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[bambooluv]

Well to go back to the my post a few weeks back regarding the new planned releases from Cleveland here is cleveland golfs tweet for the soon to be released forged 588 wedge! Word from my rep before he went to this weeks meeting is that they will have custom options available much like the NC putter lines, (think custom grinding.)
Cant wait to see their new forged irons offering!

Some info cleveland is sharing on twitter

"will come in lofts between 46 - 64 degrees with multiple bounce options.
The 588 Forged boasts 1025 carbon steel for incredibly soft, solid feel.
The #588Forged also has Tour Zip Grooves and Laser Milled face to truly maximize spin.
The True Temper shaft (made specifically for #588Forged) adds stability to the club.
will be released domestically in mid-November. Exact date will be coming soon.
One great thing about these wedges will be custom features. Colors, grinds, stamping..."

Pdang

Edited by bambooluv, 26 August 2011 - 04:47 PM.

[mryan0425]

That satin one is niceeeee.

[lvphil702]

I see they are adopting the Vokey look.

[xHellsing]

Lol, if you close your eyes a bit, you see a vokey - placement of logos. Magical.

[jmorr81]

Those are a little too busy IMO.

[highergr0und]

Great looking wedge......  Probably will be out just in time for my CG12 to need replacing.  I played the 588s until I couldn't find them new any more.....just hope they release them with the DSG grind

Edited by highergr0und, 26 August 2011 - 03:17 PM.

[bambooluv]

Good thing they decided to leave the casting procedure when copying vokey....lol
Not to many ways to skin Sarazen's cat.

Pdang

[golfbum9]

... might be sticking with the original after all.

Edited by golfbum9, 26 August 2011 - 06:44 PM.

[markheardjr]

Very vokey looking. I hit these in a test for Cleveland. Look good and feel great. They need to bring back the black melonite finish.

[Gatorgolf04]

I'm sure they're just trying to capture some of the original 588 cult following. Satin one looks good.

[golfbum9]

markheardjr, on 26 August 2011 - 03:26 PM, said:

Very vokey looking. I hit these in a test for Cleveland. Look good and feel great. They need to bring back the black melonite finish.

Exactly. I was hoping they would bring back the 60°. That sole was brilliant- not to much initial bounce, but plenty of effective bounce with that wide sole. worked like a charm...

Edited by golfbum9, 26 August 2011 - 03:35 PM.

[DTown3011]

jmorr81, on 26 August 2011 - 03:14 PM, said:

Those are a little too busy IMO.

Completely agree.  WAAAAY too many stampings and very out of date looking as well.  Not interested.  Precision forged badging is horrible.

[J-Tizzle]

Yeah I was really hoping more for the old 588 look (like seen in all the pro's bags) but with the zip grooves... However these will provide you "custom fill" guys with plenty of places to paint.

The Tour-W's will probably just be replaced with some Rustiques now that they have acceptable lofts to choose from, lol.

Edited by J-Tizzle, 26 August 2011 - 03:40 PM.

[golfgeek1970]

DTown3011, on 26 August 2011 - 03:34 PM, said:

jmorr81, on 26 August 2011 - 03:14 PM, said:

Those are a little too busy IMO.

Completely agree.  WAAAAY too many stampings and very out of date looking as well.  Not interested.  Precision forged badging is horrible.

+2
I was hoping for a much cleaner look, that F is rediculoso! maybe the should put the loft on the hosel and the shaft and the grip too! oh yeah and on the face just incase you forgot what u pulled!

Edited by golfgeek1970, 26 August 2011 - 03:59 PM.

[Skaffa77]

Well...not bad.   I like the satin, but I could have done with a much more simple look.   Less is more.

[Russ757]

jmorr81, on 26 August 2011 - 03:14 PM, said:

Those are a little too busy IMO.

exactly what I wrote on their facebook. WHY? just put the 588, slap the "CG" and call it a day

shame

[puttingmatt]

These may get my attention when it is time to upgrade
my wedges !!!  Well done Cleveland  !!!

[Br1an02;]

Not really a fan of the graphics but I will probably still buy a couple haha

[Eagle006]

golfgeek1970, on 26 August 2011 - 03:56 PM, said:

DTown3011, on 26 August 2011 - 03:34 PM, said:

jmorr81, on 26 August 2011 - 03:14 PM, said:

Those are a little too busy IMO.

Completely agree.  WAAAAY too many stampings and very out of date looking as well.  Not interested.  Precision forged badging is horrible.

+2
I was hoping for a much cleaner look, that F is rediculoso! maybe the should put the loft on the hosel and the shaft and the grip too! oh yeah and on the face just incase you forgot what u pulled!

+3. I'm sure they'll perform OK, but design wise they are fairly offensive to the eye.

[wvuwhat]

Was interested in bagging these after I heard about them.  Now that I've seen them, I will be passing.  Look terrible IMO.

[NWS Alpine]

WTF they ruined the nice look of the 588.  It looks like they let the putter designer puke all over this design. Someone needs to get fired.

[TRoc9892]

Eagle006, on 26 August 2011 - 05:15 PM, said:

golfgeek1970, on 26 August 2011 - 03:56 PM, said:

DTown3011, on 26 August 2011 - 03:34 PM, said:

jmorr81, on 26 August 2011 - 03:14 PM, said:

Those are a little too busy IMO.

Completely agree.  WAAAAY too many stampings and very out of date looking as well.  Not interested.  Precision forged badging is horrible.

+2
I was hoping for a much cleaner look, that F is rediculoso! maybe the should put the loft on the hosel and the shaft and the grip too! oh yeah and on the face just incase you forgot what u pulled!

+3. I'm sure they'll perform OK, but design wise they are fairly offensive to the eye.

Good thing you can't see stampings from address   I think the satin looks great.
I cannot wait to try these and a november release date isn't unbearable.

[Jake65]

golfbum9, on 26 August 2011 - 03:33 PM, said:

markheardjr, on 26 August 2011 - 03:26 PM, said:

Very vokey looking. I hit these in a test for Cleveland. Look good and feel great. They need to bring back the black melonite finish.

Exactly. I was hoping they would bring back the 60°. That sole was brilliant- not to much initial bounce, but plenty of effective bounce with that wide sole. worked like a charm...

Yes!  That would be in my bag in a second!

[chrislca]

nothing new about those wedges. Thay have been making forged wedges for the Japan market for years. We've just been getting the cheap crap cast ones.

[stage1350]

Makes me glad I found a set of the 8620 588 wedges with Tour Zip Grooves.  They look "right."

These?  Not so much...

[KDMullins]

Obviously never hit them, but with regard to the looks, it's hard to pinpoint exactly what I don't like about these...

They're just not good all the way around.  They've got more logos than a Nascar. Plus, the font and size of the logos is just all wrong.  And what the heck is that thing underneath Reg. 588?  Horrendous.

[babbaboey]

As a lover and creator of a facebook fan page for the 588, I am ashamed to even look at these. My god they are awful

[FriedEgg]

I have some old 588s now and love them.  May need to look into these new ones

[td_proV_UNO]

I totally buy on looks...so these are NOT going in the bag.

Edited by td_proV_UNO, 28 August 2011 - 11:43 AM.

[jsgolfer12]

last time i checked, you cannot see the back of the club at address!  

the best wedge maker in golf has listened to the public and brought a forged wedge to the market and now people complain about the back of the club head? give me a break.

ill take two of these ASAP!