Titleist DCI 981 vs. 735.CM

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By Logan R

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  1. Logan R

    Logan R

    I am a golfer in high school looking to improve my game for next year. Right now, I usually shoot around 40 or 41 on 9 holes and anywhere from 75-85 on 18. I am 16 years old and want to hit better consistent approach shots, so I can shoot in the 70s on a regular basis. Sometimes I have trouble hitting a 3 or 4 iron well, and maybe my 5 once in a while, but I am usually pretty solid with my mid to short irons.

    For a player of my skill level, would you recommend Titlest DCI 981 Irons or Titleist 735.CM Irons?

    Thanks for your help.

  2. Gator

    Gator
    Broken Arrow, OK

    Logan,


    The DCI 981 irons have quite a bit of offset compared to the 735.CM irons which will help hit the ball a little higher and are probably a litter more forgiving.  I used to play a set of 735.CM's and they are a great set if you like not much offset and like to work the ball a bit.  The 8,9, & PW are blades and not a cavity back like the 3 thru 7 iron.

    Based on your skill level, the 735 CM's would be a good set if your serious about your game.

    Best of Luck!


  3. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Logan R said:

    I am a golfer in high school looking to improve my game for next year. Right now, I usually shoot around 40 or 41 on 9 holes and anywhere from 75-85 on 18. I am 16 years old and want to hit better consistent approach shots, so I can shoot in the 70s on a regular basis. Sometimes I have trouble hitting a 3 or 4 iron well, and maybe my 5 once in a while, but I am usually pretty solid with my mid to short irons.

    For a player of my skill level, would you recommend Titlest DCI 981 Irons or Titleist 735.CM Irons?

    Thanks for your help.

    The DCI 981s have a higher ball flight.   I had a set 4-GW last year.   I also picked up a couple 735 CM irons from the bin (8 and 9).    The DCIs lost out to Eye 2s because I was much more consistent with the latter, although the longer irons on the DCIs were a little easier to hit.   I tried the 735CM 8 and 9 irons with the intent of using my Vokey 50 as a PW and found that I could hit my AP1 PW the same distance as the CM 9 iron (with that having been said, the DCIs may get a couple yards more based on my Eye 2 distances).   DCIs are pretty inexpensive (generally about $85-115 per set on eBay).

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