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Cleveland Golf 2012 588 Forged Irons Video Tech talk & pics!

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12 years ago

Jan 12, 2012

GolfWRX Visits Cleveland-Srixon in Carlsbad.

The 588 MB and CB Forged Irons will also be offered in a “split set” configuration, allowing players to construct a set 7-P of MB irons, and 6,5,4,3 irons as the CB irons for added long iron forgiveness. Available RH only. Set splits between 6 and 7 iron.

Cleveland Golf 588 MB Forged Irons

The 588 MB is a forged muscle-back iron set with a tour-inspired profile and premium performance for the most discerning players that prefer a traditional-looking blade. A pure, traditional design and premium construction make Cleveland Golf’s 588 MB irons the new standard for players that demand the ultimate in feel and shot-making precision. Each muscle-back iron is forged from high-grade 1025 carbon steel for incredibly soft, yet solid feel. Developed with input from Cleveland Golf staff professionals, the 588 MB irons have a tour-inspired profile that features a traditional V sole, thin topline and minimal offset. The compact shape and classic design promote confidence while providing optimal workability and trajectory control. 588 MB forged irons also feature Tour Zip Grooves™ and Laser Milled™ technology to maximize spin in accordance with USGA regulations for exceptional control on every shot.

Price: $999.99 Steel

Features, Advantages, Benefits:

1. Forged 1025 Carbon Steel Construction- Softer metal, highest level of manufacturing consistency. Incredibly soft, yet solid feel sought by experienced players. Premium manufacturing inspires supreme confidence and trust over every iron shot. Forging means quality – the incredibly soft feel and highest level of manufacturing consistency is immediately recognized and appreciated by experienced players. That’s the same quality found in the 588 MB irons, which are forged from high-grade 1025 carbon steel for solid feel and constructed with a premium process to inspire supreme confidence and trust over every shot.

2. Tour-Inspired Profile- Traditional V sole, thin topline and minimal offset preferred by the most discerning players. Compact shape and traditional design promote confidence while providing workability and trajectory control. Developed with input from Cleveland Golf staff professionals, the 588 MB irons have a tour-inspired profile that features a traditional V sole, thin topline and minimal offset preferred by the most discerning players. The compact shape and traditional design promote confidence while providing optimal workability and trajectory control.

3. Laser Milled™ Technology- More precise and consistent surface roughness than alternative methods. Optimal surface roughness to maximize spin. Using the precision accuracy of a laser, four perfectly calibrated texture lines are milled between each groove of every 588 MB iron exactly to the conforming roughness limit. This breakthrough surface roughness application optimizes ball-to-face friction, maximizing spin under the rules of golf and providing exceptional control in every type of shot situation.

4. Tour Zip Grooves Precise milling technology preserves groove edges and maintains perfect groove consistency. Maximizes allowable groove dimensions while conforming to USGA groove requirements. 588 MB irons feature Tour Zip Grooves™, which are crafted with precise milling technology that preserves groove edges and maintains perfect groove consistency. These grooves have the maximum allowable dimensions in accordance with USGA requirements.

5. Automated Polishing Process (APP) New process further removes shape inconsistencies often found after manual polishing. Precise shape consistency for a premium product. Further enhancing the consistency of 588 MB irons is the new Automated Polishing Process (APP). This finely-tuned process is more diligent than ever before with removing the shape inconsistencies often left over after manual polishing. The result of APP is precise shape consistency for a premium product.

Additional Information: The 588 MB and CB Forged Irons will also be offered in a “split set” configuration, allowing players to construct a set 7-P of MB irons, and 6,5,4,3 irons as the CB irons for added long iron forgiveness. Available RH only. Set splits between 6 and 7 iron.

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Cleveland Golf 588 CB Forged Irons

Description: The 588 Precision Forged CB is a forged cavity-back iron set with a tour- inspired shape and premium performance. It’s intended for skilled players seeking a traditional-looking blade that’s more forgiving. Each cavity-back iron is forged from high-grade 1025 carbon steel for incredibly soft, yet solid feel. The classic, compact head shape of every 588 CB iron includes a progressive cavity back, slightly wider V sole, thicker topline, longer blade and more offset than the MB. These elements combine to inspire more confidence, optimize ball flight and generate better distance on off-center hits. 588 CB forged irons also feature Tour Zip Grooves™ and Laser Milled™ technology to maximize spin in accordance with USGA regulations for exceptional control on every shot.

