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

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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.

Click here to read all the discussion on the forums… http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/568143-cleveland-golf-2012-588-forged-irons-video-tech-talk-pics/

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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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.

Click here to read all the discussion on the forums… http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/568143-cleveland-golf-2012-588-forged-irons-video-tech-talk-pics/

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Richy Werenski WITB 2024 (May)

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  • Richy Werenski what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Houston Open.

Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana PD 60 TX

3-wood: Titleist TSR2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 8 X

Hybrid: Titleist TSR3 (19 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White Hybrid 90 TX

Irons: Titleist T100 (4-9)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 105 S

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 50-12F), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (54-M, 58-L @60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Onyx (46-50), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 Onyx (54-60)

Putter: Scotty Cameron prototype

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash

Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord

Check out more in-hand photos of Richy Werenski’s clubs in the forums.

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Adam Scott testing green “Masters Use Only” putter + 6 interesting equipment photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson

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Welcome to the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson event at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, which, for your geographical reference, is about 25 minutes from Dallas.

In early-week equipment news, we saw some interesting putter testing from Adam Scott, a Maxfli golf ball signing on the PGA Tour, a 16-year-old’s WITB, a PGA Tour player using another PGA Tour player’s backup putter, and Jordan Spieth weighed in on why he recently switched out just his 7-iron (and then made a hole-in-one with it).

With so much to report and so little time to waste on the intro, let’s get right into this week’s equipment rundown from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

See all of our photo galleries from the week here 

Adam Scott’s new L.A.B. putters

Before we get into a couple of the new prototypes Scott has been testing, above is a photo of the L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max prototype putter that he’s been using, and will likely continue to use this week in Texas.

That being said, following the Masters, Scott was looking to try a couple putters with a slightly lighter weight to help with his feel on fast greens.

One of the new prototypes we spotted on Tuesday was a L.A.B. Golf DF3 “Proto 2.1”, custom-built with Scott’s preferred blue colorway, and an Australia-inspired Kangaroo laser engraving…

We also spotted him with a green-colored “For Masters Use Only” Mezz.1 Max prototype…

While it’s unlikely Scott will make a switch this week, it’s certainly something to keep an eye on going forward, especially on courses with faster greens.

We also got a peek into Scott’s full WITB this week, which consists of a super-mixed set of Srixon irons, including a ZX Utility 3-iron, a ZX-5 MkII 4-iron, ZX-7 MkII mid-irons (5-7) and Z Forged II short irons (8-9).

See Scott’s full WITB from the CJ Cup here

An update on Daniel Berger’s Odyssey Jailbird

Last week in New Orleans, we highlighted Daniel Berger’s Ai-One Jailbird Mini putter because of its unique sightlines.

Well, we have an update.

According to Callaway Tour Manager Joe Toulon, who spoke with GolfWRX.com this week, Berger’s Jailbird Mini is actually from fellow Tour player Tom Kim’s stash. Kim is a prolific putter tester, and the exact putter Berger is currently using was actually originally made for and tested by Kim. The putter didn’t make it into Kim’s starting lineup, however, so he gave the putter back to Odyssey, and it eventually made it’s way onto Berger’s gamer roster.

Jordan Spieth’s new 7-iron

As the story goes, Jordan Spieth changed out his Titleist T100 7-iron on Wednesday before the 2024 Valero Texas Open, and then on Thursday, he used the 7-iron to make a hole-in-one from 199 yards on the 16th hole.

Good timing on that switch, Jordan.

On Tuesday at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, GoflWRX.com caught up with Spieth to get the full story on why he switched just the 7-iron.

Our full story is over on PGATOUR.com’s Equipment Report, but here’s a snippet of what Spieth had to say:

“I hit my 7-iron a lot, especially on my own. The spin rates, relative to my 6-iron and my 8-iron, were lower, so it was going too far. I was trying to figure out why, if it was something in the makeup of the iron. I got the lies and the lofts checked, and everything was fine. So finally I was like, ‘Can I just get a new one and see if it fixes it?’

“Maybe there was one other time throughout my career where I changed just one iron, so it’s very unusual. I think it’s just because the grooves were worn down from hitting it too much.”

Ben Griffin signs with Maxfli to play the golf ball

At the beginning of the year, LPGA Tour star Lexi Thompson signed a deal with Maxfli to play the company’s golf ball, and now, Griffin has officially joined team Maxfli, as well, thus expanding the company’s Tour presence.

GolfWRX.com caught up with Griffin on Wednesday in Texas for a video interview about his new golf ball of choice, and how he marks it…

 

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A 16-year-old is playing on the PGA Tour this week, using a 2-iron!

Amateur golfer Kris Kim, at just 16 years of age, is making his PGA Tour debut this week after receiving a sponsors exemption into the event. In 2023, Kim won both the R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship and the European Boys’ International Championship.

On Tuesday in Texas, we got a look into Kim’s bag, which revealed that he’s currently playing a TaylorMade P-770 2-iron, and a bag full of TaylorMade clubs.

Check out Kim’s full WITB here

A smart golf ball stamping

I’m not going to sit here and pretend to be a big math guy, because I’m not. However, I do recognize David Nyfjall’s purple ball marking as a square root symbol.

While I don’t know the particular significance of the square root symbol for Nyfjall, I do know you have to be fairly intelligent to even consider using a marking like that. Pretty cool stuff from the Northwestern alum, and 2023 Byron Nelson Award winner.

And, with that, we say goodbye to Texas and TPC Craig Ranch. We’ll see you next week at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte for more insider equipment news and storylines.

For now, don’t forget to check out all of our photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson

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Wesley Bryan WITB 2024 (May)

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  • Wesley Bryan what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 50 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60 X

Hybrid: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Rescue (19.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Blue 8 X

Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Takomo 101U (4), Takomo 101T (5), Takomo 301 CB (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 52-08F, 56-14F), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (58-A)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF3

Grips: SuperStroke, Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

More photos of Wesley Bryan’s WITB in the forums.

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