Titleist DCI 962 vs Titleist DCI 990
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI 962 loft | DCI 990 loft | DCI 962 lie | DCI 990 lie | DCI 962 length | DCI 990 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 17 | 58.5 | 58 | 39.5 | 39.75 |
| 2 | 19.5 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 22 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24.5 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 44.5 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| W | 52 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 56 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- DCI 962
- DCI 990
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the DCI 962 is 36° and the DCI 990 is 36°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the PW (48° vs 49°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 49°; the stronger one leaves a 2° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the DCI 962 runs 1-iron to LW (13 clubs), the DCI 990 1-iron to PW (10 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 DCI 962 is listed as investment cast, perimeter weighted cavity back and the DCI 990 as investment cast. 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 DCI 990 arrived 2 years after the DCI 962, 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 DCI 990 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the DCI 962. 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 DCI 962 specs and Titleist DCI 990 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist DCI 962 stronger lofted than the DCI 990?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 36°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist DCI 962 and DCI 990?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (36° vs 36°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 4 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist DCI 962 and DCI 990 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 DCI 962 and DCI 990 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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