subject: General Look at Cleveland CG15 Wedges [print this page] General Look at Cleveland CG15 Wedges General Look at Cleveland CG15 Wedges
The CG15 combines classic wedge design with advanced manufacturing the technology. Adding to Cleveland's breakthrough ZIP GROOVES technology, the CG15 features a revolutionary surface roughness technology called LASER MILLED. Using the precision accuracy of a laser, each face features a perfectly consistent surface texture right to the conforming limit. The combination of dimensionally optimized grooves and optimal surface texture create the ultimate wedge that maximizes spin within the Rules of Golf.Cleveland Mens CG15 Satin Chrome Wedges feature:
RH Loft/Bounce: 48.08 56.10 56.14 60.12 62.12
Steel shaft available in Wedge flex
We tested: 48 loft/8 bounce, 52/10, 56/10, 56/14, 56/16, 60/12, 64/12 with Traction steel shaft
Company line: "This wedge has a precision laser milled' face texture to maximize surface roughness and spin. Coupled with zip grooves,' (Cleveland CG15 Satin Chrome Wedge)the CG15 has the best and most effective spin technology ever developed by us."
Our Testers say:
PROS: One of the top-rated wedges; the ball seems to cling to the face what a great feeling; quite handsome; clubhead squares up perfectly at address; heavyish head excels
bunkers, the club keeps moving; this stick could suit players of all ability; very satisfying, flushed impact feel; (Cleveland CG15 Black Pearl Wedge)extreme stability through impact; strong performer in all conditions.
CONS: A little shorter distance-wise than expected; heavyish head is almost too much so for a minority of testers.
From Sports Illustrated Golf+ Equipment Issue (February 8, 2010)
Boo Weekley talks CG15 wedges: "With those laser-milled faces on these CG15 wedges, y'all will see more spin than my reel does pullin' in a 20-pound bass!"
From Golf Magazine (January 2010)
The CG15 has the firm's "zip grooves," plus a laser-milled clubface treatment that provides rough texture between each groove. This combination creates maximum spin under the Rules of Golf.(Cleveland CG12 Black Pearl Wedge) The "S-shaped" sole is slightly narrower in the heel and offers plenty of toe relief. CG15 comes in three finishes: Satin chrome, "Oil Quench" or Black Pearl. (A companion model, the CG15 Tour, has "condition of competition" grooves.)
