The large cavity back, with its full undercut, stretches the center of gravity low and deep to optimize launch angle and significantly improve forgiveness. Light graphite shafts and midweight steel shafts continue the game improvement focus. A midflexpoint, 85gram cleveland traction steel shaft provides smooth power to back up soft feel throughout the. The new launcher cbx irons from cleveland golf feature a cup face design, vshaped sole, and tour zip grooves to deliver maximum distance with wedgelike accuracy. The club lofts are fairly standard for the 35 hybrids, but cleveland uses aggressive lofts and longer shafts in the irons in the set to produce longer shots. And im glad you asked because its super common, and the reality is, nothing. I was fitted earlier in 2012 for a set of cg blacks at a demo day but i was very. I did not feel there was any significant improvement of the 410 irons compared to the 400. Cleveland cg 16 irons, first impression clubs, grips. I am apparently not a candidate for a driving iron. The driver i got a few yards gained but the feel off of my irons forged felt better and i felt i had better distance with my putting as well. My last two sets of irons have been custom fitted so i hesitate to buy off the rack because i need additional length shafts. Cleveland unveils new launcher driver, woods and irons. Forgiving golf irons such as the cleveland cg16 irons were designed specifically to be.
One of the questions that we get asked all the time is, whats the difference. The cg16 irons are lighter than the average iron, that provide longer results, largely to the stronger lofts. Do the cleveland cg16 irons live up to the companys longer and lighter. Driver vs iron swing, the correct start position and swing in this golf tip we are going to look at the correct start position and swing for using a driver verses an iron. This video shows you the difference between the iron swing and the driver swing. Cleveland cg16 tour irons clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. They contain many of the successful technologies as their predecessor, the cleveland cg7 black pearl irons and more, making them one of the best midhigh handicapper irons sets released in 2011. Whether forged or cast, cleveland golf knows how to work steel into some of the best irons on the market. The g710 irons are another story, easy high launch, more distance at least a.
Cg16 with traction steel regular flex shafts and lamkin jumbo grips, standard lll looks. The cg16 irons are lighter, longer and have stronger lofts than standard irons. The large, thin face allows for increased cor and maximum ball speed that will produce distance that competes with any iron set in. Featuring a cavity back, you will notice a nice improvement in ball speed, the distance of your mishits and overall accuracy with a set of cg16 irons. Cleveland cg16 black pearl iron set 2nd swing golf.
At address the wedges look to have a sizeable hitting area and continue the feel of forgiveness from the longer irons. The driving iron was ultimately a victim of evolution. Forgiving golf irons such as the cleveland cg16 irons were designed specifically to be ultralight with longer club lengths, which is said to maximize distance. I now play the cleveland cg4 tours and have been seriously looking at the cg 16s or cg 16 tours. The cleveland cg16 wedge is the 2011 successor to last years cg15, which were the first cleveland wedges to feature their proprietary laser milled club face. Iron vs driver pros vs ams in this analysis video, we discuss the key differences between the ideal iron and driver swing. By dferlmann, november 14, 2011 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. If youre searching for a new set of irons at great prices, look no further than clevelandgolf.
Launcher hb turbo irons launcher uhx irons launcher halo hybrid cleveland cbx 2 wedge rtx 4 wedge launcher hb turbo woods frontline putters mens golf clubs drivers fairway woods hybrids utility irons irons wedges putters womens golf clubs womens drivers womens fairway womens hybrids womens irons womens wedges womens putters bloom set. Driver swing vs iron swing differences many of us amateur golfers know that the driver swing and iron swing differ in a few ways, but are you sure how to put these into practice. But the cleveland cg16 irons combine the look and feel of a better players club with the ease and performance of a game improvement iron. Wedges irons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. A large, undercut cavity positions the center of gravity cg 10 percent. That driver was really good, and the fw was long, but they didnt line up with the rest of the srixon products. The cleveland cg16 iron is designed to offer a lighter overall club weight, yet with increased club length, to promote greater shot distance. Cleveland also is introducing the cg16 tour irons, again with a black pearl finish, but aimed at the better player who demands a thinner top line and smaller cavity back for the more precise ballstriker and the player who likes to work the ball through the air.
