Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted 22 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 22 hours ago We just saw Cleveland release their new RTZ wedges (just noticing those are in line on the keyboard which makes that really nice). And they look stellar. https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/seen-on-tour-cleveland-2025-wedge-prototypes/ Cleveland as a brand has a long history and has made some fantastic clubs over the years. The older 588 wedges were my go-to wedges for a long time. However as time has passed I feel they have also fallen into the Tour Edge like category in some respects. Whether that is deserved or not I am not sure. The clubs are still great, but the recognition of them seems to be split in many respects with almost a duo-identity. So what do you think of Cleveland golf clubs? What clubs did you love and what ones not so much? Where do you think they stand in terms of performance? frazzman80, TJ Hall, golfinnut and 8 others 10 1 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Cleveland is solid name in wedges. They used to be “the wedge” to have. My dad games 588’s still. This new wedge is going to be a game changer for those that choose to ditch their old brand. I’m going to give them a serious look and I honestly hope they go in the bag. They need to make a classic set of Cleveland irons to go along with these beauties. IndyBonzo, EnderinAZ, Rob Person and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: Callway Rogue St Triple Diamond 9* 2 HY: Mizuno STZ 230 16* (set to 13.75) 2 Iron: Taylormade UDI 17* Irons: 2019 Titleist T100S 3-PW Wedges: Vokey SM6 54* and SM9 48* / Taylormade MG3 TW 56* Putter: PING Anser Ball: Pro V1 Bag: Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac attack Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago I have been playing Cleveland Wedges exclusively for a number of years. I love the shape and feel, along with them giving me the best spin of all the wedges I have owned. I just put a new set of custom wedges in my bag last week. Rob Person, GolfSpy_APH, EnderinAZ and 5 others 8 Quote Kevin McDonald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Loved the 588 and even the 900. Once they started changing the look I didn't like the performance as much. These new ones look amazing and something I would probably try out. The launcher was a great driver back in the day. I agree that they kind of fell off the wagon though and the equipment felt very cheap the last handful of years. EnderinAZ, Rob Person, IndyBonzo and 1 other 4 Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Grew up using Cleveland wedges for many years. They are a thing of beauty! I use different wedges now but Cleveland wedges are on par with all other company's! GolferXY, Rob Person, MikeL Pittsburgh and 1 other 3 1 Quote All Taylor Made clubs except I got Srixon 585 irons. Buy new TM driver every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyBonzo Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago (edited) Big Cleveland fan here. The RTX6 Zipcore wedges have been super performers for me. As is the Frontline Elite No. 1 putter. Only 28 putts last Saturday and sank a 30 footer with it Sunday. The RTX6 are going strong two whole seasons in. But already drooling over the new RTZ. Edited 2 hours ago by IndyBonzo GolferXY, EnderinAZ, Rob Person and 2 others 4 1 Quote Working at getting better ... and very slowly getting there. Paradym Max 8* ( Shogun Blue M0 Otto-Phlex) Brnr Mini driver 13.5* ( FX 3.0 140 M1 Otto-Phlex) Paradym X 4 and 5 Hybrids Maltby TS1 (shafts: Tour 120S) RTX6 Zipcore 53*, and 58* mid wedges ( wedge shafts 6.5) Frontline Elite 1.0 Gloves My Official 2024 TaylorMade Qi10 Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62804-taylormade-qi10-drivers-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1014200 My Official 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/58614-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-red-rooster-sussex-golf-glove/#comment-911042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaboy Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago Decades Used the Cleveland wedges for yrs believing best out there. Could do pretty much anything with them. I too had 588 wedges. But they changed after around the less spin era. Used many others after that, known brands or no. Still looking for wedges like the old Cleveland's in feel & performance Rob Person, IndyBonzo and EnderinAZ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWD Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago Cleveland is known for wedges, but to me, the brand is no longer a top tier brand. Cleveland is solid choice and in many ways the "middle class" of wedges. You can't go wrong with a RTZ wedge, but you might do better with another brand. Cleveland's reasonably priced putters are a terrific value, and along with their wedges, they do wonders for the brand. I'd certainly shop both of these products against some of the bigger brands. For me, the irons and woods are not on my radar, or