Titleist DCI 981SL vs Titleist DCI 762

Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.

Titleist DCI 981SL1998–2001 · Super Game Improvement Ironsinvestment cast, progressive cavity back · 431 stainless steel Titleist DCI 7622001–2003 · Game Improvement Ironsinvestment cast, dual cavity · 17-4 stainless steel

Specification comparison

Club	DCI 981SL loft	DCI 762 loft	DCI 981SL lie	DCI 762 lie	DCI 981SL length	DCI 762 length
1	—	17	—	58	—	40
2	21	19	59	59	39.25	39.5
3	23	21.5	60	60	38.75	39
4	25	24	61	61	38.25	38.5
5	27	27	62	62	37.75	38
6	30	30	62.5	62.5	37.25	37.5
7	33	34	63	63	36.75	37
8	37	38	63.5	64	36.25	36.5
9	41	42	64	64	35.75	36
PW	45	46	64	64	35.5	35.75
W	49	50	64	64	35.25	35.5
SW	52	—	64	—	35.25	—
LW	57	—	64	—	35.25	—

Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.

Which should you choose?

The DCI 762 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the DCI 981SL. 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 981SL specs and Titleist DCI 762 specs.