It would be nice if one swing would work fine for every shot. Shop new and used cleveland irons from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. View gumtree free online classified ads for cleveland irons and more in south africa. The z355 driver and fw didnt look sgi, but didnt look like a 5 series or 7 series either. Cleveland have designed the cg16 irons to be 25g lighter than the previous cg7 model thanks to weightsaving steel or graphite shafts. I went in the pro shop to upgrade my 2004 nike set, to some new game improvement irons. For the past couple of years the extent of my golfing career i have been using callaway big bertha irons. Large, easytohit long irons transition to compact, easytocontrol short irons, helping you get closer to. I had been hitting ping eye 2 irons for almost 15 years and felt a need for a change. I have hit all three ping models, owned the g400 and now have the ping g710 alta graphite r flex irons. Mark hits the large headed golf club from cleveland. I am a golfer hitting around 100 looking for something forgiving. Cleveland cg16 black pearl irons steel shaft golfonline.
For those who have use one or both what are your thoughts. And thats me being honest, not jumping on the gigot band wagon. When you swing with an iron, your greater priority is accuracy. I also think its smart for srixon to ditch the z355 series. The center of gravity cg provides 10% lower and 75% deeper than blades that equate to higher shots with drastically increased forgiveness. I purchased a set of the satin stainless because i wanted a 4p set and that is what was available. What do i need to do differently with my driver versus my irons. Cleveland golf offers awardwinning golf equipment for players of all skill levels. This means they can be swung faster for more distance while the thin face promotes a fast ball speed and more forgiveness. Make the long irons easier to hit and the scoring clubs easier to control. Initially, if we look at the two clubs, a driver and a 7 iron, you can clearly see that. The fitting narrowed down three different irons that suited my game, ability and price range. The cleveland brand is back in the woods and irons market in a big way with the introduction of new launcher hb woods, launcher hb irons, and launcher cbx irons.
Driver vs iron swing, the correct start position and swing. A midflexpoint, 85gram cleveland traction steel shaft provides smooth power to back up soft feel throughout the set. Cleveland irons in south africa gumtree classifieds in. I have spent about 10 rounds with a new set of cg16s and it seems like time to share a few thoughts. Cleveland cg7 black pearl irons description cleveland cg7 black pearl tour iron set 3pw with steel shafts thecleveland cg7 black pearl tour iron set 3pw with steel shafts provide the technical support every golfer is looking for in their irons. So, if youre still lugging around anything longer than a 5iron and cant hit your driver 300 yards, its probably time to find a certified fitter at golftec and put a hybrid in your bag. Drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and putters should include all. I have spent about 10 rounds with a new set of cg16 s and it seems like time to share a few thoughts. Driver swing in golf june 1, 2018 may 23, 2018 chuck quinton. At address, the mid and long irons in the cleveland cg16 black pearl set look.
We also look at what aspects of the swing remain the same with driver and iron, as well as look at how amateurs typically have trouble making these adjustments. The cg16 are as soft a cast iron that ive hit so while not quite a forged, they. The cg16 irons are designed with a lighter overall club weight and longer club length for maximum distance. Certainly, every swing has elements that are similar or even exactly the same, but if you are going to drive the ball well and hit your irons well you are going to have to make adjustments. From ball position, to body tilt and everything in between, rick shiels is. Cleveland golf cg16 black pearl irons steel 4pw from american golf. Black pearl finish also available in satin finish, featuring laser milled zipgrooves on each clubface. Clevelands newest batch of forgiving golf irons feature a large cavity back. Golf life 2011 visits cleveland and talks to some participates of the cg16 play it forward program and also takes a quick look around there factory.
New to this forum i went into my local golf pro yesterday for a fitting for new irons. Trying to decide between the cleveland cg16 an taylormade rbz irons sets. The best golf driver 2020 our biggest test ever duration. The large cavity back with full undercut stretches the center of gravity low and deep to optimize launch angle and significantly improve forgiveness. Used cg16 irons will give your shots some workability but also a smidgen of forgiveness. Iron vs driver pros vs ams in this video, i walk you through the differences between how professional golfers and amateurs adjust for driver vs irons 07.
Cleveland golf provides high quality, high performing golf irons that deliver improved distance, accuracy, and control. These were the 2010 golf digest hotlist editors choice gold medal award winner cleveland did a club mashup on the cg16, using a slightly modified shape of the cg14 wedge which is a little larger and has a bit more of an offset and. Theyve made their name in wedges, but cleveland irons use the same. The cg16 are the newest irons offered by cleveland golf with a release date of march 2011. We have the golf swing and your total game broken down to the 5 most important keys in our top. When you pick up an iron or a driver, your club selection makes a statement about your goal for the golf ball. I say that only because i prefer the action i got off the irons. Also as expected the 2 hybrid went higher, farther, and stopped faster than the 2 iron. The titleist ap2 712 irons have sent the standard by which all other irons will be judged, i dont know if any other iron set will be able to knock these out of the bag, they really are absolutely perfect for me. Just this morning i took a callaway ft 2 iron to test it against my callaway xhot pro 2 hybrid.
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