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The ZB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Forged 735.CM 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 Forged 735.CM specs and Titleist ZB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist Forged 735.CM stronger lofted than the ZB?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 35°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist Forged 735.CM and ZB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (35° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and 4 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist Forged 735.CM and ZB 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 Forged 735.CM and ZB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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