Titleist DCI 990 vs Titleist Forged 704.CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI 990 loft | Forged 704.CB loft | DCI 990 lie | Forged 704.CB lie | DCI 990 length | Forged 704.CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | — | 58 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 19 | 19.5 | 59 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 22 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 25 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 44.5 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 49 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| W | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- DCI 990
- Forged 704.CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the DCI 990 is 36° and the Forged 704.CB is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Forged 704.CB should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the DCI 990. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Forged 704.CB averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (49° vs 47°). The pitching wedges are 49° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Forged 704.CB 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the DCI 990 runs 1-iron to PW (10 clubs), the Forged 704.CB 2-iron to W (10 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 990 is listed as investment cast and the Forged 704.CB as forged cavity back. Forging, as in the Forged 704.CB, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the DCI 990, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
There are 5 years between these sets (1999 and 2004), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 36° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The Forged 704.CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the DCI 990 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 990 specs and Titleist Forged 704.CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist DCI 990 stronger lofted than the Forged 704.CB?
No. The Forged 704.CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the Titleist DCI 990, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist DCI 990 and Forged 704.CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (36° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and 6 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist DCI 990 and Forged 704.CB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Titleist DCI 990 and Forged 704.CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Titleist DCI 990 is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the Forged 704.CB 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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