Titleist DCI 981 vs Titleist DCI 762
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI 981 loft | DCI 762 loft | DCI 981 lie | DCI 762 lie | DCI 981 length | DCI 762 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 17 | 58 | 58 | 39.5 | 40 |
| 2 | 19.5 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 22 | 21.5 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 63.5 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.75 |
| W | 51 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- DCI 981
- DCI 762
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the DCI 981 is 35° and the DCI 762 is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the DCI 762 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the DCI 981. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the DCI 762 averages 0.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (25° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the DCI 762 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the DCI 981 runs 1-iron to LW (13 clubs), the DCI 762 1-iron to W (11 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 981 is listed as investment cast, perimeter weighted and the DCI 762 as investment cast, dual 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 762 arrived 3 years after the DCI 981, 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 35° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The DCI 762 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the DCI 981 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 DCI 981 specs and Titleist DCI 762 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist DCI 981 stronger lofted than the DCI 762?
No. The DCI 762 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the Titleist DCI 981, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist DCI 981 and DCI 762?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 10 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist DCI 981 and DCI 762 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Titleist DCI 981 and DCI 762 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Titleist DCI 981 is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the DCI 762 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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