With Cleveland Golf hitting the market with a new type of wedge, aimed at a more seamless transition from game improvement irons to that of the scoring and short game clubs, THP wanted to put some of the ideas to the test. Instead of jumping into a facility and launch monitor, we thought the best way to do this would be to put the wedges in the hands of a regular golfer and see what his thoughts are.
THP asked a forum member if he was interested in conducting the test unscientifically by doing what golfers do, heading the course and range. Forum Member Lions81 was shipped a brand new Cleveland RTX-3, Cleveland CBX and Cleveland Launcher HB sand wedges (56 degree) to work with and report how and what happens. If you have ever wondered if the wedge design matters, this is definitely something you will want to follow along with.
The updates are starting to come in and the testing Lions81 is doing is very interesting complete with video, pictures and more. You can follow along with his updates in the THP Forum and the reviews will continue for the next few weeks before he has a final writeup on his findings.
Have you tested non-traditional wedges in the bag before? Have you tried a set wedge that matches your irons? Do your thoughts align with Lions81 on the THP Forum?
Lions81 has done an excellent job at giving feedback to fellow THP’ers. For me, I’ve usually used pitching and gap wedges that matched the set and sand wedges that are more traditional blade style. In hearing Lion81’s comparisons, I could also definitely put the CBX and RTX3 in the bag, with the CBX above the RTX3 for being more forgiving as I could always use more forgiving clubs 100 yards in. As for the launcher wedge, I wasn’t to keen on the head shape..IMHO, in like to play clubs that perform but it has to look right to my eyes as well for me to get comfortable with.