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easy_13
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I bought 3 each in 51º and 56º several years ago when my club had a clearance sale. I still use them, but the last ones really need replacing now.
Cleveland 588 Wedges
Chunkylover77
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Yoccos I think it's just a matter of time. I can't imagine Cleveland not rereleasing these at some point. I mean when these came out I am not sure you could find a bag at the local CC that didn't have these in them. At least in my neck of the woods.
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I think it could be a great move to re-release them. With all of the talk about new grooves and new wedges, why not give people a great wedge that they are already comfortable with, just with the new grooves. Make it happen Cleveland!
coolbreeze
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I’ve seen more knock-offs of this wedge than just about anything ever produced. I actually owned a couple (knock offs) and would love to try the real thing, as I’m sure they’d blow the cheapo’s out of the water.
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Nice pic of a non-Cleveland staffer playing these at Tavistock ironically.
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I have a 56* in beryllium copper and still use it when other wedges misbehave.
I have a little chipping with it; it has a blunted face to the sole and can get stuck in our bermuda rough.
I have a little chipping with it; it has a blunted face to the sole and can get stuck in our bermuda rough.
Chunkylover77
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Hawk my bet is because a lot of them have played them for a long time that it would be tough to switch. For me wedges are like 3 woods. Once you find one it is tough to make the switch.
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I think comfort is part of it, but even guys not on their staff switch to them. Versatility and feel.
coolbreeze
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Thats the problem though, you can ponder them all you want but you can't get your hands on them.
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Sure you can. Seem to be going for 70 bucks atm.
All4's
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I bought a 588 gunmetal finish 50* as my first real wedge on a Thursday. I had a full set of 3 wedges by Sunday and kept them for 5 years, which is an eternity in my bag. The TA900 they "replaced" it with started their slide in market share and let the Vokey's take off. Still the best looking wedge I've ever owned.
Someone earlier asked if they were the original DSG. Not really, that was the Cobra Trusty Rusty. Which is also a legendary wedge is it's own right, but never in the same realm of popularity as the 588.
Someone earlier asked if they were the original DSG. Not really, that was the Cobra Trusty Rusty. Which is also a legendary wedge is it's own right, but never in the same realm of popularity as the 588.
Hanks
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Great minds think a like man....I just posted the same thing on the home page article. The look and feel of yesteryear with the grooves of today? Makes too much sense.
Developing the wedges would easy too.....the molds, etc have already been made so all they have to do is pour/cast away! No new molds to make so it should be easy to bring these back to mass market with the twist of new grooves
Developing the wedges would easy too.....the molds, etc have already been made so all they have to do is pour/cast away! No new molds to make so it should be easy to bring these back to mass market with the twist of new grooves
coolbreeze
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You sir are a genious.
Tmex
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I have a few spots Im gonna check out for these. It's funny because I swear it's just one of those wedges I've seen. Now that I'm looking for some I may not find them lol.
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Please do...hehe
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Cleveland always seems to be good at bringing back older designs. Maybe this is their chance?
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You know I will! I don't think Ill get the same look as when I was asking to pick up the VAS lol. There is this little shop right by a golf course that I absolutely love. Lots of the older models and a pretty cool guy. You just never know if he is gonna be out golfing so the store may be closed. That I can respect! If I didn't have a couple conference calls I'd be out and aboot now.
Puttin4Bird
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This was also my first "real" wedge as well. I bought a 53* off a buddy of mine and immediately it became my favorite club in my bag. I used that wedge until it was just completely worn down. Before this wedge I used the PW that came with whatever set I had at the time. The 588 was a game changer for me and I'd love to see it make a comeback.
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For those that do not know, we do articles called Throwback Thursday and one of them was on the Cleveland VAS irons. I being one of the few people in the world that liked the looks of them, Yoccos found a set for me and got them for me. Wonderful gesture and they are in our golf room.