Price: $999.99 Steel

Features, Advantages, Benefits:

1. Forged 1025 Carbon Steel Construction- Softer metal, highest level of manufacturing consistency. Incredibly soft, yet solid feel sought by experienced players. Premium manufacturing inspires supreme confidence and trust over every iron shot. Forging means quality – the incredibly soft feel and highest level of manufacturing consistency is immediately recognized and appreciated by experienced players. That’s the same quality found in the 588 CB irons, which are forged from high-grade 1025 carbon steel for solid feel and constructed with a premium process to inspire supreme confidence and trust over every shot.

2. Tour-Inspired, More Forgiving Profile- Compact profile includes progressive cavity back, slightly wider V sole, thicker topline, longer blade and more offset. Classic design is maintained while inspiring more confidence, optimizing ball flight and generating better distance on off-center hits. 588 CB irons feature a tour-inspired profile with more forgiveness. The classic, compact shape includes a cavity back, slightly wider V sole, thicker topline, longer blade and more offset. These elements combine to inspire more confidence, optimize ball flight and generate better distance on off-center hits.

3. Laser Milled™ Technology- More precise and consistent surface roughness than alternative methods. Optimal surface roughness to maximize spin. Using the precision accuracy of a laser, four perfectly calibrated texture lines are milled between each groove of every 588 CB iron exactly to the conforming roughness limit. This breakthrough surface roughness application optimizes ball-to-face friction, maximizing spin under the rules of golf and providing exceptional control in every type of shot situation.

4. Tour Zip Grooves- Precise milling technology preserves groove edges and maintains perfect groove consistency. Maximizes allowable groove dimensions while conforming to USGA groove requirements. 588 CB irons feature Tour Zip Grooves, which are crafted with precise milling technology that preserves groove edges and maintains perfect groove consistency. These grooves have the maximum allowable dimensions in accordance with USGA requirements.

5. Automated Polishing Process (APP)- New process removes shape inconsistencies due to manual polishing. Precise shape consistency for premium product. Further enhancing the consistency of 588 CB irons is the new Automated Polishing Process (APP). This finely-tuned process is more diligent than ever before with removing the shape inconsistencies often left over after manual polishing. The result of APP is precise shape consistency for a premium product.

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WITB Time Machine: Danny Willett’s winning WITB, 2016 Masters

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1 day ago

Apr 12, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: Callaway XR 16 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana W-Series 60 X
Length: 45.5 inches

3-wood: Callaway XR 16 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana W-Series 70X

5-wood: Callaway XR 16 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana W-Series 80X

Irons: Callaway Apex UT (2, 4), Callaway Apex Pro (5-9)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Superlite

Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 (47-11 S-Grind) Callaway Mack Daddy 2 Tour Grind (54-11, 58-9)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Superlite

Putter: Odyssey Versa #1 Wide (WBW)
Lie angle: 71 degrees

Ball: Callaway Speed Regime SR-3

Check out more photos of Willett’s equipment from 2016 here.

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Project X Denali Blue, Black shaft Review – Club Junkie Review

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1 day ago

Apr 12, 2024

Brian Knudson

Originally, Project X was known for low-spin steel iron shafts. However, the company might now be known for wood shafts. Denali is the newest line of graphite shafts from Project X. With the Denali line, the company focuses on feel as well as performance.

There are two profiles in the Denali line, Blue and Black, to fit different launch windows. Denali Blue is the mid-launch and mid-spin profile for players who are looking for a little added launch and Denali Black is designed for low-launch and low-spin. Both models are going to offer you a smooth feel and accuracy.

For a full in-depth review check out the Club Junkie podcast on all podcast streaming platforms and on YouTube.

Project X Denali Blue

I typically fit better into mid-launch shafts, as I don’t hit a very high ball so the Denali Blue was the model I was more excited to try. Out of the box, the shaft looks great and from a distance, it is almost hard to tell the dark blue from the Denali Black. With a logo down install of the shaft, you don’t have anything to distract your eyes, just a clean look with the transition from the white and silver handle section to the dark navy mid and tip.

Out on the course, the Blue offers a very smooth feel that gives you a good kick at impact. The shaft loads easily and you can feel the slightly softer handle section compared to the HZRDUS lineup. This gives the shaft a really good feel of it loading on the transition to the downswing, and as your hands get to impact, the Denali Blue keeps going for a nice, strong kick.