at least, not at this moment. IndyBonzo, EnderinAZ, Rob Person and 2 others 5 Quote 10 handicap, French Bulldog owner, Sports enthusiast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver3 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I had a set of TA-5 irons I got from Rock Bottom Golf for like 250 bucks. They had the TT sensicore shafts. I ended up putting UST-Mamiya shafts in the and played them for years. They were fine clubs. I have the RTX wedges 50-54-58 and like them a lot. Lately they just don't seem to garner much attention these days. Srixon is the premium brand in that stable I believe and it seems they are slowly gaining traction as a brand besides in balls. IndyBonzo, EnderinAZ, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlblencke Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I have the RTX 58 degree and it is great. I don't know how they could improve but I guess they have. Rob Person, MikeL Pittsburgh and IndyBonzo 3 Quote Despite double spinal fusion and shoulder replacements, I still manage to shoot my age. It will become easier when I reach 74 next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hriehl1 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I am a 16 handicap who very happily plays Cleveland Halo XL irons from 4i to Gap wedge. And as a ranger/marshall on an upscale courses, I see a lotta other players. Many of them should also check out Halos or similar Super Game Improvement sets as they're currently playing more-demanding designs beyond their modest skills. It is not that I make great shots with them, it is that my mis-hits are less terrible. Gotta get over the "they're ugly" stigma. Also play 3w, Hy-wood and 7w; all are fine. Rob Person, IndyBonzo and EnderinAZ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackjackMWV Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago On occasion and for a couple of years I use Clevelands RTZ 52 wedge and I loved it. I have since replaced my wedges with the Maltby TSW forged raw 54/58 and put in a seven wood as I've aged. However, I do go back to my blades at times and bring out my RTZ and it still works great. Rob Person, IndyBonzo and EnderinAZ 3 Quote Currently playing Titleist 905 9.5 degree, 904 @ 15 degrees, 913 @ 19 degrees: Maltby DBM Forged 4 - gw, TSW Forged 54, 58 degree, ping answer 2 Kirkland Signature (2024); I use any combination of Titleist 905 9.5 degree, PXG 0811X 9 degree, Titleist 904 @ 15 degrees, Maltby KE4 14 degree, Titleist 913 @ 19, Maltby KE4 Tour FDE 19 degree driving iron, Upswing 7 wood 21 degree, Titliest 670 2-PW, Cleveland 52, Callaway 58, Maltby DBM Forged 4-GW, Maltby TSW forged 54, 58, Vokey 52, 56, 58, 60 Ping Anser 2 (1990), Scotty Bullseye, Wilson Bucktown, Odyssey Rossi White Hot, Odyssey Versa; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Justice Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I remember in the 80’s when specialist wedges first came on the scene and Cleveland were very much premium. I fondly recall endeavouring to spin(shred) balatas like Greg Norman when practicing as a kid! My preferred wedge then was the RAM Tom Watson Berylium model which was just such a game changer and eye catcher. I had a couple of Cleveland wedges during that time, but never really got on with the rounded shape, although they felt and performed fantastic. However, after a 30ish year break, I find myself gaming a RTX 2 full face 58 degree lob wedge that still has the quality Cleveland feel and performance I remember, with a very aesthetically pleasing size and shape. Whilst never being one of the biggest brands, Cleveland has always maintained a high standard of quality craftsmanship and materials. I think that they haven’t enjoyed as much success with their non-wedge clubs but for reasons I’m not sure (maybe the success of their wedges has made them look a bit niche?). I also think that their biggest asset (legendary Roger Cleveland himself) working with other brands has maybe diluted the USP of Cleveland. However, I have never heard complaints about them, and I hope they continue to innovate and provide quality alternatives to the more generic brand offerings. GolferXY, IndyBonzo and Rob Person 3 Quote WITB: DRIVER; COBRA Darkspeed 9.0 DEGREE STIFF fujikura nsx speeder stiff (blue) 60 3 WOOD; Callaway Paradym Smoke AI 15 DEGREE STIFF TENSAI AV blue 70 GRAMS HYBRID: CALLAWAY 24 APEX UW 19 DEGREE STIFF MMT 70 GRAMS IRONS; 4-GW MIZUNO PRO 223 STIFF AEROFLEX STEELFIBER i110 CW MID WEDGE; MIZUNO T22 BLUE ION 54/08 D GRIND SHAFT DG WEDGE LOB WEDGE; Cleveland RTX ZIPCORE 2 FULL FACE 58/08 X GRIND SHAFT DG S300 PUTTER; ODYSSEY OG 7 stroke lab SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I really like the look of these and how i've seen the previous versions perform.I've never hit one so I can't speak to their performance. I do agree that most of there, irons and drivers seem to be more budget friendly for the most part. GolferXY and IndyBonzo 2 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injectedcutty Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago