Titleist DCI 981 vs Titleist DCI 981SL
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Titleist DCI 981investment cast, perimeter weighted · 17-4 stainless steelTitleist DCI 981SLinvestment cast, progressive cavity back · 431 stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI 981 loft | DCI 981SL loft | DCI 981 lie | DCI 981SL lie | DCI 981 length | DCI 981SL length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | — | 58 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 2 | 19.5 | 21 | 59 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 22 | 23 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| W | 51 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | 52 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | 57 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The DCI 981SL is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° 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 981SL specs.