Denali Blue is easy to square up at impact and even turn over to hit it straight or just little draws and most of the flex of the shaft feels like it happens right around where the paint changes from silver to blue. The Blue launches easily and produces what I consider a true mid-flight with the driver. While it is listed as mid-spin, I never noticed any type of rise in my drives. Drives that I didn’t hit perfectly were met with good stability and a ball that stayed online well.

Project X Denali Black

When you hold the Denali Black in your hands you can tell it is a more stout shaft compared to its Blue sibling by just trying to bend it. While the handle feels close to the Blue in terms of stiffness, you can tell the tip is much stiffer when you swing it.

Denali Black definitely takes a little more power to load it but the shaft is still smooth and doesn’t give you any harsh vibrations. Where the Blue kicks hard at impact, the Black holds on a little and feels like keeps you in control even on swings that you try and put a little extra effort into. The stiff tip section also makes it a little harder to square up at impact and for some players could take away a little of the draw from their shot.

Launch is lower and more penetrating compared to the Blue and produces a boring, flat trajectory. Shots into the wind don’t rise or spin up, proving that the spin stays down. Like its mid-launch sibling, the Black is very stable and mishits and keeps the ball on a straighter line. Shots low off the face don’t get very high up in the air, but the low spin properties get the ball out there farther than you would expect. For being such a stout shaft, the feel is very good, and the Denali Black does keep harsh vibrations from your hands.

Overall the Project X Denali Blue and Black are great additions to the line of popular wood shafts. If you are looking for good feel and solid performance the Denali line is worth trying out with your swing. Choose Blue for mid-launch and mid-spin or Black for lower launch and low spin.

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What we know about Bryson DeChambeau’s 3D-printed Avoda irons

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1 day ago

Apr 12, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Bryson DeChambeau fired an opening-round 7-under 65 at Augusta National, hitting an impressive 15 of 18 greens in regulation in the process. Golf’s mad scientist’s play grabbed headlines and so too did his equipment. In place of the Ping i230 irons he had in the bag last week for LIV Golf’s Miami event, DeChambeau is gaming a prototype 5-PW set of irons from little-known direct-to-consumer manufacturer Avoda.

What is Avoda Golf?

Founded by Tom Bailey, also a Mike Schy student like Bryson DeChambeau, Avoda Golf is a direct-to-consumer golf equipment company that currently manufactures both single and variable-length irons in one model that are available for pre-order.

What irons is Bryson DeChambeau playing?

Per multiple reports, DeChambeau is playing a custom-designed set of single-length irons that incorporate bulge and roll into the face design. The two-piece 3D-printed irons were reportedly only approved for play by the USGA this week, according to Golfweek’s Adam Schupak.

Regarding the irons, DeChambeau told Golf Channel the irons’ performance on mishits was the determining factor in putting them in play this week. “When I mishit on the toe or the heel,” DeChambeau said. “It seems to fly a lot straighter for me and that’s what has allowed me to be more comfortable over the ball.”

What can we tell about the design of the clubs?

These days, it is a little hard to speculate on what is under the hood with so many hollow body irons. DeChambeau’s irons look to be hollow on the lower section as they do flare back a decent amount. That “muscle” on the back also looks to be fairly low on the iron head, but we can assume that is progressive through the set, moving up higher in the short irons.

A screw out on the toe is probably used to seal up the hollow cavity and used as a weight to dial in the swing weight of the club. From pictures, it is hard to tell but the sole looks to have a little curve from heel to toe while also having some sharper angles on them. A more boxy and sharper toe section looks to be the design that suits Bryson’s eye based on the irons he has gravitated toward recently.

What are bulge and roll, again?

Two types of curvature in a club face, traditionally incorporated only in wood design. Bulge is heel-toe curvature. Roll is crown-sole curvature. Both design elements are designed to mitigate gear effect on off-center strikes and produce shots that finish closer to the intended target line. (GolfTec has an excellent overview of bulge and roll with some handy GIFs for the visual learner)

What else is in DeChambeau’s bag?

Accompanying his traditional Sik putter, Bryson builds his set with a Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, a Krank Formula Fire driver and 5-wood, and a TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver, all with LA Golf graphite shafts.

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