Growing up in the 90's and playing junior and high school golf, Cleveland was always a solid brand. They never seemed to be the best or worst, their stuff just worked. In high school, if you had a cleveland wedge then you were the stuff! I was fortunate enough to have forged Cleveland wedges and those things really did perform well. I only recently pulled my 588 56° out of the bag while doing testing with the Opus wedges. That 56° had been a workhorse for the past decade, and it's still in decent enough shape to spin the ball good. However, the Opus line took the spot in the bag for now, that wedge has bumped my up/down saves by 14% in the past 6 weeks. I'm sure the new RTZ line will perform well, and Cleveland seems to have that cult-like crew of players who game them, especially anyone on staff with Srixon. As stated, Cleveland always gets a nod in my book, they just keep making good stuff. IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 Quote Scott J PXG Driver, AP2 irons, Cleveland wedges and Odyssey white ice 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemac Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I am looking forward to the new models. I would love to see them come out with a line of irons or woods similar to the old 485 and Tour Action. They also made some better players woods at one time. It seems that other than the wedges, Cleveland has been regulated to mid and high handicaps. The new XL was closer to a players distance design. Lastly, they made some excellent persimmon woods years ago too. Have a great day! Rob Person, GolferXY and IndyBonzo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFreddie Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago Never gamed a Cleveland, but I’ve had many friends / family that swear by their wedges. Plus a buddy games on of their milled CS putters and I’d put it up against a Scotty in terms of feel. Btw, those new RTZs are GORGEOUS - I see a big year for the Dunlop brands. Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote Driver: Paradym with Ventus TR Blue 60 Stiff Fairways: Aerojet Max 3W & 7W with Hzrdus Smoke Blue RDX 70 Stiff Hybrid: King TEC 5H with KBS PGI 95 Stiff Irons: Forged TEC 5-PW with KBS Tour Lite Stiff Wedges: Haywood Signature Raw Wedges (50 / 54 / 58) Putter: L.A.B. DF3 (aka "Chewie") Ball: 2023 Maxfli Tour Reviews: L.A.B. DF3 Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Testing Callaway Paradym Titleist White Box Testing (2023) Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago Another brand I have never played. My dad used some Cleveland wedges years ago but he never got along with them (maybe that has pushed me away). Their irons/woods make me think of game improvement, easier to hit/launch. IndyBonzo, Rob Person and GolferXY 3 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman K Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I have the Cleveland RBX high toe wedges; 60°, 56° & 50°. I hit these wedges with confidence! I wish Cleveland would make a 46° high toe approach wedge! Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote Playing golf is very important to me. I enjoy the integrity of the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsdad08 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago All of my wedges are Cleveland. Great performance, confidence and consistency. injectedcutty, IndyBonzo and Rob Person 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb1956 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I have played only Cleveland wedges since around 2003, when I purchased a used set of 900's. Great feel, and I learned to chip using these wedges. I also had a used TA2 2-iron that I would use to drive with, as I did not hit woods very well back then. Now, I have a set of CBX2's in 50*, 54*, and 58*, along with a 46* CBX Zipcore, which replaced a set wedge. The CBX2's make pitching, and chipping really pretty easy, with good checking into the green. I also have a first gen Huntington Beach SOFT 11c putter. The center shaft really helps with my putting. Rob Person, injectedcutty and IndyBonzo 3 Quote Driver-Ping g410 SFT, 3W-Callaway Diablo Octane, Hybrids-Snake Eyes Viper 18*+ 21*, Irons-GigaGolf Reva Hybrid Irons 24*- 46*, Wedges-Cleveland CBX2's 50*54*58*, Putter-Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Davidson Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I bought 2 Cleveland CBX wedges 52 & 58 deg. and am very pleased with the quality of the shots that I get with them.The 52deg. gives great bite on full shots and the 58deg. has given me better confidence on more delicate shots from 50 yards into greens. IndyBonzo, GolferXY and Rob Person 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmra1 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I picked up 2 RTX wedges last season when on clearance at Academy. Very pleased with performance IndyBonzo, Rob Person and injectedcutty 3 Quote Callaway Mavrick Driver, Callaway Rouge Max 3,5 wood, Cobra 3-4 hybrid, Nike Vrs Forged irons 5-A, Cleveland Zipcore 56,60, Odyssey