Titleist DCI Gold vs Titleist DCI 981
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Titleist DCI Goldinvestment cast, perimeter weighted cavity back · 17-4 stainless steelTitleist DCI 981investment cast, perimeter weighted · 17-4 stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | DCI Gold loft | DCI 981 loft | DCI Gold lie | DCI 981 lie | DCI Gold length | DCI 981 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 17 | 56 | 58 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 2 | 18 | 19.5 | 57 | 59 | 39 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 58 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 25 | 59 | 61 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 60 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 61 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 61.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 62 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 43 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 47 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| W | 52 | 51 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The DCI 981 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the DCI Gold 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 Gold specs and Titleist DCI 981 specs.