Cleveland introduced 2 new irons designed for 2 totally different markets. The CG Red is designed for the more accomplished player although it features some technologies that make it an option for some higher handicappers.
The most obvious feature has to be the red "Gelback" insert. This piece helps dampen vibration but is designed to still give the golfer feel when the club is struck well. The CG Red also features MCT (Micro-Cavity Technology). This might sound high-tech but it's actually pretty basic. Cleveland has taken material out of the top line and redistributed it into other areas of perimeter. This redistribution of weight lowers the center of gravity and helps add some forgiveness. These irons come to stock with Dynamic Gold steel shafts a staple in today's market and a good shaft for most low to mid handicappers.
The CG Red and CG Gold really stand out on the wall thanks to the bright "Gelback" inserts. These inserts are a bit of a double edged sword with our customers. They do help with vibration dampening but people find them really ugly. We hear two common positives and two common negatives with the CG RedIt's unfortunate that many players are more concerned with how a club looks than how it performs but the CG Red irons really drive the point home. The CG Red feature solid feel, a good price and decent performance but its strange how a small red insert can really change the way people look at a club. The rest of the iron looks nice the sole and top line is both relatively thin and the reduced offset appeals to the better player. The stock shafts are a great option for the target audience.
The CG Red Iron rate somewhere in the middle when looking at today's "player's" cavities. These are worth a look and would even be a good option for a higher handicapper that is a decent ball striker. Have a look at these get past the colorful inserts and base your decision on their performance instead.