Marksman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhosford11 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago For someone a little newer to golf, Cleveland is a classic name but doesn’t hold the same weight with the clubs that put marketing out everywhere. All I’ve known is Ping, Titleist and TaylorMade for the most part(obviously I know many but those are the big names). Cleveland might need to follow what a lot of other brands are doing and do a collab with another brand. IndyBonzo, injectedcutty and Rob Person 3 Quote Boston born, Florida raised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdc1 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago The only truly "safe" club in my bag is an 18° Cleveland 3+ Hy-Wood -- off the tee or in the rough or from the fairway it just performs. When I made the change to graphite shafted irons I went with their Launcher XL model (6-GW). I've never played Cleveland wedges but will definitely give them a serious look when it is time to change out of my Pings. The only Cleveland club I haven't been able to get along with is the driver -- just can't get a repeatable result with one. GolferXY, IndyBonzo and Rob Person 3 Quote Driver: Ping G425 Max (10.5º; Regular ) Fwy: Cobra King SZ (3; Regular); Ping G410 (5; Regular) Hybrids: Ping G410 (22º and 26º; Regular) Irons: Cleveland Launcher XL (6-U) Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (54º/12º), and Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 (58º/8º) Putter: Ping Karsten Anser X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMood Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I have two Cleveland hybrids in my bag and the five hybrid is very much a go to club, very consistent. I have used cleveland wedges too in the past and might be tempted again as i need new wedges. IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parshooter36 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I have played some form of the CBX wedges for several years now. This year I added the Zipcore irons to the bag and could not be happier. Unfortunately, it seems to me that the Cleveland brand has taken a back seat to Srixon at this point and have been relegated to the game improvemnt brand for the company. GolferXY, Rob Person and IndyBonzo 3 Quote Driver: QI10 Max Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 2020 CLK 5 Hybrid Irons: Zipcore XL 6-PW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 46° 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Mustang Battle Ready Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Dawes Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago Great Wedges, Best Affordable milled putters, and the older Hi-bore drivers still hold up for forgiveness. I feel like they really lean into the first decent set of clubs for a beginning golfer market hard and have good equipment at reasonable prices IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 Quote Patrick Dawes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyoymac Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago In June of 2022 I went on a golf trip to Ireland & Scotland. My clubs never arrived. Had to use rentals. In Scotland I was provided with a brand new set of XXIO clubs to use. Although the clubs weren’t the best fit for me with much lighter shafts, stronger lofts, more offset and larger in profile than my irons. The putter though was a variation of the Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft fang style mallet. I putted so well with it that the guys I played with thought I should bring it home with me. IndyBonzo, Rob Person, GolferXY and 1 other 4 Quote Cobra LTDx LS 9.0 TPT Power Range 18 LO Cobra LTDx 3W lofted to 16.5 TPT 17 HI Tour Edge E723 21 degree Diamana Thump f85 S Cobra LTDx 24 degree 5 hybrid TPT 17 LO Corey Paul - 5 & 6 CB with KBS $-Taper 120 Stiff Black Corey Paul 7 - PW Japan Forged Minimalist Blades KBS $-Taper 120 Stiff Chrome Corey Paul Functional Art 52, 56 & 60 all with BGT ZNE shafts Odyssey O Works Black #7 with BGT Stability Tour Shaft, SuperStroke Traxion 3.0 & 75g CounterCore Bridgestone Tour BRX or MaxFli Tour Tracked by Arccos, Bushnell V4, Vessel Lux XV 2.0 bag, Bag Boy quad XL cart with Alphard V2 wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorfolkGolfer Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I love Cleveland. I have CBX4 50° and 58° wedges which I absolutely adore, the 50 in particular is absolutely brilliant. I have a 54° RTX ZipCore full face which is a very good club for bunkers and awkward chipping lies. And then my irons are Cleveland ZipCore XL 4-PW. I love how they look, love how they sit behind the ball, they feel great and the performance with them for me has been absolutely outstanding. I have tried the putters in the last in the Huntington Beach 1 and 2 ranges, both a blade (4) and mallet (11) and wasn't quite as enamoured by them as I am the wedges and irons but they were decent for the money. GolferXY, IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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