Cleveland CG10 Black Pearl Wedges
Voted "Editor's Choice" by Golf Digest in 2005, CG10™ Black Pearl wedges are widely hailed as the best feeling wedge Cleveland Golf has ever made.
Player Profile: This club benefits and performs well for players of all ability levels.
Head Design: CG10's lower density metal provides approximately 50% more muscle mass that positions the center of gravity deeper and gives it a more solid feel at impact compared to traditional wedges.
Though golf club technology has made giant leaps through the course of history, changes in the actual materials used by the manufacturers have been few and far between. Cleveland Golf began producing golf clubs from a revolutionary material in 2004 when they came out with the CG10 wedges. These wedges were, and still are, widely hailed as the best feeling wedges in golf. (See "Editor's Choice" Golf Digest, Feb. 2005)
The last time there was a change this significant, they started making woods out of metal
THE METAL: Cleveland’s goal was to find or create a material that would damp vibration in an unprecedented fashion and could be readily manipulated and engineered for performance. In fall of 2003 we created the first wedges made from light density steel. Since then we have added Black Pearl™ wedges as well as the CG1's, CG2's and the new CG4's to Cleveland Golf's line of CMM brand clubs.
This new metal, while not a composite, is infused with 17 times more carbon than traditional 8620 and 1020 steels. Using a process unique to the CMM material, microscopic carbon spheres are infused within the molecular structure of the metal. This creates a matrix that is 10% less dense than ordinary steel yet it maintains the hardness and manipulation properties of cast or forged carbon steel. These density relieving spheres within the CMM metal also dramatically damp vibration offering a pure, soft feel never before achieved in any golf club. Needless to say, Cleveland Golf has a patent pending for golf clubs made of this breakthrough material.
THE PERFORMANCE: The CG10 wedge has been widely hailed as the best feeling wedge Cleveland Golf has ever built. And that's saying something. The feel is unmistakable. In blind tests on tours worldwide, the CG10 wedge was overwhelmingly preferred for its soft, pure feel and was easily distinguished from other wedges. Even the sound at impact is sufficiently different from other wedges, adding to the distinct feel of the CMM metal. Extensive player and robot testing has shown that, while the CG10 wedge produced similar spin to other Cleveland wedges with soft cover tour balls, it dramatically increased spin on hard cover distance balls. This translates into consistency for the low-handicapped player, and added performance for those seeking spin from a distance ball.
THE DESIGN: With its light density properties, CMM metal affords Cleveland Golf club designers an unprecedented degree of design freedom. This freedom enabled the Cleveland design team to create a wedge that, while classic in appearance, has subtle design refinements that add to the unprecedented performance of the CG10 wedge. Although overall head weights are comparable to past Cleveland wedge series, the CG10 wedge features more weight positioned within critical areas to improve feel and performance without sacrificing traditional shape. Weight has also been moved to high stress areas, further improving feel, even on miss-hits.
Ultimately, more mass has been placed directly behind the impact area and lower in the head thus giving the CG10 wedge a solid, "muscle-back" appearance.
BOUNCE:
Low Bounce:
• The Low Bounce option is an outstanding choice for shots from tight lies and firm turf conditions. The combination of less bounce and narrower sole width lowers the leading edge of the blade to promote clean contact on every shot. Perfect for players who have a shallow attack angle through impact.
LEGEND:
A: 0-10 DEGREES OF BOUNCE
B: SOLE WIDTH (LESS)
C: CAMBER (LESS ARCH)
Standard Bounce:
• The Standard Bounce option is the best all around wedge for playability in all types of conditions for all types of players. It is very versatile for players who like to be creative around the greens. The Standard Bounce is also an excellent choice for players who like to play an open or square face out of the bunker, and who have an average to slightly steeper attack angle.
LEGEND:
A: 10-16 DEGREES OF BOUNCE
B: SOLE WIDTH (STANDARD)
C: CAMBER (STANDARD ARCH)
High Bounce:
• The High Bounce option is designed for play out of extremely soft turf conditions and bunkers. The combination of the wider flange and ample bounce angle prevent digging and create a smoother gliding action of the sole along the ground or sand. The High Bounce is an excellent choice for players with extremely steep attack angles.
LEGEND:
A: 16-18 DEGREES OF BOUNCE
B: SOLE WIDTH (MORE)
C: CAMBER (MORE ARCH)
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