Titleist DCI 981SL irons (1998–2001)
Titleist DCI 981SL (1998–2001), with a 33° 7-iron and 45° pitching wedge in Titleist’s published table.
- 7-iron loft
- 33°
- Pitching wedge loft
- 45°
- 7-iron length
- 36.75 in
Loft, lie & length chart
Titleist’s published specification table on its Previous Models page, lengths in inches.
| Club | Loft (°) | Lie (°) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 21 | 59 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 23 | 60 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 61 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 62 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 62.5 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 63 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 63.5 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 64 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 64 | 35.5 |
| W | 49 | 64 | 35.25 |
| SW | 52 | 64 | 35.25 |
| LW | 57 | 64 | 35.25 |
Source: Titleist DCI 981SL Previous Models page (listed 1998–2001). Checked 2026-10-22.
How to identify this generation
- A 5-iron with a small gold DCI badge at the toe end of a shallow cavity, a Titleist script across the back and 981SL stamped at the heel end.
- The DCI name also appears on these Titleist irons; compare their markings before using this chart: DCI Oversize + Gold (1996–1998); DCI Oversize + Black (1996–2000); DCI 962 (1997–1999); DCI 962B (1997–2000); DCI 981 (1998–2001); DCI 990 (1999–2000); DCI 990B (2000–2002); DCI 762, DCI 822OS (2001–2003); DCI 762B (2002–2003).
What to notice in the specifications
- Titleist heads this table “Men’s”; it runs from the 2-iron to a 57° LW with C9 swing weights through the PW (D1–D3 wedges) and no bounce row.
- The DCI 981 page lists stronger lofts (35° 7-iron against 33° here) and heavier D1 swing weights.
Read our loft guide for a worked example of comparing the numbers, and our used iron checklist before relying on a seller's description.
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DCI 962 irons (1997–1999)
Titleist DCI 962 (1997–1999), with a 36° 7-iron and 48° pitching wedge in Titleist’s published table.
DCI 962B irons (1997–2000)
Titleist DCI 962B (1997–2000), with a 36° 7-iron and 48° pitching wedge in Titleist’s published table.
DCI 981 irons (1998–2001)
Titleist DCI 981 (1998–2001), with a 35° 7-iron and 47° pitching wedge in Titleist’s published table.
DCI 990 irons (1999–2000)
Titleist DCI 990 (1999–2000), with a 36° 7-iron and 49° pitching wedge in Titleist’s published table.