Titleist DCI 962B vs Titleist DCI 762B
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI 962B loft | DCI 762B loft | DCI 962B lie | DCI 762B lie | DCI 962B length | DCI 762B length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | — | 58.5 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 2 | 19.5 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 22 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24.5 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 32 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 36 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 44 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 48 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- DCI 962B
- DCI 762B
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the DCI 962B is 36° and the DCI 762B is 36°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (19.5° vs 19°). Beyond loft, the DCI 762B 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the DCI 962B runs 1-iron to PW (10 clubs), the DCI 762B 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. 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.
Both heads are listed as investment cast, reduced-offset muscle cavity. 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.
There are 5 years between these sets (1997 and 2002), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently.
Which should you choose?
Loft differences between the DCI 962B and DCI 762B run in both directions rather than shifting the whole set one way, so the choice comes down to shaping, feel and gapping at the ends of the set rather than outright distance.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist DCI 962B specs and Titleist DCI 762B specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist DCI 962B stronger lofted than the DCI 762B?
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 962B and DCI 762B?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (36° vs 36°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 2-iron, and 2 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist DCI 962B and DCI 762B aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Titleist DCI 962B and DCI 762B have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Titleist DCI 962B is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the DCI 762B 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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