Titleist DCI 962B vs Titleist DCI 990B
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI 962B loft | DCI 990B loft | DCI 962B lie | DCI 990B lie | DCI 962B length | DCI 990B 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 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- DCI 962B
- DCI 990B
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the DCI 962B is 36° and the DCI 990B 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.
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.
The DCI 962B is listed as investment cast, reduced-offset muscle cavity and the DCI 990B as investment cast, variable muscle back 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.
The DCI 990B arrived 3 years after the DCI 962B, 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 990B is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the DCI 962B. 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 962B specs and Titleist DCI 990B specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist DCI 962B stronger lofted than the DCI 990B?
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 990B?
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 962B and DCI 990B 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 990B have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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