Titleist DCI 981 vs Titleist DCI 990
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Titleist DCI 981investment cast, perimeter weighted · 17-4 stainless steelTitleist DCI 990investment cast · 431 stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI 981 loft | DCI 990 loft | DCI 981 lie | DCI 990 lie | DCI 981 length | DCI 990 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 17 | 58 | 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 | 25 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 44.5 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| W | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The DCI 990 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the DCI 981. 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 981 specs and Titleist DCI 990 specs.